Our Story
Serving Community thru the Healing of the Soul
The Pastoral Care Institute of Atlanta exists for the purpose of recovering and the healing of the soul — serving individuals, families, and communities with compassionate, faith-informed mental health care.
Atlanta, Georgia
Serving our community
Who We Are
A Ministry of Healing & Wholeness
The Pastoral Care Institute of Atlanta (PCIA) is a faith-based mental health and wellness organization dedicated to providing compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the greater Atlanta area.
Our goal is to help uncover your true potential and lead a life that is satisfying in relationships that are fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may hold you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Our Mission
Recovering & Healing the Soul
Our mission is to provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will empower community leaders to develop and strengthen their wisdom through self-awareness. We exist for the purpose of recovering and the healing of the soul.
Our Vision
A Healed & Whole Community
Our vision is to have a healthy community dedicated to the wholeness of life. To care for and respect every person so they can fully achieve greatness in the goodness of their ambitions.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Compassion
We approach every individual with empathy, dignity, and unconditional positive regard — meeting people exactly where they are.
Community
Rooted in Atlanta, we serve families, congregations, and communities worldwide with culturally sensitive care that honors diverse backgrounds.
Excellence
Our clinicians and chaplains are trained to the highest professional standards, blending evidence-based practice with pastoral wisdom.
Wholeness
We believe healing is holistic — addressing the mind, body, and spirit together to restore lasting wellness and purpose.
Our Journey
How We Got Here
Established in Atlanta
PCIA was founded with a singular mission: to bridge the gap between mental health care and pastoral ministry worldwide.
Expanding Services
We expanded our counseling services to include grief support, marriage and family therapy, and individual counseling for adults and adolescents.
Clinical Pastoral Education
PCIA launched its accredited CPE program, training chaplains and ministry professionals to provide compassionate care in hospitals, hospices, and congregations.
Annual Wellness Conference
We began hosting our annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference, bringing together SAMHSA professionals, counselors, and community leaders.
Serving Worldwide
Today PCIA continues to grow, offering a full spectrum of pastoral counseling services and training programs that impact lives worldwide.
"We exist for the purpose of recovering and the healing of the soul."
— PCIA Mission Statement
Get In Touch
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Our compassionate team is here to walk alongside you. Reach out today to learn more about our services or to schedule a consultation.