LIBERTY UNIVERSITY JOHN W. RAWLINGS SCHOOL OF DIVINITY
What are the 9 Best Online Christian Counseling Services Of 2023
A Paper Submitted to
the Faculty of the School of Divinity
in Candidacy for the Degree of
Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership (Ed. D) Department of Christian Leadership and
Church Ministries
By
Mary Gracias
Lynchburg, Virginia
10/2022
Christian counseling is incorporated on the basis of spiritual principles that are used to
treat mental health disorders. Clients who are looking for treatment based on their religion and
biblical forms can take the help of Christian counselors.
Generally, Christian counselors are certified to deal with biblical issues, and they counsel on
the basis of faith-related information along with treating mental health issues. They address
spiritual and mental health needs. Even if you don’t follow the religion, you can get counseling
through a licensed therapist.
Talking about the effectiveness of Christian counseling, it has been observed that people
who practice faith are happy with the counseling services that offer Christian counseling.
In this blog, I have jotted down the 9 best Christian counseling services that are personally
tested and reviewed. So, let’s get started.
9 Best Christian Counseling Services Online :
1. Faithful Counseling
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: Varies but most of the plans begin at $60 to $90 per week
Mobile Platforms: Android and iOS
Session Types: Video, Chat, Phone, Messaging
Faithful counseling is our top pick when it comes to Christian counseling. The only goal of
faithful counseling is to increase spiritual and psychological wholeness. While getting started on
the website, you will be asked to complete a short question paper related to the issues and the
ways you the issues to be addressed by the therapist.
On the basis of your answers, the website will show you matches of suitable therapists for
you. You are likely to be matched with the therapist in less than a day.
2. Cornerstone Christian Counseling
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: Price ranges from $55-$175
Mobile Platforms: Android and iOS
Best for User Flexibility
Cornerstone Christian Counseling offers in-person therapy in Colorado; however, they also
provide online counseling for the people who are unable to join the therapists personally.
Counselors are available on working days from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
All the services offered by Cornerstone are HIPAA compliant. The online platform of
Cornerstone is named as WeCounsel. The login procedure is simple and the website is easy-to-
use. You can also email or call for services. You can also look into their directory if you want to
work with a specific therapist.
The directory is simple and informative. You can find a biography of the therapist along
with pictures and areas of expertise. If you feel like the therapist is not your match, you can
place a request and within less time you’ll be assigned with a new therapist.
3. Chatnow
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: Price ranges from $55-$175
Mobile Platforms: Android and iOS
Best Free religion-based therapies
Chatnow is a website that has applications for Android and iOS as well. It is basically a
chatting website that offers faith and religion-based therapies. Apparently, this site does not
offer professional services, however; you can chat with a Christian volunteer at a free cost.
The volunteers are available 24*7. The only goal of Chatnow is to “assist people who are
feeling, lost, addicted, sad, confused, and in pain—to help them find a new hope and a new
purpose.” Additionally, they also offer a newsletter that has numerous articles related to
mental health topics, faith, and connecting with god.
The application is named meet J and app is available for both (Android and iOS). The
application takes you through the bible and books which provides daily readings for
understanding prayer, beliefs, and hope.
4. Grace Wellness Center
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: Price ranges from $55-$175
Mobile Platforms: NA
Best for If you want to claim insurance
Grace Wellness Center is a Pennsylvania-based counseling center that offers in-person
therapies and online or phone therapy as well. If you are someone who is a little bit technically
challenged and prefer counseling through phone, it might be the best option to consider.
All of the therapy modes and services offered by Grace Wellness Center are based on
biblical resources. The only goal of this website is to set you free so that you can thrive through
overall wellness.
Grace Wellness Center covers almost all major areas of mental health like depression,
premarital counseling, marriage counseling, and more. Report shows that people feel more
emotionally safe and convenient with the therapists.
Additionally, the services are affordable and you can also stay anonymous if you wish to.
