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Grace DC

Community / Counseling

Counseling

At Grace DC, we’re learning that the gospel gives us the freedom to admit (often for the first time) that we are deeply flawed and powerless to fix ourselves. But we have great hope, too, because God’s grace is powerful to heal our brokenness and make us whole. This process of renewal always includes loving and honest relationships within a community; but sometimes, because of the acuteness of an area of struggle, it requires more time and more focused attention with a caring, trained professional.

  • This is why we offer counseling services through Grace DC.

    You can meet with a counselor on our staff or one of the referring partners in the metro area to whom we frequently refer our members. Please click on the following links for more information (including availability, fees, insurance) or to schedule an appointment.

    Staff Counselors | Referring Partner Counselors | Premarrital Counseling

    Staff Counselors
    Jackie Griffith, Ph.D.
    Dr. Jackie Griffith is a graduate of the University of Maryland (B.A., 1974) and the University of Pittsburgh (Ph.D., 1983) and is a Christian Counselor. She served on the staff of the Ligonier Valley Study Center and since 1982 has raised five children, counseled and taught in a variety of settings and served in pastoral ministry with her husband. Jackie is married to Dr. Howard Griffith, professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary here in Washington, DC. She and her family are a part of New Hope Presbyterian Church.    		   Jackie
    Contact Jackie at 703-408-5584
    • Appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm at the Grace DC office. Call 703-408-5584 for availability, general inquiries, or referrals. If you prefer to can email Jackie here.
    • Fees for Counseling: $95 per hour. Please make checks payable to “Grace DC Presbyterian Church”, memo “Counseling” and bring your payment with you at time of appointment. We are sorry, but no insurance is accepted.
    • For financial assistance: Grace DC members and regular attenders: We do not want financial needs to prevent anyone from seeking counseling services. If you require financial assistance, please complete the Counseling Assistance form and submit by email it to diaconate@gracedc.net. The Grace DC Diaconate will keep your request in confidence and a member of the Diaconate will follow up with you regarding your request.
    • All persons who visit the church office for counseling will be held in strict confidence by the staff.

    Referring Partner Counselors
    Anna Stratton
    Anna Stratton has an MA in Biblical Counseling, having studied with Larry Crabb and Dan Allender. She also has an MSW from University of Kansas, and is a licensed clinical social worker. Anna has a general practice, but has a particular heart for teens, women, survivors of abuse, and mood disorders. Anna has been counseling for over 15 years. Currently her practice is in McLean, Virginia, but she hopes to have an office in DC later in 2008. Anna enjoys worshiping and being a part of Grace DC.    		   Anna Stratton
    Contact Anna by email at anna.strattonATgmail.com

    • Appointment: Please call Anna at 571-277-6267 or email her at anna.strattonATgmail.com for availability, general inquiries, or referrals.
    • Fees for Counseling: Please contact Anna directly for current fees and with insurance questions.

    More counselors to be listed soon. Please contact the church office, or one of our pastors/elders for a list of other counselors to which we regularly refer our members.

    Premarital Counseling
    Preparing for Marriage Seminar
    To start the process we have a half day seminar “Preparing for Marriage” to lay the ground work before premarital counseling. We welcome anyone pondering those “long term” questions in their relationship to take this class; you are not required to be engaged or to continue with counseling. After taking that class, members of Grace DC can pursue premarital counseling with either Duke or Glenn as schedules allow.     		  Anna Stratton

    Members:

    • To schedule an appointment with Glenn, please contact his assistant Kara Callaghan, at 202-386-7637 ext: 103, or email her at kara@gracedc.net.
    • To schedule an appointment with Duke, please contact his assistant Katie Sheerin, at 202-386-7637, or email her at katie@gracedc.net