About: Jane Perkins, MS, LCPC, LPC-S

A Conviction to Seek God’s Wisdom:

“Not all Christian Counselors Counsel Biblically.” ~ Jane Perkins

Witnessing a significant void in mental health care regarding the integration of biblical principles, Jane Perkins, a Licensed Professional Counselor, proactively established Are You Ready Counseling, LLC in 2023. Her online practice provides faith-based, biblical counseling for individuals seeking comprehensive healing and guidance that goes beyond the scope of traditional psychology. Being licensed in Illinois and Missouri, Jane is available online as her business offers Distance Christian Counseling.

Her motivation comes from a deep understanding that issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief are often not fully addressed by psychology. Agency-based counseling tends to dismiss the role of God in healing, focusing too much on self and human understanding. Jane blends biblical teachings with clinical expertise, providing psychological and spiritual restoration.

My Approach: Biblical Truth and Professional Expertise

As the sole owner of Are You Ready Counseling, LLC, I prioritize client care. To ensure the best fit, I offer a free 20-minute consultation, allowing potential clients to ask questions and better understand the counseling process before committing. My services are unique in integrating professional counseling with foundational biblical principles. By providing scriptural insights, I help clients address the root causes of their struggles rather than merely managing symptoms. My specializations include anxiety, panic, compulsions, and complex grief, and I guide individuals toward lasting healing through a renewed and strengthened faith. For many, Remote Christian Counseling provides flexible access to this support.

See what clients who have worked with Jane are saying

What’s in a Name?

I named my practice “Are You Ready Counseling” due to a simple yet profound parallel. The benefits of counseling are available to everyone, but not everyone benefits because they are unprepared to engage in the process. Similarly, the Bible teaches that God’s invitation for a genuine relationship with Him has been extended to all people, yet this, too, requires personal readiness to engage in the process. Both require us to acknowledge our limitations, to embrace humility, and to surrender ourselves to a more significant cause. It is only then that one is… READY for change through counseling or to experience knowing God.

Why Biblical Counseling?

A Christian values faith, so why wouldn’t faith be integral to the counseling experience? Since God created us, wouldn’t He be the ultimate Counselor to seek when seeking answers to life’s toughest questions? I believe the answer is absolutely yes.

This leads us to a more profound question: What does it mean to be a Christian? At its core, Christianity means allowing oneself to be guided by the risen Savior, Jesus.

Unfortunately, psychology often rejects the use of Scripture in counseling. Even many counselors who identify as “Christian Counselors” don’t believe Scripture offers much, if anything, to address mental health concerns. This distinction is crucial: not every Christian Counselor subscribes to the belief that Scripture should be used as the foundation for counseling. A counselor who counsels biblically centers their practice on it. If you’re looking for Christian faith-based counseling or an online Christian counseling option, it’s vital to understand this difference.

Experience the Difference: Finding Peace Through Biblical Christian Counseling

(Even When Anxiety, Worry, Fear, or Grief Feels Overwhelming)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a powerful tool for changing negative thought patterns that contribute to stress. However, what if your faith could profoundly guide that change? Biblical counselors believe God’s Word is foundational. We acknowledge the importance of your mind, world, and problems but prioritize your relationship with God as central to your healing.

• When Anxiety, Worry, or Fear Threaten to Overwhelm You:

  Getting lost in “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios is easy. Your mind races, and you may feel trapped. Biblical counseling offers a way out of this cycle. We explore the root of your anxiety, not just the symptoms. We help you find peace in God’s promises, even when worry is a constant companion. You’ll gain CBT and Scripture tools to fight against fear effectively.

  (Something of Interest:  The Apostle Paul was the original CBT therapist – See Ephesians chapter four as he explains it as the Put-off and Put-on Principle)

• When Grief Feels Unbearable:

  Loss can shake your faith and leave you feeling profoundly empty. You might question God’s plan and experience feelings of abandonment. Biblical grief counseling provides a safe and supportive space to process your grief, wrestle with your questions, and find comfort in God’s unwavering presence. I understand that healing takes time, and I walk alongside you, offering biblical hope and practical support.

