If a person is experiencing difficulty in their spirituality, they may benefit from counseling. Some therapists and counselors specialize in religious denominations and beliefs. Depending on what the person is experiencing, they may seek therapy from a person who more fully understands their religious or spiritual beliefs.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include offering a safe, validating space for people to question their beliefs, mindfulness interventions for self-discovery, or existential interventions for assisting folks in grappling with life’s “big questions.”
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Spirituality
Art has the amazing power to release the areas of the mind that have been locked up due to previous traumas and experiences. I truly believe in the inherent healing nature that art provides, allowing us an avenue to reach our clients in a different way and create deeper connections through active engagement in art practices. I utilize mindfulness practices in my therapeutic approach and always...
I believe that this life is meant to be lived fully and freely in every moment. It is a simple concept, but sometimes so difficult to experience as our thoughts keep us held in the past or our fears spiral us into the future. You may feel completely trapped in a cycle of unhealthy thoughts and behaviors and sense you're losing control. Sometimes we struggle getting lost in heartache or pain and...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, CACREP approved program. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and have received my National Certified Counselor certification. Previously, I have experience working with individuals who have varying mental health issues in a private practice, facilitating group therapy,...
In these troubled times of the current pandemic with our lives seemingly turned upside down, it is quite natural to feel concerned and frightened. Are you feeling stuck and/or overwhelmed? The challenge is learning how to deal with the present circumstances and, at the same time, continue to move forward with our lives given our own personal issues. If you are experiencing difficult issues that...
It is my privilege and joy to provide a safe and supportive environment for each client who walks through my door. Using a holistic approach to healing, I've been providing counseling services for over 6 years. I have specialized in working with survivors of complex traumas such as sexual abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence, as well as one-time incidents such as a car accident or sud...
*Now open and accepting new clients* Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients age 10 and up. Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges and work through barriers that...
Attentive help. Because you matter. Do you wish your problems would just go away - that life would get better? Do you feel lost or trapped? Are you angry or just tired of the status quo? Have loved ones behaved badly giving you problems, confusion, or chaos? Maybe you have a few behavioral regrets. You may feel conflicted from within or beset from without, but frustration and turmoil do not hav...
I believe people want to live well, but often things happen that are out of our control. This can cause us to have difficulty managing stress, feel anxious, sad, empty, isolated, and even feel the effects on our physical body. My therapeutic approach focuses on providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can work together to identify beliefs that make it challenging to live the life yo...
If you're noticing that you can't manage or control your emotions, that's actually a great insight! Turns out emotions aren't problems to solve, but a dance of ever-changing sensations you can learn to flow with like ocean waves. If you're tired of cycling through coping skills and ready for a total paradigm shift, I offer a refreshing, mindfulness-rooted perspective. Mindfulness invites you to...
Many of us are looking outside ourselves for love, fulfillment and joy only to find ourselves deeply dissatisfied, lonely and separated from connection and intimacy with others and ourselves. Life can be difficult and is filled with challenges and traumatic experiences that require our attention and care in order to heal. We are skilled at silencing the aching inside via escape hatches: excessi...
My experience has encompassed over 20 years of professional work as a Social Worker. I have partnered with individuals and families as they engaged with and navigated a number of systems: child welfare, juvenile justice, and homelessness. I have also served LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. My approach is both integrative and holistic; it includes elements of spirituality and mindfulness...
You don’t have to suffer, and you certainly don’t have to suffer alone. Welcome! My name is Macala ("muh-kae-luh"; pronouns: she/they) and I strive to make therapy accessible and relevant for underrepresented communities. As a yoga psychotherapist with training in EMDR, I integrate mindful awareness and cutting edge science to support your mental health. My practice is rooted in considering you...
Who are you really? This is a question I ask my clients. I have been a psychotherapist and consultant for over 30 years. I draw on my innate intuitive abilities as well as my traditional clinical training to bring healing and transformation to my clients. My family systems background allows me to see the individual as a multifaceted system. What we perceive as a “problem” often reflects how we...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with Summit Psychological Services. I have a passion for helping people that have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. I work with first responders, veterans, children, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience treating PTSD, grief, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and anger. I am a certified EMDR clinician and provide Trauma Informed Ca...
When considering my patients, I take a holistic approach and assess from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual point-of-view. I believe assessing the whole patient is the best way to understand underlying problems/symptoms related to psychopathology. Most importantly, empathy, trust, a therapeutic alliance and rapport is of utmost concern; I want your therapy hour to be useful, beneficial, and enjoyabl...
