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 completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, information,...
Is something keeping you from being your best? We all have great value and the ability to achieve great things. Sometimes, the burdens of this life, including past trouble, negative thinking/emotions, difficult circumstances, poor choices and lack of support can hold us back from reaching our potential. I believe my role as a counselor is to help others be more aware of their own strengths and...
Diane earned a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, where she studied Jungian-based Depth Psychology perspective. Her focus is on bringing healing to the deep, unseen wounds of the soul and transforming them holistically—mind, body, soul, and spirit. She considers it a privilege and honor to accompany her patients on their own unique healing...
Are you feeling stuck or alone in your struggles? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship problems? You do not have to go through it alone. I will provide a safe space, listen empathically, and help you make sense of what is happening inside of you. With this understanding, you will learn to communicate your needs and challenges with your loved ones more effectively and...
Perhaps you are struggling with maintaining some sense of structure as you balance home with children and family, trying to keep a lid on your own anxiety, stress or depression. Life may be more overwhelming, leaving you feeling the sting of stress on relationships, finances and fear of the unknown. I will work with you to help achieve your individualized goals and experience joy/peace in your...
Are you stressed by daily events and the changing world around you? Are you feeling trapped by anxiety and fear? Are you drowning in a pit of depression or sadness? Are you gripped by anger and frustration? Do guilt or shame overwhelm you? Are you unable to forgive those who may have upset you? Faith-based Psychotherapy, utilizing the Word of God, Prayer, and Medication Management, can bring...
Welcome to A Quiet Place Christian Counseling. You have taken a courageous step to consider counseling, and it is my privilege to offer you a warm, safe, nurturing space to breathe. My practice focuses primarily on marriage and couple's therapy, individual counseling and inter-generational relationships. FAMILY is my passion, and has fueled my work extensively in a variety of roles for nearly 4...
Sometimes life throws us into a place that we can't seem to navigate. Perhaps you are feeling lonely, afraid, sad or confused and need a counselor to talk to in a private, compassionate and understanding setting. By providing a supportive, person-centered therapeutic environment, you will have the freedom to express thoughts and feelings as they relate to your personal experiences. Together, we...
These unprecedented times have left many feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, or discouraged. Current environments may often seem to make even common life circumstances more difficult with which to cope and adjust, resulting in further distress to our mental and emotional wellbeing. We don’t feel like ourselves. This practice offers teletherapy (virtual sessions online) so that clients can...
All of us have, at one point, been through difficult circumstances; some devastating. I’m passionate about working collaboratively with those in need of hope and healing while creating a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment as an avenue to heal, grow and create positive change. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified in anger management with background in the field of education....
It is not easy to ask for help. For so long you've shown the world a brave face. Many have no idea how much you're struggling. You have hopes that one day something will change. Let me tell you that HOPE is real. You don't have to continue living in a broken relationship, with painful memories, shame, obsessive thoughts, or overwhelming anxiety. Whether going through life transitions like movin...
During any stage of life we are faced with challenges of many kinds. And these trials can keep anyone in the dark, not realizing that hope can be found. If you're someone who is trying to figure out who you are in the world, trying to find their way, or who just needs a solid connection with a partner; if you recognize a problem and a longing for change or struggling with overwhelming thoughts ...
Life has its way of sending us on paths that we’ve never actually intended to be on. Have you ever put an address in your GPS and while you’re driving, it starts saying, “Rerouting”? It’s sort of like living life with a plan (or even without one) and the unexpected sends you for a tailspin. Welcome to this thing we call ‘life.’ Especially during these days. *sigh and group hug* My name is Lakie...
It's understandable that issues that bring people to therapy are sensitive in nature and I do my best to work with my clients through challenging circumstances with sincere care and compassion. I also strive to create a unique space that supports the growth processes and the changes that you feel you deserve to make in your own life. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy. I always strives t...
I believe that anyone can benefit from counseling. Regardless of your reason for seeking counseling, I would like the opportunity to work with you. I offer a counseling approach that uses proven techniques combined with a Christian perspective that looks to God's word for wisdom and understanding. If you are seeking a mental health professional that is also a practicing follower of Christ, I...
