The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church

The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church We provide the highest level of Christian counseling seeking to have an eternal impact in the world. Please call 803-779-1995 to reach our staff. We get that.

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Life’s not always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s downright hard. At the Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church, we want to walk through the hard times with you. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, loss, marital or premarital questions, or any other number of difficult issues, we have a specialized counselor just for you who is eager to talk with you and guide you through a confidential process in a loving and graceful way.

Does anxiety in your life ever look less like panic and more like never being able to turn your mind off?Anxiety does no...
08/14/2026

Does anxiety in your life ever look less like panic and more like never being able to turn your mind off?

Anxiety does not always announce itself. Sometimes it looks like overthinking, carrying everyone else's burdens, trouble sleeping, or feeling like you always have to stay on.

One simple way to slow your mind and refocus your heart is a breath prayer, a short prayer you repeat as you breathe.

Try this:
🌿 Breathe in: "When I am afraid"
🌿 Breathe out: "I put my trust in you" (Psalm 56:3, NIV)

Or this:
🌿 Breathe in: "Be still"
🌿 Breathe out: "and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10, NIV)

As you breathe slowly, allow your body to settle while your heart remembers God's presence. Breath prayers do not erase life's challenges, but they can quiet the noise long enough for you to reconnect with the peace God offers.

Take a moment today to ask yourself what you are carrying that you need to place in God's hands. You do not have to carry it alone, and if the weight has become constant, we would love to help.

www.christiancounseling.ws

Has grief changed the landscape of your life in a way that is hard to explain to anyone else?Maybe you have lost a loved...
08/11/2026

Has grief changed the landscape of your life in a way that is hard to explain to anyone else?

Maybe you have lost a loved one. Maybe a relationship ended, or a life transition arrived before you were ready, or you are carrying a quiet sorrow that very few people can see. Grief can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and alone. If that is where you are today, your feelings are valid, and you do not have to rush the healing process.

Psalm 34:18 (NIV) reminds us, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Even when God feels silent, He has not left you.

Comfort can arrive in several forms:
🤍 Through His Word
🤍 Through family, trusted friends, or a church community
🤍 Through the compassionate care of a counselor who can walk alongside you

Asking for support is not a sign of weakness. It is often a courageous step toward healing.

May you give yourself permission to feel, to rest, and to hope. There is hope even in the midst of loss, and you are not alone.

🤍 Reach out today at www.christiancounseling.ws

Would you consider being part of someone's healing this year?Behind every counseling session is a person who decided tha...
08/06/2026

Would you consider being part of someone's healing this year?

Behind every counseling session is a person who decided that today was the day they would stop carrying it alone. Your generosity helps make sure that when they reach out, someone is there.

Gifts to the Christian Counseling Center help support:
🤍 Christ-centered counseling for individuals, couples, and families
🤍 Access to care for those facing financial hardship
🤍 The ongoing work of walking alongside people in grief, anxiety, and loss

Galatians 6:2 (NIV) says, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift. Your partnership makes this work possible.

Learn how to donate here: https://www.christiancounseling.ws/donate/

08/05/2026

Episode 4 of CCC’s Wisdom Wednesday series is here! Meet Diane Holzmann, LPC, who specializes in providing care to older and senior adults.

Today she answers the question: what mental health struggles are common in older adult populations?

If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Diane or check availability for our other 28 providers across 7 locations, call today at 803-779-1995!

What is one area of your life that you have been meaning to care for, and keep putting off?National Wellness Month is le...
08/03/2026

What is one area of your life that you have been meaning to care for, and keep putting off?

National Wellness Month is less about a new routine and more about an honest look. Most of us can name the thing we have been ignoring. Sleep. A friendship we let go quiet. A grief we never processed. Time with God that got crowded out.
Consider this month:
🌿 One small change you can actually sustain
🌿 One conversation you have been avoiding
🌿 One rhythm of rest you can protect
🌿 One place where you need support instead of willpower

God cares about your whole well-being, not only your productivity. Caring for your mental and emotional health is part of stewarding what He has given you, not a distraction from it.

