The Counseling Center Pinehurst is a mental health counselor in Pinehurst, NC, offering Christ-centered counseling services to individuals and couples seeking healing and emotional support. The center provides both lay counseling, designed for short-term guidance through specific life challenges, and professional counseling that integrates psychological principles with spiritual alignment. Services focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, co-dependency, marital struggles, and personal growth, with an emphasis on biblical principles and emotional well-being. The center serves the Sandhills community and surrounding areas, with a team of trained pastoral counselors who bring extensive experience in faith-based care.
The center’s approach emphasizes transformative, accessible, and affordable support rooted in Christian values. Staff members include Clay Thomas, a pastor and ordained chaplain with over 40 years of experience, including service in the US Army Reserves, and Erin Johnson, a pastoral counselor with a master’s degree in pastoral counseling and over a decade of experience working with individuals and couples. Both counselors integrate faith, emotional insight, and practical tools to help clients develop healthier relationships, improve coping strategies, and strengthen their spiritual identity.
Located at 80 Memorial Dr in Pinehurst, the center sits just a short drive from FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, about 0.2 miles away, and is near NC 211 Highway, Midland Road, Pinehurst Middle School, and the Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir. Its proximity to these landmarks situates it within a well-connected area of the community.
The center is recognized for its faith-based, client-centered approach, with testimonials highlighting the compassion, spiritual guidance, and practical tools provided by counselors. Clients report feeling heard, supported, and equipped to navigate personal challenges with renewed hope and clarity. The center’s commitment to integrating faith and mental wellness stands as a distinctive strength within Pinehurst’s mental health services.