• Renewal for Your Whole Self:

  My goal is your holistic renewal, regardless of the challenges you face. I address the interconnectedness of your body (brain) and soul (mind). I care deeply about your feelings, actions, and spiritual life. This comprehensive approach empowers you to find lasting change and well-being.

Why Choose Online Biblical Christian Counseling?

(More Than Just Therapy, It’s Transformation)

Online biblical Christian counseling is more than simply changing thought patterns, though that’s a valuable part of the process. It’s about aligning your entire life–your thoughts, emotions, and actions–with the unwavering truth of God’s Word. Scripture holds the ultimate answers, the foundational principles that lead to genuine healing and lasting peace. While I utilize evidence-based tools like CBT, I do so through a distinctly biblical lens, ensuring that every step of your journey is guided by divine wisdom. Christian Web Counseling offers a way to access this transformative support without traveling.

Imagine this: You’re grappling with anxieties that seem to consume you. You’ve tried traditional therapy, and while it offered some relief, it felt like it was missing something… a deeper connection, a spiritual anchor. With online biblical Cyber Christian counseling, you’re not just getting techniques to manage symptoms; you’re embarking on a journey of profound spiritual transformation.

What You Can Expect:

• Biblical Wisdom: We will use the Bible to help you find hope, strength, and healing.
• Practical Tools: I help you with skills to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
• Spiritual Support: The primary goal is to help you deepen and strengthen your relationship with God.
• Holistic Care: I care for your mind, body, and soul, recognizing their interconnectedness.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, grief, or any other mental health challenge, I encourage you to consider biblical Christian counseling. It’s a path to healing that honors your faith and offers lasting hope. Talk to a therapist who has something to say, some advice to give that comes from a Biblical stance.

You can find Hope and Lasting Peace.

Hope starts with understanding.

Loss can shatter faith and isolate, but hope remains. Online biblical Christian counseling offers comfort and guidance from the comfort and privacy of your own home. We’ll explore your grief through secure virtual sessions, understand your unique faith journey, and apply biblical principles to your situation. This approach provides convenience, privacy, and accessibility, ensuring you receive personalized support tailored to your needs.

Each session weaves Scripture into our conversation, helping you recognize God’s unfailing love even in deep sorrow. You’ll receive practical tools to navigate grief and rebuild your life based on faith. Online counseling allows you to process your pain, find biblical comfort, and discover renewed hope, all from the privacy and safety of your own space, making the journey to healing more accessible and manageable.

Lasting Change Requires Action

Understanding that a single session won’t magically transform your life is essential. True and lasting change comes through consistently applying biblical principles in your daily life.

You’ll receive assignments designed to reinforce what we discuss in session each week. Transformation happens when you invite God into your daily life and actively apply His Word to your thoughts and actions.

Biblical Christian counselors don’t simply recite verses or assign prayer as a quick fix. Instead, you will learn how to partner with God for lasting, meaningful growth and transformation.

Ready to Take the First Step?

For more information or to schedule a session, please visit

Email me at jane@areyoureadycounseling.com or book a free 20-minute consultation at https://calendly.com/areyoureadycounseling/20min.

​Jane’s Personal Story and Calling: From Center Stage to Serving God

With a faith that’s grown stronger over the years, I’ve learned that God has a plan for each of us. He can turn a simple dream into something more beautiful than we can imagine – like a flagpole on the front page.

My earliest dreams were of the spotlight. As a fifth-grader, landing a part in a local play felt like my big break. I even made the front page of the local paper – a young, budding actor front and center. Little did I know, my “starring” role was as the stationary flagpole!

Looking back, I see my life and career as a divine duet. As an adult follower of Jesus Christ, I now understand true significance isn’t about being center stage. I am part of something far greater than myself, and the focus is no longer on me. I still hold big dreams, but now I recognize they are possible only because I serve a big God who can do all things!

Jane Perkins has a Master’s degree in counseling from the University of Illinois and maintains state licensure status in Illinois and Missouri. She has been counseling for over 26 years.

