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
You are the expert on your own life. But, when life does not follow your best laid plans, you sometimes need help to work through the changes to become stronger than before. In the space we create together, you can examine your life journey and find ways to use your strengths to make a better life. In my practice, I use a strengths-based approach for individual therapy that is appropriate for...
Feeling isolated, unworthy, stressed out or overwhelmed? You don't have to let negative emotions dictate your life decisions. Did you know that having negative self-esteem can lead you to feeling like you need to please everyone? This can make you feel inadequate and overwhelmed with even simple or daily tasks. Feeling like you are not worthy of self-care or boundaries can lead to poor decision...
Change seems to be a constant for many right now. Transition and change can create struggles and we can navigate those together. I work with adolescents and adults facing issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, social and relationship struggles, gender identity exploration, life transitions, and more all while maintaining a strengths-based lens. Some clients relish is using...
Life can be a difficult journey. I am open-minded, non-judgmental and love working with everyone! I deeply care about people and want to help you by offering an environment of acceptance, honesty and appreciation. I focus on strengths and work with everyone where they are. I use a variety of modalities depending on what fits your present situation. I aim to help you improve your life and...
Do thoughts like "I can't shake my past", "I don't think this pain will ever go away", or "I'm stuck" preoccupy your mind? Often, when something traumatic happens, it can get trapped in your brain with the original picture, sounds, thoughts, and feelings. Since the experience is stuck there, it continues to be triggered whenever a reminder comes up. It can be the basis of a lot of discomfort an...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A strong connection with a therapist is crucial on your journey to healing, so I encourage you to look for a therapist that you like and can relate to. Please contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to find out if you and I are a good fit and to see if I can help you with the things that are hurting you or holding you back, Below are some of the concerns that ...
Everyone deserves someone they can talk to without having who they are, who they worship, or who they love questioned. Being LGBTQ+, a woman who goes against the grain, a minority, or person with different beliefs while living in the South can bring about many special challenges. You may question yourself/ your identity - feel isolated, anxious, or depressed. Perhaps you feel stuck or have chro...
We all struggle with the fear of letting go...of something. It can be very frightening. And you may feel hopeless and helpless. But the empowerment you gain when you learn to let go and rid yourself of negative thoughts- is truly life changing. It is hard. But my role is to help you reach your personal goals. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety and depression. I am...
I am currently taking new clients in the Grinnell office. I have appointment openings evenings and Saturdays. I utilize a client-centered approach to therapy that focuses on strengths and the therapeutic relationship as the means of implementing change. As a clinician I take environmental, relational, and emotional factors in to account during treatment. My goal is to help you move forward with...
"TeleHealth Services Available"Feeling stuck, perplexed, or stressed out from life's challenges? These emotions often follow you into the workplace, show up in your marriages and personal relationships, and tend to affect every aspect of your life. As a therapist, my job is to assist with becoming unstuck and enlightened, by giving you the tools to bring about positive change. Working with me, ...
I specialize working with Anger Management, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting, Relationship, Family, Couples, Substance Abuse, and Self-Esteem issues. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and am licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I began my career in the substance abuse field while on active duty...
You do not have to live with trauma for the rest of your life. You don't have to live with the effects on your body, mind and spirit. "Feeling stuck" is the term I'm hearing most often, and this is accompanied by energy drain and feelings of detachment. There are two major approaches used here: Traumas occuring within the last few months are easily resolved and many times are processed and...
Everyone deserves a chance to improve their mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and compulsive, addictive behaviors impede those chances. Learning how to bring recovery tools and principles into your daily life can help start the healing process. With over 17 years of experience working with men who struggle with alcohol, drug, gambling, and compulsive sexual behaviors and 20 years as an...
I believe in the health of the whole child/person and that mental wellness is achieved through positive interactions, resilience and skill building. As people are influenced by the world around them, my therapeutic approach includes support in the environments of home, school and work. I am a trained Drama and Play therapist, and work within the family system as well as specialize in complex an...
Raising children is full of difficulties, most of which are unexpected. My practice offers services that help families raise healthy and resilient children. I provide support in a variety of ways, offering both individual and family therapy. My scope of interventions include a range from play therapy with younger children (6+), mindfulness teaching mindfulness skills, and cognitive-behavioral...
