Agape Counseling
Addiction Counseling Rooted In Care Without Conditions
At Agape Counseling, support is grounded in the true meaning of Agape, a form of care that welcomes individuals as they are. Our team offers compassionate care and understanding through lived experience, addiction counseling, and support for substance and alcohol misuse disorders through steady, honest communication. Sessions are available from nine to nine in Washington County and virtually throughout Utah, creating space for calm, accessible treatment that fits real life.
The Heart Of Agape
Agape Counseling was created to offer accessible support without long delays, guided by a therapist with lived experience in alcoholism and recovery. Many individuals who reach out for addiction support encounter extended waitlists or limited appointment options. Our practice was built to offer steadier and more immediate care from therapists who themselves who have experienced recovery. We believe support should be reachable at the moment a person decides they are ready.
A Good Fit For Individuals Who
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Seek support for addiction, substance use, or alcohol misuse
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Prefer a therapist who has experience with alcohol abuse and its effects personally, professionally and within the family
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Prefer quiet, personalized individual care that focuses on your personal journey not a one size firs all mentality
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Would like treatment plans shaped around realistic goals
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Those who have attempted to ween themselves off alcohol through recovery programs only to relapse many times
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Those who have repeatedly made promises to themselves and their families they would never drink again
Not A Fit For Individuals Who
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Require overnight crisis care
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Need inpatient or medical detox services
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Are looking for medical treatment outside a counseling scope
A Good Fit For Individuals Who
The Qualities That Define Agape Counseling
Lived Experience
Our team understands addiction through both professional and personal lenses, allowing for more natural and grounded conversations.
Daily Availability
Care is offered from nine to nine, supporting individuals during times when symptoms may feel heavier.
Family Support
Partners and family members may participate in sessions or receive guidance on how to support loved ones.
Accessible Treatment
Insurance is accepted, and sliding-scale pricing options are available for families and individuals who need financial support.
Practical Process
Treatment plans emphasize clear communication, realistic goals, and consistent therapeutic structure, along with personalized care every step of the way.
Additional Therapy Services
These secondary services help support emotional well-being alongside addiction treatment.
Individual Counseling
Support for personal concerns, stress, and mood-related challenges.
Trauma and PTSD Counseling
Therapeutic support for trauma symptoms, including EMDR when appropriate.
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Couples Counseling
Guidance for relationship strain affected by addiction or emotional stress.
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Grief
Counseling
Support for emotional weight surrounding loss or life changes.
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About Christine Wolken
Hi everyone, my name is Christine Wolken and I am the lead counselor and founder of Agape Counseling located just outside Zion National Park in the beautiful town of Springdale I’ve called home for many years.
My desire to go back to school for addiction was based on personal life experiences. Through my healing journey for myself and with my loved ones I began the long road to recovery. Through practical education and personal development and perseverance I hope to help others in their recovery journey.
“As a trauma informed mental health and recovery therapist I’ll be guiding those who need personalized support from someone who has been there and has found years of sobriety to be the best personal choice I’ve made for myself and my loved ones.
Trust someone who knows the struggle, and can provide you a safe non judgmental space to truly begin to heal.”
In-Person And Virtual Counseling
Services are available at our location in Washington County in person and virtually across Utah. Virtual sessions offer flexibility for individuals who prefer privacy, experience mobility limitations, or have demanding schedules. Family members may participate when clinically appropriate.
Affordable Paths To Counseling And Recovery
Agape Counseling accepts insurance for many treatment plans. Sliding-scale pricing is offered to make support more accessible for individuals and families experiencing financial strain. Our goal is to remove barriers so help is available when it is needed most.
What Success Looks Like
Progress is often reflected in small, meaningful moments, such as:
less anxiety throughout the day
greater awareness of the contributors to your desire to pick up and tools to help decrease that decision
moving through social interactions with more ease
addressing family dynamics and improved communication skills with loved ones
a deeper understanding by those around you the real meanings behind the drink
fewer relapses and more stable emotions over time
What To Expect In The First Session
STEP 1
Intake Conversation
A discussion about symptoms, concerns, and reasons for seeking support.
Step 2
Review Severity
A clinical review of substance use patterns and related behaviors.
STEP 3
Discuss Stress And Patterns
Exploration of triggers, stress points, and environmental factors.
STEP 4
Build A Treatment Plan
Early goals and structure are outlined.
STEP 5
Plan Next Steps
Expectations for future sessions are clarified.
When Higher Level Care Is Needed
When detoxification or inpatient treatment is clinically appropriate, referrals to trusted facilities are provided. Agape Counseling helps individuals and families understand available options so decisions about care feel more supported and clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Support begins with an assessment and a treatment plan based on symptoms, severity, and underlying concerns.
Care is offered for alcohol misuse, drug-related challenges, addictive substances, and behavioral patterns connected to addiction disorder.
Family members may join when therapeutic benefit is expected.
Referrals to detoxification or inpatient programs are provided as needed.
Any time symptoms, cravings, or behaviors begin affecting daily functioning.
Take The First Step Toward Steady, Personalized Care
Agape Counseling offers compassionate support for individuals dealing with alcoholism, addiction, and substance use. Our team provides a structured plan, clinical guidance, and daily availability from nine to nine. A consultation can help determine whether our care is a good fit.