Whether you have a crisis situation or an ongoing emotional struggle, we have a wonderful counseling ministry that can help. Counseling Ministries offers individual or family counseling, a variety of support groups, and  outside referrals in the Pasadena area.   Please call our intake line at 626.844.4794 to talk to someone in person.


Events

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May 22 - June 27
    7 - 9 pm, FL 107 (Prayer Room)
    Are you emotionally hurting from a divorce, separation or loss of a relationship? The Divorce Recovery Support Group can lead you through the grief cycle and help you heal emotionally. We strive to restore your confidence, joy and hope for the future. We are a mixed group of men and women of various ages and in various stages of recovery. Registration is required before attending - no walk-ins please. Questions? Contact David or Nancy Olaver at davidolaver@msn.com or 909.606.9062.

    Note: Please choose Tuesday or Wednesday meeting night.
  • 4th Wednesday of each Month, May 23
    8 am, Caltech Cafeteria
    No meetings in November and December 2011.
    Our first meeting in 2012 is JANUARY 25.
    We meet in the Chandler Dining Room at Caltech Univ., Pasadena. Each month, men who suffer with prostate problems meet to encourage and pray for each other. For details, contact Dr. William Reese at breese72@earthlink.net or 626.441.2012.
  • 1st Tuesday of each Month, June 05 - Sept. 04
    7 - 9 pm, HH 401
    CMS_Icon_150x150(Spring / Summer 2012 Book Study)
    Lake Avenue Church, through the Career Marketplace Search (CMS) team, will be presenting an 8 Part series on how to define, achieve and begin living a successful career and life. The series will provide and equip the students with the information, tools and discussion they need to move more fully into a life of true contentment and purpose.

    The “Success” series is based on two influential books:
    • The Education of Millionaires: It’s Not What You Think and It’s Not Too Late by Michael Ellsberg
    • Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment And Purpose by Dr. Charles Stanley

    The series is open to anyone interested in becoming successful in life and in their career and will touch on important topics like:
    CMS_Books_1-7-12 • Success: What is it and how do I get some?
    • Building Your Brand
    • How to invest for Success
    • Making your work meaningful
    • Marketing, Promoting and Selling
    • Dealing with Roadblocks
    • Allies, Mentors, Friends and Enemies
    • Now, Just Do It!!!

    BillAppleTree_4Bill HeatleySeries presenter is Bill Heatley, author, speaker, I.T. Professional & CMS Volunteer.

    CMS is for job seekers, career changers, or anyone in the working world seeking support, encouragement, ideas and resources during these tough economic times. Our ministry is designed to serve Lake Avenue Church Family members, friends and people in the community who seek to more effectively manage their jobs and perform their duties from a Christian perspective. Questions? Visit us at http://marketplace.lakeave.org or contact us at marketplace@lakeave.org or 626.817.4519.
  • 3rd Tuesday of each Month, June 19 - Dec. 04
    7 - 9 pm, HH 401
    CMS_Icon_150x150CMS meetings on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month
    will highlight various job search and career development/management related topics and issues.
    CMS is for job seekers, career changers, or anyone in the working world seeking support & encouragement. Questions? Visit us at http://marketplace.lakeave.org or contact us at marketplace@lakeave.org or 626.817.4519.
  • 3rd Thursday of each Month, June 21 - Dec. 20
    7 - 8:30 pm, FL 202
    We meet May through July in FL 202.
    Mrs Diane Ryan, M.F.T., Co-founder of HKs will be the Guest Speaker for our June 21 meeting.
    No meetings in August or September.
    We will resume meeting Oct. 18 through December 20, 2012 in FL 201.
    Feel free to join us, whether or not you attend Lake Ave.  This is a once monthly, no-fee class.  All who live with the challenges of chronic pain/illness are invited to join us as we have a time to share our stories and give and receive emotional and spiritual support. We are a warm and welcoming group who live with varying degrees of both temporary and long-term medical challenges, but they neither define us nor prevent us from loving the world for Christ!
    Hope Keepers scripture: "Now may the God of HOPE fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit." Rom. 15:13  Questions?  Please call Ruth at 626.447.1719.
  • Friday, July 20 - July 21
    FL 201-203 (Rose Room)
    Friday, July 20, evening session 6-9 pm - bring your own meal, waters provided
    Saturday, July 21, all day session 8 am - 5 pm - lunch is provided
    Is it time for a marriage "Tune-Up"?     If you're married and it's time for a tune-up; or if you're planning to get married; or wondering whether marriage is right for the two of you, invest in your relationship at this weekend event (Friday evening & all day Saturday). With topics that range from couple dynamics and communication to financial harmony and enhancing your sex life. Presenters Marv & Joyce Warman, Cliff & Joyce Penner, and Del Goehner professionals in the fields of pre-marital & marital counseling and finance will help you prepare for and enhance your marriage relationship. Cost options: $40 per married couple includes the Class & Materials. $70 required for pre-marital couple includes Class, Materials, online inventories and premaritial counseling. Please complete the online Registration Form. For more information visit our Marriage Tune-Up Page or if you have other questions contact Kathryn Thoren at 626.817.4883. Click here for more information.
  • Sundays, Sept. 09 - Oct. 21
    11 am - 12:30 pm, OH 203
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    Are you planning to get married? Are you wondering whether marriage is right for the two of you? In this 7-week course Marv & Joyce Warman, Cliff & Joyce Penner and Del Goehner will cover topics that include communication, negotiating differences, financial harmony, getting your sex life off to a great start, and you will take the acclaimed Prepare/Enrich Inventory to help you assess and prepare as you begin your life together. There will be a couple of "double sessions" - lunch will be provided. Pre-marital couples must register for the $70 per couple which includes 7 sessions, materials, online inventories and pre-marital counseling. Married couples may register for $40 per couple which includes 7 sessions & materials. Questions? Contact Kathryn Thoren at kathrynt@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4883. Click here for more information.

