Counseling Services
Focusing on Jesus to overcome life’s heartaches, disappointments, and failures
Child & Adolescent Counseling
We understand that children and adolescents face a variety of challenges. We provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling offers confidential support for personal challenges. We help individuals explore their thoughts and feelings and develop coping strategies rooted in faith and understanding God’s purpose.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is designed to help couples navigate the complexities of their relationship and foster deeper connection and understanding of God’s word in the context of their marriage.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Premarital counseling is offered to engaged couples with a minimum of 3 months from the wedding date to allow for ample time to assist couples with building a solid foundation for their marriage.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
We understand that children and adolescents face a variety of challenges. We provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling offers confidential support for personal challenges. We help individuals explore their thoughts and feelings and develop coping strategies rooted in faith and understanding God’s purpose.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is designed to help couples navigate the complexities of their relationship and foster deeper connection and understanding of God’s word in the context of their marriage.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Premarital counseling is offered to engaged couples with a minimum of 3 months from the wedding date to allow for ample time to assist couples with building a solid foundation for their marriage.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Services or call the office at 865-577-4222 ext. 138.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect after expressing interest in counseling?
Our team will review the request and send you documents to review, complete, and sign. Next, we will contact you about the next steps and scheduling your initial appointment.
What can I expect for pre-marital counseling?
When it is 6 months from your wedding date, we will send you documents to review, complete, and sign, including the link to take the Prepare/Enrich assessment. Once everything has been received, we will pair you and your fiancé with a counselor or pastor. Next, all 6 sessions are calendared and counseling begins.
Please note the following guidelines:
1. All engaged couples are required to purchase the Prepare/Enrich assessment ($35 fee) and (2) copies of the book entitled “Preparing for Marriage” by David Robbins prior to scheduling their first session.
2. If you have a preference on who you would like to meet with for premarital counseling, please contact the individual directly and confirm his availability.
3. To have a Sevier Heights pastor officiate your wedding, contact the pastor directly to check their availability and confirm their agreement. While premarital counseling is required for a pastor at Sevier Heights to officiate the wedding, the pastor who provides this counseling may not be the same pastor who is available to officiate and must be confirmed separately. Please note that there is a $300 suggested fee for a Sevier Heights pastor to officiate the wedding.
4. Living Together Policy – Please inquire about our living together policy if this applies to you.
Who can receive counseling at Sevier Heights?
Sevier Heights Counseling Services Ministry is a ministry to our church members and attenders.
What is the cost of counseling at Sevier Heights?
Thanks to the generosity of our church, we can provide this ministry free of charge to our members and attenders.
Is there childcare available while I'm meeting with the counselor?
Childcare is not available during counseling sessions. Please schedule appointments to coincide with Wednesday Midweek programming if possible.