We respect each person emotionally, relationally, and spiritually and work with each individual to reach his or her goals. Our desire is to strengthen individuals, marriages, and family units through counseling, preventative programs, and enrichment services. We value scripture, prayer, and trusting relationships as integral components in counseling and believe that professional, Christ-centered, Biblical counseling can bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships.
We help people gain victory over spiritual or emotional challenges. We have counselors who specialize in childhood, adolescent, and adult issues including Anxiety, Abuse, Depression, Eating Disorders, Cutting, Addictions, Grief, OCD, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder {PTSD}. Relationships are our speciality. We welcome families, couples, single parents, step-families and those divorced, widowed, or engaged to be married.
We will help to resolve issues and conflicts and teach tools to maximize any relationship.
We help people gain victory over spiritual or emotional challenges. We have counselors who specialize in childhood, adolescent, and adult issues including Anxiety, Abuse, Depression, Eating Disorders, Cutting, Addictions, Grief, OCD, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder {PTSD}. Relationships are our speciality. We welcome families, couples, single parents, step-families and those divorced, widowed, or engaged to be married.
We will help to resolve issues and conflicts and teach tools to maximize any relationship.
Services
To provide Biblically-based, Spirit-led counseling services, which are readily affordable to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
To strengthen marriages and family units through counseling, preventative programs, and enrichment services.
To provide Biblically-based materials and training events on counseling, relationships, and mental health subjects.
We value Scripture, prayer, and trusting relationships as integral components of the counseling process.
We believe that Christ-centered counseling can help bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships.
To strengthen marriages and family units through counseling, preventative programs, and enrichment services.
To provide Biblically-based materials and training events on counseling, relationships, and mental health subjects.
We value Scripture, prayer, and trusting relationships as integral components of the counseling process.
We believe that Christ-centered counseling can help bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships.
The mission of both agencies were similar and designed to offer Biblically-based counseling services to the public at an affordable cost.
In 2010, Upward Call and Shepherd's Touch combined resources to merge as one agency under the corporate name of Upward Call Counseling Services, also doing business as Shepherd's Touch.
Dr. James E. Johnson serves as Executive Director.
Bob Weaver is currently involved as a liaison to plain {Amish/Mennonite} communities.
We continue to provide Biblically based counseling services and have expanded our services to include counselor training opportunities for Pastors and lay counselors and seminars on topics such as Depression, Addiction, Marriage & Family, Sexuality and Finances.
In 2010, Upward Call and Shepherd's Touch combined resources to merge as one agency under the corporate name of Upward Call Counseling Services, also doing business as Shepherd's Touch.
Dr. James E. Johnson serves as Executive Director.
Bob Weaver is currently involved as a liaison to plain {Amish/Mennonite} communities.
We continue to provide Biblically based counseling services and have expanded our services to include counselor training opportunities for Pastors and lay counselors and seminars on topics such as Depression, Addiction, Marriage & Family, Sexuality and Finances.
We treat Depression and Anxiety using Family Systems Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Often times, severe Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety are best treated with therapy combined with medication.
We do not have a Psychiatrist on staff at Upward Call; if it is determined that a person would likely benefit from medication we will refer the person to their PCP or psychiatrist for medication management.
We also work with the families of people who are suffering from severe mental illness such as Schizophrenia.
Often times, severe Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety are best treated with therapy combined with medication.
We do not have a Psychiatrist on staff at Upward Call; if it is determined that a person would likely benefit from medication we will refer the person to their PCP or psychiatrist for medication management.
We also work with the families of people who are suffering from severe mental illness such as Schizophrenia.
Patricia has a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies and a BA in Psychology from Regent University.
She received her master's degree in Social Work from Millersville University, and is a Licensed Social Worker.
Patricia uses an eclectic approach for counseling.
This approach uses various forms of therapy depending on the client's individual needs.
Patricia is also trained to provide CBT, DBT, trauma and grief therapy.
She enjoys working with individuals, groups, families, children, adolescents, and couples.
She received her master's degree in Social Work from Millersville University, and is a Licensed Social Worker.
Patricia uses an eclectic approach for counseling.
This approach uses various forms of therapy depending on the client's individual needs.
Patricia is also trained to provide CBT, DBT, trauma and grief therapy.
She enjoys working with individuals, groups, families, children, adolescents, and couples.
We believe that God uses Biblical, Christian counseling to bring healing, wholeness and holiness to wounded lives and relationships.
It is our earnest desire to make this counseling available to all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay.
Therefore, we offer services on a "sliding scale" through our Compassionate Care Fund.
If you are interested in applying for assistance, you may download and complete the Compassionate Care Fund Application, or request an application from our office at 717.656.4834.
It is our earnest desire to make this counseling available to all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay.
Therefore, we offer services on a "sliding scale" through our Compassionate Care Fund.
If you are interested in applying for assistance, you may download and complete the Compassionate Care Fund Application, or request an application from our office at 717.656.4834.
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