Forest
Westlake Village, California

Biblically grounded,
clinically informed.

Christ-centered care for individuals, couples, churches, and schools.

Biblically grounded. Clinically informed.
Licensed Therapists
Faith-Integrated Care
Church & School Partners
Nationwide Courses

Bridging the gap between Church and mental health

We exist to serve individuals, couples, churches, schools, and families — integrating biblical truth with clinical excellence, and walking people toward the healing they were made for.

Forest light
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
John 10:10

Clinical services rooted in faith

01
Individual Therapy

Faith-integrated counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions.

02
Couples & Marriage

Attachment-based therapy and structured marriage enrichment programs.

03
Premarital Counseling

Clinically guided SYMBIS-based premarital program across 8 personalized sessions.

04
Teen Counseling

Specialized support for adolescents navigating identity, anxiety, and family conflict.

Church

"We exist to embody Isaiah 61 — binding up the brokenhearted, walking the captive toward freedom, replacing ashes with beauty — through clinically excellent, biblically grounded care."

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Why we exist

To strengthen churches, schools, and families by integrating biblical truth with clinical excellence — equipping Christlike therapists and serving communities locally and nationwide.

Where we're going

To become a trusted bridge between churches and mental health professionals — forming therapists of depth, conviction, and competence, and equipping the Church to care well for emotional and relational needs nationwide.

What we believe & how we work

Human Dignity

Genesis 1:27

We believe every person bears the image of God — and that honoring that image means caring for the whole person. Their spiritual life and their emotional reality, held together with equal seriousness.

Biblical Fidelity

2 Timothy 3:16–17

Scripture is the lens through which human suffering makes deeper sense and human healing becomes more complete. That conviction doesn't weaken clinical care — the research shows it deepens it.

Gospel-Centered Hope

Ephesians 2:8–10

Transformation is possible. Romans 12:2 names it. We've watched it happen in the room, year after year, with real people.

Christlike Character

Philippians 2:3–8

The posture we bring into the room matters as much as the training we carry into it. Humility, presence, and genuine care for the person in front of us — these are not soft additions to good clinical work. They are the work.

Church Partnership

Galatians 6:2

We believe the Church was never meant to carry its people's pain alone. When pastors and clinicians do their work well together, people get the care they actually need.

Meet the team

Adam Jelloian
Adam Jelloian, LMFT
Co-Founder & Clinical Therapist

Adam has worked across treatment centers, schools, and private practice — but the thread running through all of it has been the same: a conviction that people heal most fully when their faith and mental health are held together in the same room.

He works with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, identity, and life transitions, drawing primarily from a family systems framework alongside cognitive behavioral approaches and EMDR. He brings a particular attentiveness to the patterns people inherit — from their families, their communities, their church cultures — and what it looks like to interrupt those patterns with both clinical skill and biblical truth.

What keeps Adam in this work is the moment a client begins to see themselves the way God sees them. Not the version shaped by failure, family wounds, or years of quietly believing they were worth less than they are — but their true worth and value as image-bearers of God. That shift, when it happens, changes everything. It is what Abide was built to make possible.

Adam attends The Church at Rocky Peak and carries a deep investment in the next generation — the teenagers, young adults, and families navigating a world that is asking more of them than any previous generation has faced. He co-founded Abide because he believes the Church is one of the most powerful forces for healing in a community and that it deserves clinical partners worthy of that calling.

Spencer Posey
Spencer Posey, LMFT
Co-Founder & Clinical Therapist

Spencer provides a compassionate, faith-informed space for individuals and couples seeking to overcome compulsive sexual behaviors, rebuild trust after betrayal, and heal from trauma. With specialized training in sexual addiction (CSAT) and EMDR, he helps clients break free from cycles of shame and move toward a life filled with empowerment, hope, and renewed relationships.

Clinical support for your community

Referral Pathways

A trusted clinical resource for complex cases beyond pastoral capacity.

Workshops & Training

Emotional health, trauma awareness, and relational skills for your team.

Premarital Programs

Structured clinical add-on to existing church premarital offerings.

Parent Seminars

Equipping families to support emotional and spiritual wellbeing at home.

Crisis Consultation

On-call guidance for leaders navigating mental health crises.

Formation Courses

Fruits of the Spirit cohort programs for church small groups.

