Christian Counseling Associates

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

FOUNDER AND CLINICAL DIRECTOR:

Richard Hoffman, Ph.D.

Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates

Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and efficiently develop strategies to resolve the issues that have you stuck.

Our counselors are experts in faith-based clinical counseling and highly trained from accredited institutions. We have a heart for God, families, and those who struggle with personal life challenges. Our organization is well established, with a location near you. In addition, when an onsite location is not convenient, we provide excellent online counseling services. CCA also provides many treatment options not available with smaller practices, such Alpha-Stim treatment for depression and anxiety, Freespira Biofeedback for Panic Disorder, and psychiatric medications if desired.

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DACCA

Substance Addiction Counseling

Often, recovery from addiction can seem challenging, isolated, or even impossible. Let Christian Counseling Associates stand with you! CCA provides compassionate, faith-based treatment for addicted individuals and support for their families. Our drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are certified and approved by state licensing agencies and we accept most insurances, including Medicaid in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Are you ready to break the cycle of addiction? Don’t try to do it alone; find your turning point with CCA today!

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All calls are confidential.
Our call center is available to schedule appointments
Monday – Friday/8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

724.396.1510

Office Hours:
By Appointment: 8AM – 9:30 PM
Availability of Counselors may vary

What Sets Us Apart

Alpha Stim

Our Workshops and Seminars

Extraordinary Parenting

Christian Counseling Associates offers a proven parenting skills program that combines the wisdom of Christian faith and research tested techniques with principles that will strengthen your family.

Through group participation led by licensed professional counselors, parents will improve their ability to integrate Christian faith and effective discipline into an overall parenting style that builds solid family bonds.

Workshops are presented within a 6-week, 2-hour format. Members will learn methods to improve communication within their families as well as build solid foundations in their children for the upcoming Embrace the Joy of Parenting teen years.

Extraordinary Marriage

Christian Counseling Associates is offering Extraordinary Marriage! A dynamic six-week marriage class designed to help you look deeper into the heart of your most important earthly relationship.

Sessions will include activities for couples, biblical teachings, relationship assessments, communication tools and steps to immediately put these principles into action. Whether your marriage is the best it has ever been or in serious need, “Extraordinary Marriage” will be a blessing.

Seminars

Our Founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Rich Hoffman, and our expert clinical staff are available for onsite workshops and seminars. Topics include but are not limited to:

Christian Approaches to Mental Health Issues
Developing Peer-Led Counseling Programs in the Local Church
Managing Stress and Burnout
Conflict Resolution in the Church Community
Understanding Addiction and Ministry Response

Ask Christian Counseling Associates

Podcast 56 | Faith, Family, and Healing: Meeting Mental Health Needs Through the Church – ASKCCA #56(Guests: Dawn Ritchie and Andrew Schnur) | 1hr 26min 28sec

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with CCA counselors Dawn Ritchie and Andrew Schnur as we explore how faith and family form the foundation of emotional healing and spiritual growth. Hear Dawn’s insights as a mother and experienced counselor, and Andrew’s perspective as a new father and leader of TAG groups at CCA. Together, they share powerful stories of transformation, the importance of community, and how faith brings lasting hope.
Podcast 55 | Through a Parent’s Eyes: The ADHD Journey – ASKCCA #55(Guests: Gary Petrie) | 1hr 24min 40sec

This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we sit down with special guest Gary Petrie as he shares his real-life journey of parenting three children diagnosed with ADHD. Hear a testimonial of honest struggles, surprising breakthroughs, and the hope that grows through challenge. Join us as we enter a space of encouragement, insight, and faith connection.
Podcast 54 | Faith, Recovery & Community: Meet CCA Counselors Andrew Schnur & David Whipple – ASKCCA #54(Guests: Andrew Schnur & David Whipple) | 1hr 24min 21sec

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with CCA counselors Andrew Schnur and David Whipple as we explore the vital role of faith in drug and alcohol counseling (DACCA), the mission of the Foundation for Christian Counseling (FFCC), and the impact of community through TAG groups and small groups in the church. Plus, get to know Andrew and David as they share their journey at CCA and the importance of spiritual formation in the healing process.