Our counseling and therapy sessions are faithfully conducted with a standard of excellence, holding morals, values and principles invaluable in dealing with interpersonal, emotional and relational needs individual to each client.

We recognize the professional  and confidential relationship between counselor and client, treating each individual with dignity, sensitivity and respect.

We believe that you should be able to enjoy a purposeful, productive,  and meaningful life.  Our goal is to help you and your family develop full and satisfying personal, physical, emotional and spiritual lives.  

OUR PHILOSOPHY  

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Dr. John Knight PhD LMHC:  Coastal Care Counseling, Inc.   304 S. Belcher Rd. Suite C   Clearwater, FL 33765   Phone: 727-483-9599  E-mail: jlknightphd@msn.com

 

On our  journey through life….

     ...we all encounter some unexpected                                                                twists along the way….

The Christian Perspective

The terms Biblical Counseling and Pastoral Counseling are often used interchangeably to describe the process whereby a pastor or other Christian counselor helps people understand their problems in the context of God's word, the bible. They help people understand what the bible says about how to respond to their present predicament.

Not only does the Bible contain much practical wisdom but it also outlines what is required for living a healthy Christian life, rooted in an understanding of the love of God revealed in his son, Jesus Christ. However there are times in people's lives when, despite living in a relationship with God, seeking to live the way his Bible suggests, they continue to suffer from physical or emotional ill health. The story of Job in the Old Testament is one such instance.

While God can and does heal people supernaturally from physical and emotional suffering, he also uses human means to bring about healing, through people like doctors and therapists.

At Coastal Care Counseling we offer a unique perspective and balance in that Dr. Knight is an ordained minister, yet holds PhDs in both Christian and Clinical fields. He uses the expertise as a Clinical Therapist to overcome problems that persist despite prayer while at the same time you are able to receive therapy from someone who understands your world view. He  teaches strategies which are likely to assist you in coping with your psychological difficulties, while encouraging you to understand your struggles in the context of your relationship with Jesus.