Website
https://www.YourRestorationCounseling.org
Dr. John VanderKaay
CMFT (Certified Marriage and Family Therapist), MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)
About
Dr. John is a Texas Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Missouri and Colorado, and Board Certified in both Professional Christian Counseling and Pastoral Counseling and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Dr. John has more than thirty years experience in ministry; Fifteen years in military chaplaincy, in both Active Duty and Reserves, including combat tour of duty in Iraq; Selected as Senior Protestant Chaplain twice as a Captain; Featured in several newspapers, US Air Force website and Department of Defense’s Real Warriors program for work in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide Intervention. He holds a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies, a Masters of Divinity, specializing in Pastoral Counseling, and a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling. John & Terri have been married 30+ years and have five children.
Dr. John is available for both in-person and video conferencing appointments. His rate is $200/50 minute session.
A word from Dr. John…
“My ideal client is one that wants to improve their relationship and is willing to take personal responsibility for their part in making it happen, even if they don’t know exactly what that looks like. They don’t come in looking for me to ‘fix’ their spouse, but come in seeking help from a wise partner to help improve themselves and their relationship. The ideal client has a moral base through faith in a personal relationship with God to draw on when facing difficult times.
I have served in combat as a military chaplain and understand the cost of war. Although it is usually a misspelling, many couples have come to believe that marital and martial are the same thing. But it’s not supposed to be that way. Couples aren’t supposed to be enemies in war. I bring my training and experience to bear to help couples win in marriage.
I understand the struggles of relationships, especially marriage. We are supposed to learn how to be married well by watching Dad and Mom demonstrate it to us as we grow up. If they didn’t do a good job, where would you learn how to have a great marriage? That’s where I come in. I help give tools & hope to help couples build incredible relationships.”
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Male
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Houston
- Conroe
- Montgomery
- Magnolia
- Huntsville
Counties
- Montgomery
ZIPs
- 77301
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- TX
- MO
- CO
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Family Sessions
- Group Therapy
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Preteen (11-12)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- First Responders
- Ministry Leaders
- Vets
Talk Therapies
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Relational
- Family Systems Therapy
Strengths
- Infidelity
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
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?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
50-60 min 200
Couples Sessions
50-60 min 200
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Other
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
Yes
Educational History
- School:Denver Seminary
- Degree:Doctorate Degree
- School:Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
- Degree:Masters Degree
Years In Practice
30
Therapist Type
therapist
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:203148
- State:
- TX
- Name:State License
- Number:2025003594
- State:
- MO
- Name:State License
- Number:MFT.0002824
- State:
- CO
Professional Associations
- AACC
Somatic Therapies
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
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
