Business Insurance for Faith-Based and Pastoral Counselors

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A claim of harm or negligence can lead to financial ruin if uninsured. Shield your pastoral counseling practice with affordable policies from top-rated carriers.

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What types of insurance do faith-based and pastoral counselors need?

These policies cover common risks faced by faith-based counselors.

General liability insurance

This policy covers basic risks of faith-based counseling, such as client property damage and injury. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.

BEST FOR

Slip-and-fall accidents
Damaged patient property
Libel or slander lawsuits

Business owner’s policy

A business owner's policy, or BOP, is a cost-effective way for faith-based and pastoral counselors to buy general liability coverage and commercial property insurance together.

BEST FOR

Patient injuries
Damaged business property
Business interruption incidents

Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers' comp is required in almost every state for pastoral counseling businesses with employees. It can help cover medical costs and lost wages for work-related injuries.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Missed wages
Legal costs

Professional liability insurance

This policy can help cover legal expenses if a faith-based counselor is sued for unsatisfactory work, such as not recognizing that a client was about to cause self-harm.

BEST FOR

Accusations of negligence
Missed appointments
Counseling mistakes or oversights

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Why do faith-based and pastoral counselors need insurance?

As a faith-based counselor, you offer spiritual and psychological support for your clients. This unique work, however, exposes you to liability. Pastoral counseling insurance offers protection against client injury, accusations of neglect, and more so you can continue to offer your services.

How much does insurance cost for therapy and counseling professionals?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Therapy and counseling services offered
Business equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees

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