Become a Licensed Counselor in Less Than a Year
Counseling Credentials You Can Earn
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC)
Advanced licensure for counselors working with individuals, couples, and families using temperament-based counseling.
Licensed Pastoral Counselor (LPC)
For counselors serving in ministry, church, and community settings.
Certified Clinical Pastoral Counselor (CCPC)
Certification demonstrating competency in counseling principles and pastoral care.
Certified Temperament Counselor (CTC)
Specialized certification focused on human behavior through temperament theory and the Arno Profile System (APS).
What You'll Learn
- Temperament theory
- Personality and relationship dynamics
- Counseling techniques
- Pastoral counseling principles
- APS temperament assessment interpretation
- Practical counseling applications
Program Structure
Stage 1 — Foundations Training
- Foundations in Christian Counseling
- Testing and Measurements
- Temperament Therapy
Stage 2 — Advanced Counseling Integration
- Integrating Temperament and Psychology
- Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
- Temperament Case Studies
- Counseling the Codependent
Stage 3 — Supervision & Certification
- APS profile interpretation
- Supervised review of temperament assessments
- Board-style counseling questions
- Professional supervision hours
Complete Your Certification in Less Than One Year
Where Graduates Use Their Training
Counseling practices
Church and ministry counseling
Relationship and marriage counseling
Coaching and mentoring
Personal development consulting
The Authorities
Dr. Jason Anthony Prendergast LMHC, NCC, LCPC-AV
President & Founder
Edify University is led by Dr. Jason Anthony Prendergast, Founder and President. Dr. Prendergast is a licensed mental health professional, educator, and Certified Temperament Therapist with over a decade of experience in counseling, program development, and professional training. He founded Edify University to provide structured, assessment-informed education that bridges psychology, emotional intelligence, and real-world application.
Lauren Butler, LCSW-QS, CSW
Dean of Admissions
Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides compassionate, client-centered therapy designed to empower individuals, couples, and families to create meaningful change and lasting healing. With over 15 years of experience, she helps clients navigate life’s challenges by identifying patterns, gaining insight, and developing tools for growth. Offering therapy exclusively through secure telehealth sessions, she specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, family conflict, and women’s issues. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in trust, respect, and understanding, meeting each client where they are and helping them move forward at their own pace.
Dr. Fran Johnson, PMHNP-BC DNP
Dean of Psychiatric Services
Dr. Fran Johnson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Doctorate-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical care. She specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use.
Fran provides both medication management and individual therapy, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her approach is warm, solution-oriented, and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on helping clients regulate emotions, improve thought patterns, and achieve lasting change.