The Mercy Ministry is led by the Diaconate and is an office of sympathy and service that strives to help our church family and neighbors in times of need. Grace Meridian Hill takes a wholistic approach to this end — using the resources of the entire church body to collectively provide prayer, emotional support, as well as attention to any material needs.  In addition, these efforts are also supported by the Mercy Fund, a special offering taken at the beginning of each month.  

Previously, the Mercy Fund has been used to support those in our church and neighborhood with rental payments, medication and childcare expenses, food and household goods, counseling and therapy fees, and more.

Please email deeks@gracemeridianhill.org or speak to any members of the Diaconate with any requests for support or care.

Counseling

The gospel doesn’t just tell us that the world around us is broken—its assurance of God’s love also gives us the strength and courage necessary to take an honest look at ourselves. When we do, we may discover wounds that run deeper than we expected or struggles that are larger than we know how to handle.

In these times, we have the comfort of knowing that God wants to bring healing even to the most broken areas of our lives. Grace DC’s counseling services are one resource available to help you work through struggles or difficulties. Our staff counselor, Dr. Jackie Griffith, provides compassionate, professional help from a biblical perspective.

General Information

• Appointments are available through our counselors and are primarily conducted via telehealth. See counselors below for how and when to book an appointment.
• Fees for Counseling: $120 per 50-minute session. The fee for couples counseling is $175 per 50-minute session. PatYou may pay by credit, cash, or check made payable to “Grace DC Presbyterian Church”, memo “Counseling”. Payment is due at the time of service.
• We are sorry, but no insurance is accepted.
• Financial assistance is available for members and regular attendees of Grace DC network congregations. If you require financial assistance, please contact the Diaconate to request financial assistance. 
• Our office staff keeps strict confidentiality concerning all who inquire about or come for counseling.

Counseling Staff

Jackie Griffith, Ph.D.

Dr. Jackie Griffith is a graduate of the University of Maryland (B.A.) and the University of Pittsburgh (M.Ed., Ph.D.). She does pastoral counseling with men and women experiencing anxiety, depression, and a variety of issues. These include difficulties from childhood, struggles in relationships, and the need for spiritual guidance. She also counsels couples ranging from pre-engagement through marriage counseling. Dr. Griffith offers mindfulness techniques gleaned from her study of Interpersonal Neurobiology, which can be useful tools for encouraging thoughtfulness, calmness, and strengthening the ability to focus. She currently co-teaches “The Christian Life” at Reformed Theological Seminary and speaks at various retreats and conferences. Jackie was married to her late husband, Dr. Howard Griffith, for 40 years and they raised five children together.

• New clients should contact Jackie by phone at 703.408.5584 or email before scheduling their first appointment.
• You can schedule an appointment or make a payment for Jackie’s counseling services online.

Cynthia Lamb, LPC

Dr. Jackie Griffith is a graduate of the University of Maryland (B.A.) and the University of Pittsburgh (M.Ed., Ph.D.). She does pastoral counseling with men and women experiencing anxiety, depression, and a variety of issues. These include difficulties from childhood, struggles in relationships, and the need for spiritual guidance. She also counsels couples ranging from pre-engagement through marriage counseling. Dr. Griffith offers mindfulness techniques gleaned from her study of Interpersonal Neurobiology, which can be useful tools for encouraging thoughtfulness, calmness, and strengthening the ability to focus. She currently co-teaches “The Christian Life” at Reformed Theological Seminary and speaks at various retreats and conferences. Jackie was married to her late husband, Dr. Howard Griffith, for 40 years and they raised five children together.

• New clients should contact Cynthia by phone at 703.395.0709 or email before scheduling their first appointment.
• You can schedule an appointment or make a payment for Cynthia’s counseling services online.