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The Forge Initiative, Inc.
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The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6550 Sprint Parkway, Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 392-3147
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Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
We are ready to assist and guide you toward healing, hope, and wholeness that is found in Christ in the midst of: Broken marriages, Family relationship difficulties, Fear, Depression, Drug Addiction, Sexual Addiction, Anxiety, and Loneliness. In addition to counseling, we promote trusted friendships using activity and meaningful group discussion.
We are excited about the opportunity to offer any assistance and care we can. Our approach to compassionate care and wise biblical counsel has provided help to many men. Our desire is to help you in same way.
Call or The Forge Initiative, Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (913) 392-3147

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6550 Sprint Parkway

Suite 200

Overland Park, KS 66211

(913) 392-3147
Our biblical counselors are accepting new counselees and would love to set up an intake session to help you on your journey towards healing.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness 
$60 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Healing and hope at The Forge.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Let's Connect (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6550 Sprint Parkway

Suite 200

Overland Park, KS 66211

(913) 392-3147
Our biblical counselors are accepting new counselees and would love to set up an intake session to help you on your journey towards healing.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness 
$60 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Healing and hope at The Forge.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $60
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Venmo, Visa
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In accordance with out desire to break down barriers to men finding wise counsel, our session fees are well below standard counseling rates. Your first 2 sessions are a total of $60 which includes 1 FREE initial intake session. Additional sessions are $60 per session.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
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In accordance with out desire to break down barriers to men finding wise counsel, our session fees are well below standard counseling rates. Your first 2 sessions are a total of $60 which includes 1 FREE initial intake session. Additional sessions are $60 per session.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
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The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Trinity Theological Seminary John Carl Blackburn
  • In Practice for 3 Years
  • Certificate from American Association of Christian Counselors and Coaches CPCLC / 2021
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Our team has advanced degrees in biblical counseling and decades of experience providing help, healing, and hope through God's Word.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
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Our team has advanced degrees in biblical counseling and decades of experience providing help, healing, and hope through God's Word.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Loneliness

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Video Game Addiction
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Our counselors at The Forge are dedicated to addressing pressing issues of men today including anxiety, anger, depression, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, and loneliness. We seek to provide practical techniques to address the difficulties of life which are grounded in what the Bible says about who a man is, what is his purpose, and how he can find peace, joy, and life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
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Our counselors at The Forge are dedicated to addressing pressing issues of men today including anxiety, anger, depression, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, and loneliness. We seek to provide practical techniques to address the difficulties of life which are grounded in what the Bible says about who a man is, what is his purpose, and how he can find peace, joy, and life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
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The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Biblical Counseling
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Family / Marital
  • Relational
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (913) 392-3147
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The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.

Location

Primary Location

6550 Sprint Parkway

Suite 200

Overland Park, KS 66211

(913) 392-3147

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Our biblical counselors are accepting new counselees and would love to set up an intake session to help you on your journey towards healing.
Call for a free consultation now - (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
"
Our biblical counselors are accepting new counselees and would love to set up an intake session to help you on your journey towards healing.
Call for a free consultation now - (913) 392-3147
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.