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
I provide Pastoral Christian Counseling and Life Coaching in the Hampton Roads area. As a Pastoral Counselor and Coach my professional philosophy is that I am committed to the same professional standards and code of ethics that are essential in clinical counseling. The goal of pastoral counseling is to help individuals think biblically about their current struggles in the context of a...
With over 40 years of experience helping people with substance use disorders I bring a dedication and compassion to the helping process I work with individuals, families and groups. I am eclectic in my approach . The focus of my work is person centered My philosophical perspective is grounded in the notion that Substance Use Disorders are brain disorders and all who are afflicted can recover....
Do you worry a lot about the future? Have difficulty accepting uncertainty? Is it hard to move forward from past experiences or to enjoy daily life? These challenges can interfere with your mood, relationships, sleep, & physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life cycle events, health problems, and family planning concerns (including infertility,...
Often we face many challenges in our lives and need an outlet to figure out the road we will take on this next journey. Dealing with depression and anxiety can add to our level of stress. I have successful experience working with adults and older adults dealing with depression and anxiety, grief and loss, stress, divorce, family and care giving issues. With my previous experience working in...
Whether you are looking for support during a life transition or would like to find more effective methods for coping with overwhelming emotions such as loneliness, shame, or self-doubt I will work together with you to explore new ways of thinking and behaving. I provide a supportive, caring, and unbiased approach to help you understand and work through the difficult issues that life throws your...
I believe that a successful therapeutic environment begins with a client-therapist relationship. As you become more comfortable verbally expressing your thoughts and feelings, you are encouraged to explore and confront life experiences. Whether you are dealing with ongoing stress at work or school, struggling to cope with anxiety or depression, or you are looking to heal from the traumatic even...
Step out into freedom and embrace the life you were born to live!! Is fear running your life? Do you hide the “real you” from family & friends? Discover the courage to be who you truly are! Many people dealing with anxiety, depression and gender and sexuality issues feel they are missing out on life. Clients I work with often report feeling alone and afraid to reach out for help. They no longer...
I specialize in utilizing tailored approaches with clients to help them become the best versions of themselves. Therapy looks different for everyone, as it should. No matter what each client’s goals are, I emphasize trusting the process. From my perspective you are the expert on yourself; I follow your lead. I work to meet my clients where they are which means that stepping on the gas or pumpin...
We all go through stressful periods in our lives. Sometimes it's a result of a traumatic event, such as a sexual assault, loss of a loved one, or difficult life transition. Sometimes it's more complicated to pinpoint. Maybe we are having trouble coping with school, work, or everyday life and are not sure why. Maybe we feel stuck and just feel "off" or not ourselves. I believe that everyone is...
Many aspects of who we are and what we desire are not invited in our relationships, careers, and homes. This process of compartmentalizing within ourselves and our bodies is often learned in childhood and reinforced by current circumstances. My clients work towards gaining a better understanding of themselves, their bodies, and behaviors. In our work clients learn to integrate all the identitie...
Do you feel that your life is spinning out of control, not sure if you are coming or going, and feel no one understands? Low self-esteem, worry about the future, and wounds from the past can hold us back from the freedom we crave. Moving into that freedom requires both trust and a commitment to change. I offer empathetic listening, non-judgemental attitude, and a relaxing environment. Faith, Ho...
I desire to counsel in such a manner that I may help those I counsel glorify God in their lives. My Biblical counseling (Gospel centered) is a ministry to those who are in need of being strengthened and healed in mind and heart (Psalm 139: 23-24). It is my prayer, that those I counsel will have a new heart and gain strength and receive hope. It delights me that you are interested in Biblical...
I offer individual, couple and family counseling. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and outcome-informed. You are the expert on your own life. Whether your goal is to resolve relationship conflict, recover from trauma or loss, receive parenting support, explore issues of identity and spirituality, optimize your career, or learn how to decrease anxiety or depression, my goal is to w...
You feel stuck! Life's challenges, traumas, heartbreaks, relationship problems, and society's expectations have knocked you down and it feels impossible to get back up. You feel like you cannot heal from past hurts, feel joy, peace, and love, measure up, or thrive the way others do. You're afraid to be vulnerable about what you are going through because no one would understand or they might jud...
We are complex and nuanced beings, designed for wholeness, beauty and truth. Our approach to counseling seeks to care for the fullness of the individual to see health and growth in all areas. Suffering in the world is very real and each person has a story of his/her confrontation with it. We believe effective counseling is a significant part of moving from shame, pain and fear into thriving liv...
