ONLINE Counseling Sessions via ZOOM are also available –

Christian Counseling Ministry

Carolyn Scott

M.A., L.P.C.

Carolyn Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She received a B.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University-College Station and an M.A. in Counseling from Amberton University-Garland. She works with individuals and couples in the following areas: Pre-Marital / Marital, Affair Recovery, Anxiety / Depression, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Individual Issues, Personal Growth, & Grief.

Informed Consent and Client Intake Forms

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 903.455.0020 and speak with Carolyn Scott. After scheduling an appointment, please fill out the the following two formas before your first meeting.

FEE SCALE

Ridgecrest feels that Christian counseling is an essential ministry to our community.As with any ministry there are costs involved.  We believe our costs at Ridgecrest Counseling are incredibly competitive and even less costly than at many other agencies so we can help you and not hurt your family budget. With the average cost of counseling in Texas being $100/session (even with good insurance health plans), we feel our fee scale is appropriate for our clients.

$75/Session*

Household Income < $50K
Effective April 1, 2023

$100/Session*

Household Income $50K -  $80K
Effective April 1, 2023

$125/Session*

Household Income > $80K
Effective April 1, 2023

* If this fee prevents you from reaching out for help, please contact us and we will work with you.

Start the Journey

Need help with marital challenges, family issues, anxiety or depression? You’re in the right place. Our state-licensed Christian counselor is ready to help. We’ve had the opportunity to help families, couples and individuals like you navigate some of life’s toughest challenges. Schedule an appointment to receive the compassionate care you need via Biblical Counseling through Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Family Counseling

Is your child struggling? Teen issues, challenging kiddos, blended family difficulties, adoption, divorce – We can help.

Marriage Counseling

Is your marriage in crisis? Afraid it might be without change? Get help addressing communication, infidelity, sex, and other issues.

Anxiety Counseling

Ready to be free from the worry, fear, guilt, uncertainty, insecurity, doubt, stress, and panic that consumes you? We can help.

Depression Counseling

Stop letting depression control your life. You can be happy. You can look forward to your life. Start the change today.

Online Counseling

Online counseling sessions via Zoom are available for those who need a safe place to talk but prefer not to leave their home. These are unusual days for all of us, and we want to provide every service possible in the safest way for our members as well as those in our community.

Your Location

Conveniently get the professional help you need from the comfort and privacy of your own home with the use of Zoom.

Pay Online

We are setup to take online payments as well. We are striving to make this help as easy and accessible as possible.

Manage Stress

In today’s high pressure society depression is increasingly common. We offer practical ways to handle the rigors of daily life.

Improve Communication

Don’t feel heard or understood? Avoid conflict like the plague for fear of a shouting match? Let’s learn to talk.

Family Counseling

Parents and children alike face many sources of stress that cause problems in day-to-day family life. Our counselor will help you overcome these challenges for a happier, healthier family.

Build Stronger Relationships

Are there issues hurting the parent-child relationship in your family? Get the care and resources you need to address them.

Manage Conflict

What disagreements are fueling problems in your family? We’ll provide constructive, loving ways to resolve parenting conflicts.

Strengthen Emotional Support

Are your kids hesitant to come to you with problems or questions? We’ll help you establish an atmosphere of trust.

Improve Communication

When you say one thing, do your kids hear something completely different? Learn to establish mutual understanding with your children.

Marriage Counseling

Is your marriage in need of healing? Work with a counselor who shares your Christian faith to restore the happiness and passion you felt when you first fell in love.

Rebuild Trust

Learn to forgive, heal from betrayal, and trust again. It is possible. Our marriage counselors can show you how.

Manage Conflict

Tired of having the same fights again and again? Learn how to resolve conflict, for real, no-losers style.

Strengthen Intimacy

Marriage is supposed to be full of sexual passion and mutual fulfillment. Not yours? We can fix that.

Improve Communication

Don’t feel heard or understood? Avoid conflict like the plague for fear of a shouting match? Let’s learn to talk.

Anxiety Counseling

Are persistent worries, negative thoughts or unwanted fears interfering with your daily life? Our licensed Christian counselor can help you break free of anxiety and enjoy a mind at peace.
Promote Positive Thinking

Sometimes chemical responses in your brain trigger intense feelings of worry and fear. Anxiety treatment can help relieve these symptoms.

Manage Stress

Anxiety can cause debilitating symptoms in response to stressful situations. Our counselors give you healthy strategies for managing stress.

Boost Emotional Health

Identifying and addressing the causes of your anxiety will help you enjoy a happier life and greater overall wellness.

Improve Communication

Some forms of anxiety cause difficulty with interpersonal situations. Counseling can give you greater confidence when communicating with others.

Depression Counseling

Is depression sabotaging your life? Our licensed Christian counselor know how to get your life back. It may be easier than you think.

Promote Positive Thinking

Depression often leads to thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Therapy can help you regain a more positive outlook.

Manage Stress

In today’s high pressure society depression is increasingly common. We offer practical ways to handle the rigors of daily life.

Boost Emotional Health

Depression makes it hard to just “bounce back” from negative thoughts and feelings. We’ll help you overcome these emotional challenges.

Improve Communication

Depression counseling can make it easier to explain how loved ones can support you on your road to recovery.