Granberry Counseling Centers

	Dear Granberry client: I am the director of Granberry Counseling Centers. I want to thank you for the trust you have placed in Ginger, our Granberry counselor. As you know, Ginger will be leaving Granberry for a new position with another organization. Her final day in the office was October 28, 2011. I want to assure you that I have been diligently looking for another counselor who can provide you the same caring, Christian counseling you have been receiving from Ginger. I believe I have found such a person. Her name is Paula Sheppherd. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Paula has been licensed since 1999. She has served as a counselor in public schools and in private practice. She has also served as a minister’s wife for over 30 years and is a gifted speaker at conferences. I received excellent recommendations in which she was described as a "supportive person" who is also an "encourager" and who is "committed to biblical principles." I believe she is the person to carry on the ministry at Granberry where Ginger is leaving off. Paula will begin with Granberry October 31, 2011. She will begin calling all of Ginger’s former clients to set up appointments on that day and the following day, November 1, 2011. Her Granberry cell phone number (318-623-1711) will be the same as Ginger’s number. If for some reason you do not hear from her to schedule your next appointment, please feel free to call her. I know this can be a challenging transition for clients. I am praying the transition will be as smooth as possible for you (and/or your family). At Granberry, we are concerned very much about the clients who have entrusted their lives into our care. We are constantly keeping in mind what is in the best interest of our clients. Therefore, we are doing everything to make this a smooth transition for you. If you have questions or concerns that I can help you with, please feel free to call me at 318-345-8200. I pray God will bless you as you are continuing your therapeutic relationship with Paula. Thank you again for entrusting your care to us. Sincerely, Kathy Eichelberger, MAMFC, D.Min., LPC Granberry Counseling Centers
	A ministry of the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home & Family Ministries
Granberry Counseling Center (Pineville location) is open every weekday except Wednesday. 2201 Melrose Street Pineville, Louisiana 71360 (318) 623-1711, (318) 473-9599 (fax), (877) 345-7411 (toll-free)	Frequently asked questions How do I make an appointment? Call Paula Shepphard at 318.623.1711 to set up an appointment. How much does it cost? Sessions are $75.00. However, we do offer a sliding fee scale to fit any financial situation. Acceptable payment methods are cash, check and some insurance plans are accepted. How long is a session? Sessions are 45-50 minutes. The typicalcourse of therapy is 8-10 sessions, but varies with each client. What about my privacy and confidentiality? All counselors and therapists maintain the strictest confidence with each client. Counselors follow the standards of the privacy act, Louisiana state law, and their licensing boards (AAMFT and ACA). You can view our privacy policies at the official website at Privacy Policies.
2011 Annual Report	The support of the associations and the local churches (namely, its ministerial staff and church members) is monumental in the ministry of helping hurting individuals, couples, and families in central Louisiana. Your faithfulness is deeply appreciated. Because of your support, 767 sessions were provided in the Pineville office from September 2010 to August 2011. Forty-one new clients were seen in Pineville. Additional information about Granberry Counseling Centers: Counseling is offered to individuals, couples, families, and children. The session fee is $75, but a sliding fee scale is available to individuals facing financial hardship. Accepted forms of payment are cash, check, debit/credit cards, and insurance. All Granberry counselors maintain the highest level of privacy and confidentiality as required by state laws and ethical boards. Granberry also has a partnership with the Louisiana Baptist Convention’s Pastoral Leadership Team to provide a limited amount of sessions free-of-charge to full-time, paid ministerial staff members of Southern Baptist churches/entities in Louisiana.
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