Restoring Hope. Strengthening Families. Transforming Lives.

Christian Counseling Center

Christian Counseling Center is a nonprofit offering compassionate counseling that restores hope, strengthens relationships, and nurtures emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness for all, regardless of financial need.

who we serve

Individuals living with the effects of post-traumatic stress, complicated grief, anxiety, depression, or other emotional wounds resulting from traumatic experiences.

Victims of Violent Crime

Individuals who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual trauma resulting from crimes such as homicide, domestic violence, assault, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and other violent offenses.

Surviving Family Members

Spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and other loved ones grieving the death of a homicide victim or coping with the long-term impact of violent crime.

Children and Adolescents

Children and teens who have witnessed violence, experienced abuse, lost a loved one to homicide, or are struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, or emotional distress.

Our programs

Our counseling combines professional, evidence-informed care with Christian principles when requested by the client, creating a compassionate environment where healing and restoration can begin.

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Our services include:

  • Individual Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Trauma & PTSD Recovery

  • Grief & Loss Counseling

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Ministry Care

  • Counseling Scholarships for Individuals in Financial Need

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Mental health needs continue to rise while many individuals face barriers to receiving quality care. Financial hardship, lack of insurance, long waiting lists, and limited access to faith-based counseling prevent countless people from getting the support they need.

Christian Counseling Center exists to remove those barriers by providing affordable counseling through donor support, church partnerships, and grant funding. Every contribution helps someone begin a journey toward healing, hope, and renewed purpose.


Dr. Darlene Turner

Together, we are restoring lives, strengthening families, and building healthier communities.

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Partner With Us

Every gift you give helps us deliver life-changing support through reduced-fee counseling, trauma recovery, marriage and family counseling, grief support, and community outreach. Together, we can also fund counseling scholarships, mental health education, and vital church partnerships — bringing hope and healing to pastors, families, and individuals in need.

Christian counseling center is committed

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." – Psalm 147:3

We are committed to Christ-centered compassion, excellence in care, ethical stewardship, trauma-informed practices, and complete financial transparency. Every person who walks through our doors is treated with the utmost dignity and respect. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we steward every donation with integrity to broaden access to transformative counseling services.

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    Make a One-Time Gift

    Every donation directly supports counseling services for those who otherwise could not afford care.

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    Church and Community partnerships

    Partner with us to provide counseling referrals, sponsor scholarships, host educational workshops, and expand mental health resources within your congregation or community.

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    Foundation and Grant Partnership

    We welcome partnerships with foundations and organizations that share our commitment to increasing access to professional mental health care and strengthening families.

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    Volunteer

    Serve through administration, community outreach, fundraising, prayer ministry, or special events. Every volunteer plays a vital role in extending hope and healing.

Schedule an appointment today.

Ready to take the first step towards healing and growth? Contact Dr. Darlene Turner now to schedule your confidential appointment.

Request and Appointment

Hours

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm CST

Phone

515-274-1313

Visit

2963 100th Street, Suite 7

Urbandale, IA 50322

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