Hello! My name is Dr. Linda Payne. I am a professional, licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and an Ordained Minister of the gospel.
My training is in individual, marriage, abuse and addiction counseling, I am also a
I believe counseling should involve praying about the client's difficulties and looking to
Licensed Temperament Therapist, and a
the authority of the Bible for guidance, thus
Board Certified Supervisor with National
building a dependency on God for the client.
Christian Counseling Association. I want to share some information about myself and what I do in counseling so that you can make a fully informed decision about using my services.
There is forgiveness for our past, and strength for the present and hope for our future when we trust the Lord to meet our daily needs, and heal our emotional wounds.
As a Christian Counselor I believe that many
My goal is to reflect the character of our
problems can be spiritual in nature, resulting
Lord and love and care for my clients as He
from either not understanding biblical truth or from sinful behavior. I also recognize that
would. I do not force religious views upon my students, but rather I support the idea of
personal problems can arise because of
faith in God and relationship with Jesus
physical, social-environmental influences
Christ, as a part of my teaching platform.
and psychological pressures. I believe that all individuals are created in the image of God and can only feel complete and fulfilled through relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. My main goal is to enable clients to move toward greater emotional and spiritual health by becoming more like Jesus Christ.
Student Costs
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA 60 Credit Hours Required Associate Degree or Life Experience Application and/or 500 Question Exam
Credits
60
$100
60
$250 $75 $200 $200 $250
3
BACHELORS DIPLOMA 120 Credits Required-including 60 for Associate PHASE I - 28 Credits Creation Therapy (Join Sarasota Academy) Basic Christian Counseling Christian Psychology & Counseling 10 APS* @ $25.00 ea Counseling 10 APS Counselees Under Clinical Supervision Write Up Counseling Sessions Ministerial Credentialing with MII Students are required to join NCCA after Phase I and sign the Code of Ethics PHASE II - 33 Credits Mastering Pastoral Counseling Temperament Case Studies Counseling the Co-dependent Living in the Spirit-Utilizing Temperament Life’s Answers Through Counseling w/God 15 APS @ $25 Counseling 15 APS Counselees Write-up Counseling Sessions Licensing Fee to NCCA Diploma – M.I.I. Bachelor of Christian Counseling COST AND CREDITS FOR BACHELORS
7 3 6 6
$150 yr.
3
$50
$200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $375
3 3 3 3 3 9 9
$100 $250 $2900
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Student Costs
Credits
$1200 $250
18
MASTER’S DIPLOMA - 30 Credits 6 Advanced Courses @ $200 10 APS @ $25 ea. Counseling 10 APS Counselees Thesis- Write up of Counseling Sessions Upgrade License from NCCA Diploma from MII (Master of Christian Counseling License From NCCA for Masters: Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor Appropriate Board Certification certificates For advanced areas in all four courses
$50 $250
Costs and Credits for Masters
$1750
30
$2000
30
DOCTORS DIPLOMA - 30 Credits Required 10 Advanced Courses @ $200 (No additional APS needed) Upgrade License from NCCA
6 6
$50
Upgrade License from NCCA: Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor And Advanced Certification Appropriate Board Certified Certificates’ In advanced areas Diploma from Ministry International Institute
$250
30
Costs and Credits for Doctorate
$2300
60
PHASE I - 28 Credits Basic Christian Counseling Creation Therapy Christian Psychology & Counseling 10 APS* @ $25 each Counseling 10 APS Clients Write-up Counseling Sessions Ministerial Credentials required (With MIl - optional) Students are required to join NCCA after Phase I and sign the Code of Ethics License received from NCCA: Certified Temperament Counselor & Professional Clinical Member PHASE II - 3 courses, 15 APS Clients - 33 Credits Mastering Pastoral Counseling Temperament Case Studies Counseling the Co-dependent 15 APS @ $25 Counseling 15 APS Clients Write-up Counseling Sessions
Student Costs
Credits
$200 $250 $200 $250
3 7 3 6 6
$150 yr.
3
$50
$200 $200 $200 $375
3 3 3 9 9
PHASE III - 4 Advanced courses (12 Credits) 2 suggested courses: Living in the Spirit - Utilizing Temperament Life's Answers Through Counseling w/God 2 additional courses - your choice Licensing Fee to NCCA Licensed Pastoral Counselor Diploma from MIl - Master of Christian Counseling
$200 $200 $400 $100
TOTAL COST & CREDITS FOR MASTERS
$2875
3 3
$250 55
DOCTORATE 10 Courses @ $200 10 APS @$25 Counseling 10 APS Counselees Write-up Counseling Sessions
Student Costs
Credits
$2000
30
$250 $50
6 6
Upgrade License from NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certificate or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor-Advanced Certificate Appropriate Certification certificate for selected specialty areas
Doctorate Diploma from MIl
$250
TOTAL COST & CREDITS
$2550
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Phase I - 28 Credits Basic Christian Counseling Creation Therapy Christian Psychology & Counseling 10 APS @ $25 each Counseling 10 APS Clients Write-Up Counseling Sessions Ministerial Credential required Students are required to join NCCA After Phase I and Sign the Code of Ethics
Student Costs
Credits
$200 $250 $200
3 7 3
$250 $150 yr.
6 6
$50
License received from NCCA: Certified Temperament Counselor & Professional Clinical Member Phase II - 33 Credits Mastering Pastoral Counseling Temperament Case Studies Counseling the Co-Dependent 15 APS @ $25 each Counseling 15 APS Clients Write-Up Counseling Sessions
$200 $200 $200
3 3 3 9 9
Phase III - 12 Credits 4 Advanced Courses 4 Courses your choice ($200 ea) Licensing Fee to NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor
$800
12
$100
Diploma from MII-Doctor of Christian Counseling
$250
Total Cost & Credits
$3225
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PHASE I - 28 Credits Basic Christian Counseling Creation Therapy Christian Psychology & Counseling 10 APS* @ $25 each Counseling 10 APS Clients Write-up Counseling Sessions Ministerial Credentials required (With MIl - optional) Students are required to join NCCA after Phase I and sign the Code of Ethics License received from NCCA: Certified Temperament Counselor & Professional Clinical Member PHASE II - 33 Credits Mastering Pastoral Counseling Temperament Case Studies Counseling the Co-dependent 15 APS @ $25 Counseling 15 APS Clients Write-up Counseling Sessions PHASE III - 12 Credits / 4 Advanced courses 2 suggested courses: Living in the Spirit - Utilizing Temperament Life's Answers Through Counseling w/God 2 additional courses - your choice Licensing Fee to NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Advanced Certification or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor Advanced Certification Appropriate Board Certification for Select Specialty Areas Diploma from MIl - Doctor of Christian Counseling TOTAL COST & CREDITS
Student Costs
Credits
$200 $250 $200 $250
3 7 3 6 6
$150 yr.
3
$50
$200 $200 $200 $375
3 3 3 9 9
$200 $200 $400 $100
3 3
$250 $3225
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