Biblical Counseling for life’s hardest struggles. Trusted training for those called to help.


Compassionate, practical counseling and trusted training—grounded in the hope and wisdom of Christ.

Where would you like to start?


Three ways in — for the person carrying something heavy, the person who wants to be ready, and the church that needs a care pathway.

Counseling

I’m carrying something heavy.

Meet with a biblical counselor — four Chicagoland offices, or online from anywhere.

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Training

I want to be ready when someone needs help.

Self-paced courses and certification for you — or a partnership that trains a care team inside your church.

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Church Training Partnerships

Care Network

My church needs counselors we can trust to help.

Become an official BCC partner church: trusted counseling for your people, and a stronger care pathway for your ministry.

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What we believe shapes how we help


Good counseling listens carefully and offers practical, wise guidance under the hope and authority of God’s Word.Our counselors pair compassion with conviction, helping you understand your struggle and take meaningful steps toward change. Five commitments guide their care:


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Hope that holds

Romans 1:16 · ESV

The good news of Jesus brings the greatest hope into life’s most desperate situations. No situation is beyond the restoring power and kindness of God.

02

Truth that shapes

2 Timothy 3:16–17 · ESV

God’s Word forms our message, methods, and motives. Counseling intentionally pursues an understanding of what God says is best.

03

Grace that restores

Titus 2:11–14 · ESV

While sin brings real harm, God's grace opens the way to forgiveness, healing, change, and restoration.  With God's help, anyone can change and grow.

04

Compassion that comforts

Romans 8:28 · ESV

In our suffering, God meets us with compassion, helping us experience God’s presence as we pursue his purposes in every trial.

05

Steps that last

Philippians 1:6 · ESV

Lasting growth comes through small, practical steps of faith over time.  Change is never easy, but heart change can be lasting change when it causes us to grow closer to God.

What each of these means in the counseling room →

Biblical Counseling Center

Since 1989, bringing biblical help and Christ-centered hope through life’s hardest seasons.

30,000+People counseled
15,000+Leaders trained
20+Counselors on staff
4 of 4Recognized by ACBC, ABC, IABC, and IRBC

Serving churches from four offices across Chicagoland, plus telehealth — and everyone who teaches for us still carries a caseload.

Resource Center


Over 500 free articles, worksheets and devotionals. What are you walking through?


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