Support Groups

For more information, or to express your need for a group that is not being offered, contact Counseling Ministries at counseling@lakeave.org or 626.844.4794.

  • Divorce Recovery Group
    Tuesdays or Wednesdays
    7-9 pm, FL 107 (Prayer Room)
    Are you emotionally hurting from a divorce, separation or loss of a relationship? The Divorce Recovery Support Group can lead you through the grief cycle and help you heal emotionally. We strive to restore your confidence, joy, and hope for the future. We are a mixed group of men and women of various ages and in various stages of recovery. Join this small support group for sincere discussion of the emotional pain caused by divorce as well as the healing we need to receive after a painful break-up or separation. Registration is required before attending (no walk-ins). For more information, contact David or Nancy Olaver at davidolaver@msn.com or 909.606.9062.
  • PACE (Post Abortion Counseling and Education) Classes
    Do you suffer from depression? Sadness? Shame? Addiction? Promiscuity? Anger? Could these symptoms be related to an abortion you had in the past that you have not healed from? Living Well presents PACE Classes to tackle these issues through the lens of the all-knowing, all-caring, compassionate Lord. For more information, contact Jennifer at Jenniferv.living-well.org or call 626.440.9400. All information will be kept confidential.
    *If you are a man who would be interested in participating in a PACE program or leading a PACE program, please contact us.
  • A Blueprint for Building Healthy Relationships
    (A Biblical and Practical Perspective on Relational Health)
    UPDATE: Temporarily canceled until a future date in 2012.
    There are athletic trainers for our physical health and self-help books for personal improvement. But what many of us Christians really need is spiritual and biblically based insight in the area of our emotional and relational health. Each of us has had painful experiences that have caused us to, at some level, lose the ability to love and to trust others, self and God. Often fear then becomes the motivation that drives our relational behaviors and coping strategies. It is our deeply held, largely unknown and subconscious belief system that holds us captive to ineffective ways of relating. During our 18 weeks together we will use practical tools to uncover our personal belief system as it relates to the topics of anger, guilt and shame, life commandments, conflict and many other topics. Once our belief system is isolated and acknowledged there is opportunity to make intentional and responsible choices about which aspects to keep and which to transform in partnership with the Holy Spirit. You will gain the freedom to live and relate in ways you may not have dreamed were possible. For questions or registration information contact Marge at eaglemom7@att.net or call 626.568.1676. For more information visit the Blueprints Support Group page by clicking here.

  • TIPS (Transitions in Parenting as a Single) Support Group
    Sundays, Sept. 18 - June 24 , 2012
    9 - 10:30 am, FL 203
    TIPS_Icon_150x150A support group for single parents who are in all stages of relationships. We provide a safe, caring, Christian environment to enjoy fellowship & share their experiences, fears and challenges with others. Through the Lake Avenue Church Family we provide lay and professional connections, education and encouragement to our group members to help them heal and grow spiritually and emotionally and to help them improve their parenting skills.

    Registration and orientation is required. Visit TIPS-Support Group Page for further information and to register. For additional questions contact Linda Hall at Linda.Hall@dilbeck.com or call 818.406.7166.



Marriage Enrichment

For more information about LAC's Premarital Counseling and other marriage enrichment resources, please visit http://www.lakeave.org/marriage-enrichment.html.

Counseling Resources

Counseling at Lake Avenue Chruch: A confidential and supportive Christian environment is available for you to discuss your problems and concerns. Marriage and Family Therapy trainees offer individual, couple and family counseling and they are supervised by licensed psychotherapist. Whether you're LAC member or part of the community, we are here for you. Referrals to Christian therapists or clinics are also made when LAC's resources cannot meet your need. Contact the Counseling Office at  counseling@lakeave.org or 626.844.4794 for more information or to start the intake process.

Disclaimer:

The information listed below is provided by the individual therapist or clinic. Lake Avenue Church does not make any representations as to the qualifications or the competence of those listed or endorse their services. All arrangements, financial or otherwise, are to be made directly with the therapist.

If you have any question about this page, please call our intake line at 626.844.4794