Tender Help for Tough Problems
Christian Counseling "near me" with Professional Therapists
In-person, online, by phone Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM
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"Hey! I'm Cheri. Contact me to match with a therapist: (714)-451-0791"
42 Years of Easing Suffering
Meet our founders
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Psychologist Dr. Peter Robbins
is trusted & cited by national TV, the LA Times & other major publications.
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Psychologist Dr. Kevin Downing
is a former KKLA 99.5 FM personality & a highly sought relationship speaker.
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Our approach
Experience therapy rooted in Christ's unconditional acceptance.
Heal, reconnect, and find peace with a compassionate Christian counselor.
Trusting in timeless biblical wisdom and God's power, we offer holistic therapy for individuals of all beliefs.
Watch a session
Proven process
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Match with a therapist who you genuinely connect with.
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Discover the real results of evidence-based counseling.
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Heal and thrive. Our therapists are committed to ongoing professional development, readying them any issue—old or new.
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In-person
10 sites with staff & resources.
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Video or phone
Help that fits you.
Christian counseling services
Brink of divorce - Turn your marriage around
Relationships - Communicate & connect
Premarital counseling - Build a strong base
Affairs & adultery - Restore & maintain trust
Sex & intimacy - Celebrate your marriage
Co-parenting - Get on the same page
Family conflict - Resolve calmly & quickly
Out of control teens - Bring intervention
Single parenting - Strategize for success
Social media/vaping issues - Cease & heal
Depression & isolation - Get hope & happiness
Anxiety & stress - Attain peace & relaxation
Divorce recovery - Move forward courageously
Trauma, grief & loss - Recover & connect
Codependency - Learn to help & not enable
OCD - Achieve & manage functional living
Anger Management - Control your anger
Sexual func/porn depen.- Heal body & soul
Women's issues - Discover empowerment
Clergy & leadership - Care for the caregiver
Meet our family
Click on a therapist's name for their profile.
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Clinical Psychologist, LMFT, TPC Co-Founder & Exec. Director
Marriages on the Brink, more
![Professional profile of Dr. Kevin Downing with a beige background, a white shirt, blue sweater, and a big smile.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4db28d_cec0d8ce36054a4e96e0dbd669fe05a8~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_1428,h_1298/fill/w_189,h_172,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4028_edited_edited_edited_edited.jpg)
Clinical Psychologist, LMFT, TPC Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Couple's & Men's Issues, more
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Aoc. Marriage & Family Therapist
Teens, Young Adults, more
Aoc. Marriage & Family Therapist
Relationships, Grief, PTSD, more
Aoc. Marriage & Family Therapist
Women, Kids, Relationships, more
Christian Counseling Testimonials
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"I’ve recommended dozens to TPC & heard amazing story after story."
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Big Wave Dave
95.9 FM The Fish
"[We've improved] communication/intimacy, our whole family is so thankful."
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Geri K
Client
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Secure
E2E encryption WebRTC security
"I can leave delicate situations in their capable hands and not have to worry."
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Randy Gardener
First Baptist Pastor
"Very professional and caring! [TPC is] genuinely concerned."
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Timothy Schlensker
LMFT Therapist
Quality
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Meets or exceeds HIPAA regulations
We serve all of California with Christian counseling, including:
Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Buena Park, Bellflower, Cerritos, Chino, Chino Hills, Commerce, Corona, Costa Mesa, Covina, Cypress, Diamond Bar, Downey, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Hacienda Heights, Highland, Huntington Beach, Huntington Park, Irvine, La Habra, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, Lynwood, Midway City, Newport Beach, Norwalk, Orange, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Placentia, Pomona, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, Santa Ana, Santa Fe Springs, South Gate, Stanton, Tustin, Upland, Walnut, West Covina, Westminster, Whittier, and Yorba Linda in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County
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