You can find that episode on any podcast app or platform, or you can listen here: https://www.speakthetruth.org/podcast-1/episode/2ba4a58a/ep-102-from-the-2021-called-to-counsel-conference-wadam-sandlin-founder-of-covenant-biblical-counseling-licensure-to-launching-a-non-profit-biblical-counseling-center

Speaking the Truth is a great podcast hosted by Mike and Shauna Van Dyke as well as the President of the ABC, Jeremy Lelek. It is worth your time, so if you’re interested in further listening, you can find all their podcast episodes on their website here: https://www.speakthetruth.org/

Everyone at CBC prays you are edified and encouraged by this and the rest of our blog content.

Grace and peace,

Adam

Monday, March 23, 2020


Dear clients of Adam Sandlin LPC and Covenant Biblical Counseling:


Following the stay-at-home order announcement from Dallas County and the increased restrictions announced in Denton County, I will now be changing all current and future sessions to video Telehealth format effective Tuesday March 23, 2020 until some of these restrictions are relaxed, and/or it seems prudent to our clinical management staff to return to face-to-face service. In order to best protect your health and the health of my own family, this seems most prudent. I will re-evaluate this temporary policy on a weekly basis.


I want to reiterate that Telehealth through SimplePractice is a convenient, user-friendly, secure and HIPAA compliant way to meet virtually with your counselor. This kind of technology is available for exactly such circumstances as these so that your treatment will NOT be interrupted. 


INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELEHEALTH:

• Before your session you will be sent a link via email that you will simply click to begin the meeting. 
• You can also always log in to the SimplePractice portal at the following link to check appointments and access your Telehealth video session: adamsandlin.clientsecure.me
• Internet speed and efficiency may impact Telehealth sessions. If for some reason during your appointment connectivity is a significant problem, we will switch to other platforms that have been authorized for use during this time such as Facetime or Skype. As a last resort, a phone session will be conducted. 

Finally, please be mindful of scheduling. First available appointments typically run about 3 to 4 weeks out. If you desire to continue therapy with minimal disruption, please schedule out and consider the needs of others. Many of you are struggling with anxiety and family conflict and feel an urgency to attend sessions. For these reasons, do everything you can to attend your appointments, and if you must cancel, do so with as much notice as possible, but especially no less than 24 hours. Fees for late cancellations and no-shows will remain in effect. If your income is being impacted by the COVID-19 changes in a way that threatens your ability to continue therapy, please let me know so we can discuss available options. Your continued care is a priority to me. 


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out using the contact information listed at the bottom of this letter. You will likely receive a text around the day before your next appointment with a link to this same information.


Again, please know that I am praying for you all. Our God is sovereign and he is good. He loves his people and he is faithful. May we all make the best use of this time by glorifying and enjoying Him in his word and in prayer. There is nothing that will minister to your soul more than these. I am so thankful to get to walk with each and every one of you. Thank you so much for your understanding in all of this. 


Grace and peace,

Adam Sandlin, LPC

Covenant Biblical Counseling/North Texas Christian Counseling

(469) 635-2200 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm

(940) 268-4909 Voicemail

adam@covenantbiblicalcounseling.com

For some time now Covenant Biblical Counseling has been a one-man operation. But the plan has always been to grow. So I am excited to finally announce something that has been in the works over the past year or so.

Starting today, Micah Caswell will be joining the CBC team! We had planned to wait until this summer to transition him on as a new counselor, but Micah has decided to move his start date forward out of a desire to serve our community following the COVID-19 outbreak. He’s even currently offering his services at half the normal price per session ($30 for the first session and $25 for each additional session). Like myself, Micah is taking advantage of the HIPAA compliant Telehealth (video) counseling options available through SimplePractice. During the quarantines he will be seeing all his clients via that platform. 

Micah is the Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church here on the south side of Denton. He has been in pastoral ministry nearly 20 years, and has a number of degrees related to both biblical studies and counseling. Most recently he completed a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Seminary and he also recently completed his biblical counseling certification through the Association of Biblical Counselors. Additionally, Micah holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Seminary as well as other masters degrees from Toronto Baptist Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Seminary, and Dallas Seminary. 

For more information about Micah or to schedule an appointment please visit our website: http://covenantbiblicalcounseling.com/

Grace and peace,

NOTE: While Micah Caswell is a highly trained and competent counselor, it should be noted that he is not a licensed professional with the State of Texas. Micah also typically will not be meeting with female clients individually, but has lifted that restriction for his Telehealth clients.