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
Are you irritable, edgy, have trouble feeling heard? Is it difficult for you to leave the house or be around other people? Have trouble sleeping or problems with energy and motivation? Do you feel judged or misunderstood? Is it difficult for you to enjoy the activities and interests that used to delight you? I have been there and have the training, education, and experience to tailor your thera...
I specialize in helping adult survivors of sexually related trauma, child abuse, and other traumatic experiences, overcome their painful past (no matter how long ago it happened). While it's true that we cannot undo history, it's also true that you don't have to stay stuck living in the past. There is a path you can take to reach that beautiful light at the end of the tunnel. If you let me, I'l...
I have a waitlist for new clients. If you're interested in being on my waitlist, please email or call me. I work with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples and families is based on the latest research in the fields of attachment, neurobiology, and emotion. With individual clients, I focus on evidence based cognitive- and mindfulness-based approaches to help with trauma, loss,...
I received my doctorate in psychology from the University of Oregon in 1994 and then completed an internship at the Portland VA Medical Center. I have worked as a clinical psychologist in two community mental health programs and then as a program coordinator with a focus on older adult and younger adults with disabilities at the state Mental Health and Addictions Division. I now have a private...
The benefits of telehealth sessions: “It’s cozy! I get to stay in my bed with my cat, a cup of tea and my laptop. I love it!” / “I live in a rural area, so not having to travel all the way into the city for an appointment saves time and money”/ “My 9-5 job makes it nearly impossible to have doctor visits during the week, but I can just go to my car and talk to Melinda on my lunchbreak”/ “Honest...
Seeking psychotherapy is a sign of resourcefulness. When we are overwhelmed by painful feelings, we scramble to find ways to avoid and deny them. We cling to stories and beliefs that leave us feeling anxious and exhausted. Healing takes place when we can identify what is at the root of this suffering, and explore it with compassion and curiosity. Many of us grew up in an environment that neithe...
Are you experiencing stress in your life? Do you want to improve your marriage or family relationships? Are you going through a major life transition? Individuals, couples and families that work with me often experience greater peace, energy, and joy in life and more harmony in their key relationships. My specialties include strengthening marriages, overcoming stress, men's challenges and...
The sadness and stress is overwhelming. You feel stuck and don't know where to begin. You've landed here because you've been knocked down by challenges in your life that are more than you can handle. Maybe you are grieving a loved one who died or struggling with a significant relationship. Or you just hate the anxiety and depression that seem to control you. My clients say that therapy helps th...
Are you looking for help to change a situation in your life that has become intolerable? I help people to find a different understanding and new perspectives to approach old problems. Examining symbols in dreams, fantasies and creative productions as well as Sandplay are powerful ways to express feelings that not have no words yet. Representing these unnamed feelings in a playful way helps to...
My name is Maria Carmen Sesin PHD.I am bilingual Spanish/ English Psychologist licensed in the State of New York. I specialize in women issues- (empowering women to fulfill their potential. )I also work with children and adolescents using an interpersonal approach. I have experience working with issues of depression , anxiety , divorce, grief and life transitions .You may want to ease a...
Throughout our lives, we will be faced with innumerable internal and situational challenges that can leave us feeling depleted, discouraged, and stuck. At times, the wave-like intensity can threaten to overwhelm us. Mindfulness-based counseling offers an opportunity for clients to access their strengths and learn new skills to obtain clarity about the sources of distress, engage effective...
Are you looking for support for yourself or someone you love? Taking those first steps towards finding the guidance you need can be challenging. Within the context of a quiet, comfortable private practice setting, we will identify challenges and issues you may be experiencing and develop an individualized wellness plan for you. In addition to traditional treatment approaches, I offer many ways ...
A good therapist can help you work through difficulties you may not have been able to overcome on your own. This has never been more true than it is right now. The stressors, changes & losses we are all currently facing are testing our ability to be resilient in the face of so much hardship, especially when it comes to our relationships. This is where I can help. I am a generalist therapist...
1 in 4 people will experience a significant mental health issue in a given year. Many people delay seeking help for 6-8 years. Please, don't wait any longer. We are here to help you on your journey to increased wellness. HLCC provides individual, couples and family counseling to all ages. We work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and OCD. We use...
I am a licensed psychologist providing individual and couples counseling. I create a safe, warm, and collaborative therapeutic environment in which clients are free to explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, and through which they develop insight, find healing, improve personal relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the...
