Why does St. Louis need another counseling center?
Karis House exists to provide affordable Christian counseling to south St. Louis. We love the city. We are committed to south city. There are no church-based counseling centers in south St. Louis and we aim to fill that void.

How is lay counseling different than professional counseling?
Our lay counselors are equipped to provide care and counsel to hurting people. They will not pretend to have all of the answers to all of your problems – rather, their desire to is walk with you through your pain, to point you to God – the ultimate healer - and to provide spiritual counsel. They do not have professional degrees. The Journey does have professional counselors, both inside and out of the church. We are happy to refer you to a Christian counselor if that is your preference.

How much do your services cost?
Professional Counseling
Fees are $60 per session for provisionally licensed counselors and $75 per session for licensed counselors. Scholarships are awarded in 10 session increments when funds are available. Please email Amy Mattia at amattia@karishouse.org for more information.

Practicum/Counseling Interns
Fees are $20 per session.

Lay Counseling
There are no fees. If client wishes to make a donation to Karis House, the gift will be accepted as a charitable donation.

Healing Communities
Fees are $125 for 14 week groups.

Premarital Counseling/Mentoring
Fee is $80 per couple (includes two books and online assessment/test).

How long are counseling sessions?
Sessions are 50 minutes to one hour.

Where will we meet?
Meetings will take place at Karis House at 2811 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis  MO, 63139. Please park  behind the Luminary Building at the corner of Kingshighway Blvd. and Reber Pl. and enter the front door.

How do I sign up for a counselor?
Complete the following registration