• What kind of services does Oak Tree offer?
  

Oak Tree offers professional, biblical-based educational and counseling services for  individuals, couples and families in a variety of formats ranging from hourly appointments to multiple-day , intensive formats. We are also available to conduct seminars, retreats and workshops  for churches, ministries and businesses. 

• What is Christian Counseling?
  

Oak Tree has a strong to commitment to base all that we do on sound, biblical principles, as we recognize that there is only ONE Counselor, the Holy Spirit of God. Biblical modalities such as scripture and prayer will be applied to facilitate the counseling process.

• What do you mean by Professional Counseling?
  

In addition to Ken and Carol's thirty plus years of involvement in pastoral counseling and over forty years of life experience as a married couple, Ken is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. He holds a Master's degree in counseling from the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. degree in counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton. Ken is also a National Certified Counselor.

• How do I make an appointment?
  

Please give us a call at 417-881-4432, and we will be glad to set-up an appointment for you. We do not schedule appointments via email. Most appointments are scheduled between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening appointments may be scheduled on a limited basis. 

• What is an "INTENSIVE" counseling approach?
  

We encourage clients to highly consider one of our INTENSIVE formats of two, three or four days. These multiple, consecutive-day formats provide a concentrated and focused time to unfold the counseling process in a way that allows for important insights and new tools to be given and practiced in a safe and effective manner with less "erosive loss" that can often be a factor in week-to-week counseling approaches.

• What about confidentiality?
  

As a client, you are guaranteed the protection of confidentiality within the bounds of the client/counselor relationship in accordance with the NBCC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the laws of the State of Missouri.

• What do you mean by Pastor-to-Pastor services?
  

Ken and Carol were involved in pastoral ministries for over 30 years. They understand the unique needs of those involved in the pastorate to have a place where their hearts can be encouraged and cared about in a confidential manner. Whether it is a need for counseling, encouragement, accountability, or just a safe place to talk "pastor-to-pastor," they have a special desire to be of service.