Appointments

We do not consider our Counseling Center to be a crisis center, but rather, a short-term biblical counseling facility. If this is an emergency, please dial 911 or Magellan of Arizona at 1.800.564.5465 or Empact at 602.254.9000.

For regular appointments, please call our office manager at 480.824.7239. Appointments are often two to three weeks out, but should there be a cancellation, we may be able to get you in sooner.

After completing the intake information and appropriate forms, you will have an appointment with an intake counselor who will make an assessment in order to make an appropriate referral to one of the following:

Stephen Minister
Lay counselor
Intern or Practicum Student
Volunteer licensed professional counselor
Staff licensed professional counselor
Outside professional counselor
Support groups

Our short-term counseling model (8–10 weeks) applies to a lay, pastoral or professional counselor who resides in our facility. We regret that we are unable to promise a specific counselor.

Forms

Open the appropriate set of forms.
Print them on your printer.
Fill them out and sign, and then bring them into your scheduled appointment with you.

Couples Counseling

If you are seeking couples’ counseling (relationship, marital, etc.), please print out two intake forms: one for you and your partner.

Child and Adolescent Counseling

If you are seeking counseling for a minor, each family member needs to fill out their own form (if a family member under 18 will be attending, the appropriate intake form for their age needs to be filled out by parent or legal guardian, and the minor needs to fill out the Child and Adolescent form). We require parents to be actively involved in the counseling.

Adults (18 and older)

For marital and couples’ counseling, one of each form is needed from each person.

Children and Adolescents (8-17)

Form to be filled out by teen:

Child and Adolescent Application

Forms to be filled out by both parents or legal guardian:

SBC Biblical Counseling Center Cancellation Policy

The Counseling Ministry at Scottsdale Bible Church is in high demand. We are grateful for the privilege to serve Him and you through this ministry. We strive to provide the best possible service and availability to all of our counselees.

Our policy is to reschedule missed appointments no sooner than two weeks after the missed appointment unless rescheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. If a scheduled appointment is missed or cancelled without 24-hour notice for a second time, we can not assure you that the appointment will be able to be rescheduled. Should you desire, we will place you on a waiting list and call when it is feasible for us to reschedule.

Please help us to serve you better by keeping your scheduled appointment. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call 480.824.7239 as early as possible to reschedule or cancel.

Counseling Events

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
March 14
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS) is an on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Mike Speakman, a licensed substance abuse counselor, facilitates the group. (close)
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce
March 14
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E201 (map)
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce provides a reality check for those considering divorce. A realistic and stark picture of the impact of divorce will be presented through a five-week class. In the emotionally-charged atmosphere of a marriage crisis, there is little thought given to the after-effects of a decision to separate or divorce. Choseing Wisely Before You Divorce helps you cut through the emotion to communicate a sobering picture of the consequences of divorce.
Five compelling DVD sessions walk you through the effects divorce will have on key areas of your life: emotional, physicall, financial, legal, children and family, and spiritual. Call 480.824.7239 to register. (close)
DivorceCare
March 14
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E210 (map)
DivorceCare is a 13-week series for people who are dealing with divorce or separation. Participants learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. DivorceCare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching for recovery. There is a $12 workbook fee. DivorceCare will not meet on Easter (April 4) and Mother's Day (May 9). Please call the Counseling Office, 480.824.7239, for more information. (close)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)
March 14
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E212 (map)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a recovery ministry for children ages 5-12 and is designed to work in conjunction with DivorceCare for adults. DC4K combines videos, games, music, crafts and activities to create a warm, caring environment for children of divorce. There is a $12 workbook fee, with scholarships available. Pre-registration is required; please call 480.824.7239. DC4K will not meet on Easter (April 4) and Mother's Day (May 9). (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
March 16
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group dealing with women's boundary issues. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The current study is from Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend "Boundaries" DVD series. A new study, "Safe People" by Cloud and Townsend will begin Tuesday, March 9. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. (close)
GriefShare - Grief Recovery
March 16
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Chapel Room 2 (map)
Grief Share is a 13-week support group for those going through the loss of a loved one through death. GriefShare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. During the small group discussion time there are opportunities to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. There is a $12 workbook fee, with scholarships available. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Parents of Prodigals
March 16
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Off Campus (map)
Parents of Prodigals is an encouragement and support group for parents whose child has broken their hearts by rejecting family values and faith and is living a lifestyle of self-destruction. In a seven-week study based on biblical materials developed by Carol Nahm, MDiv., parents meet others with similar needs, share burdens, intercede in prayer, and celebrate successes in a small group setting. The group will meet off-campus beginning March 16 at 7pm. For more information, contact Jim Chapman, 602.482.3980 or Laurie Chapman, 602.205.1472. (close)
Lay Counselor Training
March 16
7 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Chapel Room 1 (map)
Graduation and Dinner for the Lay Counselor Training Class and Active Lay Counselors (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
March 17
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group dealing with women's boundary issues. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word.

