Life can be challenging at times.
The good news is that God’s Word has an answer and a solution for our human troubles. The purpose of Redemption Counseling Ministry is to help you meet the challenges of life, no matter what you are facing. Jesus promises us, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Beliefs & Values
Biblical Basis
We believe that God’s Word provides thorough guidance and instruction for all of life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4 and Romans15:4). Therefore, our counseling is grounded solely on scriptural principles, which is the final authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Biblical counseling consists of the giving of scriptural advice and the practical application of the same to each individual.
Counselee’s Commitment
We ask all counselees to commit to attending all scheduled sessions and to complete homework assignments. Because the Scriptures teach that growth in Christ requires all the resources of the Body of Christ, we also ask all counselees to commit to regular Sunday service attendance and active participation in a small group or Wednesday night class.
Our Counseling Team
Our counseling team consists of pastors, ACBC certified counselors, and trained caring members. Our counselors are trained to help guide you in applying biblical wisdom to your problem or struggle. There may arise situations where additional assistance from other counselors, pastors, or professionals is needed.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is an important aspect of the counseling process. We carefully guard the information you entrust to us to the fullest extent possible. However, your counselor reserves the right to consult with other counselors or pastors at Redemption Counseling Ministry for the purpose of providing the highest level of care. This will only be done on an as needed basis and you will be informed of this need prior to any discussion.
What We Offer
Individual
Counseling is available for anyone and everyone. Whether you’re wrestling with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, or you just need a safe place to process, we’d love to be there for you.
Grief Share
We offer Grief Share, a support group to help you move through the grief process. These are welcoming places where people better understand the difficult emotions of grief.
Children & Youth
We offer therapy for children in order to assist them in managing their emotions and thoughts. Since we believe that parents are the primary agents of healing for their child, we encourage them to participate in the counseling process.
Marriage
To help engaged or married couples’ relationships flourish, we provide gospel-centered counseling that focuses on building a strong foundation, fostering intentional communication, and redeeming relational brokenness.
Trauma
We offer biblically based trauma counseling for a range of concerns. Whether you are processing past painful experiences or navigating ongoing struggles, we are here to help.
Our Process
STEP 1: Navigate to our counseling scheduling site here.
STEP 2: Click “Create a New Account” and fill in your contact information.
STEP 3: Complete any required forms.
STEP 4: Click the “Submit Care Request” button.
STEP 5: Someone from our team will be in touch.
Prepare While You Wait
Make the most of your upcoming counseling session(s) by committing to the following:
- Attending Sunday morning services
- Joining a small group and attending Wednesday night gatherings
- Start praying
- Read the Bible daily
Meet Our Counseling Team
John currently serves as the Family and Member Care Pastor at Redemption Church and leads the Counseling Ministry at Redemption. He and Gail have been married for 30 years, have six children, and 4 grandchildren. They share a passion for helping couples grow in their walks with Christ as well as in their marriages. John has completed an MDiv in Non-Licensure Counseling and another MDiv in Chaplaincy from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Both John and Gail are certified facilitators and instructors for the Prepare-Enrich premarital and marital assessment and counseling model. Together they long to see all people know Jesus and understand how to walk the Christian life through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Risherrah Teti received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Charleston Southern University and her master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Couples Therapy at Cappella University. Risherrah was married for over 29 years to Bryan before he passed away in May 2023. They have four children together. Risherrah serves as a lay counselor and as the Compassion Ministry Director. She has experience in one-on-one, family, premarital, marital, and group counseling. Risherrah also leads the Griefshare counseling program at Redemption Church where she helps equip the church to care for the hurting, grieving, and suffering. Her counseling focus is on those who are walking through seasons of loss, suffering, grief, adoption, infertility, marriage, and family problems. Risherrah is specifically passionate about helping widows walk forward in their grief journeys and walking with them as they better understand their story in light of God's redemptive story. She is compassionate and committed to providing discerning counsel that is rooted in the truth of God's Word.
Byron serves as the Senior Pastor of Redemption Church and has done so for 20 years. Byron and Liz have been married since 1998 and have four kids. He has a Master of Divinity in Expository Preaching and a Ph.D. in Preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Byron and Liz believe that all counseling is a form of discipleship whey they come alongside an individual or couple and address the need with God’s Word and show how to apply and live out Biblical truths so that the individuals they counsel can become more like Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does counseling cost?
Counseling at Redemption Church is free to you, it’s a service that we offer to those who call Redemption their home.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you can’t attend a scheduled session, we ask that you let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
Who are the counselors on your team?
Our counseling team consists of pastors, ACBC certified counselors, and trained caring members. Our counselors are trained to help guide you in applying biblical wisdom to your problem or struggle. There may arise situations where additional assistance from other counselors, pastors, or professionals is needed.
The use of the word “counselor” can equally refer to a pastoral counselor, biblical counselor, or a lay person trained in biblical counseling. Counseling trainees may be invited to join the counseling sessions, [as required and determined by the Counseling Pastor], to observe the counsel; however, they are bound to the same requirements of confidentiality as stated below.
I still have questions.
We’d be happy to answer them. Please email us at counseling@rclacombe.org.