Online Pastoral Counseling
Who We Are
BeFIT Counseling aims to build a nationwide network of pastoral counselors dedicated to serving churches and individuals anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a church leader seeking additional support for your congregation, a pastoral counselor looking to expand your impact, or someone in need of care and guidance, BeFIT Counseling provides a safe, secure, and HIPAA-approved digital platform designed to bring healing, hope, and support to those in need.
What We Believe
“We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We affirm the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Jesus as the foundation of our hope and healing. Our mission is to provide the best evidence-based therapy, supported by and administered through the Scriptures reflecting the love and mission of Christ Jesus. We serve each individual by addressing their spiritual, mental, and physical needs, guiding them toward wholeness through God’s Word and the transforming power of Christ Jesus.”
How it Works
Church leaders can schedule an online meeting through the link above to learn more and create an account.
Churches then refer congregants for counseling.
The congregant gains access through our robust HIPAA-approved client portal.
Through the Church portal, the church can verify appointments and pay invoices. Churches will not have access to any personal data.
Within the client portal, you may schedule a complimentary 15-minute introductory session. This pre-counseling meeting allows you to meet your counselor, ask questions, and determine if it's the right fit. It's also a time to discuss and agree on a schedule for future appointments.
If you don’t have a church sponsor, you can register at the client portal and proceed with private pay. Rates are $65.00 - $95.00 per 60-minute session, depending on the counselor’s education and experience.
BeFIT Counseling: Code of Ethics for Online Counselors
BeFIT Counseling LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company (BeFIT), exists to provide evidence-based therapy supported by and administered through the Scriptures, addressing the Spiritual, Mental, and Physical needs of individuals, churches, and communities. All counselors practicing through the BeFIT Counseling platform agree to abide by the following ethical principles, rooted in biblical values and informed by professional standards.
1. Faith & Mission Alignment
Counselors affirm BeFIT’s Statement of Faith:
“We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We affirm the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Jesus as the foundation of our hope and healing. Our mission is to provide the best evidence-based therapy, supported by and administered through the Scriptures reflecting the love and mission of Christ Jesus. We serve each individual by addressing their spiritual, mental, and physical needs, guiding them toward wholeness through God’s Word and the transforming power of Christ Jesus.”
Counselors may supplement the Faith Statement in their personal bios to reflect their unique theological perspective, provided it aligns with BeFIT’s statement of faith, mission, and values.
2. Competence & Professional Responsibility
Counselors shall provide services within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, experience, and credentials.
Counselors must accurately represent their qualifications, education, certifications, and relevant work experience in their public profiles.
Counselors shall maintain and, where required, provide evidence of liability insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum standards mandated in their state of practice.
Counselors shall pursue ongoing spiritual growth and professional development to remain effective in their role.
3. Integrity & Honesty
Counselors shall be honest and transparent in all professional representations, avoiding misrepresentation of their skills, services, or outcomes.
Counselors shall not engage in any form of fraud, deception, or exploitation of clients.
Counselors shall not misrepresent their independent contractor status with BeFIT Counseling.
4. Confidentiality & Privacy
Counselors shall maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with HIPAA, state laws, and professional ethical standards.
Counselors shall inform clients of the limits of confidentiality as regulated by their State, including mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse, elder abuse, dependent adult abuse, or imminent danger to self or others.
Counselors shall take all reasonable steps to protect client records, login credentials, and sensitive data from unauthorized access.
5. Respect for Clients
Counselors shall respect the inherent worth, dignity, and autonomy of all clients.
Counselors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or denominational affiliation, but remain committed to upholding biblical truth in a spirit of love and grace.
Counselors shall avoid imposing personal beliefs or practices inconsistent with the client’s faith journey, while staying rooted in scriptural principles.
6. Boundaries & Dual Relationships
Counselors shall maintain appropriate boundaries, avoiding relationships that could impair their objectivity, create conflicts of interest, or result in exploitation.
Counselors shall not enter into multiple relationships with clients that could reasonably be expected to impair professional judgment or increase the risk of harm.
Violations of boundaries may be confidentially reported to BeFIT Counseling LLC for appropriate investigation and action as warranted.
7. Technology & Online Counseling
Counselors shall ensure they deliver services in a private, secure, and professional environment.
Counselors shall not record or allow the recording of sessions without the prior written consent of all parties.
Counselors shall make reasonable efforts to ensure the client’s understanding of the limits and risks of online counseling and the technology being used.
8. Accountability
Counselors shall accept responsibility for the quality and integrity of their work, recognizing that BeFIT Counseling serves as a technology platform facilitating connections and does not supervise the counselor’s judgment or content of all sessions.
Counselors shall promptly report any ethical breaches or legal violations they become aware of, including those involving other counselors on the platform.
Clients may promptly report to BeFIT’s administration and or legal authorities any ethical breaches or legal violations they become aware of as a result of their connection with counselors or personnel on BeFIT’s platform.
9. Legal & Ethical Compliance
Counselors shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing pastoral, biblical, and spiritual counseling in their jurisdiction.
Counselors shall refrain from practicing beyond their legal or ethical scope of practice.
10. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Counselors shall be committed to serving the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of their clients, striving to benefit them through care, encouragement, and guidance rooted in Scripture. Counselors shall be vigilant in avoiding actions that may cause harm, whether spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or otherwise.
Acknowledgement:
By contracting with BeFIT Counseling, counselors affirm their commitment to this Code of Ethics as a reflection of their faith, professionalism, and dedication to serving others with integrity and Christlike love.