Christian Therapists in Lethbridge, AB
As a Christian with significant experience in the church and ministry, I am uniquely qualified to work with other Christians who are hurting.
I specialize in working with Christian clients who are struggling with anxiety and stress due to issues like relationship conflicts, home and work life overwhelm, mental health diagnoses, grief and loss, and church hurt. Many of my clients find having a trauma-informed space where their faith is understood and not judged to be very helpful as they gain insight and learn how to cope with life's challenges.
As a Christian with significant experience in the church and ministry, I am uniquely qualified to work with other Christians who are hurting.
I specialize in working with Christian clients who are struggling with anxiety and stress due to issues like relationship conflicts, home and work life overwhelm, mental health diagnoses, grief and loss, and church hurt. Many of my clients find having a trauma-informed space where their faith is understood and not judged to be very helpful as they gain insight and learn how to cope with life's challenges.
LifeSmart Counselling Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Lethbridge, AB T1H (Online Only)
I offer secular counseling and Christian upon request.
Asking for help can feel daunting and unfamiliar. Problems can create a sense of frustration and isolation. I am here to help you navigate these issues as we work together to tailor a plan that best suits you. I have a clinical specialization in mental health and work with clients who struggle with, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and OCD, among other mental health diagnoses. I also have a passion for working with couples and supporting them as they work towards their relatonship goals such as enhanced communication, trust and healthy expecations.
I offer secular counseling and Christian upon request.
Asking for help can feel daunting and unfamiliar. Problems can create a sense of frustration and isolation. I am here to help you navigate these issues as we work together to tailor a plan that best suits you. I have a clinical specialization in mental health and work with clients who struggle with, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and OCD, among other mental health diagnoses. I also have a passion for working with couples and supporting them as they work towards their relatonship goals such as enhanced communication, trust and healthy expecations.
l am also willing to work with people of faith who want to explore their problems from a christian perspective.
My name is Adenike Bolarinwa, I have a masters degree in clinical social work and I am registered with Alberta School of Social Work. I know that sometimes life can become challenging and we need someone who can listen to us and help us through the difficult time. And that is why I am here, to provide you a safe space to talk about your problems and to heal. I will be very honoured to work with you to increase your skills and empower you to become aware of your inner strengths and to overcome the challenges you are facing.
l am also willing to work with people of faith who want to explore their problems from a christian perspective.
My name is Adenike Bolarinwa, I have a masters degree in clinical social work and I am registered with Alberta School of Social Work. I know that sometimes life can become challenging and we need someone who can listen to us and help us through the difficult time. And that is why I am here, to provide you a safe space to talk about your problems and to heal. I will be very honoured to work with you to increase your skills and empower you to become aware of your inner strengths and to overcome the challenges you are facing.
A heart that cares deeply for others sees a need and desires to help. It is my heart to help others in the emotional, mental, relational, physical, and/or spiritual areas they may struggle with. With an empathetic, person-centered, and strength-based therapeutic stance, I will provide a safe and secure environment where you can feel heard and understood. I consider therapy to be a time where you can find encouragement and hope through your journey. In collaboration with you, we will draw from your own experiences, emotions, understandings, values, and beliefs as we explore new ways to work through your concerns.
A heart that cares deeply for others sees a need and desires to help. It is my heart to help others in the emotional, mental, relational, physical, and/or spiritual areas they may struggle with. With an empathetic, person-centered, and strength-based therapeutic stance, I will provide a safe and secure environment where you can feel heard and understood. I consider therapy to be a time where you can find encouragement and hope through your journey. In collaboration with you, we will draw from your own experiences, emotions, understandings, values, and beliefs as we explore new ways to work through your concerns.
Do you feel overwhelmed, alone, and helpless to change? Are you or a family member struggling to cope by using alcohol/drugs, food, nicotine, or gambling? While change can feel overwhelming and you may think you are helpless and alone, counselling may provide the hope you need to find the inner strength to change. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your concerns, by yourself or as a couple, and discover new and exciting solutions.
Do you feel overwhelmed, alone, and helpless to change? Are you or a family member struggling to cope by using alcohol/drugs, food, nicotine, or gambling? While change can feel overwhelming and you may think you are helpless and alone, counselling may provide the hope you need to find the inner strength to change. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your concerns, by yourself or as a couple, and discover new and exciting solutions.
