Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counseling & Life Coaching Center
Lifetouch Ministries was founded in 1997 by Darla France, a seasoned counselor with over 25 years of experience in clinical and biblical counseling. Our mission is to help individuals return to joy by integrating faith-based principles with evidence-based therapeutic practices. We offer a wide range of services, including trauma counseling, life coaching, and small-group sessions, tailored to address emotional, spiritual, and relational challenges. Our team of licensed professionals and certified life coaches brings decades of combined experience in education, mental health, and ministry. We prioritize accessibility through a sliding-scale payment model, ensuring services are available to all, regardless of financial circumstances.Our evening appointments and remote counseling options provide flexibility for clients with busy schedules. With a focus on personalized care, we guide clients toward healing and self-discovery by aligning their self-perception with biblical truths. Our commitment to community is reflected in free seminars and workshops on emotional wellness and trauma recovery. As a non-profit organization, we uphold transparency and ethical standards, fostering trust through discreet and compassionate service delivery. Our teams expertise in trauma-informed care and spiritual integration distinguishes us as a leader in holistic mental health support.
Services
Counseling Services
Life Coaching
Trauma Counseling
Seminars & Workshops
Prayer Ministry
Financial Aid Options
Evening Appointments
Online Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in trauma-informed counseling.
- Our sliding-scale fees ensure affordability for all clients.
- Biblical principles are integrated with clinical mental health expertise.
- Certified trauma specialists lead our recovery programs.
- Flexible evening appointments accommodate busy schedules.
Services
Counseling Services
Our counseling services address depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges through personalized sessions. Clients receive care blending clinical techniques with biblical principles, fostering emotional and spiritual healing. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, with evening appointments available for flexibility.
Life Coaching
Life coaching guides clients toward personal and spiritual growth, focusing on overcoming fears and aligning with God-given purpose. Coaches provide accountability and support for individuals navigating transitions or seeking deeper faith integration in daily life.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling helps clients process past and present emotional wounds using evidence-based methods and spiritual guidance. Certified specialists address PTSD, abuse recovery, and dissociative disorders, emphasizing safety and empowerment throughout the healing journey.
Seminars & Workshops
Free seminars and workshops cover topics like emotional wellness, trauma recovery, and spiritual warfare. Events such as 'Unstuck!' and 'When the Pain is Too Deep' provide group learning opportunities for laypersons and professionals, promoting community-wide healing and resilience.
Prayer Ministry
Prayer ministry integrates intercessory prayer with counseling to support inner healing and spiritual renewal. Clients receive guidance on aligning their self-identity with biblical truths, fostering peace and restoration through faith-based practices.
People
Jeff France
Executive Director
Jeff France, with 30 years in education and administration, leads LifeTouch Ministries as Executive Director. His background includes juvenile detention and public school counseling, bringing a trauma-informed perspective to organizational leadership.
Darla France
Director of Counseling & Teaching
Darla France, MA, founded LifeTouch in 1997 after a 25-year speaking and counseling career. A certified trauma specialist, she integrates clinical and biblical expertise to guide clients toward emotional healing and spiritual growth.
Sandy Stauffer
Counselor
Sandy Stauffer, MA, LMHC, specializes in grief, anxiety, and aging-related challenges. With 45 years of marriage and community service experience, she helps clients align self-perception with biblical truths for improved mental health.
Bill Krogel
Marriage and Family Therapist
Bill Krogel, MA, D.Min., LMFT, offers 30 years of marriage counseling and faith integration expertise. A former Grace College professor, he focuses on deepening clients' spiritual walks while addressing relational and personal challenges.
Angie Hall
Certified Life Coach
Angie Hall, a certified Christian Life Coach, brings cross-cultural experience from 20 years in Papua New Guinea and Bible college ministry. She specializes in helping clients embrace their God-given identity and purpose through emotional and spiritual support.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, marriage, and family counseling for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges, integrating clinical and biblical approaches.
How are session fees determined?
Fees use a sliding scale based on income. Checks and major credit cards are accepted, with financial aid applications available for reduced rates.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, remote counseling is available through secure platforms, with Paula Gast serving as our dedicated online counselor.
What happens if I need to cancel an appointment?
Cancellations under 6 hours notice incur a fee based on your sliding-scale rate. Emergencies like weather or illness exempt fees.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call (574) 269-7990 or complete our online form. Our staff will connect you with the appropriate specialist for your needs.
Are faith-based elements required in sessions?
While we integrate biblical principles, clients choose the extent of spiritual focus. Prayer and scripture are used only with client consent.
