Christ-Centered • Clinically Excellent • Personally Matched

Sewickley Christian Counseling

Faith-Centered Care for Sewickley & Franklin Park

Licensed Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families, in person at The River at New Heights or online anywhere in Pennsylvania. Our care team will help you find a counselor who fits your needs, schedule, and faith.

•2365 Wharrey Drive, Franklin Park | Online counseling in PA, WV, FL & GA

Sewickley & Franklin Park

A Calm Place to Be Heard

Busy schedules, high expectations, and full family calendars are part of life in the Sewickley and Franklin Park area. When stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or questions about faith start to crowd out peace, Grace Christian Counseling offers a calm place to be heard.

We meet at The River at New Heights on Wharrey Drive in Franklin Park, serving Sewickley, Franklin Park, Wexford, Bradford Woods, Marshall Township, and Ohio Township. Our licensed counselors bring together clinically excellent care and the hope of Scripture.

Start in person, online, or both. We will help you find the counselor who fits you best.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
John 14:27

Sewickley Location

The River at New Heights
2365 Wharrey Drive
Franklin Park, PA 15143
Phone: 724-863-7223
Text: 724-604-5253
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How We Can Help

How Our Sewickley Team Can Help

With backgrounds in community mental health, child welfare, and campus ministry, our Sewickley counselors bring a wide range of experience to every session.

Emotional Health

Anxiety & Depression

Faith-based CBT and practical tools for worry, low mood, and stress.

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Adoption & Foster

Adoptive & Foster Families

Support for children and parents in adoptive, foster, and kinship families.

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Attachment

Attachment & Relationships

Understand attachment patterns and build healthier, more secure relationships.

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Students

College Students & Young Adults

Support for students and young adults navigating identity, faith, and independence.

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Healing

Healing Past Hurts

Work through painful experiences so you can carry the lessons forward and let go of the rest.

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Relationships

Marriage & Couples

Rebuild communication and connection with faith at the center.

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Families

Family & Parenting

Help for parents and families facing conflict, behavior struggles, or big transitions.

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Loss

Grief & Loss

Steady support as you grieve and find your footing again.

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Meet Your Local Team

Counselors at Our Sewickley Office

These counselors see clients in person at The River at New Heights. Our care team will help match you with the right fit for your needs, schedule, and insurance.

David Balbach, MA, MA, LPC, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Sewickley

David Balbach

MA, MA, LPC · Clinical Supervisor

Faith-based CBT and psychoeducation, with experience in attachment issues and foster and adoptive families.

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Lisa Bills, MSW, LSW, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Sewickley

Lisa Bills

MSW, LSW

A former child welfare caseworker and administrator who supports adoptive, foster, and kinship families.

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Brenda Merrick, MSEd, LAPC, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Sewickley

Brenda Merrick

MSEd, LAPC

A campus minister with years in higher education who helps clients work through past hurts and move forward with hope.

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Prefer to meet online? Our care team can also connect you with other licensed counselors anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Getting Started

Your First Steps in Sewickley

Getting started takes just a few minutes. Here is how it works.
01

Reach Us

Call, text, or book online. Our care team will be in touch.
02

Share Your Goals

Tell us what brings you in and any preferences for your counselor.
03

Coverage Check

We confirm insurance or discuss options before you schedule.
04

Start Counseling

Meet at The River at New Heights or online.
Questions Before You Begin

Sewickley Counseling FAQs

Where is your Sewickley counseling office?
We meet at The River at New Heights, 2365 Wharrey Drive, Franklin Park, PA 15143, serving Sewickley and the surrounding area. Call 724-863-7223 or text 724-604-5253, and our care team will help you schedule.
Do I need to attend The River at New Heights to see a counselor there?
No. We simply meet at the church. Counseling is open to individuals and families of every background.
Do you offer depression and anxiety counseling in Sewickley?
Yes. Our Sewickley counselors help teens, adults, couples, and families with depression, anxiety, stress, and related concerns, integrating Christian faith when you want it to be part of your care.
Do you work with adoptive and foster families?
Yes. David Balbach, MA, LPC, and Lisa Bills, MSW, LSW, both have experience supporting adoptive and foster families. Learn more about Christian adoption counseling.
Is there another Grace office nearby?
Yes. Our Cranberry Township office is nearby, and secure online counseling is available anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Take the First Step

Start Counseling in Sewickley

Tell us what you are facing and what matters to you in a counselor. Our care team will match you with a counselor at The River at New Heights or online, based on your needs, schedule, and faith.

Insurance Accepted Sewickley & Online Evening & Weekend Options Lower-Cost Options Available