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Welcome to the Granberry Counseling Centers web site. The Granberry Counseling Centers is a counseling ministry of the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Granberry is a positive alternative available to families interested in affordable, professional, Christian counseling.

Counseling services focus on family issues such as strengthening husband-wife relationships, working with parent-child conflicts, and offering parent-training support groups.

We also provide individual counseling for personal issues such as stress, anger, depression, grief, etc..

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Why people get counseling help
We all experience challenges in life’s normal stages: marriage, career choices, parenting, and aging. Also, unexpected events such as divorce, illness, unemployment, untimely death, inability to have children, or a traumatic event may occur. There are times when families can feel overwhelmed. It is during these times that professional counseling can be helpful. We offer professional counseling based on Christian principals.

How do you know if counseling could benefit you or your family? John 10:10 (KJV) provides a guideline for when to seek help: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. If there are issues in your life, which regularly prevent you from enjoying life, you may need to seek help.

Why is it so difficult for many to seek assistance? First, it can be difficult to admit there is a need. People may deny their problems or believe themselves failures. Yet, almost all of us at some time in life suffer feelings of failure or embarrassment. While we may feel inadequate as a parent or a spouse, it is difficult to admit our shortcomings or seek help. Second, often people do not know where to turn for help or whom to trust with serious personal matters. Third, a financial burden is sometimes a deterrent to those who want help. (top)

For more information (top)
 NORTH OFFICE
7200 DeSiard St. Monroe, LA 71203
318-345-8200 or toll-free in LA 1-877-345-7411
Email: granberry@lbch.org

CENTRAL OFFICE
2201 Melrose, Pineville, LA 71360
318-445-7983
Email: gcca@lbch.org

Contact us now by using our online request form.
Is counseling for you?
You should consider counseling if you have problems such as:
  • Emotional distress when talking about one’s family member, fiance/fiancee, or other close relationship
  • Persistent feelings of loneliness, isolation, moodiness, depression, or anxiety
  • Feelings of dissatisfaction with marriage, family or other relationship
  • Inability to get along with others. Fights that occur over and over
  • Significant disruption in daily patterns such as work, leisure, eating or sleeping habits or social involvement
  • Addictive behaviors, over- or under-eating, drinking too much alcohol or using illegal drugs, or misusing prescription drugs
  • Questions about life and spirituality; a spiritual crisis;
  • Frequent references to a child’s behavior, school adjustment, or underachievement
  • Post-traumatic stress symptoms such as recurring nightmares, dreams, flashbacks, or disturbing memories (top)
Jesus said,
"I came so they
can have
real and eternal
life, more and
better than
they ever
dreamed of."

John10:10b"
THE MESSAGE
Privacy
Many times those who are struggling do not want their family, neighbors, co-workers, or friends to know their problems. One of your most important rights in the counseling room involves confidentiality. We take that right very seriously. All contacts made to the Granberry Counseling Centers are held in strictest confidence. In addition, we have made every attempt to establish our satellite offices in private locations. (top)
Cost
Finances are of great concern to a number of families. They want help but feel they simply cannot afford it. Granberry Counseling Centers can help! The Granberry Counseling Centers is an affordable, positive alternative available to families interested in Christian-based counseling. No one seeking help will be turned away. The journey to a stronger marriage and family begins with the first step. Granberry Counseling Centers provides support and guidance as families take that step. The journey is worth it — the abundant life demands it. (top)
Louisiana Map 5875 West 70th Street, Shreveport, LA 71129-2629 1408 Sibley Road, Minden, LA 71055-5138 7200 DeSiard St., Monroe, LA 71203 280 Taylor Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295-2432 2201 Melrose Street, Pineville, LA 71360-5788 620 South 3rd Street, Leesville, LA 71446-4429 117 South 12th Street, Oakdale, LA 71463-2932 11848 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818-3901 10560 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816-4109 Covington, LA
Locations
Counseling is available at the Granberry Counseling Center on the campus of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe and in satellite offices currently in:

North - (318)345-8200
1-877-345-7411 (toll-free)
• Monroe
• Winnsboro
• Minden
• Shreveport

 Central - (318)445-7983
• Pineville
• Leesville
• Oakdale

South -
• Baton Rouge (2)
• Covington


Click a location on the Louisiana map for a detailed map, address, and driving directions, or allow your mouse to hover over a location for the address. Contact the Center if you are interested in hosting an office in your area. (top)

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Services Available
The Granberry Counseling Centers offers a variety of services. Counseling services are available for Marriage, Family and Individuals. Therapists are available to provide educational presentations at your church, school, PTA, Scout meeting, etc. We can also conduct marriage enrichment retreats/seminars for your church group. Contact us for more information. (top)

Minister Care
Stressful Ministry...
The spiritual and emotional health of ministers and their families is vitally important to both the minister and the Kindom of God. Recognizing the unique needs of ministers and their families, the Louisiana Baptist Convention and Granberry Counseling Centers have joined together to provide professional counseling services for Southern Baptist ministers and their families.

Compassionate Help...
Those serving in a Southern Baptist ministerial position may contact a Granberry Counseling Center to schedule an appointment for themselves, their spouse and/or dependent children. They may also contact the Pastoral Leadership Team Director, at Louisiana Baptist Convention, 1-800-622-6549, for more information. All contacts are strictly confidential including phone calls.

Contact us for more information about church conflict resolution, confidential counseling for you and your family, or other issues affecting your ministry. (top)


New Chapters
by Rev. Gary L. Greene, MAMFC, NCC, LPC
Granberry Counseling Centers

Today is a day that I have been thinking of upcoming events, admittedly with some anxiety. School for our kids will be starting soon, Fall is just around the corner and life seems to go on at a breakneck pace. As I reflect on opportunities and responsibilities, I am reminded of the scripture in Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Not only are we God's Workmanship (Master Piece) but there are things that we are assigned to do for Him.

At Granberry Counseling I often see Christian people that are trying to fulfill God's assignments and are discouraged or are feeling beat up. Many times over the years I have felt those same heavy feelings. One promise that you and I can hold on to is found in 1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."

The promises to us are clear. First, God has prepared us for His work. Second, He has things for us to do. Third, living in God's economy takes tenacity and perseverance. Fourth, it all pays off in the end. Either, the hard times will build my character or His Kingdom, hopefully both.

When I think about the future I can be at peace because I know who holds the future. His Wonderful Name for the record is Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.

Brother Gary (top)
Louisiana Baptist Children's Home
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