If you are not sure where to start, counseling can be a meaningful part of caring for yourself well. We would love to help.

www.christiancounseling.ws

"We stop trying to become when we realize that we already are." 💙As believers, that quote resonates deeply with us. What...
07/30/2026

"We stop trying to become when we realize that we already are." 💙

As believers, that quote resonates deeply with us. What are we already? Already loved. Already saved. Already set free. Already forgiven. Already chosen. God doesn't need us to become anything because He already is everything we need.

Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV) says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. It is by grace you have been saved."

It is so easy to get distracted in this world, trying to become a better parent, friend, employee, or spouse. The list goes on and on. What a beautiful reality that we don't have to strive to become anything in this world but can rest in knowing who we already are in Christ.

Sometimes we know the truth in our heads but struggle to feel it in our hearts. If that is where you are, counseling can help bridge that gap. Reach out at (803) 779-1995 or visit christiancounseling.ws. 💙

Is happiness something you stumble into, or something you can actually pursue with intention? Our Executive Director, Dr...
07/27/2026

Is happiness something you stumble into, or something you can actually pursue with intention?

Our Executive Director, Dr. Brian Mesimer, tackles that question in a new blog post, breaking down what research and Scripture reveal about the real conditions for a happy life. Stable relationships. Enough financial security. Meaningful work. A connection to something transcendent.

Dr. Mesimer unpacks each one with honesty and insight, showing how these aren't just modern psychology trends but truths the Bible has pointed to for centuries.

If you've ever wondered whether real happiness is even possible in a world full of stress and uncertainty, this post is worth your time.

🔗 www.christiancounseling.ws/how-to-be-happy

When is the last time you actually rested instead of just collapsing at the end of the day?International Self-Care Day i...
07/24/2026

When is the last time you actually rested instead of just collapsing at the end of the day?

International Self-Care Day is a good reminder that your well-being matters to God, not just your productivity. Mark 6:31 (NIV) shows us that even Jesus modeled this. He told His disciples, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." In Christ, self-care is transformed into something greater: a chance to spend time with your Creator.

If Jesus made space for rest, you have permission to as well.

Today, consider:
🌿 How can you create space to be with God this week?
🌿 Where do you need more quiet in your schedule?
🌿 Who could you reach out to for support instead of carrying something alone?

Self-care is not about escaping your responsibilities. It is about caring for the whole person God created you to be, so you can show up well for the life He has called you to.

If rest feels out of reach and you are not sure where to start, counseling can be a meaningful part of caring for yourself well. We would love to help. Reach out at (803) 779-1995 or visit christiancounseling.ws.

07/22/2026

Welcome to CCC Wisdom Wednesday Ep. 3! Today, Ariana Copeland LPCA discusses the barriers Hispanic clients might face in considering accessing counseling services.

Ariana is currently taking new clients. Call today at 803-779-1995 to schedule!

Have you ever had a verse that just keeps finding you?You hear it in a song, see it in a social media post, read it in a...
07/20/2026

Have you ever had a verse that just keeps finding you?

You hear it in a song, see it in a social media post, read it in a book, and somehow it keeps showing up exactly when you need it. For us lately, that verse has been Luke 12:27.

"Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these." (NIV)

A few thoughts worth sitting with:
🌼 God compares us to a wildflower, and then reminds us that our value goes even deeper than that
🌼 This verse shows us something about God's eye for beauty. The Creator who designed every wildflower knows exactly how to clothe and care for His creation
🌼 And most importantly, it reminds us that God will carry us through whatever season we are in right now

The circumstances may not change overnight. The uncertainty might still be there. But God's care for you has not gone anywhere.

If you're worried, exhausted, grieving, waiting, or simply unsure of what's next today, take a moment to look at a wildflower. It isn't striving to prove its worth. It’s simply growing under God's care. And you can too. If you are carrying worry or uncertainty and need someone to help you process it, we are here. Reach out to the Christian Counseling Center at (803) 779-1995 or visit christiancounseling.ws. 🌼

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