Menu

I help Christians heal from the pain of their past so they can live in peace and joy in the present.

NEW Women’s Counseling Groups

If you are interested in joining a women's group counseling session, they are currently available:
Mondays at 1 pm
Mondays at 6 pm
We will also add Art Therapy classes as we move forward.
More groups will be added as people request them.

Contact Penny for updated availability for the groups.

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is … righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Penny Haynes Christian Counselor Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs and Online

I believe that all Christians want 3 things:

  • TO BE FREE from shame and guilt and live a life that makes God proud

  • TO BE FREE from striving to earn love and acceptance and just rest

  • TO BE FREE from pain and experience contentment in every situation

In other words, what Christians really want is
  • Righteousness
  • Peace, and
  • Joy

However, in their absence, we try to create our own versions of those things:

  • Self-Righteousness - we have to prove to everyone that we are good enough
  • Control - we have to bend others to our will so we feel loved and accepted
  • Pleasure - we need to feel good, if not in our soul, then in our body

We try to bury our pain through food, drink, drugs, sex, relationships, and isolation. However, eventually, whatever coping mechanism we chose to break us free actually turned on us and became a prison that we can't break out of.

The bad news is that righteousness, peace and joy are not things we can earn or create for ourselves. The good news is that they are available freely through the Holy Spirit that lives within every Christian.

You and I will talk about what led you to this place, the hurts you endured, the habits you have created, and the hangups that stop you dead in your tracks. We will let the Holy Spirit lead us regarding what to deal with first, and which tools fit your unique situation. There is no one size fits all in healing, but be assured, there IS healing available.

Call me to set up a free consultation at 678-459-2437, or use my Contact Form and let's start your journey toward experiencing righteousness, peace and joy.

See what clients have to say about counseling with me:

Not my first attempt at counseling but certainly the very best!  Penny helped me though a very tough time and onto the path of sobriety for a lifetime.  Her approach is straight forward, empathetic and life changing.  I knew I needed an intelligent, non-judgmental Christian counselor who could not only address substance abuse (which she absolutely did) but also repair my faith.  Penny has my highest recommendation for excellent, compassionate counseling. JB

The best counsel I have ever had. Penny has helped me more in a short period than any other person has been able to do.  She has provided me with a number of tools to deal with the daily stress. I highly recommend Penny for those that are ready for healing. MP

My Wife & I have been meeting with Penny for over 8 months and she has been amazing for us.   We've tried many other counselors, but she was the first that actually connected with us and seemed to really care about our issues.  She truly wants to help all her clients and goes above and beyond to do so.  She is able to work through the issues of the past and dig deep to find out what is causing the problems. She is very empathetic yet will tell you the truth and not sugar coat.  We appreciate her honesty and clarity even if it's not always what we want to hear.  We'd highly recommend her to anyone needing help. WP

Penny helped my husband, my son and myself tremendously with many other issues but the co-dependence class was my all time favorite and most helpful for my situation. We went to them pretty broken and she helped us learn the proper ways to deal with family addiction and co-dependence and has made my life much less guilt ridden and much more free from the clutches of my son's addiction. I would highly recommend Penny as a mentor, counselor, pastor and friend to anyone looking for any type of counseling, self help or addiction help for themselves or a loved one. We have been dealing with these issues for more than 10 years and this is the best experience we have ever had. We consider them family now! LM

Penny is the greatest! I've been through many therapists and counselors but none have helped me like Penny has. Her unique approach in helping coach me through life is exactly the kind of counseling I've been looking for. Scheduling appointments is easy and she keeps herself very accessible. As a college student, affordability is extremely important to me and Penny offers what I need for a price I can afford. I would recommend her to anyone. KG

Penny helped me through some situations that were very tough! She is a real person and you can feel comfortable telling her anything without fear of being judged. She has truly heard almost anything. While she is a Christian counselor and minister, if you are not a devout Christian she will respect that without proselytizing and still help you find solutions to your problems.  It's helpful for me to know I can turn to her when I need her (as I did just the other day!). JM

Penny Haynes is absolutely wonderful! She has helped me more than anyone else, and I've seen a lot of different practitioners. She has lots of experience and wisdom, as well as practical strategies that really work! You really can't go wrong, you're in good hands if you see Penny, she is the best. VC

See more testimonials at the bottom of this page...

Counseling At A Price That Is Right For You

I offer Group ($20) and Individual Counseling ($50 - $75), in person and via video.

I also offer a Courses and Messaging membership option for unlimited online courses plus counseling via messaging for $29.97 a month, less than $7.50/wk.

My Counseling and Courses membership provides you with

  • one (1) monthly individual counseling session,
  • or
  • two (2) group sessions per month
  • as well as all the benefits of the Courses Only membership for only $49.97/month.
  • You also receive a 20% discount on additional Group counseling sessions ($25  instead of $30 per session), and
  • a 30% discount on individual counseling ($50 instead of $75 per session).

My FREE GIFTS to you…

Penny Haynes Christian Counselor

If you are struggling to control your emotions, thoughts or actions, then Crazified & Out Of Control is just what you need. It is my gift to you simply for joining my membership site for free.

You will also have free access to my 28-day Life Patterns Course to learn how to identify your Life Pattern, discover its origin, as well as heal painful memories.

Watch the video and click here to JOIN

Penny’s Story

I know first hand how it feels to be lost in depression for years, trapped in my house with panic attacks, tormented by memories of past traumas, and prisoner of an eating disorder. I know what it is like to have a horrible marriage, to feel unloved and unwanted, and the shame of turning to another man for comfort. I know what it is like to want to please and live for God, but be unable to fulfill God’s call on my life because of hidden sin, guilt and shame. But I also know what it is like to be free. Now I help Christians gain control over their emotions and actions so they can fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. Let me share my story with you.

99% of clients experience a DRAMATIC REDUCTION IN STRESS in their FIRST session!

“After that first session, I had a hope that I hadn’t felt in a long time. JP”

ENJOY LASTING JOY & PEACE

Instead of depression and anxiety, experience RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE & JOY in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17)

“She assessed my temperament right away and I have already realized why I have the patterns I do. CM”

BREAK UNHEALTHY CYCLES

Find out where your compulsive behavior began, and heal the trauma at the source. (You can’t heal a wound by saying it’s not there! Jeremiah 6:14)

“My anxiety level dramatically dropped after one session. SH”

ELIMINATE STRESSORS

Unmet needs cause stress. Find out what your specific God-given needs are and how to meet them. (Phil 4:12)

“I began to realize, that God made me the way I am for a purpose and that I wasn’t this broken and defective failure I believed I was. JP”

FULFILL GOD'S PURPOSE

You were uniquely designed by God for a specific purpose. Find out more about how He made YOU. (Psalm 139:13)

© Penny Haynes / Substance FREE LLC, CADC II, CCTP, MATS, Licensed Pastoral Counselor 2025. Powered by WordPress