Church
Church Partnerships
Pastoral referral support
Premarital clinical add-on
Marriage enrichment workshops
Anxiety & Peace small groups
Fruits of the Spirit cohort courses
Leader care & crisis consultation
School
Christian School Partnerships
Student mental health support
Faculty wellbeing consultation
Parent education seminars
Crisis response guidance
Teacher training workshops
On-campus counseling options

Transparent, flexible, and mission-aligned

Workshop
$1,200–$2,000

Half or full-day training for staff, leaders, or parents.

6-Week Cohort
$2,500–$4,000

Structured small-group course hosted at your site.

Retreat / Intensive
$4,000–$8,000

Weekend formation and training experiences.

Church member discounts available. Contact us to discuss a customized partnership model.

Individual Therapy

An intentional one-on-one setting for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, and life transitions — all within a biblical framework when desired.

Couples & Marriage

A safe and supportive space for couples — addressing conflict, emotional distance, repair, and relational growth.

Premarital Counseling

Clinically guided 8-session SYMBIS program with assessment, skill-building, and personalized sessions.

Teen Counseling

Specialized support for adolescents navigating identity, anxiety, social dynamics, and family conflict.

What to expect

Do you accept insurance?

We are a private-pay practice. We can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance provider.

Is faith integration required?

Not at all. Faith integration is always at your comfort level. You are welcome regardless of where you are spiritually.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes — we offer both in-person and telehealth sessions throughout California.

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

A free 15-minute consultation is always the best first step. We'll listen, answer your questions, and see if we're a good fit.

What does a Good Faith Estimate mean?

Under the No Surprises Act, you have a right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before beginning services. We provide this for all clients upon request.

River

Formation Courses

Self-paced courses that bring biblical truth and clinical tools to the places where faith and real life collide.

Walk Along the Road
Helping your preteen or teen master their devices — before their devices master them.
8-week faith-integrated course for parents of preteens and teens
Rooted in Deuteronomy 6 and the Andy Crouch framework for technology formation
Moves beyond screen-time rules toward a household culture of attention and presence
Practical weekly tools to reshape how your family relates to technology — together
Out of the Pit
For men who know what they're running from — and need to know what they're running toward.
12-week course on sexual integrity and restored desire for adult men
Built on the Joseph narrative and Song of Solomon — shame addressed, desire redeemed
Goes beneath the behavior to the wound, the pattern, and the way forward
Weekly reflection tools, honest self-assessment, and a closing integrity charter
Anchored
Identity, anxiety & belonging for young adults who are tired of feeling lost.
8-week course for adults ages 18–29 navigating identity, anxiety, and loneliness
Grounded in Scripture and clinically informed — honest about what young adults are actually carrying
Addresses the core questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What am I so afraid of?
Interactive weekly tools including reflection exercises, self-assessments, and a personal identity charter
Still Moving
Anxiety, presence & trust for young adults who are tired of living in the future.
10-week faith-integrated course for young adults (18–29) caught in the spiral of what-ifs, fear of the unknown, and the exhausting work of trying to control what hasn't happened yet
Rooted in the Psalms of Ascent and Matthew 6 — the pilgrim songs of people who kept moving through uncertainty without waiting until they felt ready
Practical weekly tools to slow the nervous system, return to the present, and build the evidence against the beliefs driving your anxiety
Closes with the Pilgrim's Charter — a personal declaration of what you know, what you're choosing, and who is with you on the road

These courses are for educational and spiritual formation purposes only. They are not therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment, and do not establish a therapist-client relationship. No diagnosis or individualized clinical guidance is provided. Enrolling in a course does not create any professional treatment relationship with Abide Counseling Collective or its licensed clinicians.

These courses are not appropriate for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.

If course material raises significant concerns about your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional.

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Clinical tools, yours to keep

Grounding Skills Guide
Free PDF
Conflict Repair Worksheet
Free PDF
Parent Check-In Guide
Free PDF
Peace Practice Plan
Free PDF

General Inquiry

Questions about therapy, courses, or anything else — reach out and we'll respond within 48 hours.

Partnership & Referral

For churches, schools, or organizations interested in partnership, or referring a student, family, or member.

We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. For urgent mental health concerns, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency services.