Financial Counseling Services at For Your Smile Christian Counseling
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Financial Counseling
Financial stress impacts more than your bank account. It also affects your peace of mind, daily focus and overall well-being. If you’re experiencing a significant life transition, seeking to enhance your spending practices, or needing assistance to align your finances with your values, For Your Smile Christian Counseling offers practical, non-clinical guidance. We help individuals and families build good habits. This reduces financial stress and creates lasting stability and confidence.
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Who This Service Is For
Our financial counseling service is designed for individuals, couples, and families who want to take intentional control of their financial choices. This service is ideal if you are:
- Seeking a values-based, mindful approach to personal stewardship and budgeting
- Looking to reduce financial stress and overcome overwhelming money habits
- Seeking accountability and practical education around monthly expense management
- Hoping to align your financial goals with your personal or faith values
Common Financial Concerns We Address
Money management can often feel complex and emotionally draining. Common topics and challenges addressed during sessions include:
- Persistent worry or anxiety regarding monthly living expenses and budgeting
- Difficulty establishing or sticking to realistic spending plans
- Conflicting financial habits or goals between partners and families
- Uncertainty around how to build emergency savings and financial resilience
- Struggling to connect daily purchases to long-term priorities
What Clients Can Expect
Financial counseling is a structured, collaborative, and educational process. You won’t get investment brokerage services or complex financial products. Instead, you’ll find a supportive space that focuses on behavior, mindset and practical tools.
During your sessions at For Your Smile Christian Counseling, we work together. We review your habits, find emotional or practical roadblocks and set clear steps to move forward. You will leave with personalized strategies to improve your daily stewardship, foster peace of mind and create sustainable financial routines.
If you have specific financial planning, legal, or tax-related issues, we will refer you to suitably qualified individuals.
Service Format & Geographic Availability
To best suit your needs and routine, our financial counseling services are provided through:
- Online / Virtual Sessions
Secure, convenient telehealth appointments accessible to clients throughout Savannah, Georgia, as well as the broader states of Georgia and South Carolina.
- In-Person Sessions
Available locally in the Savannah area for those who prefer face-to-face guidance.
Provider Qualifications
Financial counseling sessions are guided by Dr. Lakesha Dean, who brings over 15 years of combined education and professional experience. Dr. Dean is also an ordained minister and a Georgia Court-Certified Mediator.
Dr. Dean provides holistic, values-driven mentorship focused on personal empowerment, administrative strategy and practical life organization to help clients navigate everyday obstacles with confidence.
Fees & Payment Information
At For Your Smile Christian Counseling, we believe in maintaining clear and straightforward pricing:
- Initial Consultations: Discuss your goals and explore how counseling can help.
- Session Rates: Transparent self-pay hourly rates are applied for individual and couple sessions. Detailed fee structures are provided before your first appointment.
- Payment Methods: Major credit cards and approved electronic payments are accepted.
Take the Next Step Toward Financial Peace
Gain the clarity, control and confidence you deserve to move forward with assurance.
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Phone: (912) 891-4000
Email: lakesha@elleministries.org
Serving Savannah, GA and surrounding communities across Georgia and South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this service the same as financial planning or investing?
No. Our financial counseling focuses entirely on personal mindset, stewardship, habits, budgeting and behavioral decision-making. We do not manage stock portfolios, sell securities, or provide certified public accounting (CPA) services.
Can couples attend financial counseling together?
Yes. Couples counseling sessions are a wonderful way to unify financial goals, resolve communication hurdles regarding money and build a collaborative path forward.
How many sessions will I need?
The timeline is completely personalized. Some clients find clarity in a few targeted sessions, while others prefer ongoing periodic check-ins for continuous accountability.