“Who's Pushing Your Buttons? Handling the Difficult People in Your Life,” a video presentation series by Dr. John Townsend, will be the new study for the Wednesday morning Lean Not On Your Own Understanding support group beginning February 3. The group meets in E214 from 9–11 a.m. on Wednesdays. All women of the church and community are welcome to attend. For more information or to sign up for the class, contact Deedy at 480.471.0062.

The Who’s Pushing Your Buttons? series introduces an approach for reaching out to, confronting, negotiating with, and setting appropriate limits for the button-pushers in our lives. Button-pushers are those with whom we are in close relationship and have invested a great deal of time and emotion, such as a spouse, a child, or a parent. When we are at wits end and think getting out of the relationship is the only way to bring sense to our lives, this video series will bring encouragement and great hope for dealing with difficult people. This series will help us make changes in our lives that may result in deep and long-lasting changes in the button-pushers in our lives. (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
March 21
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS) is an on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Mike Speakman, a licensed substance abuse counselor, facilitates the group. (close)
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce
March 21
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E201 (map)
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce provides a reality check for those considering divorce. A realistic and stark picture of the impact of divorce will be presented through a five-week class. In the emotionally-charged atmosphere of a marriage crisis, there is little thought given to the after-effects of a decision to separate or divorce. Choseing Wisely Before You Divorce helps you cut through the emotion to communicate a sobering picture of the consequences of divorce.
Five compelling DVD sessions walk you through the effects divorce will have on key areas of your life: emotional, physicall, financial, legal, children and family, and spiritual. Call 480.824.7239 to register. (close)
DivorceCare
March 21
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E210 (map)
DivorceCare is a 13-week series for people who are dealing with divorce or separation. Participants learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. DivorceCare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching for recovery. There is a $12 workbook fee. DivorceCare will not meet on Easter (April 4) and Mother's Day (May 9). Please call the Counseling Office, 480.824.7239, for more information. (close)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)
March 21
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E212 (map)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a recovery ministry for children ages 5-12 and is designed to work in conjunction with DivorceCare for adults. DC4K combines videos, games, music, crafts and activities to create a warm, caring environment for children of divorce. There is a $12 workbook fee, with scholarships available. Pre-registration is required; please call 480.824.7239. DC4K will not meet on Easter (April 4) and Mother's Day (May 9). (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
March 23
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group dealing with women's boundary issues. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The current study is from Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend "Boundaries" DVD series. A new study, "Safe People" by Cloud and Townsend will begin Tuesday, March 9. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. (close)
GriefShare - Grief Recovery
March 23
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Chapel Room 2 (map)
Grief Share is a 13-week support group for those going through the loss of a loved one through death. GriefShare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. During the small group discussion time there are opportunities to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. There is a $12 workbook fee, with scholarships available. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Parents of Prodigals
March 23
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Off Campus (map)
Parents of Prodigals is an encouragement and support group for parents whose child has broken their hearts by rejecting family values and faith and is living a lifestyle of self-destruction. In a seven-week study based on biblical materials developed by Carol Nahm, MDiv., parents meet others with similar needs, share burdens, intercede in prayer, and celebrate successes in a small group setting. The group will meet off-campus beginning March 16 at 7pm. For more information, contact Jim Chapman, 602.482.3980 or Laurie Chapman, 602.205.1472. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
March 24
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group dealing with women's boundary issues. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word.

“Who's Pushing Your Buttons? Handling the Difficult People in Your Life,” a video presentation series by Dr. John Townsend, will be the new study for the Wednesday morning Lean Not On Your Own Understanding support group beginning February 3. The group meets in E214 from 9–11 a.m. on Wednesdays. All women of the church and community are welcome to attend. For more information or to sign up for the class, contact Deedy at 480.471.0062.

