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.
( English | español ) I enjoy working with couples or those who want to improve their relationships in life. I have years of experience with couples seeking counseling because of conflict and crisis or those who would like to re-ignite the passion and intimacy in their relationship that they once had. I have worked with couples from diverse populations including African American, Latinos,...
Tim is a licensed professional counselor and has worked with children, families, and adults in the Lynchburg area in a variety of settings providing clinical assessments, individual therapy, crisis services, and school-based/home-based services since 2013. Throughout his time, Tim has worked with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties, some of which include: adjusting to life changes,...
I specialize in working with struggling teens, young adults, couples and families. With a background of serving youth in custody, I have successfully helped clients deal with addiction, aggression, decision making, relationship management, and self-esteem. I am experienced in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Aggression Replacement...
Counseling, therapy, or treatment, whatever term you prefer can be a rewarding experience when you are able to find the right person to work with. I have experience working with people whom have faced small life challenges to a severe life crisis. I believe it takes courage to look in the mirror and admit something needs to change. That change can take place quicker when one reaches out for...
***Accepting new clients***I truly believe it takes great courage to reach out for help. A therapeutic relationship is just like any other relationship in life, the right fit is important so I want you to know how I can help. Are you feeling hopeless? Are you struggling in relationships? Do you struggle with daily anxiety? These and many other important reasons are why people enter my office. M...
Are you experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety and need better coping skills to deal with life and relationships? Choose a safe person to share your deepest feelings with, without judgment. Gain the right tools to find peace in any storm, let go of the past and become a better person, partner or parent. Transform YOU by developing a positive mindset to overcome negative patterns. With...
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and...
Dr. M's ideal client has experienced many hardships, particularly in childhood. However, they are interesting in assessing their life, their strengths and working together towards healthy goals to manage depression, anxiety, and any stress that might impede achieving a stable healthy life. Anchored on the client's worldview/spirituality/guiding principles, we navigate towards a client's ideal...
My name is Michelle VanNoord and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. As children grow and change, they often think and respond differently than adults would. I meet kids where they are at to help them through their struggles in a way that makes sense to them. I help parents understand the limits of the developing brain and how...
I have experience working with a variety of ages and concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety, pregnancy loss, couples counseling, eating disorders, adolescents, grief and loss, trauma, parenting and co-parenting, and adjusting to life changes. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. I generally use a client-centered...
Starting the journey of gaining insight into your life and/or healing through counseling is a very important step in your process. Together, through the work done in therapy, we are able to unmask negativity, the lies hidden in your past determined to frame your future. As you begin to examine your life, counseling will help you uproot feelings of anxiety, attachment issues, depression,...
Adjustments in life, such as going to college, starting a new career, having a kid, or developing a new relationship can cause you to feel overwhelmed, anxious, insecure, and unsure of yourself. You may struggle with your personal identity as you move through life and have new experiences. Despite these challenges, you are trying to do what you can to be your best self. You want to connect with...
Life and relationships can be difficult to navigate. I have found it is always easier to know someone is rooting for you to win, to know you have a coach in your corner, a confidant at your side. I see my role as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the same way; a source for receiving encouragement, guidance, and growth. We are all in different stages of the growing process and sometimes it beco...
** NOW OFFERING PHONE & VIDEO SESSIONS DURING COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING ** West Coast Therapy Collective, A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Corporation was established in 2019 to provide mental health services to the North Coastal Region of San Diego County. It is our mission at WCTC to create lasting change that promotes the individual dignity and inherent value of each of our clients. We...
