Trusting the Word of Christ to help you walk with Christ and become like Christ.

Marriage falling apart. Kids rebelling. Depression settling in like fog and indwelling sin you just can't seem to defeat. Life has a way of serving up challenges that leave us scrambling for answers. At YCBC we don't offer quick fixes or shallow optimism, we offer something better: the sufficiency, authority and wisdom of God's Word applied to your actual struggles.

Truth that Transforms.

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How We Help

  • Depression and Anxiety

    • Clinical depression and mood disorders

    • Anxiety and panic disorders

    • Seasonal depression (SAD)

    • Post-partum depression

    • Social anxiety and phobias

    • Obsessive-compulsive patterns

    • Trauma-related anxiety

    • Fear and worry management

    Life Transitions

    • Job loss and career changes

    • Retirement adjustments

    • Empty nest syndrome

    • Moving and relocation stress

    • Health crises and chronic illness

    • Financial hardship and debt

    • Death of spouse or family member

    • Major life disappointments

    Addiction & Habitual Sin

    • Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs)

    • Sexual addiction and pornography

    • Gambling and financial addiction

    • Food addiction and eating disorders

    • Technology and social media addiction

    • Anger and rage patterns

    • Lying and deception habits

    • Work addiction and perfectionism

    • Pre-marital counseling and preparation

    • Communication skills and conflict resolution

    • Sexual intimacy and purity issues

    • Infidelity recovery and rebuilding trust

    • Blended family dynamics

    • In-law and extended family conflicts

    • Separation and divorce recovery

    • Single adult relationship concerns

    • Child discipline and behavioral issues

    • Teenage rebellion and communication

    • Adoption and foster care challenges

    • Sibling rivalry and family dynamics

    • Single parenting struggles

    • Blended family integration

    • Adult children relationships

    • Grandparenting guidance

    • Doubt and faith crises

    • Spiritual dryness and disconnection

    • Legalism and performance-based faith

    • Spiritual disciplines

    • Church hurt and disappointment

    • Backsliding and spiritual restoration

    • Calling and purpose questions

    • Suffering and theodicy issues

    • Religious trauma recovery

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Our Philosophy

Scripture is both our source and our system; the foundation that informs our understanding and the framework that guides our methodology. We don't just use bible verses, we use biblical categories to understand your struggles and biblical solutions to address them.

Our goal extends beyond symptom relief to worldview formation and heart transformation, helping you see and respond to life through God's eyes rather than the world's categories.

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Our Commitments

Scripture-Driven
God's Word defines everything about our counseling. We believe the Bible speaks with authority and sufficiency to all of life's challenges, providing both the lens to understand your struggles and the resources to address them.

Heart-Focused
We deal with the real issues, not just surface behaviors. Our goal is transformation of the inner person - your thoughts, desires, beliefs, and motives. Expect deep work that doesn't settle for quick fixes or shallow optimism.

Christ-Centered
All lasting change flows from the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has made us more than conquerors. Not through techniques or formulas, but through knowing Christ and being transformed by Him. The gospel reshapes everything.

Wisdom-Guided
No two situations are identical. We apply Scripture's permanent principles with discernment to your unique circumstances, pursuing what's truly loving and helpful for you. No cookie-cutter solutions or formulas.

Church-Connected
Biblical counseling works best when integrated into the local church, not separated from it. We're an aid to your church, not a replacement. With your permission, we coordinate with pastors to ensure consistent biblical care.

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  • Our counselor brings seminary-level training in theology and biblical interpretation. This isn't just good intentions, it's rigorous theological grounding that equips us to handle Scripture rightly and apply it to life's complexity.

  • We distinguish between struggles rooted primarily in sin and those rooted primarily in suffering, counseling each differently. Sin requires confession, confrontation, conformity to Christ, and commitment to change. Suffering calls for moving toward Christ, mourning with Him, maturing through trials, and eventually ministering comfort to others.

  • YCBC is part of the local church. With your permission, we coordinate with your pastors to ensure consistent care. When conflicts arise between our guidance and your church leadership, we defer to your elders or conclude counseling. We believe transformation happens through the ordinary means of grace—God's Word, prayer, sacraments, and community—pursued together, not in isolation.

  • We don't just address symptoms or offer coping strategies. We help you develop a comprehensive Christian worldview, cultivate spiritual disciplines (including Scripture memory, meditation, and prayer), and order your entire life under Christ's lordship. The goal is Christlikeness and participation in His mission.

  • We hold clear theological convictions while serving believers across denominational lines. God’s Word is for Christians of all stripes.

    Likewise, while we're grounded in Scripture's authority we also recognize God's good gifts through common grace - including the real benefits that medicine and science can provide. This means we can appreciate medical interventions while maintaining that Scripture interprets everything and that ultimate transformation comes through Christ alone.

