Forest
Westlake Village, California

Where Faith Meets
Practical Healing

Biblically grounded, clinically informed care for individuals, couples, churches, and schools.

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

Bridging the gap between Church and mental health

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

Every person bears the image of God and deserves care that honors both their spiritual identity and their emotional reality. We hold both with equal reverence.

Forest light
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
Proverbs 3:5
What We Offer

Clinical services rooted in faith

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Individual Therapy

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

From $185 / session
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Couples & Marriage

Attachment-based therapy and structured marriage enrichment programs.

From $215 / session
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Premarital Counseling

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

From $1,500 package
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Teen Counseling

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

From $185 / session
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Group Therapy

Structured groups: Anxiety & Peace, Men's Integrity, Women's Healing, and more.

From $75 / session
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Church & School Partnerships

Workshops, crisis consultation, and ongoing partnership models for leaders.

Custom pricing
Church
For Churches & Schools

We exist to support the local Church, not replace it

From pastoral referral support to full workshop partnerships, we come alongside your ministry to care for the people you shepherd.

Formation Courses

Fruits of the Spirit — Applied

Psycho-spiritual skill training. Not Bible study — practical formation with evidence-based clinical tools.

Most Popular
Peace
Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation
4 weeks$99
Live Cohort
Love
Attachment & Empathy Training
4 weeks$99
On Demand
Self-Control
Impulse & Habit Formation
4 weeks$99
Mountains
Who We Are

Formed in faith.
Trained in excellence.

Abide Counseling Collective is a faith-integrated group practice founded by two licensed therapists with a shared conviction: the Church deserves clinically excellent mental health care — and clinical care is deepened, not diminished, by biblical truth.

Mission

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.

Vision

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.

Core Values

What we believe & how we work

Biblical Fidelity

2 Tim 3:16–17

Scripture anchors all we do.

Gospel-Centered Hope

Eph 2:8–10

Transformation flows from Christ.

Christlike Character

Phil 2:3–8

We reflect what we teach.

Church Partnership

Alongside the local church, always.

Clinical Excellence

Evidence-based and ethically rigorous.

Human Dignity

Gen 1:27

Every person bears God's image.

Our Therapists

Meet the team

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

Adam has a strong passion for working with teens, adults, and couples. Working closely with local churches and private schools, he provides a faith-based approach to ensure clients feel truly seen, valued, and understood. Trained in EMDR and holding a master's in counseling psychology, Adam walks alongside individuals facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions to uncover their best, authentic selves.

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.

Church
Partnerships

Serving the Church.
Strengthening schools.

We exist to support, not replace, the local church. Our clinical expertise fills gaps where pastoral care reaches its limits — with confidentiality, compassion, and doctrinal alignment.

What We Provide

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
Partnership Pricing

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.

Leaves
Therapy Services

Clinical care held in
faith and compassion

Private-pay therapy for individuals, couples, teens, and families. All care is faith-integrated at your comfort level.

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Individual Therapy

Anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, and life transitions — all within a biblical framework when desired.

From $185 / session
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Couples & Marriage

Attachment-based therapy addressing conflict cycles, emotional distance, repair, and relational growth.

From $215 / session
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Premarital Counseling

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

From $1,500 package
✦
Teen Counseling

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

From $185 / session
✦
Group Therapy

Structured 8–10 week groups: Anxiety & Peace, Men's Integrity, Women's Healing, and Parenting.

From $75 / session
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Faith-Integrated Care

We hold Scripture, theology, and clinical skill together. Faith is honored, never forced.

Integrated into all services
Signature Program

Premarital Counseling

Using SYMBIS as a clinical foundation, our 8-session premarital program provides personalized assessment interpretation, conflict repair training, attachment mapping, intimacy conversations, and family-of-origin work — all within a biblical covenant framework.

This is not a church premarital class. It is personalized clinical counseling that deepens and extends what your church already offers.

$1,500–$1,900 full program
Couple
Common Questions

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

The Fruits of the Spirit,
practiced clinically

Psycho-spiritual skill training that connects each Fruit to evidence-based therapy techniques, behavioral practice, and daily formation.

Most Popular
Peace
Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation
4 weekly video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Behavioral practice exercises
4 weeks$99
Live Cohort
Love
Attachment & Empathy Training
4 weekly video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Behavioral practice exercises
4 weeks$99
On Demand
Self-Control
Impulse & Habit Formation
4 weekly video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Behavioral practice exercises
4 weeks$99
On Demand
Joy
Emotional Regulation & Gratitude
4 weekly video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Behavioral practice exercises
4 weeks$99
Coming Soon
Kindness
Interpersonal Skills & Communication
4 weekly video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Behavioral practice exercises
4 weeks$99
Coming Soon
Patience
Distress Tolerance Training
4 weekly video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Behavioral practice exercises
4 weeks$99
Save More

Bundle & Save

Combine courses for a deeper formation journey at a lower cost.

3-Course Bundle
$249$297
Best Value
Full Fruit Series (9)
$599$891
For Churches & Schools

Group & Church Licensing

Make courses available to your congregation or student body with a church license at a significant discount.

Up to 25 Members
$799

Per course, site license for your group.

Up to 75 Members
$1,500

Per course, expanded church license.

Unlimited Access
$2,500

Per course, full congregation license.

Nature
Resources

Insight for the
journey inward

Blog

Latest Articles

Anxiety
How to Practice Sabbath When Your Mind Won't Rest
November 2025
Relationships
What Attachment Theory Teaches Us About Loving Well
October 2025
Parenting
Helping Your Teen Navigate Anxiety Without Shame
September 2025
Leadership
Burnout in Ministry: What No One Talks About
August 2025
Free Downloads

Clinical tools, yours to keep

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

We'd be glad
to connect.

Whether you're seeking therapy, exploring a partnership, or referring someone in need — we're here. Reach us anytime at hello@abidecounselingcollective.com

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.