Jenny Miller
Pastoral Counseling
Counseling Services
Individual & Group Counseling for
Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families
Consulting Services
Consulting services for mental health agencies
and private practices
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Jenny’s personal and professional blog
Hello! I’m Jenny
Masters Level Pastoral Counselor
You may have made it to this site on a recommendation of a friend, or perhaps you stumbled upon it by chance. Either way, I’m glad you’re here. You may be feeling hopeless, unsure for the future, or don’t know what else to do in your situation. You may not even know how this counseling process works, or you’ve tried counseling in the past and it just didn’t work out for you the way you hoped. Click the button below to read a little bit more about me or scroll down further on the page to learn about my expertise and how I work as a pastoral counselor. I look forward to meeting you and working towards your goals of healing.
My Expertise
Practicing Since 2017
Jenny Miller received her Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling with an emphasis in Crisis & Trauma Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Her coursework included Pastoral Counseling, Biblical Theology, Multicultural Issues, Spiritual Formation, Marriage & Family Counseling, Crisis & Responder Skills, Acute Stress, Grief, Trauma, Trauma Assessment & Interventions, Complex Trauma, and Disaster Response. Jenny received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Crisis & Trauma Counseling from Liberty University.
Jenny is a member in good standing with the American Association of Christian Counselors, is a member of the ACPE (American Clinical Pastoral Education Organization), and holds liability insurance through HPSO (policy #0683691566-8) and is effective through 7/28/22. Jenny is ordained as a minister through her local church.
For more of Jenny’s professional skills and qualifications, please visit her LinkedIn page.
Getting Started is Easy
Free 10-15 Min Chat
If you’re still trying to decide if counseling is right for you, schedule a free consultation to learn more.
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Daytime, afternoon, and evening appointments available in either Cecil or Harford Counties, or online via video
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My Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pastoral Counseling?
The goal of pastoral counseling is to help an individual think biblically about their current struggles in the context of a confidential, caring environment. A pastoral counselor relies on Scripture as the sole authority for faith and conduct and recognizes that lasting change is the result of the power of God, the grace of Christ, and the indwelling of ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Guided by biblical principles, the counselor’s role is to utilize questioning, empathetic support, problem definition, reflection/reading assignments, encouragement, and prayer to provide wise, biblical, and faithful counsel to those who are hurting and in need. Pastoral Counseling is not a professional service and Jenny Miller is not a licensed provider. There will be no attempt to render a psychological evaluation or diagnosis.
How much does Pastoral Counseling cost? Do you take insurance?
Jenny is not able to bill insurance. She offers an out of pocket rate based on a sliding scale. Please contact her directly for rates. These vary on type, length, and day of appointment. Jenny accepts all major credit cards, check, cash, or Venmo. Payment is expected at the time services are rendered.
Cancellation Policy
Jenny requests at least 24 hours notice of cancellation. A cancellation fee may apply if less than 24 hours is given when cancelling your scheduled appointment. Remember, this time is set aside just for you and others may be on a waiting list for your appointment slot.
What demographics of clients do you see?
- Women
- Men (only at Bel Air location or online)
- Adolescents (12+)
- Couples
- Families
Do you diagnose people?
No, as outlined in the informed consent, Jenny Miller is not licensed in the state of Maryland and is not able to clinically diagnose. Jenny is clinically informed and will make recommendations if referral is needed to a clinically licensed counselor or treatment center.
What types of issues do you deal with?
Including, but not limited to:
- Female Sexual Addiction (pornography addiction, infidelity, romance/love addiction)
- Marital & Premarital Issues
- Family Dynamics
- Financial Issues
- Relationship Boundary Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger Management
- Major Illness (Patient or Caregiver)
- Grief
- Trauma & PTSD (including Complex PTSD)
- Abuse (Physical, Verbal, Spiritual, Sexual)
- Abandonment
- Disaster & Crisis Response
What can I expect?
When you make an appointment with Jenny, you will be asked to fill out an intake form prior to your appointment. These questions only help Jenny to know your background, presenting problem, any symptoms you are having, and previous counseling experiences. This information is kept completely confidential. You will also be asked to sign an informed consent explaining what Pastoral Counseling is and what it is not.
During the first session, Jenny will go over your intake form with you and allow you to discuss your presenting problem(s) and what brings you to seek counseling. Jenny uses a holistic and multi-faceted approach to counseling but all are structured with establishing goals and objectives for your counseling experience. Some of these include using solution-focused, mindfulness, insights from psychotherapy, psycho-education, and cognitive behavioral approaches. With establishing and periodically reviewing your goals, you will know where you are headed and will be able to measure your growth and healing.
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