The Pastoral Counseling Center was founded in 1974 by religious denominational, mental health, medical and legal professionals coming together to meet a need in the Roanoke Valley metro area. For 30 years, our offices have been located at the Second Presbyterian Church on Mountain and Third Street SW in Roanoke.

Our Mission

To provide affordable professional pastoral counseling in a competent, compassionate and hopeful environment for those in life’s crises and transitions who are in the religious community and greater community.

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Pastoral counseling is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Pastoral Counseling Center of the Roanoke Valley helps people from all walks of life to reach toward hope, seek a new quality of life, develop stronger relationships and healthier lifestyles while gaining a greater use of one’s values, self-esteem and spiritual well-being.

What Is Pastoral Counseling?

Pastoral counseling is a unique form of psychotherapy that offers therapeutic treatment which maintains the natural connection of body, mind and spirit. A pastoral counselor is an ordained clergy or person endorsed by their religious body trained in theology and behavioral sciences and is certified by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC).

Where Do Clients Come From?

Clients come to the Center by referrals from ministers, family, friends, employers, mental health agencies, yellow pages or self. Clients come from all walks of life and from all religious denominations or without a religious background.

Our Services

• Individual Counseling
• Couple and Family Counseling
• Education A variety of educational programs, workshops and retreats are offered.
• Partnerships The Pastoral Counseling Center and area churches partner in ministry to provide spiritual and emotional health for the church/parish and community.
• Resource The Pastoral Counseling Center is a community mental health resource that is affordable and accessible to all.
• Referral

Our Counselors Can Help With

• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Spiritual Concerns
• Anxiety and Panic
• Aging Issues
• Alcohol and Drug Recovery
• Abuse and Trauma
• Children and Adolescents
• Personal Growth
• Parenting
• Relationship Problems
• School Difficulties

How To Schedule An Appointment

When you call the Pastoral Counseling Center of the Roanoke Valley for an appointment (540-343-5455) you will be assigned a counselor which best fits your needs and together you'll set up an initial appointment.

Payment

The Center uses a sliding fee scale starting at $20.00. The fee for counseling is based on individual or family income. Each counselor will work with the client in setting the fee and payment. Persons who cannot afford the minimum of $20.00 can be seen for a limited number of sessions.

Funding

The Pastoral Counseling Center is funded solely by congregations, individuals, groups and foundations. The Pastoral Counseling Center of the Roanoke Valley, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. The Center is governed by a Board of Directors. All donations are tax deductible. Your gifts make it possible to provide counseling, education and other services. Thank you for joining us in the ministry of hope and healing.

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Contact Information:

Pastoral Counseling Center
of the Roanoke Valley

214 Mountain Ave, SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

phone 540.343.5455
fax 540.343.5074

e-mail pccrv@rev.net

The Pastoral Counseling Center is located
at the Third Street entrance of the
Second Presbyterian Church.

For more information
or to make an appointment
call (540) 343-5455.

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