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.
I believe people are unique and therefore there is no cookie cutter approach to working with clients. My experience is that everyone has the capacity to find their way to solutions and hold the answers to the questions they seek but may need guidance in the process. I believe in the "stool" approach to life. We all have our stool and it has three legs: Physical, Emotional and Spiritual. If any ...
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families of any age, ethnicity, religion, and background. Whether it be anxiety, depression, marital struggles, personality disorders, stress management, everyday challenges, or anything in between, I am here to equip people with the necessary tools to achieve their goals. I offer faith-based counseling when requested by the client but I...
Here at Overcross Counseling and Equine Services LLC we work with clients with varying reasons for wanting to participate in counseling. We use our horse as co-facilitators to help engage our clients during the sessions. We provide learning appropriates for each learning style our clients may have as they work through and develop skills to help them reach their therapeutic goals. We want our...
At Luminescence Counseling we specialize in working with women and families (kids, teens and couples). This focus allows our therapists to invest time into specialized, high quality treatment options that kids and adults love including play therapy, art therapy, sandtray therapy, The Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness-based therapies, and much more. So whether you're a distraught parent,...
I am passionate about working with individuals and families who are pursuing a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships with others, and how to navigate the stress of life with greater harmony. Life is hard, but you are not alone. Therapy can give you the skills to feel more capable, courageous, connected, and to know that you count. I help youth, adults, couples, and families...
My mission is to stand in the gap for those who struggle with understanding themselves and the world around them; As well as to inspire them to be the best version of themselves. "Where there is no counsel the people perish" -Proverbs 29.18 I am a Masters Level Independently Licensed Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III. I have worked in the field of social work since...
I have a long history of helping people who are struggling with various issues of life. My experience is extremely diversified and seasoned. My abilities come from lots of education and an abundance of my own life experience. I utilize various modalities of treatment and integrate whatever will work best for my patients. Therapy must start with you feeling safe, cared about, and valued. A good...
Richard S. Waguespack, B.TH., MSW, LCSW+ provides Christian counseling for all ages and many populations including those suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, ADHD-Austim Spectrum, Trauma, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Eating Disorders, Marriage and Family Problems, Academic and Career issues and more. Services include telehealth. Mor...
I believe that we were designed for and are defined by our relationships. While deep pain is often encountered in these very relationships, it is also through relationships that we find deep healing. Encountering a safe person in a safe place leads to healing and growth. I seek to provide such a space in therapy where your story will be witnessed with grace for you to explore and to receive. Wh...
Clients that suffer from substance use disorder can seek counseling to obtain a better understanding of their choices and/or disease. My vision with each client is helping them regain a sense of control through recovery and a positive outlook on life. I approach each client with a comprehensive approach in regards to developing a treatment plan for those who seek recovery or growth and life...
I work with individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues ranging from Depression, Anxiety, to Family Issues, Cross-Cultural Issues, Multi-Cultural Issues, Religious & Cultural Issues. I hold a whole-person view and utilizes a holistic approach – I believes all aspects of a person, biological, emotional, psychological, spiritual and relational, are all inter-connected and impact ea...
Are you experiencing turmoil in reaching your life goals? Are you at a standstill in life and need coaching to set goals and jump back on the road to success? Are you experiencing a challenge in parenting a child with special needs or emotional disturbance? Are you experiencing a challenge in navigating the education system for your child? Does your child have behavioral challenges that you may...
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. My specialty is working with children and families that are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, and any related issues. I have an extensive background working with Christian populations and diverse communities. Most of my field experience involved providing services in the community,...
Ever feel like asking, “Why me, God?” or “What did I do so wrong?” Sometimes our hardest moments lead us to new beginnings. Simply taking the first step of seeking help can begin the process of healing. Life is hard. Depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, disappointments can cause us to get stuck. Let’s be honest, life can lead us down some paths that we never meant to take. I woul...
Licensed Mental Health Therapist counseling, marriages, families, individuals Richard Gonzalez graduated with a Master in Clinical Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University. Richard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Before his studies at FGCU, He was in the rental business and felt that He was in his calling when He did volunteer work helping people in the US and abroad. After m...