You have to fill a short form to sign up for the services. The goal of the therapists is to help
people and to serve the extraordinary life that God has planned for all of us. Most of the
sessions last for 50 minutes.
5. Christian Therapist on Demand
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: Price ranges from $32-$69 per week
Mobile Platforms: Android and iOS
Best for Communication Plan Available
Christian Therapist on Demand is a website that offers mental help on the basis of hope
and belief. The application of Christian Therapist on Demand is available for iOS and Android
devices. All of the therapists are certified and experienced.
Christian Therapist on Demand covers all of the mental health issues like anxiety, addiction,
eating disorders, depression, PTSD, stress, grief, and more. The therapists are specialized in
various fields and help people in managing the symptoms through various techniques that are
related to religion as well.
The website is HIPAA compliant and ensures all the information of the clients is kept
confidential. There are three different plans available for clients:
Unlimited Messaging
In this plan, you can send unlimited messages to your assigned therapist along with access
to podcasts, sound therapy, worksheets, and other resources for $32 per week.
Unlimited Messaging Plus
In this plan, you get an unlimited messaging plan along with one live audio, video, or chat
session per month. Along with this, you also get access to podcasts, sound therapy, worksheets,
and other resources for $43 per week.
Ultimate Unlimited Messaging Plus
In this plan, you get unlimited messages plus four live video sessions with the therapist per
month at the cost of $69 per week. Along with this, you also get access to podcasts, sound
therapy, worksheets, and other resources.
6. Groundwire
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: Free
Mobile Platforms: NA
Best for Free 24-hour Christian counseling
Another platform in our list of christian online counseling is Groundwire. Groundwire is
another website that provides help through Christian volunteers. The services are free and you
can chat with a volunteer at a free cost. It is part of the Jesus Cares Outreach which is a media
initiative by Champion Ministries.
The volunteers are available 24*7 and they encourage people through good listening skills
and Biblical truths. Additionally, Groundwire offers a free seven-day video series that helps
people to grow the faith they have. You are likely to receive video links by text messages.
The best part I loved about this website is that they also offer a prater wall wherein you can
post prayer requests. The requests are reviewed by volunteers and moderators. They also have
a church directory wherein you have to simply enter your zip code and you will get
recommendations for local churches.
7. My Counselor.Online
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: $110-$195
Mobile Platforms: NA
My Counselor. Online is a Christian-based therapy program. My Counselor.Online provides
in-person therapy at offices in Missouri and Colorado. It also provides services online. All of the
counselors and therapists are certified and experienced with faith-based treatment.
All of the appointed counselors follow Christianity, know the bible is clinically certified to
help the people on the basis of faith. All of the counselors use an evidence-based approach for
the treatment. The counselors focus on adhering to the Family Statement of Faith.
All of the practices are performed according to the American Association of Christian Code
of Ethics. The therapists and counselors deal with various mental health issues like affair
recovery, depression, anxiety, premarital issues, sex therapy, and more.
8. BetterHelp
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: $90 per week
Mobile Platforms: Android and iOS
Best for Pool of Therapy Providers
BetterHelp is the most known online therapy platform with licensed and experienced
therapists. They deal in such a background wherein most of the clients are Christians. The
website and app are convenient and easy-to-use.
While signing up for the process, you have to request a therapist who practices a Christian-
based approach during counseling. If you are dissatisfied with the therapist, you can place a
change request anytime through the website and app. Overall, BetterHelp is a good option for
online Christian counseling services.
9. Regain
HIPAA Compliant- Yes
Price: $70 per week
Mobile Platforms: Android and iOS
Best for Couples Therapy
Regain is the only website wherein most of the counselors are expertise in marriage
counseling. While signing up, you can place a request to look for a Christian counselor.
Furthermore, individual and couple therapy sessions are also available on Regain.
It is basically a relationship counseling platform, and; it deals with other common mental
health issues as well. Regain is more affordable than other websites and platforms. It also has
multiple communication options and you can also schedule sessions as per your suitability.
