April 2025

Christ Is Risen!

...and death is overthrown, the demons are fallen, the angels rejoice, and Life reigns!

Here's how Agape is bringing the Light That Never Dies to people searching for Orthodox therapists...

Agape Wellness Collective exists to connect and support people in need with Orthodox Christian therapists across the United States. We are committed to affordability and accessibility for our clients, and to sustainability for therapists that partner with us. When it comes to choosing a mental health therapist, we believe that who you choose matters; your faith and values make you who you are, inform how you understand yourself and the world around you, and because you were created mind, body, AND soul. Our therapists not only understand your faith - they live it.

Learn more about us here.

Spring 2025 Key Updates

• Tax-Exempt Status: Agape Wellness Collective has been approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization! This means that your donations are now tax-deductible! They're also a direct act of mercy for someone looking for a therapist who not only prioritizes, but shares their faith and values.

• 2025 GOARCH San Francisco Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly: Agape is pleased to announce that we will be in attendance at this event! If your parish is part of the GOARCH SF Metropolis, please have your priest and delegates stop by the table we'll be sharing with the Family Wellness Ministries!

• Internships Available: Agape is excited to offer internships to college students! We are looking for a few folks interested in growing our mission (and our social media following 😅). Click here to explore our open positions and to apply!

• Thank YOU!!: We are so very grateful for the outpouring of support from our communities, parishes, partner organizations, donors and supporters, therapists who believe in our mission, and everyone who has referred clients to us. We are deeply grateful for every bit of support, both great and humble, but especially want to shout out:

  • Agape Board Members: Dr. Philip Mamalakis, LMFT & Dr. Lucy Bataneant

  • The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America - Mental Health Ministries

  • Family Wellness Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco

  • St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA & Philoptochos Chapter

  • Our generous Donors - whether through funding or through prayer!

  • Your support, belief in our mission, taking mental health seriously, and generosity is what makes the work of Agape possible.

Here's What Else We've Got Going On...

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1. Agape By the Numbers

   • Agape was founded in October 2024, and began connecting clients with therapists in February 2025.

   • As of Pascha 2025, we have served clients in 7 states at an average pace of 2 per week - and accelerating quickly!

   • Agape-contracted therapists cover 44 states and we continue to accept referrals in all 50 states and can identify Orthodox providers there, even if we have not yet personally partnered with them

2. Future Directions

   • Expand our thriving network of diverse, pan-Orthodox therapists

   • Continued commitment to pay-what-you-can therapy

   • Expand our Board of Directors

   • Expand our pan-Orthodox visibility and outreach

   • Presence at Orthodox conventions, assemblies, and conferences

3. Ways to Get Involved

   • We have plenty of opportunities to volunteer, just send us an email!

   • Therapists interested in partnering with us can click here to get started!

   • We have student internship opportunities available - click here!

   • Please prayerfully consider becoming a donor and giving financially to Agape. For just $20/month - less than the cost of a cup of coffee each week - you can make a life-changing difference for someone you worship next to every week. (Not the right amount or frequency? Set your own!) Learn more or donate.
     

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The Devil always drives us into despair, because depression is Satan's utmost joy.

- St. Seraphim of Sarov