Holistic Faith-based Wellness Counseling, as practiced at FFM, is a non-denominational, supportive therapy focused on the client’s belief and value system in support of their essential  holistic being and spiritual growth.  It is

about creating more success in life – as defined by the individual – to perform and feel one’s best. Different from counseling and/or traditional therapy which often explore how past experiences impact the present,our counseling and  coaching is focused on moving forward toward spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental wellness.  The goal of Spiritual Counseling is to heal grief, anger, and trauma, and facilitate the reclaiming of the authentic self.  The benefits of our counseling: 

• Enhances awareness of and deepens mind-body-spirit connections
• Encourages greater self-awareness
• Increases understanding of life purpose and meaning
• Reconnects clients with positive individual and relationship foundational beliefs
• Provides support in the deconstruction of old, dysfunctional beliefs and the subsequent embracing of new personal truths
• Identifies and deepens understanding of emotional triggers, ultimately helping to decrease and/or defuse them
• Increases physical and mental energy
• Reduces and relieves stress, depression, and anxiety

We are a group of spiritual counselors, faith-based therapists, and christian life coaches that are licensed and certified to serve all of your holistic wellness needs.   We provide counseling and life-skills training to partner with you to faith it, take it, and make it  so that you can be your best YOU!  We provide collaborative and post-treatment referrals to additional holistic wellness support service professionals  like: Nutritionists, Psychologists, Chefs, Fitness Trainers, Yoga Instructors, Aromatherapists and Meditation Experts, Energtic Response Therapists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, and more to support you as you seek JOY For The JOURNEY!

We offer Holistic Faith Wellness Counseling Services in the following Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, and Mental Well-being Areas:

Purpose/Vision Manifestation

Stress Management

Anxiety Reduction 

Life Map Planning & Coaching

Meditation Balancing

Depression Transformation

Whole Body Nutrition & Weight Management

Emotional Stability

Grief/Loss Re-building

Self-Esteem Development

Forgiveness Strategies

Pre-Marital Plan

Marital Co-Planning

Blended Family Cohesion

Divorce Trauma Recovery

Co-Dependency Dis-Enabling

PTSD Healing Action Plan

AND MORE.......

-Initial Consultation: $100

-1 Hour Session: $85, Minimum 4 Sessions Required for New Clients

-6 Sessions Package: $435, 15% Discount

-8 Sessions Package: $545, 20% Discount PLUS COMPLIMENTARY Initial Consultation (Valued at $100)

-Payment Plans Available Upon Request

-Complimentary Referral to Professional Services for collaborative and/or post-treatment support.

Click the link below to book your initial consultation today!  Our counselors are ready and prepared to walk with you and partner with you to support you as you find joy for the journey in life!  When you click the link, you will be led to our Booking Page to select a date and time for your initial consultation that meets your schedule.  After you book your session, you will be directed to make your payment and to complete our Intake Form so that you are best prepared for a successful consultation.  Please note that all sessions are held online for your convenience to meet with your counselor anywhere and everywhere that works for you! Your online link will be provided to you once you have booked your session, made your payment, and have completed your Intake Form.  Feel free to contact us anytime at the information provided on our Contact page.  

Policies and Procedures

• To book an appointment, please click the "Book Your Session" button and select your session time via our online appointment calendar. If you are unable to schedule the appointment online and would like to speak to someone, please contact us at 312-970-0792 or email us at joyforthejourney@faithforwardministries.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
• We schedules many clients a day. In order to ensure uninterrupted service for each client, appointments are required. If you need emergency assistance, please call 911 immediately.
• Cancellations/rescheduling must be made 24 hours prior to scheduled appointments. Clients will be charged the full session rate for any cancellations or rescheduling made after this period.
• A valid credit card and current address are kept on file for all sessions.  The credit card will be charged  within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment.
• Face-to face online counseling sessions are the  recommended offering at this time.  Phone sessions may be acceptable and accommodated by Counselors upon request and where appropriate.  Session rate  remains the same for phone sessions.  
• The cost of each session is listed on the Rate and Package section of the website. Additional $35 fee will apply for returned payments for NSF or other non-payment reasons. Arriving late to an appointment does not discount the rate of the session or extend the time allotted for the session.  
• We require all first time clients to complete the online intake form prior to their scheduled appointment to ensure that the Counselor is prepared for your session.  You will be emailed the necessary intake form after you book your session so that you can complete necessary paperwork before your session.
• We accept all major credit cards and PayPal. 

Professional Disclaimer

It is not the intent of Joy for the Journey or Faith Forward Ministries or any of its Counselors, Partners, and Referrals to replace traditional medical care. All therapies and education programs are designed to enhance your total wellness, and should be used in conjunction with your traditional medical care. If you have any concerns about new therapies or making medical-related decisions, you should consult your medical professional before undertaking any new therapies.

We have reviewed all sources of information (books, videos, classes, website links, etc.) that we may recommend to you. We believe that all wellness information, no matter its source, will empower you to incorporate only the techniques that will serve your healing journey. This recommendation is not to be construed as an endorsement of any information as the dynamics and content of all recommended materials are beyond the control of Joy for the Journey and Faith Forward Ministries.

Joy for the Journey and Faith Forward Ministries has valuable relationships with other like-minded professionals in holistic wellness. Some of these practitioners share our facilities and may be given as referrals; however, they operate as independent contractors. Any financial or service concerns are strictly the responsibility of said practitioners. Joy for the Journey and Faith Forward Ministries  holds no responsibility in these concerns; however, any such issues should be directed to that specific practitione