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
Life is full of surprises, and there are times when everyone feels overwhelmed, defeated, or just plain stuck in a rut. Sometimes it feels that the stresses of life are too much to bear alone. The good news is you don't have to, I am here to help! My approach to therapy is Person Centered; in which I offer clients deep empathic listening, nonjudgmental acceptance, and therapeutic genuineness. I...
I'm a clinical psychologist in Plant City. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, marriage conflict, parent-child difficulties, and "Where is my life headed?" sorts of issues. So in the world of mental health clinicians, I'm a sort of "primary care" psychologist, treating all sorts of...
Are your life and relationships meeting your expectations? Do you struggle at times to understand why part of your life is not "working", leaving you too stressed, frustrated, and possibly resentful? Change in our lives begins by talking about it. Everyone struggles at some point in their life. Often we just need to express ourselves to someone who is focused on listening to our story and can...
The key to emotional health and happiness is nurturing the authentic self, the source of one's primary needs and feelings. When we neglect this essential task, our ability to love and work is compromised. Depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors are often signs of alienation from the self. In my work, I integrate psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and experiential techniques to help each...
I work best with individuals and couples who are interested in understanding how they got stuck and who want to develop skills and insights to move forward. Everyone gets stuck in their life or relationships at times. Perhaps there is job stress, a new baby, a divorce or break up, sexual/intimacy problems or a last child leaving home. Sometimes we know we are distressed but don't really know wh...
Hello! I am an interactive therapist, offering understanding, insight, feedback and strategies. I am also a solid listener and sounding board. My goal is to instill confidence and help you to have more joy and less stress in relationships, jobs, and other areas. I teach tools and strategies that you can continue to use throughout the rest of your life. I often use humor in session so that you c...
Social distancing can bring an increase in anxiety, depression, and substance misuse. If you feel isolated and uncertain, I can help. I will work with you to gain insight and find the tools right for your positive change and healing. Everyone has unique life experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Therefore, I believe that there is no single therapeutic method that fits everyone. I individualize t...
Are you looking to have a meaningful, more fulfilling relationship with your partner or spouse? Maybe your relationship is more complicated, more than two, and you want to talk to someone who understands the complex dynamic you live in. Are you feeling stuck, or looking for someone to help as you move into the next stage of your journey? Maybe you are just looking for a queer affirming counselo...
Are you currently on a life journey that has suddenly run into a few problems? Probably you have tried everything you can think of, and you don't know what else to do? Maybe you are facing a Relationship issue, an Anxiety or Depression problem or maybe you are just plain Lonely and Angry at life. If that is the case, I am the therapist to see. I offer acceptance, encouragement, and understandin...
Having marital issues? Are you having the same arguments time and time again, with no resolution? Do you find yourself becoming increasingly distant from your partner? Are you suffering through the pain of affair recovery? Whether your relationship is just in need of a tune up or you think you're headed for divorce, there is hope. I can help open the lines of clear communication with your partn...
I believe that we are whole persons with physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. I have been trained on an approach that includes an integration of my Christian faith with compatible psychological perspectives. I work with adults, women, and couples who are experiencing a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, spiritual concerns,...
If you are struggling and feel like you are at the end of your rope with a difficult child, I can help you learn effective skills to transform your child's challenging behavior patterns and bring peace and harmony back to your home. If your intense child is running the show at your home, learn how to help him/her turn their energy around to find success in positive and productive ways. Drop the...
Deborah K Mestas has been in private practice in the Northbrook area for more than 8 years. She has learned that when clients feel hopeless and helpless and have suffered from depressive symptoms for quite some time, they truly need someone that can listen. Clients are often looking for someone to listen to the challenges in their life and to assist with helping them find their way out of the...
Working with individuals to help them achieve happier and more fulfilling lives is my goal. I have a genuine concern for people and a sincere desire to help others. As a therapist I offer support, encouragement, insight, and understanding. My specialties include children, adolescents, women, and couples. I also provide behavioral management techniques for children and adolescents experiencing...
On some level, you're in trouble. You're facing it now, and that's the hardest part. Partnering with an experienced counselor helps individuals and couples move through their most daunting challenges with a sense of purpose and hope for their future. It is my passion to partner with individuals, couples, and families in this very difficult chasm between heartbreak and hope. I help create an...
