Our History:
Andrew Rodriguez, LPC, formed Integrity Christian Counseling LLC in Feb. 2022 as the new practice to replace Hostetter Counseling's name. Andrew began working at Hostetter Counseling in 2019, a practice founded by Joshua Hostetter, LPC, in 2013. On June 1st, 2022, the transition became official! Integrity retained the location and staff that gave Hostetter a fine reputation in the Pottstown area for years. We have connections with several local churches and Christian schools who have come to trust us to provide for the emotional and relational needs of their members and students. Our Mission:
To provide compassionate and competent soul care, which reflects the heart of Christ, to our community through professional psychotherapy and counseling.
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”
-Isaiah 61:1-3
Our Purpose:
To serve in God’s ministry of reconciliation—reconciling the parts of the self, reconciling relationships between people, and reconciling people to God. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
-2 Corinthians 5:19b-20
Our Vision:
For each person’s body, mind, will, emotions, spirit, and relationships to be made whole in union with God’s design and destiny. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.
-Philippians 1:6
Our Values:
Honoring God:
The greatest human good is to love God with the whole self. We understand our service to our fellow man as an act of worship to our Creator. We honor God in our counseling by rejoicing with the truth, giving love and grace just as God has shown us such love and grace through Jesus Christ, and making decisions based on how we can best reflect God’s heart. Human Dignity:
We understand each person is uniquely and intelligently created by God for the purpose of reflecting his image and glory. Therefore, we are motivated to treat each client, the people in their lives, and our staff with honor. We are committed to serving others with integrity, honesty, respect, and the utmost professionalism. We uphold the dignity of each person by honoring God’s design, desire, and destiny for humanity as revealed in nature and Scripture. Human Freedom:
Though we hold a distinctly Christian worldview, we reject imposing our worldview onto our clients because we believe participating in God’s plan for one’s life requires a free choice. We respect the reality that our clients may hold different worldview and religious (or denominational) persuasions. We will not coerce any client to accept our worldview as a condition for counseling. Nevertheless, our worldview conditions—just as with any therapist—may influence the way we approach issues our clients face. We disclose our values regarding topics pertinent to our clients’ cases so that our clients can make informed decisions about their counseling. Therapeutic Relationship:
We understand that one of the greatest factors in successful therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client, especially one in which the client’s agency is supported and the client feels understood and accepted. We are committed to protecting the sanctity of the therapeutic relationship by upholding the ethical standards of our field, maintaining professional boundaries, and addressing issues promptly and with transparency. We are committed to the well-being of our clients, so we promote case consultation, continuing education, and making appropriate referrals when necessary.
