Trinity United Methodist Church
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Trinity United Methodist Church

Counseling Center

Director:  Pam Hewetson
703 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701-4029
Phone: 301-662-8908
Fax: 301-662-3308
 
                Counseling for People Of All Faiths

 
 
Statement of Purpose & Mission:
 
To offer programs for pastoral and psycotherapeutic counseling and education for continuing development of interpersonal life skills.
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To express the commitment of Trinity United Methodist Church to healing and wholeness through an inclusive outreach ministry within the Christian context.
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In a broken and wounded world, torn and fragmented by alienation, new possibilities for the transformation of both the human heart and human society exist in interconnection, much as the two beams of the Christian cross.  The heart of the Christian gospel is the vision of a new world in which human beings will be truly free to love -- self, others, and God.   Pastoral counseling keeps this vision central, even as it draws upon the insights of psychology.
 
 
 
YOUR COUNSELOR
Your counselor will be an experienced clergy or lay person who has received clinical training, advanced education in pastoral counseling, and national certification.   All counselors are licensed in the state of Maryland.  Insights from both psychology and religious faith will assist you as you face your difficulties and grow into healing and wholeness.
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A video containing an introduction by the pastor of the church, a role play explaining pastoral counseling, and a description of pastoral counseling by the Director of Trinity Pastoral Counceling Center is available to borrow upon request.
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The counselors are:
Pam Hewetson, M.S., N.C.C., L.C.P.C.
Anna Lease, M.S., M.A.R., N.C.C., L.C.P.C.
Claire Wilhide, M.S., N.C.C., L.G.P.C.
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L.C.P.C. = Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
L.G.P.C. = Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
M.A.R. = Masters of Art and Religion
M.S. = Masters of Science
N.C.C. = Nationally Certified Counselor
 
 
 
 
 
     A COMMUNITY SERVICE
Trinity Pastoral Counseling Center is a non-profit organization that extends the caring ministry of the people of Trinity United Methodist Church.  You may come to seek professional help in resolving issues from the past, in meeting and coping with the stresses of your everyday life, as well as more critical crises that sometimes occur.  Pastoral and psychotherapeutic counseling are offered for:
 
  • relationship issues
  • parenting issues
  • addiction recovery
  • loss & grief issues
  • ACOA (Adult Child of Alcoholic) and codependency issues
  • separation or divorce issues
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • "faith of life" issues
  • abuse issues
Counseing is offered on an individual, couple, family, or group basis depending on your need.
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You are welcome to seek counseling regardless of your race or creed, or, if you have no formal religious ties.
 
COST
Fees are determined at the time of the first interview.  They are based on a sliding scale which takes into account your income and expenses.  We also accept third party payments.  We are on the provider lists for:
  • Care First - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • CHAMPUS
  • United Healthcare
  • One Health Plan
 
APPOINTMENTS
You may call 301-662-8908 at any time and leave your name and phone number on the answering machine.  A counselor will return your call to give you information and/or set up an appointment.  Our hours for appointments are Monday through Thursday, all day and evening.
 
 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Contributions can be made for the ministry through Government Charity Campaigns