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
Whether you’re struggling with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, an emotional "nourishment barrier," or simply the challenges of staying sane in an eating-disordered culture, you deserve a nonjudgmental space to dismantle the BS and come home to the sacred process of nourishing your mind, body, and soul. I believe that even in the midst of immense suffering you possess inherent health and...
Do you feel stuck, like you are getting in your own way? Feelings hopeless and isolated? Our past life experiences can have a lasting effect on our current situations, leaving us feeling hopeless about the future. Often we try to manage our difficulties without help, which can be frustrating. This frustration creates barriers that can leave you feeling distant from others and even a stranger to...
Everyone needs some help from time to time, and that's okay. Whether you desire healing from past events or you're stuck deciding which direction to take, I would love to come and walk beside you and be there with you. You are the expert on your life, but sometimes having a supportive partner in exploring your life can help. My practice and guiding orientation is a holistic approach, one that...
You are the author of your story and can use your unique strengths to work through challenging issues. I enjoy working with individuals and families and my areas of expertise include but are not limited to: women’s issues, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, addiction, spirituality, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, and support for caregivers of individuals with physical/intellectual...
While each of us has a unique life path, there are some things that we all need to function at our best. Safety, feeling understood, being seen for who we are, good communication, being accepted and validated. Creative arts therapy is for people who are ready to begin from a blank page. Our focus is on our immediate experience. By understanding where we are starting from, we can develop curiosi...
Feeling lost, anxious or depressed? Don’t worry. With compassion and collaboration, we’ll set out together to regain your footing and clear your path. I work from a strength-based, humanistic perspective, while utilizing ACT and CBT tools and strategies. This creates a warm, respectful and supportive environment in which to open up, explore and dream. While, at the same time, the scientific...
Are you experiencing a "dark night of the soul" and feeling hopeless? Do you need to change a relationship, behavior or thought pattern? Pause. Change can happen in a single moment of insight. You have taken the first step toward self-empowerment and transformation. When we deepen our awareness within a positive, supportive and safe environment, we can find tools to navigate life’s obstacles....
My ideal client has some insight and understands that therapy is work. It's not just about having me (or anyone else) solve their problems -- it's something that has to be done jointly. They also need to be willing to listen and change. I meet the client where they currently are, and help to normalize their feelings. I will challenge thoughts and feelings that are unhealthy or harmful to the...
You’re feeling broken. I can help you pick up the pieces. You want more out of life. Maybe you want a more healthy, vibrant marriage. Maybe you want to let go of anger and resentments from past traumas that are stealing your peace and joy today. Maybe you want to say “no” more-without feeling guilty. You are not your problems. You are full of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered...
*Not accepting new referrals at this time* Welcome to Confidence in You Services. I stand on the mission of helping others find their greatest potential. I have extensive experience in counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, youth education, working with children, teens, and adults. I strive to help people reach their greatest potential by recognizing that they must build healthy...
Are you puzzled with your love life? Searching for love, a romantic relationship Where I am loved with all I am? Do you often ask yourself if I am with the right person? It seems like you cannot hold a conversation without falling to an argument, with criticism and blame? I want you to know regardless of the nature of the relationship or the problem I am here to help you get through it. We are...
I'm filled with hope for my clients as they grapple with the pain, hurt, suffering, or fear they are experiencing as they await the time when all things will be made new. I believe all people are created in the imago Dei, image of God, and have incredible worth and value. My desire is to be a conduit in which healing would pass through my life experience and professional training in a way that...
My ideal client is anyone who is brave enough to share a little of their story with me. It is very brave to be vulnerable with a stranger who has not rightfully earned your trust yet. I enjoy working with individuals who survive depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, family issues, interpersonal relationship issues, womens issues, LGBTQ...
Being a Hawaii-born licensed psychologist, I understand the importance of balancing respect for culture and its practices with the demands of everyday life. At the same time, it can be difficult to find that balance. We navigate life the best we can on our own and there are times when we could benefit from support. The decision to seek out therapeutic support is not easy, and yet, it can be one...
Each person is unique, and I will work with you to develop treatment goals that are meant to fit you personally. My goal is not to take the role of an expert who tells you why you are wrong, but to be a guide that can help you discover your own path to recovery. My core focus is to work honestly, openly, and respectfully. Feel free to call or email with any questions you may have, and I will...