Our Distinctives

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Meet the Counselor

  • David Jamison

    David holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity from Redemption Seminary. With several years of counseling experience specializing in individual and marriage counseling, he serves as Director of Discipleship and Counseling at Saint Andrew's, integrating his pastoral heart with his commitment to the sufficiency of God's Word for genuine life transformation.

    David counsels individuals and couples facing challenges ranging from anxiety, anger, and relational difficulties to complex issues like suicidal ideation and scrupulosity. His approach centers on utilizing Scripture to help believers walk more faithfully with Christ, believing that God's Word provides both the framework for understanding life's struggles and the divine resources for change. Additionally, his ministerial and theological training equips him to serve believers across denominational lines with both biblical depth and pastoral care.

    David has been married for seven and a half years to Lauren and is delighted to be the father to two little boys: Benaiah (4) and Simeon (2). David likes to read, play games and spend time with friends in his spare time.

Sessions and Fees

Our counselors have invested years in theological training and biblical counseling methodology. This fee reflects that preparation and ensures we can provide consistent, quality care.

Session Fee: $100

If the fee presents a genuine hardship, please talk with us. We believe God's people should be able to access biblical guidance when they need it most.

Financial Considerations

Sessions typically run 50-60 minutes. We'll start by understanding your situation, then work together to apply Scripture's wisdom to your specific challenges. Most people meet weekly, though we adjust based on your needs.

What to Expect

All new clients begin with a free 20 minute initial consultation before regular counseling sessions. This first meeting allows us to understand your concerns, discuss our biblical counseling approach, answer your questions, and determine if our services are a good fit for your needs.

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We offer both in-person and virtual counseling sessions to accommodate your needs and circumstances. Virtual sessions are conducted via the client portal, providing a secure and confidential environment for counseling from the comfort of your own home. Virtual sessions follow the same format, duration, and fees as in-person sessions. All you need is a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.

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Crisis Resources: For immediate safety concerns, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). We provide spiritual guidance, not emergency mental health services.

Contact Infomation

Phone: (509) 731-4772
Email: david.jamison@yakimacbc.org

"The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
Hebrews 4:12

FAQs

  • Divine Wisdom for Life's Complexities - Scripture provides God's own perspective on your struggles, offering unchanging truth and reliable guidance that transcends human insight and cultural trends.

    Heart Transformation, Not Just Relief or Management - We believe God's Word has power to create real change at the deepest level, transforming the desires, beliefs, and loves that shape your life.

    Addressing Root Issues - Rather than managing symptoms, we explore the heart-level dynamics—your deepest desires, fears, and worship—that drive patterns in your life.

    Living from Gospel Truth - Real change flows from understanding and embracing what Christ has accomplished for you, not from trying to improve yourself through willpower and effort.

    Connected to Your Church Community - Biblical counseling strengthens your relationships within the body of Christ, fostering growth that continues beyond counseling sessions.

  • Biblical counseling is ministry, not medicine. We apply Scripture to life's challenges rather than psychological techniques. Our counselors are trained in biblical counseling methodology, not licensed as mental health professionals.

  • Counseling unfolds in phases. Early sessions (2-4) focus on understanding your story and establishing biblical hope. Middle sessions involve interpreting your problem biblically and developing strategies for lasting change. Final sessions review what you've learned and send you forward with encouragement.

    Each session includes prayer, homework review, focused work on your issue, and planning next steps. Between sessions, expect homework: Scripture memory, reading, prayer practices, or developing rhythms that support lasting change. We believe transformation happens through the ordinary means of grace—God's Word, prayer, and community—so our counseling deepens your engagement with these, rather than replacing them.

  • Depends on the situation. Some find significant help in a handful of sessions. Others benefit from longer-term guidance. We'll work together to determine what serves you best.

  • Not at all. We're here to serve anyone willing to engage with Scripture's wisdom for their struggles.

  • Yes, with biblical and legal limits. Our consent form explains specific situations where confidentiality might be broken, mainly safety concerns and legal requirements.

  • Our counselors have extensive training in biblical counseling and Reformed theology. They're not state-licensed therapists, they're trained ministers of God's Word who specialize in applying Scripture to life's challenges.

Important Legal Information

Religious Ministry: This ministry operates under Washington State religious exemption RCW 18.19.040(6). Our biblical counselors are not Washington state licensed mental health professionals and do not provide psychotherapy, psychological treatment, or mental health diagnosis. Biblical counseling is religious ministry, not professional therapy.

Church Ministry: Biblical counseling services are provided as ministry of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church and are based on biblical principles and theological teachings.

Emergency Disclaimer: For mental health emergencies, contact 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). Our ministry provides spiritual guidance, not emergency mental health services.

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Truth that Transforms

Trusting the word of Christ to help you walk with Christ and become like Christ.

Phone: (509) 731-4772

Email: david.jamison@yakimacbc.org

Location: Upper Floor, 32 N Front Street, Yakima, WA

Ministry of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church

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