Accredited by the churches who know them
Every counselor on FaithWellness is accredited by their church or denomination, not by us. Here you can see exactly what each one requires, so a badge on a profile always means something you can check.
Prototype: the churches, denominations and requirements below are fictional samples.
How it works
- Step 1
A church or denomination sets the standard
Each one decides the training, classes, ministry service, supervision, character and safeguarding its counselors need.
- Step 2
The counselor meets it
They complete the training and review, and the church or denomination accredits them.
- Step 3
We publish the requirements and check the accreditation
FaithWellness lists each standard here and confirms the accreditation with the issuer before a profile goes live.
Denominations
Churches
- Grace FellowshipNon-denominational · Pasadena, CA
Accredits pastors and lay counselors on its care team after supervised training and elder review.
Grace Fellowship Care Team Counselor2 counselors listed - Cornerstone ChurchBaptist · Riverside, CA
Accredits licensed therapists and ministry staff who serve its marriage and family ministry.
Cornerstone Marriage & Family Ministry Counselor1 counselor listed - Hope Community ChurchNon-denominational · Irvine, CA
Accredits licensed counselors on its care team, with extra training for abuse and church-hurt recovery.
Hope Community Care Team Counselor1 counselor listed - Redeemer City ChurchNon-denominational · Los Angeles, CA
Accredits clinicians who also train and supervise the church’s lay counselors.
Redeemer City Clinical Partner1 counselor listed
Does FaithWellness accredit counselors?
No. Churches and denominations do. We publish their requirements so you can see what an accreditation means, and we confirm it with them.
Is church accreditation the same as a state license?
No. A state license (such as LPC, LMFT or PsyD) is separate. Licensed clinicians show their license on their profile as well as any church accreditation.
Why do requirements differ between churches?
Each tradition shapes care in its own way. Comparing them side by side helps you choose a counselor whose training fits what you need.
What if an accreditation lapses?
Each accreditation has a renewal date. If it isn’t renewed, the badge comes off the counselor’s profile.