Branches Counseling
Professional, faith-integrated counseling right here on the GateWay campus. Because some seasons need more than a good sermon and a cup of coffee.
Real help. Real people.
Right on campus.
Branches Counseling exists to come alongside you in hard seasons — grief, anxiety, marriage struggles, addiction, trauma, or the kind of heaviness that doesn't have a simple name. Our counselors are licensed professionals who integrate faith into their practice, not as a formula, but because it's part of who they are.
The name comes from John 15:5 — "I am the vine; you are the branches." The idea is simple: growth happens when you stay connected.
Two free sessions
GateWay members and Baymonte families receive two complimentary sessions. After that, we offer a sliding-scale fee so cost is never the barrier.
You don't have to know
what you need.
That's our job. We'll help match you with the right type of support based on where you are and what you're going through.
Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists working with individuals, couples, teens, and families. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, DBT, and trauma-focused methods — all integrated with faith. For deeper or ongoing needs.
Pastoral Counseling
Short-term, Scripture-rooted support for navigating a specific season or decision. A good starting point when you're not sure what you need — our pastoral counselors help you find clarity and identify the right next step.
Life Coaching
Forward-focused support for goal discovery, action planning, and accountability. Less about diagnosing what's behind you and more about moving toward what's ahead. Great for transitions, calling, and leadership growth.
All services are available in person on the GateWay campus. Several counselors also offer secure telehealth sessions.
People you can trust
with the hard things.
Every counselor brings professional training and genuine faith to their work. Click on anyone to learn more about their background and approach.
Getting started is simple.
Reach out
Call the church office at (831) 438-0646 or email office@gatewaybible.org. Tell us a little about what you're facing and we'll connect you with the right counselor.
Meet your counselor
Your first two sessions are free for GateWay members and Baymonte families. We'll match you with a counselor based on your needs — not a random assignment.
Keep going — at your pace
After the initial sessions, continue on a sliding-scale fee, switch to telehealth, or get a referral to a specialist if that's the better fit. Go at your own pace.
Picture a conversation — warm, honest,
and completely confidential.
You don't have to know the right words. You don't have to have a diagnosis. You just have to be willing to talk honestly about what's going on. Our counselors meet you where you are — not where you think you should be.
Sessions happen on the GateWay campus in a private, comfortable setting. Some counselors are also available via telehealth if that works better for your schedule.
Everything shared in counseling is confidential.
Common reasons people come in
- Anxiety or depression
- Marriage or relationship struggles
- Grief and loss
- Trauma or PTSD
- Addiction and recovery
- Parenting challenges
- Life transitions
- Just needing someone to talk to
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5 NIVLooking for a group instead?
Sometimes what you need is a room full of people who get it. Our recovery programs — Beloved Restoration for women, Warriors Journey for men — offer community-based healing alongside our one-on-one counseling.
Explore Recovery ProgramsLet's figure it out together.
Call the office, tell us what's going on, and we'll help you find the right person to talk to. That's it.