Covenant Counseling Institute

At Covenant Counseling & Family Resource Center (CCFRC), our mission is to promote healing and wholeness in the community by extending the outreach and ministry of the Church through pastoral counseling, psychotherapy, education, and consultation. Our vision is to be a vital and creative center whose services enable individuals, couples, families, pastors, organizations, and congregations to experience healing and wholeness in their individual and family living, relationships, and organizational functioning.

Our Services

At CCFRC, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support individuals, couples, families, and organizations in achieving emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being. Our services include:

• Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy: We provide individual, couple, and family therapy to address a wide range of issues, including marital conflict, separation, divorce, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, grief, guilt, struggles with values and spirituality, emotional pain from physical illness, sexual and physical abuse, and life transitions.
• Pastoral Consultation: Our experienced professionals offer consultation services to pastors, church staffs, healthcare organizations, and other community agencies.
• Church/Community Education: We offer workshops, speakers bureau, and educational programs that cater to the needs of churches, civic organizations, schools, and other groups. Our topics include addiction and the family, communication skills, marital relations, understanding family dynamics, developing self-esteem, emotional and spiritual growth, loss and grief, and aging and the family.

Our Staff

Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality services and exceptional care. Our staff includes:

• Dr. Kerry P. Duncan, D.Min., Executive Director, who has extensive training and experience in pastoral counseling and psychotherapy.
• Margie Peden, MA, LPC, CLC, Counselor, who specializes in therapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, and families, and has a holistic approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of her clients.
• Jenise Rivera, Counselor, who is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, and has extensive experience in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, and families, with a special focus on anxiety and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Community Engagement

At CCFRC, we believe that community engagement is essential to creating a supportive and empowering environment. We welcome feedback and suggestions from our clients, partners, and the wider community, and strive to be responsive to the needs of those we serve.

Learning and Education

We understand the importance of education and learning in promoting personal and communal growth. Therefore, we offer a range of educational programs and resources that cater to the diverse needs of our clients and the community.