Find Healing Through FAITH IN CHRIST
Compassionate counseling for individuals and families
Find Healing Through FAITH IN CHRIST
Compassionate counseling for individuals and families
About Agape Biblical Counseling
Our Mission
At Agape Biblical Counseling, our mission is to glorify God and love His children and image-bearers by providing compassionate, biblically-based counseling. We aim to support individuals, couples, families, and children through effective and professional counseling and psychology, guiding them towards Christ Jesus, who offers healing and spiritual growth—completely free of charge.
MEET YOUR CAREGIVER
Ryan Gomez | Bondservant and Ambassador of Christ Jesus, Founder, Biblical Counselor and Apologist
Ryan Gomez is the founder of Agape Biblical Counseling. He is foremost a bondservant and ambassador of Christ Jesus, a certified biblical counselor and a presidential member of the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). He’s also an apologist, trained by both some of the world’s leading apologists and biblical counselors. Aside from this, he’s also a loving husband and a father. The Lord called him to start a non-profit that provides care for people God's way, especially those who are brokenhearted, mourning, stressed, navigating a difficult season in life and also those who are searching for meaning, purpose and truth. Ryan’s compassionate purpose in life is to glorify, exalt Christ Jesus and share Him for those who are need Him and the His Gospel most.
FAQs
What Is Biblical Counseling?
Biblical counseling, sometimes referred to as Pastoral or Christian counseling, places faith at the center of the healing process. It integrates the wisdom of Scripture with proven principles from psychology to support your mental and emotional well-being, as well as your relationships. By drawing on biblical teachings, this approach helps guide you through life’s challenges with faith as the foundation for growth and healing. The ultimate goal of Biblical counseling is to assist the counselee in recognizing and addressing behaviors that diverge from God’s teachings. This process helps individuals align more closely with God’s will, even when it may differ from their own desires. Biblical counselors hold the belief that the Bible serves as the ultimate guide for how people, especially Christians, should think and act, viewing it as the singular source of truth.
What Issues Do Biblical Counselors Address?
The aim of Biblical counselors is to apply faith-based principles alongside psychological insights to help individuals manage and resolve various life issues. These professionals not only assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions but also equip clients with coping skills to better adapt to life’s changes and challenges. Biblical counselors address a diverse range of issues, which means clients set a variety of goals, from managing adjustment issues to addressing mental health conditions. Some of the most common goals of Biblical counseling include:
- Overcoming marital difficulties
- Navigating parenting challenges
- Supporting mental health and emotional well-being
- Healing from grief and loss
- Recovering from substance abuse and addiction
- Deepening faith and enhancing one’s relationship with God
Who Should Seek Biblical Counseling?
Biblical counseling is suited for anyone experiencing psychological or health issues. It’s important to note that Biblical counseling doesn’t focus on a single problem, concern, or mental illness; instead, it aims to address a wide array of personal, relational, parental, social, and mental health challenges. This approach integrates faith into the healing process, offering a spiritual perspective to resolve and heal from these issues. Consider seeking Biblical counseling if you are dealing with:
- Relationship, parent-child, or marital issues
- Parenting challenges
- Mental health concerns or psychological distress
- Grief and loss
- Difficulties with goal-setting
- Low self-esteem or lack of self-confidence
- Struggles with faith or a weakened connection to God
- Substance abuse or addiction
Will Biblical Counseling Benefit Me?
Biblical counseling can be beneficial for Christians and those with a strong faith or spirituality, but it is not limited to religious or spiritual individuals. This approach can be valuable for anyone, regardless of their faith background, including those who are irreligious, who are struggling with issues such as grief or relationship problems and find it challenging to cope alone. For those with a strong belief in God, Biblical counseling may offer even greater benefits. Centered around biblical teachings, this form of therapy aims to deepen your understanding of Scripture, strengthen your connection with God, and help you navigate life's challenges in accordance with His commandments. The goal is to use these spiritual resources to foster healing and personal growth. You may find Biblical counseling beneficial if you experience:
- Anxiety that disrupts daily activities
- Panic attacks
- Insomnia or difficulties with sleep
- Social isolation or avoidance of loved ones
- Significant changes in weight
- Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or being overwhelmed
- Uncontrolled, irrational anger
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- A sense of disconnection from your faith or God