" The Lord is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." 2 Samuel 22:31

Mission
To lead individuals out of personal darkness and into spiritual refuge for a better tomorrow.
We believe positive prayer creates powerful healing in wounded people.
Through confidential pastoral counseling, Sanctuary, is dedicated to providing the highest levels of compassion, love, kindness for all people in Lexington, regardless of religious affiliation, race, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic level.

Refuge
Are you seeking guidance and need help with obstacle in your life?
Is your time spent in the ever present darkness of fear, guilt, grief, or regret?
If so, there are many individuals just like you - and you do not have to live like this anymore.
Sanctuary is a place where all people are welcome to seek refuge from suffering. We provide a safe environment where positive growth is real.

Services
Concerns addressed during sessions may include:
• Addressing Worry and Unmanageable Life Concerns
• Dealing with Crises and Trauma
• Freedom from Codependency and Identity Issues
• Healing Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Abuse
• Managing Marriage and Family
• Recovering from Grief and Loss
• Working with Compulsive Behaviors and Substance Abuse

At SANCTUARY Pastoral Care Center we will determine whether we can provide you with the services and level of care needed. You may be referred outside of SANCTUARY when treatment required is beyond the scope of care available here.

Please note that Dorri Smith is not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. She has, however, had advanced training in the Scriptures and Pastoral Counseling to address life problems and to help people see their situations from God's perspective.

Dorri Smith is a graduate of Columbia International University Seminary & School of Missions with a Master of Divinity degree specializing in Pastoral Counseling & Spiritual Formation. She completed the Chaplaincy requirements in Clinical Pastoral Education at Palmetto Health, a prerequisite program for Board Certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains.
She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, the Association of Marriage & Family Ministries, the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies.
Dorri is an ordained minister and has received ecclesiastical endorsement through The Coalition of Spirit-Filled Churches. She is becoming a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors.

She is married to Dr. Jarrell Smith of Lexington, SC. They have four sons.

Contact Dorri at sanctuary@the-harvest.org or by phone at (803)356-4011.