Frequently Asked Questions

  • Pastoral counseling is a form of faith-based counseling that integrates biblical truth, spiritual guidance, and emotional support. It focuses on personal growth, emotional healing, and relational health from a Christian perspective.

  • Pastoral counseling emphasizes spiritual insight, biblical principles, and personal development rather than diagnosing or treating mental health disorders. It is designed to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life challenges through a Christ-centered lens.

  • Counseling is provided by Tabitha and Dominic Denney, Licensed Pastoral Counselors credentialed through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA).

  • We work with a wide range of concerns, including:

    • Relational stress and communication challenges

    • Marriage and premarital counseling

    • Grief and loss

    • Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

    • Identity and purpose

    • Family dynamics and life transitions

    If we believe your needs would be better served by another type of care, we will help guide you toward appropriate resources.

  • Temperament counseling helps identify the inborn way a person processes emotions, responds to stress, and relates to others. Using the ARNO Profile System, temperament insight provides clarity, self-awareness, and practical understanding that supports emotional and relational growth.

  • The ARNO Profile System is a temperament assessment tool used to better understand personality traits, emotional needs, and stress patterns. It is not a psychological diagnosis but a framework for insight and growth.

  • No. While our counseling is rooted in Christian principles and Scripture, we welcome individuals at any stage of faith. Our goal is to provide a respectful, supportive environment where you feel safe and heard.

  • Yes. We offer counseling for individuals, couples, families, and premarital couples. Dominic also works with athletes seeking clarity, balance, and emotional resilience.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes. Many clients benefit from a short-term approach (often 12–15 sessions), with meetings scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly depending on individual needs and goals.

  • Our standard rate is $95 per session for individuals or couples.

    There is a one-time $50 temperament assessment fee per person for the ARNO Profile System.

  • We do not accept insurance. However, we can provide a receipt that clients may submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement for faith-based counseling services. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.

  • Payment is due at the time of session. We accept cash, debit, credit, Zelle, and Venmo.

  • Yes. Confidentiality is an important part of pastoral counseling. Information shared in sessions is kept private, except in situations where disclosure is required by law or to ensure safety.

  • Eight Seventeen Counseling does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  • You can get started by contacting us through our Contact Us page. We’ll be happy to answer any questions and help schedule your first session.

  • Sessions may be available in person, online, or both, depending on availability and location.