Our Story

Rock House Center was founded in 2006 by John and Beth Murphy to help Christians draw upon their faith for solutions to difficult life issues. That year, John published the first edition of Be Transformed- New Life Awaits and began developing the one-of-a-kind biblical counseling process we call Motive Transition Therapy®.  Today, the center serves thousands of individuals with one-on-one counseling and church-based programs, including a movement started in Kenya in 2010 that is now transforming hearts in four African countries. 

Motive Transition Therapy® begins with the premise that spiritual wellbeing is the foundation of mental health and every life issue can be improved by relying on biblical principles.  The therapy closely follows a curriculum version of Be Transformed- New Life Awaits, which was developed over 16 years of working with individuals struggling with mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems and more. The therapy approach is regularly enhanced to keep it relevant and effective through new inspiration and systematic evaluation of our day-to-day experiences helping others. 

The Rock House Center team is led by John and Beth, who left careers in business and lay ministry to develop and deliver Motive Transition Therapy®. Together, they have created a training and certification process that center counselors use to provide in-person or online/phone counseling to individuals in over 38 states and 11 countries.  This broad platform is built on a referral network of grateful clients, company employee assistance programs (EAPs) and church member assistance programs. Rock House Center’s extensive counseling services address a wide array of mental and behavior health disorders like anxiety, depression and addiction, as well as marriage and parenting. 

In addition to traditional counseling, Rock House offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for chronic mental and behavioral health challenges such as addiction, eating disorders, PTSD and other more severe conditions. Clients often come to Rock House IOP upon discharge from a psychiatric hospital or treatment facility as an alternative to a half-way house or other residential treatment options. For many of these clients, the decision to come to Rock House is often a lifeline when conventional mental health options fail them. You can read their testimonials on our site, along with many others. 

To learn more about Rock House Center’s unique approach to Christian Therapy, enjoy the following articles and resources:

Spirituality is the Missing Piece in Mental Health Care Effectiveness

Christian Therapy? It’s Unconventional… And It Works

The Bridges Program Interview

Overview of Rock House Center and The Development and Effectiveness of Motive Transition Therapy®