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Counseling

Real therapy, grounded in faith.

Our counseling program is led by Sarah Buchanan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #48273) with 20 years in practice. She believes the Bible and the best of modern psychology aren't at war — and her clients do too.

Premarital counseling

Six weekly 60-minute sessions covering communication, finances, conflict, sex, family-of-origin, and faith. Engaged couples from anywhere in North County are welcome — you don't have to be a member here.

$150 per session · $750 total · scholarships available

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Marriage counseling

For couples in hard seasons — communication breakdown, affair recovery, parenting conflict, or just drift. Sarah uses EFT (emotionally-focused therapy) integrated with Christian ethical frameworks.

$175 per session · sliding scale available

Individual therapy

Anxiety, depression, grief, identity, faith deconstruction, and life transitions. Sarah sees individuals 18+ with a focus on integrating therapy and spiritual formation.

$175 per session · sliding scale available

Related: Bible verses for anxiety →

Pastoral care

Not every conversation needs a therapist. Sometimes you just need a pastor. Our teaching team is available for pastoral care meetings — no fee, typically a single 60-minute conversation to pray, listen, and point you at next steps.

Free · by appointment

How to get started

  1. Fill out the contact form below or email counseling@carlsbadcoastchurch.com.
  2. Sarah's office manager will reply within two business days to schedule a free 15-minute phone intake.
  3. If you're a fit, we'll book your first session within 1–2 weeks.

Counseling sessions happen in-person at the church offices or via secure video. We do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill for you to submit for out-of-network reimbursement.

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