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.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFTA) I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, trauma, grief, marital and pre-marital to name a few. In my practice I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR....
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Many people seek counseling because they are experiencing overwhelming or unwanted thoughts and feelings, which are getting in the way of living the life they want. They want to understand where these beliefs, emotions, and habits are coming from but connecting the dots alone can be confusing and frustrating. My desire is to help people experience a greater sense of wholeness as they learn to...
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Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourag...
You probably have a wish list of what you want in life, but you might not know how to attain it. Whether it's improving your relationships or overcoming anxiety and depression, I help you move from a place of feeling stuck, to a place where you find renewed passion to reach your goals and enjoy your life again. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual on how to be happy and successful. My j...
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