 | James Robert (Bob) Ross |
Education:
Ph.D. 1969, Emory University (theology) with additional graduate studies in psychology and family therapy at Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, Ohio State University, and Washington University
Professional Credentials:
- LMFT (Kentucky)
- KY Certified Provider for Treatment of Sex Offenders
- Certified Provider and Trainer for PREPARE/ENRICH
Clients and problems served:
Individuals with anxiety and mood disorders, marital therapy, family therapy with adolescents, and men with sex addiction issues.
Professional Employment Experiences:
- July 1987-Present, Private practice and Director of Anchor Counseling group, Lexington, KY
- Presenter for Larry Koenig and Associates, LLC, Smart Parenting workshops.
- Fall 1999, Interim Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, KY
- July 1985-July 1986, Associate Director, the Samaritan Center, Lexington, KY
In addition to a case load I had responsibility managing office personnel, writing grants, and development of software to manage client accounts. - Jan-Aug 1984 Co-therapist for domestic violence offender treatment group, Family Counseling Service, Lafayette, IN.
- Jan 1980-Aug 1984, Executive Director, Christian Counseling Center, Mt. Vernon, IL; responsible for therapy, public relations, and fund raising including successful application for United Way Fund. Additional college and seminarty teaching experience.
Experience in Church Leadership:
- 1956-1958 Minister of the Church of Christ, Ponchatoula, LA
- 1958-1962 Minister of the Church of Christ, Hapeville, GA
- Aug 1970-Jan 1980, Campus Minister and Executive Director of the Christian Campus House, a church related campus ministry at Eastern Illinois University
- Elder and past Chairman of the Board, S. Elkhorn Christian Church, Lexington, KY
- Currently serving as leader and host of a home fellowship.
Crisis counseling is available to ministers by meeting with ministers up to a maximum of six hours per week for the first two weeks and by meeting with members of the minister's family as needed.
Standard Fee:
One hour of counseling: $95 Intensive services (3-6 hours per week) charge @ $60 per hour.
My wife and I have a guest room with private bath that can be used. Assistance will be provided in finding other housing as needed.
Why I want to serve church leaders and their families:
I am aware of the special stresses that ministers and their families face. I would be honored to provide pastoral ministry to ministers in need, and I believe God has called me to offer my gifts of this priestly ministry to my fellow pastors. I also believe that my training and experience in working with sex offenders has prepared me to help ministers caught in the web of sexual addiction.