As an adult follower of Jesus Christ, I now understand that this life is not about being front and center stage. I am a part of something bigger than myself, but it’s no longer about me. I can still dream big, but it is only because I have a big God who can do all things!

A New Path Guided by Truth

Although I was raised in the church, I didn’t grasp the truth of Jesus until I was 36 years old – ten years after becoming a therapist.  I had counseled without even a thought of God for 10 years!  I genuinely don’t know how I did that.  When I finally realized that I could do nothing truly good without God, I began to look at life through God’s eyes (as best I could). This new understanding was so freeing that I naturally began implementing this truth in counseling sessions.

I am now in my fifties and find it utterly impossible to counsel others without inviting God to take the lead in every session. He knows us all inside and out, so why wouldn’t we want His input? I stay current in traditional psychology therapies, but to use them in a counseling session, they must harmonize with God’s principles.

I now live in the Branson, Missouri, area and enjoy spending my free time putting on muck boots to care for our backyard’s 12-18 hens. This is me and AL (AL is short for “Alison”)

My Testimony: A Bit More Detail to True Faith

Born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, IL, I never envisioned leaving city life, but God had a different plan! I married a wonderful country boy I met in college, a decision that came with an unexpected relocation three hours south to the Peoria area and a new life in the countryside. 

In a new town, building connections is essential…

One of the women I met invited me to a church Bible study, so I gladly went—what better place to meet new friends?

No one knew me or my background, and I saw this as an opportunity to get to know other women in the area. I thought everything was going well when, about halfway through the study, one of the women pulled me aside and privately asked,

“If you were to die today and Jesus met you at the gates of Heaven and said, ‘Jane, why should I let you enter my heavenly home?’ How would you answer?”

That question didn’t go away.

As I had attended church all my life, I gave her the “correct” Christian answer. She seemed satisfied with my response to her questions, giving me a small nod. I didn’t think much more about her strange, private question, and she didn’t explain further why she asked it.

When a second woman approached me with the same question, I should have been suspicious, but it wasn’t until I was approached a third time privately that another woman asked the same question. It was then that I began to wonder if I was doing something wrong. Somehow, this group of Christian women didn’t view me as “good enough” or “real enough.”

I was surprised and perplexed.

Frankly, I was a bit peeved! These women didn’t think I was a real Christian! What the…?, I was attending this Bible study, wasn’t I? I was dutifully hauling my three small children to church every Sunday! (Their father/my husband refused to attend church with me back then, but that’s another miracle of a story.) 🙂

I became bound and determined to prove to these ladies that I was a REAL CHRISTIAN! So, I grabbed my Bible – the one I received as a gift from my eighth-grade confirmation – and stared at it. I stared some more…

Where should I look?

Where should I start?

Truthfully, I had never really read the Bible on my own.

I’d followed along at church but never opened the Bible for myself. So, I took a deep breath, randomly opened the Good Book, and started reading. God knew I didn’t know what I was doing, and He knew I didn’t even know what I was looking for. But He knew what I needed to see. I opened my Bible to the Book of Matthew and started reading chapter seven. Jesus spoke about the difference between a false and a true believer.

Jackpot! Or so I thought.

I came to verses 13-14 and paused as Jesus pointed out that there are two paths: one wide and one narrow; one is the truth, and the other is a lie; one is easy, and one is difficult. Few even find it, let alone walk on it. These verses were thought-provoking and scary but not as scary as the ones next, verses 21-23:

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

Here’s what I realized…

It’s not enough to believe in Jesus mentally to earn a ticket to heaven.

Calling Him “My God” or “Lord” doesn’t earn me points in heaven.

And it’s not enough to attend church and communion once a week.

Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than living in a garage makes you an automobile.

As a fifty-something-year-old woman, I know this with all my heart…

I am a Christian.

An adopted child of God who has been bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ.

I value the time I am allowed to worship God inside and outside the church, reading from his word and maintaining a relationship with my Lord, Savior, and King through daily prayer.

My priorities, plans, hopes, dreams, and fears must be submitted and surrendered to God.