With a marriage failure rate around 50%, this is a critical area.  Of those who remain married only half of those are happily married.  Marriages fall apart due to unresolved offenses.  This path of disaffection accounts for many failures.  In addition much of the conflict is due to codependency.  Fortunately, most of these issues can be resolved. (Read More) 

All families, especially blended families, have some level of conflict.  Usually the first step is to set family rules and boundaries.  Many times ADHD is also a contributing factor.  We have four levels of methods to bring these conflicts under control.  We believe that children need to be parented with external control until age 12, then coached to learn self-control until age 18 and then the parent becomes a consultant. (Read More)

Couples or relationship counseling continues to be a real challenge especially because many couples are waiting for marriage until they get their careers or lives established.  The number of couples who choose to live together rather than get married continues to increase to around 50%.  Unfortunately, couples who cohabitate have more than an 80% failure rate.  A study done in Sweden after they passed a trial marriage law found that couples who lived together before marriage had an increased divorced rate of 250% and they did not experience any of the benefits (Read More)

Pastoral counseling is provided by an ordained pastor who is certified through our Faith Therapy Pastoral Certification Program which is derived directly from the Bible based on the process of salvation by Faith and The Just Shall Live by Faith series of books:  "Faith Therapy," "Transformation!", "Revelations That Will Set You Free," and "Principles for Life."  In addition they have a degree in a mental health field, Bible College training or have an ordination as a pastor. 

Word of Life Counseling Training Institute provides student counselors who are under supervision by a licensed professional counselor completing their practicums to counsel clients for free.  In return students obtain counseling experience to fulfill their training requirements.  Lay counselors have already completed their counseling certification but volunteer to continuing counseling for free until they meet the requirements and become Pastoral Counselors. 

We use the Christian 12 Step Program as outlined in the workbook, Conquering Chemical Dependency, as well as other resources for our addiction counseling in Wichita, KS. All clients must do an initial evaluation that includes the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) and the Kansas Client Placement Criteria. Based on the results, those meeting requirements will be accepted for our outpatient treatment program. Those requiring a more intensive program (Read More)

Anger is simply energy to resolve problems but it is many times misused.  For those who are very insecure it can be used as a weapon to try to control others to meet needs and escalates to domestic violence.  In over 50% of marriages there has been at least one incident of domestic violence.  Many of the victims are so controlled they fear to leave the relationship.  Even in these cases, through adequately setting of boundaries either the person will change or will leave the relationship.  Sometimes restraining orders or calling the police is required to stop the violence.

This program is designed for reasonably mature Christians that want to discover the call of God on their lives and have assistance in planning and achieving that call. It also provides mentoring, support and advice to help you become more successful in this life from a Christian Perspective. It is not for those facing difficult issues more appropriate for our other counseling programs.  You will meet weekly or monthly with a certified life coach to find your calling, plan how you will achieve it, and receive support for as many sessions as you wish.

When children have been taken away as "children in need of care" or involved in divorce conflict, many times the parents are required to take parenting classes. The Bible has a lot to say about parenting and we have a very good parenting program.  At the most basic level, family rules need to be established and boundaries set.  Children must be protected from the conflict and from having to choose between parents. 

       Troy is the director of Word of Life Counseling Center and Word of Life Counseling Training Institute. He holds a Master's Degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counseling from the University of  Northern Colorado, a Education Specialist Degree in Counseling with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wichita State University and a Ph. D. in Christian Counseling from LOGOS Graduate School.  He is a Kansas State Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and Licensed Clinic Addictions Counselor (LCAC).  Dr. Reiner has over 35 years of (Read more)

With over 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist and an addictions counselor in both inpatient and outpatient settings, John brings a wealth of wisdom, empathy, and practical guidance to this practice. He is a warm and caring professional who is genuinely invested in helping people from all walks of life move forward with clarity and hope. As a mature Christian, John’s work is grounded in a foundation of faith and integrity. He views his role as a calling to serve others with grace, providing a safe space where clients feel truly heard. His personal life as a husband in a long-term marriage and a father of three adult children further informs his compassionate, relatable approach to the complexities of family life.  (Read More) 

 Marilyn has two Master's Degrees from Newman University in social work and psychology.  She has two bachelor's degrees, one in psychology from Newman University and another in Christian Leadership from Tabor College.  Her counseling experience includes grief counseling, bullying, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, PTSD, court mediation and sexual offender treatment.  She is currently completing a Ph. D with Liberty University.  Marilyn is a licensed Minister with the Congregational Full Gospel International.  One of her favorite Bible verses is Jerimiah 29:11, "The Lord declares that He has plans for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."                         

Cierra has a Bachelors Degree from Newman University, a Masters Degree from Wichita State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.   She had a wide range of experience in her counseling training practicums at Wise Clinic at WSU and Soma Therapy.  She has worked at COMCARE as a children's case manager.  She currently is leading our anger management program and is teaching parenting classes.  

Pastoral counselors are ordained pastors and certified counselors who focus primarily on the spiritual aspects of Christian counseling. Jeremy is a Pastoral counselor with a Bachelors Degree in social work from Wichita State University, a certification in Pastoral Counseling from Word of life Counseling Training Institute and a graduate of Charis Bible College.  He and his wife Sarah lead the young adult ministry at Word of Life Church.  They have an in-depth understanding of the Bible and have a heart for reaching and discipling new converts.                          

Stephanie is our receptionist and assistant administrator

She accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Behavior Health, United Health Care, Sunflower, Aetna, Benefit Management Inc/WPPA, Medicaid, Tricare, Medicare insurance.

Credit cards, Debt cards, Checks and cash.

She is known for her calm quiet demeanor so feel free to ask for her assistance in scheduling or filling out intake forms.

Sandy Elliott RN is our office manager.  She has years of experience as a Registered nurse and medical administrator. 

Sandy is a Master's level Registered nurse with many years of experience in a wide range of nursing and administration positions.  She is specifically responsible for our Kansas State Licensed Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Clinic as well as the total functionality of the entire  counseling center.   Sandy is a dedicated Christian who really cares deeply for each client and does whatever is necessary to help them.  

Does Bible-based Christian counseling really work? 

Here are comments from clients who have been helped by God through Christian counselors at Word of Life Counseling Center. 

     "Anger was destroying my marriage and...children.

     Counseling...has broken the grip of anger and is helping to restore...relations."

     "...Christian counseling has helped me through addiction and I'm back on track with God."

     "...Our marriage, family, and lives have been transformed!"