Counseling Center

Whatever you’re facing, Cornerstone is here to care for you. The biblical guidance and encouraging support found through counseling can be an important tool as you navigate through difficult circumstances.

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Our Mission

Our team of counselors is available to offer counseling services for a variety of life’s challenges. We do so knowing that Jesus is the source of all counseling. The biblical guidance and encouraging support found through counseling can be an important tool as you navigate through difficult circumstances.

If you are unsure about counseling, our team is available for consultation.

We also have other counseling resources we can help connect you with depending on your concerns and needs.

Whatever you’re facing, Cornerstone is here to care for you.
Just fill out the counseling request form below to get started. 

 

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Who do we serve?

  • We offer counseling services for individuals, families, and marriages (including pre-marital).
  • We meet with anyone age 5 and up. 
  • Services are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for those who attend Cornerstone and who live in the surrounding community (Murrysville, PA area). Services also depend on counselor availability.

What is our counseling approach?

  • We use an integrated Biblical (Scripture and evidence-based) approach to help with emotional, relational, and spiritual concerns.

Who are the counselors?

  • Our counseling team staff members:
    – Pastor Kris DeJeet, Ph.D., Director of Counseling
    – Karen K. Tantalo, M.A., LPC, Manager of Clinical Counseling
    – Pastor Rich Bryer, M.A.
    – Olivia Matthews, Ph.D.
    – David Martin, M.Ed.
    – Nick Landolina, M.Ed., M. PM.
  • Our lay counseling team members are
    – Susanna DeJeet
    – Debra Moorhead
    – Maggie O’Leary
    – Jim West
    – Pam West
    – Gina Howard
    – Connie Bentz

Does the Counseling Center have Child Care available?

Childcare Policy

To help ensure a safe and focused counseling environment, our Counseling Center does not provide childcare services during counseling sessions. Parents and guardians are responsible for arranging childcare prior to their appointment.

If a child is present during a counseling session, their participation or presence will be permitted only at the discretion of the counselor/therapist and as deemed appropriate for the counseling process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

What are the Counseling Center hours?

  • Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays: 9:00 am – 4:00pm

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

  • Sundays: By appointment only

What is the cost?

  • Counseling is a ministry of the church with no charge or billing of insurance for services.

How do I obtain counseling services at Cornerstone?

If you are interested in participating in counseling (adult, child, or youth), please use the following steps to initiate the process:

Request intake forms in one of three ways:

  • Email the Administrative Assistant in the Counseling Department (counseling@cornerstonelive.net)
  • Pick up forms at the Church Office (office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • Request intake forms at the Information Desk on weekends, before or after services in the main lobby.
  • Please complete the form as best as possible.
    (Parents/Guardians, please complete the form for those in need of our services under 18. If possible, the child or youth may assist in completing the form.)
  • Turn in the completed form to the Church Office or Information Desk in the main lobby.
  • Once reviewed, a member of the Counseling Team will contact you to schedule an appointment.

More Questions? Contact the Caring Office at 724-733-0070 x 280 for more information.

OUR STAFF

 

Nicholas Landolina

Therapist

Eva Lichty

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Olivia Matthews

Counselor

 

Karen Tantalo

Manager of Clinical Services Licensed Child/Youth Counselor

 

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