Lifesource Counseling

HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT

Scheduling An Appointment - What You Need To Know:

Our Staff consists of Licensed Professional Counselors who provide their services on a part-time basis at First Baptist Church.

50-minute sessions are scheduled Monday – Thursday

To schedule an appointment or request more information, you may contact our voice-mail system: (423)307-5652.

For confidentiality purposes, provide your name and contact information only. All other information may be discussed in conversation with a counselor, who will return your call to answer questions, discuss needs and provide information regarding appointment availability.

Please make sure that your voicemail is set up and ready to receive our return call. We are unable to leave a message if your voicemail-box is “full” or “not set up.”

Session availability is often limited when counselor’s appointment times are filled. When this is the case, our counselors will provide referrals, or you may choose to be placed on a waiting list.

If you are in an emotional crisis, which may include the following:

  • suicidal ideation
  • potential harm to self or others
  • out of control behavior

The following resources are available:

Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-855-274-7471 National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 Emergency Services: 911

Upon resolution of the crisis, you may contact LifeSource for follow-up counseling.

Once your appointment has been scheduled, you may download, print, and complete the “Confidential Information Form” made available on this site or you may request the form to be mailed to you. Please bring the completed form to your first session.

Confidential Info Form

IMPORTANT

Counseling sessions are made by appointment - just for you only- and we do not accept "walk-in clients." Please take note of our CANCELLATION POLICIES:

MISSED APPOINTMENT POLICY:

Counselors are obligated to wait 15 MINUTES for a late client. After that time, the session is considered MISSED and the client is responsible for paying 100% of the session fee to compensate the counselor for their loss to fill that session time.

CANCELLED APPOINTMENT POLICY

Clients must call a t least 2 4 hours i n advance of their appointment date and time to cancel an appointment. This gives the counselor sufficient time t o fill the empty slot. Failure t o give 24 hour notice will result i n a payment o f 50% of the session fee to compensate the counselor for their loss to fill that session time.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

The winter months often present clients and counselors with the challenge of driving to the session. A s such please take note o f our policy: IF HAMBLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE COUNSELING OFFICE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED- UNLESS NOTIFIED BY THE COUNSELOR

PRICING & SCHEDULING DETAILS

Costs

It is our desire to provide professional counseling at an affordable cost to members as well as non-members of First Baptist Church; as such, we offer a sliding-fee based on gross annual income. We do not accept insurance. The sliding-fee scale is as follows:

Family Income Level Fee Per Session
$25,000 and below 1 $25.00
$25,001 – $35,000 2 $35.00
$35,001 – $45,000 3 $45.00
$45,001 – $55,000 4 $55.00
$55,001 – $65,000 5 $65.00
$65,001 and above 6 $75.00

WHAT WE AIM TO ACHIEVE

Our Goals

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”

– 2 Timothy 3:16

“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

– Psalm 139:9

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”

– Nahum 1:7

“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”

– Psalm 119:105

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Our Services

Personal and spiritual growth, coping with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, handling difficult relationships

Marriage preparation, understanding a covenant relationship, personality assessments, exploring family of origin backgrounds, building communication skills and financial planning

Communication, conflict resolution, emotional and sexual intimacy, infidelity recovery, handling crisis, dealing with financial issues

Building effective communication, developing parenting skills, adjusting to life changes, relationships between family members, child & adolescent behavioral issues

Rotating group sessions are offered. For more information on session times and topics, contact the counseling office at 423-307-5652.

OUR CLINICAL COUNSELORS

Our Counselors

Our counselors’ credentials include a minimum of Masters Level training in counseling or related area. Along with their training, they may also possess professional and/or specialty licensure and/or membership in a professional Christian counseling association.

  • Lynn Hicks – Diploma in Christian Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, Master’s in Community Counseling from Georgia State University, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Psychological Examiner with the State of Tennessee.
  • Jane Joyce – Educational Doctorate in Administrative Leadership, Educational Specialist in collaboration between Counseling and Education; Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Licensed professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation with the State of Tennessee.
  • Kathy Gibson – Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Carson-Newman University. Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Tennessee.
  • Sharon Bauer – Certified Mental Health Coach through Light University & AACC, a Revelation Wellness RevFit Group Fitness Instructor, an American Heart Association BLS Instructor, and an AAAI/ISMA Phase II Master Personal Trainer.