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Covington-McGee Wedding & Christian Counseling Chapel is a faith-based practice in San Antonio, Texas, founded and led by Dr. Mel McGee. Established in 1989, the organization integrates professional psychotherapy with Christian values to support individuals, couples, and families.

Wedding & Officiant Services

Dr. Mel McGee is an ordained Christian minister who officiates religious and civil wedding ceremonies. [1, 2]

Ceremonies: Services include simple weddings, elopements, and vow renewals.
Symbolism: Ceremonies often feature the "Cord of Three Strands", symbolizing the union between the couple and God.
Venue: Couples can marry at the Covington-McGee Christian Wedding Chapel.

Christian Counseling & Pre-Marital Support
The practice offers holistic healing for the "whole person," focusing on the mind, body, spirit, and emotions.
Twogether in Texas: As an official provider for this program, the chapel offers pre-marital classes. Completion provides a certificate that waives the $60 state marriage license fee and the mandatory 72-hour waiting period.
Pre-Marital Education: Classes cover critical topics such as conflict resolution, financial management, communication skills, and spiritual alignment.
Mental Health Services: Counseling is available for anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), and life transitions.
Practice Details
Fees: Costs are typically on a sliding scale, ranging from $20 to $70 per session, depending on the service.
Affordability: A core mission is providing accessible care for low-income families, veterans, and seniors.
Session Format: Support is offered through in-office and virtual/telehealth options.
Payment: They do not accept insurance but take credit cards, HSA, and FSA.

She has been on various Certified Boards including International Practitioner of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), Alternative American Medicine Association (AAMA), Military Chaplains Association (MCA) , American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) , The National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC), Christian Military Wives Fellowship (CMF) , SACRD (San Antonio Community Resource Directory), Aging & Disability Resource Center, Melanin & Mental Health, Marriage.com.She is a provider for Twogether In Texas pre-marital classes in Texas.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 immediately. In San Antonio, 911 now utilizes specialized mental health teams for crisis intervention. For immediate, free, 24/7 confidential counseling, you can text HOME to 741741 or call 988 to connect with trained counselors.

Emergency Counseling Resources:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7, US-wide).
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741.
Bexar County Crisis Hotline: (210) 223-7233.
SA Core / 911 San Antonio: Provides a co-responder unit (paramedic, officer, clinician).
Texas Mental Health Support Line: 1-833-986-1919 (24/7 support for anxiety/stress)
What to do if calling 911 for mental health:
If you or someone else is in distress, you can call 911 and specifically request a behavioral health team or state that it is a mental health crisis, especially if there is no immediate threat of violence or fire.
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Covington-McGee Wedding & Christian Counseling

In Office Wedding “ Christian Vow Exchange” Ceremony