top of page
Christian Counseling Certification

Help

the broken and afflicted through

Christian Counseling.

ONLINE.

SELF-PACED.

MONTHLY TRAINING.

CHRIST-CENTERED.

American Association of Christian Therapists

Christian Counselor Certification

We provide Christian Counseling Certification and training for Christians who desire to enter the ministry and practice of Christian counseling.

 

Most Christians in ministry are already counseling in one form or another. Certification provides a sound foundation in Biblical doctrine and theology necessary to inform, guide, and ground Christian counselors in the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Our training will also equip counselors with the knowledge of psychological and counseling theory applicable to various counseling settings and individual, couple, and family needs.

As a certified Christian counselor, you can have a rewarding career and ministry providing counseling services to individuals, families, and couples looking for spiritual solutions. Those who have Christ as their faith or who identify spiritually are looking for spiritually-based professionals.

Payment

THE CURRICULUM

RESTORE Christian Counseling Framework

  • Learn the RESTORE Counseling Framework, a biblically based model with practical interventions to address mental health and promote spiritual and emotional healing through Christ-centered care.

Introduction to Counseling & Psychology

  • Ethics & Legal Issues

  • Christian Counseling & Psychology

  • Counseling Techniques

  • Counseling and Psychology Theories

Human Development and Experiences

  • Human Development Factors

  • Trauma, Crisis and Grief

  • Human Experience

Couples, Family, & Individual Counseling

  • Marriage & Couples Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Individual Counseling

DSM-5-TR Mental Health Disorders

This course helps Christian counselors understand the DSM-5-TR to recognize mental health issues, make informed referrals, and provide compassionate, faith-based support.

Systematic Theology

  • Ground yourself in the foundations of God's Word. Become familiar with the essentials of theology and how to practically relate it to your couples.

Starting a business

How to Start Your Practice

Learn how to launch a successful counseling practice, covering legal requirements, insurance, business structure, online presence, and essential documents. Perfect for counselors ready to go into private practice.

Bonus course

Certification Exam

This certification exam is designed to evaluate your knowledge and proficiency in the core principles, theories, and practical skills taught throughout the course. It will assess your ability to provide compassionate, effective counseling while integrating Christian values into your practice. The exam format includes 81 multiple-choice questions and 19 true/false questions, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding across various topics.

 

With unlimited time to complete the exam, most candidates take approximately 90 minutes to finish. Upon successful completion, you will be equipped with the confidence and competence to offer counseling rooted in Christian faith and compassion.

Pricing

Marriage Coach Mentorship

Program Completion Requirement For

Guided Certification and

guided + mentorship certification

All students must attend the Final Practice Launch Workshop & Graduation to receive certification.

This live workshop includes:

• Practice structure considerations
• Legal considerations for counselors and coaches
• Practice workflow and client process
• Using Google Workspace to manage counseling sessions
• Setting up professional communication and scheduling systems

The workshop is delivered live in person and live virtually.

Optional Continuing Access

After the included access periods expire, participants may continue accessing community, mentorship, and counseling resources through optional memberships.

Feature & Renewal Price

Counselor Community Membership

$39/month or $399/year

Monthly Resource Pack Library

$19/month or $197/year

Mentorship Add-On

$250/month or $2500/year (2 sessions/month)

 

 

 

Mentorship Sessions

Mentorship sessions are small-group or one-on-one training sessions where students receive direct guidance on real counseling or coaching situations.

Structure

Frequency: 2 sessions per month

Format: Small group session (up to participants)

Length: 60–90 minutes

Delivery: Live virtual (Google Meet)

What Happens in Mentorship Sessions

Topics may include:

• discussing counseling cases (anonymized)
• practicing counseling frameworks
• helping students navigate difficult client dynamics
• reviewing boundaries and ethical considerations
• coaching students on how to structure sessions
• answering real-world practice questions

Monthly Counseling Resource Packs

Each month, we release a new pack of resources counselors can use with clients.

Monthly Counseling Resource Packs are collections of practical counseling and coaching tools designed to help graduates work more effectively with clients. Each pack includes ready-to-use materials such as worksheets, session outlines, reflection exercises, and guided activities that counselors or marriage coaches can use during sessions or assign as client homework. These resources save practitioners time, provide structured interventions, and continue expanding their toolkit as they work with individuals and couples.

Requirements and Information

 New Application Process

  • All applicants must submit a completed application form.

  • New Applicants: A video submission is required as part of the application process.

  • Applications are reviewed within 5 business days of submission.​

  • Certification is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

Recertification Requirements

  • Recertification is required every 2 years to maintain active certification status.

  • The cost for recertification is $100.

  • Recertification requires proof of continuing education to demonstrate ongoing professional development.

don't forget! download the app

It's a powerful resource like having an,

Expert In Your Pocket.

  • Client Management
  • Messaging System
  • Resource & Learning Database
  • Dozens of Psychological Experiences 
  • Common DSM-5-TR Disorders
  • Interventions
  • Christian/ Scriptural Supports 
  • Homework System
  • Affirmations
  • Client Dashboards/ Counselor Dashboards
  • Much More! 
google-play-badge.png
Simple Phone Reminder National Cookie Da
Simple Phone Reminder National Cookie Da
Simple Phone Reminder National Cookie Da

Contact

101 Devant Ave

Suite 601
Fayetteville, GA 30214

​​

Tel: 770-728-8333

​training@ariseandlive.com

  • Facebook

© 2026 Arise and Live Christian Counseling, Inc.

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page