A place to speak honestly about what is happening
Men seek counseling for many reasons: strain in a marriage, a repeated conflict, isolation, questions about identity, or the pressure of carrying responsibilities while feeling increasingly disconnected. Some have a clear concern to address. Others know that familiar ways of coping are no longer helping.
At JoyCare, Christian counseling gives those concerns time and attention. Conversations can explore the experiences and beliefs shaping decisions, how conflict unfolds, and the kind of change a person hopes to pursue. Faith, responsibility, forgiveness, and relationships can be discussed with attention to the real circumstances of daily life.
Madison’s areas of work include trauma, addiction recovery, men’s sexual struggles, relationships, and autism. Andrew focuses on communication, conflict, forgiveness, and identity in Christ. Their backgrounds offer different starting points for finding a fit. Andrew’s appointments are online; contact JoyCare to discuss meeting with Madison in Wake Forest or online.
Counselors whose experience informs this service

Madison Beresford
Madison has more than 14 years of experience walking with individuals, couples, teens, and families. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling and NCCA board certifications in Cognitive Therapy and Integrated Marriage & Family Therapy. His areas of focus include trauma, relationships, addiction recovery, and autism; he is autistic himself.

Andrew Rowley
Andrew provides online biblical counseling for individuals and teens, with a focus on conflict, communication, forgiveness, and identity in Christ. He holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pursuing ACBC certification.
An informed next step
Read the linked profiles for each counselor’s education, experience, and areas of focus. Our public reviews offer additional perspectives from people who have connected with JoyCare; individual experiences vary.
Start through our inquiry page or call 919-885-6232. A brief description of the concern and preferred format is enough to begin. See the FAQ for information about first appointments, counselor selection, and our Christian approach.