What is
Christian Counseling?


This is a good question.  I believe the apostle Paul answered it best when he wrote:

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so
that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have
received from God.  ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  

We at Stenzel Clinical Services believe that Christian counseling is first and
foremost, compassionate.  We “mourn with those who mourn,” and “rejoice
with those who rejoice.”  Jesus cared for people who were hurting and we believe
in carrying on this tradition.  Each of us have received comfort from God in trials
which we have faced and from those trials have learned to offer the comfort we
have received from God.  It is our prayer that you would understand the greatness
of God’s immense love for you.  








We believe that Christian counseling is based on truth.  That truth is the Word
of God.  The Word of God is highest authority and provides all that a Christian
needs for “training in righteousness.”  We believe in challenging believers to live a
better life through obedience to God’s word.  God’s word is relevant to everyday
life, therefore it offers great wisdom concerning relationships, communication,
emotions, finances, family issues, etc.  

We believe in the power of prayer.  God hears and desires for us to call out to
Him.  We will offer to pray for you and your situation.  We can also lead you to
passages of scripture that have prayers that are relevant to what you are currently
going through.  







Stenzel Clinical Services is a safe place to come and receive healing.  We believe in
the authority of the local church.  We desire to support the work of local
churches by ministering to those in the church that require more time than
church staff have to offer.  In addition, the local church is not perfect and at times
can cause additional pain.  We are here to listen and to support you through the
hurt.  

Our team of therapists practice their faith in different denominations.  
Stenzel Clinical Services is not affiliated with any denomination.  We offer
Christian counseling to anyone who seeks it.  Whether you are Catholic, Baptist,
EV Free, Lutheran, non-denominational, just curious about God, or not affiliated
with a church at all, we are here to offer Christian counseling to you in a non-
judgmental environment.  






Each of our therapists earned their Master’s degree in counseling and are
licensed within the state of Illinois.  What does this mean?  Primarily, because
we are licensed, we can bill your medical insurance to assist you in the financial
aspect of therapy.  Secondly, each of our therapists have completed a master’s
degree that included classes in diagnosis, listening skills, models of therapy, family
therapy, addiction, and professional ethics.  Therefore, each of us completed a
nine month clinical internship under the direct supervision of an advanced
member in counseling.  In short, our therapists have completed three years of
professional training in order to be competent clinicians.  Lastly, we are bound by
the ethics and laws of our profession.  


If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me, Grant Stenzel by
phone 630.588.1201 ext. 2, or email grant@stenzelclinical.com.
"Stenzel Clinical Services has served as a valuable
partner for our ministry here at Wheaton Bible
Church. The therapists on their staff approach each
situation with a biblical worldview, and actively
seek to partner with our pastors to help guide
people toward health and healing."
– Dr. Rob Rienow, Family Pastor
Wheaton Bible Church
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