Ministry & Pastoral Burnout Treatment

Healing the soul, not just the symptoms.

Pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and lay leaders give so much of themselves to others that their own needs can quietly go unmet for years. At The Center, our Whole Person Care approach addresses every dimension of a person’s life.

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Even helpers need help.

Pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and lay leaders give so much of themselves that their own needs can quietly go unmet for years. Compassion fatigue is real. Burnout in ministry is real. And yet asking for support can feel at odds with the identity they have built their lives around.

Seeking care is not a sign that your faith has failed. It is often the most courageous thing a ministry leader can do.

At The Center, our Whole Person Care approach addresses every dimension of life: physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual, honoring both the clinical and the sacred.

As a result of over forty years of expertise, The Center • A Place of HOPE has helped hundreds of ministry leaders, pastors, and missionaries find healing through a program designed to honor both the clinical and the spiritual.

More than outpatient.
Less than inpatient.
Fully focused on you.

Our Whole Person Care program bridges the gap between standard outpatient and inpatient treatment, offering full-day therapy six days a week with supportive local housing—including 4 individual therapy sessions per week with your dedicated licensed counselors.

It combines structure and intensity with personal responsibility outside program hours. Most clients stay 2 to 6 weeks, with some extending up to 8 weeks based on individual needs.

Your Whole Person Care team

Licensed counselors · Psychiatric providers · Registered dietitians · Naturopathic doctors · Fitness instructors

4 per week
Individual therapy sessions
2-6 weeks
Typical length of stay
1-Day admissions
Available for urgent needs
40 years
Treating the whole person
Edmonds, WA A healing coastal environment.
Client testimonial — A Place of HOPE

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Clients share what it was like to finally ask for help — and what they found when they did.

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Built for the unique pressures of ministry.

The Ministry & Pastoral Burnout Treatment program at The Center was built with the unique pressures of ministry in mind. Treatment here addresses the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, through a coordinated team of licensed counselors, psychiatric providers, medical doctors, and dietitians working together to support lasting recovery and renewal.

For those who want faith woven into their healing, we offer optional faith-integrated group therapy and the opportunity to work with providers who can offer spiritual support alongside clinical care.

We also understand that ministry leaders don’t exist in isolation. Where helpful, we can coordinate with your home church or organization to support your time in treatment and your transition back into life and leadership.

The Center · A Place of HOPE — 40 Years of Mental Health Leadership
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The Center · A Place of HOPE — 40 Years of Mental Health Leadership

40 years of leadership in mental and behavioral health.

Our caring and experienced staff provide professional excellence in the treatment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, addiction, abusive relationships and more.

Our vision is to be A Place of HOPE, providing inspired healthcare for restoring balance to the body, mind, and spirit.

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In-network coverage

In-network with Premera, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many other major insurers.

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You don't have to figure this out alone.

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