Business Details
11 Years
experience
Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling in Auburn, AL
The Owen Center is a Christ-centered counseling ministry dedicated to providing biblically grounded guidance for individuals, marriages, families, and churches. Our mission is to foster personal and communal transformation through counseling that integrates theological depth, scriptural authority, and clinical insight. We specialize in addressing lifes most challenging struggles, including anxiety, grief, relational conflicts, and spiritual crises, while equipping church leaders to build safe, healing communities. With counselors holding seminary degrees and trauma certifications, we combine compassionate care with a commitment to biblical truth. Our approach emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus Christ, who offers lasting healing for brokenness.Partnering with local churches, we extend counseling accessibility and leadership development, ensuring our services align with the churchs mission. Since 2015, weve served Auburn, AL, and surrounding areas, prioritizing confidentiality, biblical wisdom, and practical tools for growth. Our teams academic and ministerial experience underscores our dedication to holistic care, addressing both soul and body. We believe in the sufficiency of Scripture for lifes complexities and strive to reflect Christs love in every interaction. Through seminars, consultations, and counseling, we aim to strengthen families and communities by grounding them in gospel-centered principles.
Services
Individual Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Counseling Consultation
Church Leadership Training
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer biblically integrated counseling grounded in seminary-trained expertise.
- Our team holds certifications from recognized Christian counseling organizations.
- We prioritize partnerships with local churches to strengthen community impact.
- Counseling addresses both spiritual and practical dimensions of lifes struggles.
- Proven track record of helping families and churches navigate relational crises.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC)
- Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider Level 1
What people say
Saved marriages
Biblical worldview
Compassionate counselors
Spiritual growth
Practical tools
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling services provide adults with Christ-centered guidance tailored to their unique struggles. Counselors address anxiety, depression, grief, and spiritual conflicts through a biblical lens. Sessions focus on applying scriptural truth to foster emotional and relational healing, helping clients navigate life transitions with faith and resilience.
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling strengthens relationships by addressing communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and intimacy challenges. Our counselors integrate biblical principles with psychological insights to help couples rebuild trust and unity. The process emphasizes reconciliation, mutual growth, and aligning marriages with Gods design for lasting partnership.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
We offer specialized counseling for children and teens facing emotional, social, or spiritual struggles. Counselors work with families to address anxiety, identity issues, and trauma while involving parents in the healing process. Our approach combines biblical wisdom with age-appropriate strategies to nurture resilience and godly character in young people.
Counseling Consultation
Counseling consultations provide one-time sessions for individuals seeking biblical guidance on specific challenges. These sessions offer clarity, scriptural insight, and practical steps for moving forward. Ideal for those exploring counseling or needing immediate direction, consultations prioritize confidentiality and Christ-centered problem-solving.
Church Leadership Training
Church leadership training equips pastors and ministry leaders with biblical counseling tools to support their congregations. Programs focus on conflict mediation, pastoral care, and fostering healthy church communities. This service strengthens churches capacity to address relational and spiritual needs through gospel-centered practices.
People
Braden Benson
Executive Director, Director of Training, & Counselor
Braden holds a Doctor of Educational Ministry in biblical counseling and certifications from the Association of Biblical Counselors. He has served in counseling ministries for a decade, focusing on adult education and special needs support. He and his wife Victoria have four children.
Gary Spooner
Founder, Director of Counseling & Counselor
Gary has pastored for 38 years and founded The Owen Center in 2015. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Counseling and has led Auburns Covenant Presbyterian Church for 29 years. He and his wife Jill have five children and 13 grandchildren.
Jill Spooner
Womens and Marriage Counselor
Jill co-founded The Owen Center and holds advanced degrees in counseling. She specializes in womens and marriage counseling and has authored certifications from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation. She views counseling as a calling to connect theology with daily life.
Sara Littlejohn
Marriage and Family Counselor
Sara has a Master of Arts in Counseling and authored 'Living In the Storm,' a memoir on caregiving. She has worked in biblical counseling ministries since 2018 and focuses on family dynamics. She and her husband Mark have four children and one grandchild.
Sophie Kestner
College Ministry Counseling Coordinator
Sophie holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and specializes in college student care. She has served youth and college ministries for several years and provides biblical guidance to female students navigating lifes trials.
Questions
What makes The The Owen Center’s counseling approach unique?
Our counseling integrates biblical truth, theological depth, and clinical insight, focusing on Christ’s transformative power for holistic healing.
Do you offer counseling for children and teens?
Yes, we provide youth counseling addressing emotional, social, and spiritual challenges while involving parents in the process.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online personal profile to start the process. Our team will review your needs and connect you with a counselor.
Are your counselors licensed therapists?
Our counselors hold seminary degrees and biblical counseling certifications but are not state-licensed therapists.
What if I need immediate help during a crisis?
We recommend calling 988 or 911 for emergencies, as our counselors are not on-call crisis responders.
Do you work with local churches?
Yes, we partner with churches to provide counseling resources and leadership training, enhancing community impact.
