Christian Counseling utilizes therapeutic skills with the Christian faith to help people heal. This therapeutic approach is a good option for those interested in the Christian faith or who have beliefs that allow them to benefit from a counselor who can help align their healing with tenets of Christianity.
Some people choose Christian counseling because they are experiencing life problems tied to their faith. Others may choose it because they are followers of Christ.
Christian Counseling uses the tenets of the Bible to assist you in developing healthy coping mechanisms, overcoming relational challenges, healing from trauma, and dealing with any other mental health concerns. Christian Counseling encourages strengthening your relationship with God, the Bible, and your faith.
Christian Counseling usually combines another form of therapy focusing on ideas from the Bible. Research shows that incorporating spirituality into mental health counseling can be beneficial for those who have had or plan to connect to their faith.
People dealing with any mental health concern can benefit from Christian Counseling if they want to strengthen their relationship with God simultaneously. Christian counselors typically have a background in the faith of Christianity, rely on the Bible to help them guide those they counsel, and try their best to integrate the mind, body, and spiritual aspects of counseling.
Dr. Jurek's specialty is treating Child and Family challenges. He utilizes a collaborate approach to address ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Marital and Family issues. Clients' ages range from three to seniors. Dr. Jurek's clinical training allows him to administer Diagnostic Assessments and to provide comprehensive treatment which may include: play...
Relationships are hard, I mean seriously hard. Arguments with your significant others, screaming kids, demands from all directions. Your home should be a place of refuge and comfort, right? Well, maybe it can be. I have been working with families in conflict for over thirteen years. I am excited about teaming up with you to restore damaged or broken relationships and bring peace back to your ho...
Jenny Elledge is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in couples counseling, trauma work, PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, faith transitions, mixed-faith relationships, life transitions and parenting issues. She offers both therapy and coaching services in-office and online settings for couples, families, and individuals. Jenny Elledge is committed to meeting clients where they are and...
We at The O.I.L. (Overcomers in Life) Group have a passion for Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Approach and Cognitive Behavioral evidenced based practices that yield results. As a result of these therapies, we have seen countless of individuals reduce their anxieties and irrational thoughts; overcoming their traumas to go on and live healthy and productive lives. It is meant for every cli...
Do you find yourself stuck in a relationship, no matter what you do? Are you feeling disconnected, unattractive, sad or overwhelmed? Are you and your partner disagreeing or distant from each other? Are you and your partner at different levels of sexual desire? Are you having difficulties with sex? Are you facing infidelity or considering divorce? Are you looking for new ways to love yourself mo...
"The life of the body is a heart at peace..." (Proverbs 14:30). I sincerely believe that the foundation of true wellness involves the unity of physical and mental health. Are you living a life of wellness or living with symptoms of depression, anxiety, emptiness or lack of purpose lately? Are these feelings effecting other major areas of your life? If so, I can help you regain direction and lea...
I work with clients who who feel they have lost their power, their inner voice and life direction. Together we develop shame resiliency, courage where there is fear and peace where there is anxiety. It is a privilege to enter, share and hold the sacred space of a client's life story; something I do with tenderness and compassion. Your pathway to healing will be unique to you and I believe you h...
My belief is that we are happiest when we are mentally, spiritually, and physically balanced. Sometimes things happen that disrupt this balance, and impact our ability to lead a fulfilling life. My goal is to partner with people to discover balance, as well as provide hope and healing to those who are hurting. I know it can be uncomfortable thinking about going to counseling, and many wait unti...
Making healthy connected relationships in our continually disconnecting world is a vital approach in my practice. I work with children, adolescents and young adults to better understand their emotional state while also addressing unwanted emotional and/or behavioral reactions. Engaging parents, especially those of younger children, is very important to me. I also enjoy working with young adults...
Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Struggling to manage your irritation with others? Have you dealt with a traumatic situation or a significant loss in your life? Greater Hope Counseling Services is dedicated to helping people develop a more hopeful, fulfilling life. We are proud to offer superior treatment in the areas of Anxiety, Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Worry, and Stress. Our eclect...
Let's be honest. When it comes to overcoming your compulsive use of porn and/or sex you feel defeated. You're tired of hearing that more effort and more accountability is the answer. What you're doing isn't working. Right? I get it. For over twenty years I was held captive by a secret porn and sex addiction. I understand the crushing shame and guilt. I understand that feeling that "things will...
I love working in a profession that redeems pain and unlocks untold possibilities. I work with clients experiencing a number of issues including: depression, trauma, anxiety, parenting, blended families, marital conflicts, relationship issues, premarital counseling, and divorce recovery. I have special interests in healthy sexuality and cultural identity issues. As a Marriage and Family therapi...
Aloha! Thinking about changing course? One of my goals is to someday practice in Hawaii, for now I serve West Michigan. Navigating a new direction is the first step, to sustainable emotional health. I have helped many who have struggled with life challenges, "POI", Hawaiian meaning sticky situations. As a Professional therapist, I work with adults and children, facilitate families and groups, m...
You just had to follow the plan: school, job, family, pet, house. Somewhere things broke down. Life is different than you planned. Things didn’t work the way they were supposed to. Now you feel lost and alone. Did I make the right choices? Did I marry the wrong person? Did I take the wrong job? Did I screw up that friendship? Maybe you did … but life isn’t keeping score on what you did right or...
I help teens and adults reprocess and distance the pains of past hurts and traumas. Clients who engage in therapy with me are tired of emotions jumbling up their life and are tired of memories stealing their precious moments of time. Clients are able to reprocess painful and traumatic memories and start living life again without the sting of those troubling memories. I offer a trauma-sensitive...
