Hope Counseling and Consultation Services is a Christian counseling practice in Lorain County, Ohio.
04/05/2026
🌿✝️ Happy Easter from Hope Counseling! ✝️🌿
He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. — Matthew 28:6
Today we celebrate the risen Christ- the source of our hope, healing, and new life. Because He lives, there is true peace for the broken, joy for the weary, and redemption for all who trust in Him. 🌅🤍
Praying your day is filled with the hope and joy of the resurrection!
04/04/2026
🧭 Compass Support Group at Hope Counseling
Looking for encouragement, connection, and practical tools for everyday life? Join our Christian counseling support group designed to help you grow in relational skills and healthy coping strategies.
🗓 Monday Evenings | April 13th – May 18th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Amherst, OH
We offer both insurance and self-pay options to make support accessible.
📞 Call: 440-370-3007
📧 Email: rachel@hopecounselingcs.com
You don’t have to navigate life alone—we’d be honored to walk alongside you.
04/03/2026
✝️ Good Friday
“But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
Today we pause to remember the depth of Christ’s sacrifice, His suffering that brought us peace, healing, and hope. ❤️🩹
At Hope Counseling, we are grateful for the ultimate hope we have in Jesus. No matter what you are walking through, you are not alone.
🕊️ May you find rest, renewal, and healing in Him today.
- Hope Counseling 🩵
03/29/2026
🌿✝️ Happy Palm Sunday from Hope Counseling! ✝️🌿
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” - John 12:13
Today we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the humble King who came to save. As we begin this Holy Week, may our hearts be filled with praise, gratitude, and hope in Christ. 🕊️🤍
Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Palm Sunday.
03/28/2026
🧭 Compass Support Group at Hope Counseling
Looking for encouragement, connection, and practical tools for everyday life? Join our Christian counseling support group designed to help you grow in relational skills and healthy coping strategies.
🗓 Monday Evenings | April 13th – May 18th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Amherst, OH
We offer both insurance and self-pay options to make support accessible.
📞 Call: 440-370-3007
📧 Email: rachel@hopecounselingcs.com
You don’t have to navigate life alone—we’d be honored to walk alongside you. 🩵
03/16/2026
There Is Hope 🕊️
If shame has been weighing you down, please hear this: you are not beyond help, too broken, or disqualified from grace. God can heal and redeem anything, and often that work begins the moment we step out of hiding and ask for help.
At Hope Counseling, our licensed Christian counselors are here to walk alongside you with compassion and a biblical worldview. You don’t have to face this alone. 🤍
Did you know that 77-90% of people with trauma experience significant relief after just a few EMDR sessions? 🙌 This powerful therapy helps process painful memories, calm the nervous system, and restore peace—because our God is a God of healing (Psalm 147:3). 💙
Whether you're struggling with past trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions, EMDR can be a tool God uses to bring renewal and restoration. If you're ready to take the next step toward healing, Hope Counseling is here for you!
📖 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
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02/26/2026
🌟 Looking to start your journey with Hope Counseling? 🌿
The easiest way to begin the scheduling process is to request an appointment through the link on our website! Simply fill out your information, and our office will contact you with the next steps.
We’re here to guide you every step of the way toward hope and healing. 🩵
With secure telehealth at Hope Counseling, you can meet with a clinical Christian counselor right from your couch — no commute, no rushing, just a safe space to talk, pray, and be cared for (with your furry sidekick nearby 🐾).
Faith-based support + professional counseling + the comfort of home = a gentle way to take that first step. 🩵
If you’ve been meaning to reach out, consider this your little nudge. We’re here for you.
02/17/2026
🧠 How CBT Supports Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-researched counseling approaches—and it pairs beautifully with a biblical focus on renewing the mind (Romans 12:2).
📊 Did you know?
• A review of 144 clinical trials found CBT to be highly effective for depression and anxiety.
• People receiving CBT for anxiety are almost 3× more likely to improve compared to placebo treatments.
• Many clients maintain their progress for 12+ months after treatment.
CBT helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, replace them with truth, and build practical skills that lead to lasting change. It’s structured, effective, and aligns well with Christian counseling values.
If you’re seeking faith-based support with proven tools for healing, we’re here to help at Hope Counseling. 💛
02/14/2026
This Ohio winter has felt long, cold, and gray. And for many people, the heaviness isn’t just about the weather — it’s emotional and physical too.
Seasonal changes can impact our mood, energy, sleep, and motivation. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a recognized form of depression that tends to show up during the darker winter months. Reduced sunlight can affect the brain chemicals that regulate mood, which means if you’re feeling more tired, down, or withdrawn lately, you’re not weak — you’re human.
But even in winter, there is hope.
God designed the seasons with purpose. Times of growth… and times of rest. Times of light… and times of waiting. The earth may look still, but it’s quietly renewing itself.
“For everything there is a season… a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1–2
Spring always comes. Light always returns.
While we wait, take gentle care of yourself:
❄️ Get outside on warmer days for fresh air and sunlight
📖 Spend time in God’s Word and prayer
☕ Enjoy simple, comforting hobbies
🤍 Invite friends from church to connect and not isolate
💬 Reach out for counseling support if the weight feels heavy
You don’t have to push through alone. God often brings healing through both community and wise support.
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We Are Changing Our Name And Adding Counselors To Serve You!
We have some exciting news! Good news is always best in the form of a story, so we wanted to give you some background to what is happening.
For years Christy Samms, LPCC-S has been seeing clients in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. A few years ago she started her own practice, Christy Samms Counseling and Consultation Services off Oak Point Road on the Lorain/Amherst border. She rented an office and got her husband to create a website send out some referral letters, and market her counseling services.
Business quickly grew as word got out about Christy’s counseling. She started with a goal to see ten clients a week, but that ten clients per week quickly turned into 15 or 2o! After about a year, Christy was at capacity and was having to turn clients away. Sometimes as many as 2 potential clients per day would have to be turned away simply because we didn’t have any more capacity.
Clearly, the practice needed to expand.
It so happens that Christy’s husband, Daniel (me) is a marketing and business growth consultant. After a few conversations about Christy’s long-term vision for the practice, we (she and I) developed a plan to bring that vision into reality.
We are initiating two key steps for that plan right now.
We have changed the name of the practice from “Christy Samms Counseling and Consultation Services” to “Hope Counseling and Consultation Services.” The name has two purposes. First, we wanted a name that reflected the fact Christy is not the only counselor. Second, we want to send the message that wholeness is possible. There is always hope. That’s why we are here.
We are hiring more counselors! The vision for Hope Counseling is about more than just expansion. We want to grow in quality as we expand our capacity. We want counselors that share our vision and values, licensed consolers with unique skill sets to provide premium care to our clients. So, we have taken great care in selecting our first new hire. You’ll find out about that person soon. For now, we just want you to know we are hiring, and that we are committed to hiring only counselors that bring the same level of quality care Christy has been providing for years.
We still have some really exciting news to share, but we’re saving that for the next story. For now, have a look at our new website https://hopecounselingcs.com/ and help us spread the word!