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Available both in-person and online
6480 Sprint Parkway Suite I Overland Park, KS 66211
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In the midst of the depression, addiction, trauma, and marriage troubles men face, it takes tremendous courage and strength reach out for help. Our team of dedicated biblical counselors are here to help you find healing and hope and help find relief from the weight of whatever burdens you are carrying. We offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve relationship struggles, find freedom from addiction, and process through traumatic past experiences. Our counselors also have years of experience in military service and in the business world, giving unique insight into men's issues.
We are ready to assist and guide you toward healing, hope, and wholeness in the midst of: marriage strife, family relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, sexual addiction, anxiety, and loneliness. In addition to counseling, we promote trusted friendships using activity and meaningful group discussion.
Our approach to compassionate care and wise biblical counsel has provided help to many men and our goal 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

6480 Sprint Parkway

Suite I

Overland Park, KS 66211 map

 (913) 392-3147
Website
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 Sexual Addiction 
$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

6480 Sprint Parkway

Suite I

Overland Park, KS 66211 map

 (913) 392-3147
Website
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 Sexual Addiction 
$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

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Venmo, Visa
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In accordance with our desire to break down barriers to finding wise counsel, our session fees are well below standard counseling rates. Your initial intake session is free followed by additional sessions at $60 per session.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
"
In accordance with our desire to break down barriers to finding wise counsel, our session fees are well below standard counseling rates. Your initial intake session is free followed by additional sessions at $60 per session.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Trinity Theological Seminary John Carl Blackburn

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Association of Christian Counselors and Coaches CPCLC / 2021
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Our team of counselors has decades of experience helping men and couples through a wide range of issues, both in clinical, and non-clinical settings.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
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Our team of counselors has decades of experience helping men and couples through a wide range of issues, both in clinical, and non-clinical settings.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Sexual Addiction

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Loneliness
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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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.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147
"
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.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 392-3147

Endorsement

Michael Schiferl
Michael Schiferl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
John's Biblical wisdom combined with God-given compassion is something every man or couple needs to experience.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Biblical Counseling
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Relational
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The Forge Initiative, Inc.
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

Location

Primary Location

6480 Sprint Parkway

Suite I

Overland Park, KS 66211

(913) 392-3147

Email Us

Website

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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.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call for a free consultation now - (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.
Photo of John Carl Blackburn - The Forge Initiative, Inc.
The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Call for a free consultation now - (913) 392-3147