Kpcc Counseling

Founded in 1971, KPCC is an interfaith, not-for profit counseling and educational institute, and one of the oldest and leading pastoral counseling centers in the nation. Roughly half of the KPCC counselors are ministers, representing a variety of denominations, who have theological degrees in addition to mental health degrees. All are licensed in the state of West Virginia. Some are certified as pastoral counselors by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, some are certified Christian Counselors by the American Association of Christian Counselors. KPCC counselors have a unique sensitivity to the dynamics of behavior and faith, and base their counseling on-A belief that healing involves questions of meaning and value as well as symptom relief-A belief that a caring relationship is basic to healing-A belief in the inherent human need for personal and relational wholeness. KPCC counselors work in conjunction with medical, psychological, and psychiatric consultants. Referrals are made to other professionals when appropriate. KPCC services are available in a number of locations throughout the Greater Kanawha Valley of WV. KPCC serves approximately persons each year.