What is Christian Counseling?

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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.

Therapists Specializing in Christian Counseling

As a counselor my goals are to come along side you and provide support, build on your strengths, and empower you to develop lasting change in your life. Everyone faces hardships as they progress through life. I see most problems not as a pathology to be cured, but as hurdles that arise in the process of development. I believe therapy should be driven by the relationship, not just the theory, an...

Amanda M Speer

Anchorage

Alaska

I have an eclectic style which can be tailored to the clients individual needs. I am able to see clients ages 3 and older and I have worked with various populations such as forensics, adolescents, military, veterans, adults, family therapy and couples. My goal is to establish a safe environment for the client(s) to explore their relationships and find the path towards emotional, mental, physica...
I am a recently retired school social worker. My goal is to use all the experience I have gained in working with students, families, teachers and administrators in a more clinical setting. I have been able to develop positive relationships with students, gaining their trust and helping them grow their capacity to manage academic expectations and social relationships. I have also been able to...
You deserve the very best therapist. Therapy isn’t easy to dive into, right? I get that! My 17 years of combined experience as a LICSW, Music Therapist, Somatic Yoga Teacher (for all body types) and Army Behavior Health Provider has given me rich experience with all sorts of unique people, and I’m not your cookie cutter therapist. I’ll be very real and authentic with you. I deeply appreciate pa...
I love to work with people who are in transition. Some of those transitions can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time, such as going to college, becoming a parent or getting married. Other transitions can be difficult and even devastating, such as getting fired, losing a loved one or becoming a caregiver. I also have a lot of experience helping people who struggle with addiction,...
I'm an Emotionally Focused Therapist. Whether I am engaging with a couple, a family or an individual, I feel incredibly honored to be that person my clients have chosen to help guide them thru their journey to become more connected to themselves and the other important persons in their lives. I'm constantly awed to see the peace, joy and love of life that clients gain as they go thru the proces...
My primary goal is to provide a helping hand to clients in need. Clients will find that I am able to listen and provide helpful strategies to help navigate through whatever journey they find themselves on. Whether it be a young child, adolescent, or adult, I am able to keep them at the center of the therapeutic process and help them discover peace and purpose. As a school counselor, I have...
I help those who are struggling and need someone to talk to. My office is a judgment free zone and I am here to help. In addition I also am available those who need help from a Christian perspective. Call today, I will be happy to meet with you to talk through your issues....

Sheri Orr

Phoenix

Arizona

Feeling overwhelmed, defeated, anxious, or conflicted? Do you have difficulty saying no? Feeling like you’re not understood? Maybe you're dealing with a failing relationship on top of everything else. Or you're tired of pretending you have it all put together and feeling like you’re going to crumble inside. Adding to your daily struggles are these uncertain times, with having everyone at home a...
ATTENTION FAMILIES & ADULTS: Do members of your family exhibit excessive emotional reactions? Is there is a significant breakdown in communication between family members? Do you wonder if your family will ever recover from a traumatic experience? Wondering why you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Struggling with a hurt from the past that causes a cycle of negative behaviors? H...
Life is full of joy, sadness, and everything in between. During the harder times, we may benefit from someone coming along side to help. Therapy is tough. It takes courage and vulnerability. I believe in the therapeutic alliance and recognize the importance of the client-therapist relationship and trust. I believe you know yourself & have the ability to heal. My hope is that together, we can...

Tessa Kwan

San Jose

California

Do you feel lost and wonder if you are alone in how you are feeling? Do you feel like you have lost the ability to connect with your family, children or spouse? Are you unable to connect with your tween or teen? In a world that celebrates perfection, you may feel less than or not good enough. You are not alone! I am here to walk alongside with you on a journey of healing and connection. I have...
My name is Nadine Steele, owner of Steele Recovery. I have 25 years experience as a Certified Addiction Counselor and Recovery Coach for women and families serving our community. Different from therapy, we take a more direct approach to your issues while going at your pace and doing it in a way that's comfortable, private & gets results. We provide Tele-Sessions for all modalities and are...
Life can bring many changes, obstacles and difficulties, and it is my passion to help others navigate these challenges. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and specialize in indivdual, child/adolescent-focused, marital and family therapies. Counseling can be beneficial in addressing the following issues: anxiety; depression; ADHD; developmental and learning disabilities; substance abuse;...

Janay Oliver

Colorado Springs

Colorado

Making the decision to start therapy can be hard and intimidating. My goal is to make you comfortable and create a space for healing and growth. Whether you are grieving, processing past or present trauma, struggling in your relationship, or wanting to set life goals, I am here to help. If you are a parent seeking therapy for your child I'm ready to answer any questions you may have about thera...