Discipleship-Based Approach to Counseling & Wellness
At Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas, counseling is more than therapy — it’s individualized discipleship. Counseling tools help students uncover emotional roots, renew their thinking, and develop healthier behaviors. The goal? To help each person live the abundant life that Jesus offers.
Wellness Resources for Students
Individual Advising: Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas offers mentorship to all our residential students. Students are paired up and meet weekly with a biblically trained advisor during their first month in the program, and then monthly throughout the duration of their stay. During advising, topics like stress, trust issues, shame, and relationships are addressed to examine student progress and revisit goals.
Group Discipleship: From months 4–6, students participate in a powerful group therapeutic process called The Ultimate Journey. This program helps students confront their past, break free from destructive patterns, and experience healing through a biblical lens.
Counseling for Students
At several Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas campuses, we offer free individual biblical counseling to residential students as part of their 12+ month transformation program. Counseling begins after the first 30 days and is available throughout the student’s journey.
This support is provided by licensed clinicians and trained lay counselors who use a Christ-centered, biblical approach to promote mental and emotional healing. Methods involve tools to understand roots of behavior and combat dysfunctional thoughts.
Support for Staff
Ministry is rewarding — but it can also be hard. That’s why Adult & Teen Challenge Counseling & Wellness offers significantly discounted, confidential, professional biblical counseling sessions to all Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas staff and interns.
Support is available for emotional wellness, past wounds, pre-marital or marital concerns, and more.
Ongoing Education & Training
We are committed to equipping leaders and students with tools for lasting healing and growth. Training is grounded in biblical truth and scientific understanding, and includes:
-Lunch & Learns with Christian mental health professionals-Mental Health Minutes focusing on self-care and relationship wellness
-Training that combines scriptural principles with practical skills for living well
Want to learn more or get involved?
We believe that healing is possible for every heart. Whether you’re a student, staff member, or supporter — we’re here to walk with you toward wellness in Christ.
For more information, email: dolly.thomas@tctexas.org
Mental Health Minutes
Here’s a sample of the training material we provide to our staff to help them walk in abundant mental life as they minister to our students.