The Who’s Pushing Your Buttons? series introduces an approach for reaching out to, confronting, negotiating with, and setting appropriate limits for the button-pushers in our lives. Button-pushers are those with whom we are in close relationship and have invested a great deal of time and emotion, such as a spouse, a child, or a parent. When we are at wits end and think getting out of the relationship is the only way to bring sense to our lives, this video series will bring encouragement and great hope for dealing with difficult people. This series will help us make changes in our lives that may result in deep and long-lasting changes in the button-pushers in our lives. (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
March 28
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS) is an on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Mike Speakman, a licensed substance abuse counselor, facilitates the group. (close)
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce
March 28
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E201 (map)
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce provides a reality check for those considering divorce. A realistic and stark picture of the impact of divorce will be presented through a five-week class. In the emotionally-charged atmosphere of a marriage crisis, there is little thought given to the after-effects of a decision to separate or divorce. Choseing Wisely Before You Divorce helps you cut through the emotion to communicate a sobering picture of the consequences of divorce.
Five compelling DVD sessions walk you through the effects divorce will have on key areas of your life: emotional, physicall, financial, legal, children and family, and spiritual. Call 480.824.7239 to register. (close)
DivorceCare
March 28
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E210 (map)
DivorceCare is a 13-week series for people who are dealing with divorce or separation. Participants learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. DivorceCare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching for recovery. There is a $12 workbook fee. DivorceCare will not meet on Easter (April 4) and Mother's Day (May 9). Please call the Counseling Office, 480.824.7239, for more information. (close)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)
March 28
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E212 (map)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a recovery ministry for children ages 5-12 and is designed to work in conjunction with DivorceCare for adults. DC4K combines videos, games, music, crafts and activities to create a warm, caring environment for children of divorce. There is a $12 workbook fee, with scholarships available. Pre-registration is required; please call 480.824.7239. DC4K will not meet on Easter (April 4) and Mother's Day (May 9). (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
March 30
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group dealing with women's boundary issues. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The current study is from Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend "Boundaries" DVD series. A new study, "Safe People" by Cloud and Townsend will begin Tuesday, March 9. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. (close)
GriefShare - Grief Recovery
March 30
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Chapel Room 2 (map)
Grief Share is a 13-week support group for those going through the loss of a loved one through death. GriefShare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. During the small group discussion time there are opportunities to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. There is a $12 workbook fee, with scholarships available. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Parents of Prodigals
March 30
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Off Campus (map)
Parents of Prodigals is an encouragement and support group for parents whose child has broken their hearts by rejecting family values and faith and is living a lifestyle of self-destruction. In a seven-week study based on biblical materials developed by Carol Nahm, MDiv., parents meet others with similar needs, share burdens, intercede in prayer, and celebrate successes in a small group setting. The group will meet off-campus beginning March 16 at 7pm. For more information, contact Jim Chapman, 602.482.3980 or Laurie Chapman, 602.205.1472. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
March 31
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group dealing with women's boundary issues. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word.

“Who's Pushing Your Buttons? Handling the Difficult People in Your Life,” a video presentation series by Dr. John Townsend, will be the new study for the Wednesday morning Lean Not On Your Own Understanding support group beginning February 3. The group meets in E214 from 9–11 a.m. on Wednesdays. All women of the church and community are welcome to attend. For more information or to sign up for the class, contact Deedy at 480.471.0062.

The Who’s Pushing Your Buttons? series introduces an approach for reaching out to, confronting, negotiating with, and setting appropriate limits for the button-pushers in our lives. Button-pushers are those with whom we are in close relationship and have invested a great deal of time and emotion, such as a spouse, a child, or a parent. When we are at wits end and think getting out of the relationship is the only way to bring sense to our lives, this video series will bring encouragement and great hope for dealing with difficult people. This series will help us make changes in our lives that may result in deep and long-lasting changes in the button-pushers in our lives. (close)

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Ministry Contacts

David C. Walther, MA, LPC
Pastor of Counseling Ministry
480.824.7239
dwalther@sbcaz.org

Rachel Bauer
Office Manager
480.824.7239
rbauer@sbcaz.org