Kelly Ventura

Kelly Ventura

Pastoral Counselor

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Addiction Process (Behavioral), Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Self esteem

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers in person · Offers telehealth

About

Life can feel overwhelming when relationships are strained, anxiety begins to take over, or you’re facing a major transition and aren’t sure what comes next. My passion is helping people find clarity, direction, and hope during stressful seasons of life.

I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor with more than 30 years of ministry experience. Through True North Counseling, I work with individuals, couples, ministry leaders, and professionals who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, spiritual concerns, and questions of purpose and identity.

My counseling approach combines biblical principles with practical counseling tools, including cognitive behavioral techniques that help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier responses, and move toward meaningful change. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their struggles honestly while remaining grounded in their faith.

A verse that has guided both my ministry and counseling is: “Until we all reach the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to a measure of the maturity of the fullness of Christ” (Eph 4:13).

My goal is simple: to help people navigate difficult seasons, strengthen their relationships, deepen their faith, and move forward with confidence and purpose.

Provider details

Website

http://www.truenorthcounselingca.com

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Male

Handicap Accessible

No

Cities

  • Visalia
  • Fresno
  • Exeter
  • Hanford
  • Bakersfield

Counties

  • Tulare County

ZIPs

  • 93277

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • CA

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Psychological Testing

No

Talk Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),

Strengths

  • Career counseling
  • Infidelity
  • Marriage Issues
  • Men’s issues

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

Yes

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Clinician led approach
  • Patient led approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

50-60 min $100

Couples Sessions

50-60 min 125

Evaluations

15 min

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Venmo
  • Apple Pay

Do you accept payment plans

Yes

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

No

Educational History

    • School:Oral Roberts University _ Graduate Student
    • Degree:Masters Degree

Years In Practice

4

Professional Associations

  • Other

Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?

Yes

Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?

Yes

Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?

Yes

Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?

Yes

Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?

Yes

Professional Associations Other

American Association of Christian counselors
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