Life can present us with short and long term issues from internal struggles or external circumstances, health and relationship difficulties and losses. Tracy is a compassionate listener and seeks to provide practical counselling from a multidisciplinary perspective to help you find real life solutions drawing from learning new skills, gaining more understanding, and awakening to your own strengths, potential and resources. Tracy uses an emotionally supportive, trauma informed, CBT based, solution focus model, along with faith perspective if desired.
Life can present us with short and long term issues from internal struggles or external circumstances, health and relationship difficulties and losses. Tracy is a compassionate listener and seeks to provide practical counselling from a multidisciplinary perspective to help you find real life solutions drawing from learning new skills, gaining more understanding, and awakening to your own strengths, potential and resources. Tracy uses an emotionally supportive, trauma informed, CBT based, solution focus model, along with faith perspective if desired.
Navigating life's challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relational struggles, can seem like steep hills to climb. With the philosophy that “healing is a journey you don’t have to take alone,” I commit to being with you throughout your healing process, assisting and encouraging you in overcoming life’s valleys and hills. Whether online or in person, you will experience a compassionate and judgment-free space, a context within which we can climb the hills together. Central to my approach is relational connection and compassion, elements crucial for healing.
Navigating life's challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relational struggles, can seem like steep hills to climb. With the philosophy that “healing is a journey you don’t have to take alone,” I commit to being with you throughout your healing process, assisting and encouraging you in overcoming life’s valleys and hills. Whether online or in person, you will experience a compassionate and judgment-free space, a context within which we can climb the hills together. Central to my approach is relational connection and compassion, elements crucial for healing.
Ben Bamijoko - Bri Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MCA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lethbridge, AB T1J
I am a culturally affirming Master's level social worker who is passionate about working with diverse populations and creating a non-judgmental space where each client feels heard, respected, and understood. I provide counselling to youth, adults, individuals, couples, and families and I have over 14 years of experience as a clinician on the frontline and in leadership teams. I understand that at times, life’s impacts bring stress, worry, frustration, and anxiety. I work to provide clients with the right support, help, and guidance so that they can cope with challenges and re-discover their path to a more fulfilling life.
I am a culturally affirming Master's level social worker who is passionate about working with diverse populations and creating a non-judgmental space where each client feels heard, respected, and understood. I provide counselling to youth, adults, individuals, couples, and families and I have over 14 years of experience as a clinician on the frontline and in leadership teams. I understand that at times, life’s impacts bring stress, worry, frustration, and anxiety. I work to provide clients with the right support, help, and guidance so that they can cope with challenges and re-discover their path to a more fulfilling life.
Lynn Viehweger
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACS, MAC, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lethbridge, AB T1H
If you're reading this, chances are you're struggling with mental health issues that are causing you distress and impacting your daily life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or a combination of these challenges, you can get relief from your symptoms, cope better, be happier and have healthier relationships. Together, we will explore the root causes of your struggles and develop strategies to manage symptoms, build resilience, and promote lasting change.
If you're reading this, chances are you're struggling with mental health issues that are causing you distress and impacting your daily life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or a combination of these challenges, you can get relief from your symptoms, cope better, be happier and have healthier relationships. Together, we will explore the root causes of your struggles and develop strategies to manage symptoms, build resilience, and promote lasting change.
Derek Van Dalen
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lethbridge, AB T1H
Continual stress from work, relationships and family can make us feel stuck. Joy is drained from relationships, work becomes exhausting. You might feel burned out and alone. You might have tried other things and found they aren't working. Here’s where I come in. I have training, experience helping others and lived experience of personal trauma, toxic workplaces, institutional and organizational injustice, and career transitions. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for you to talk, so I can understand your unique situation and then develop a personalized plan so you can become unstuck and flourish.
Continual stress from work, relationships and family can make us feel stuck. Joy is drained from relationships, work becomes exhausting. You might feel burned out and alone. You might have tried other things and found they aren't working. Here’s where I come in. I have training, experience helping others and lived experience of personal trauma, toxic workplaces, institutional and organizational injustice, and career transitions. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for you to talk, so I can understand your unique situation and then develop a personalized plan so you can become unstuck and flourish.
Hi! Thank you for taking a moment to read my bio and see if I am a good fit for you at this time. My approach is simple; I want you to achieve your goals. Maybe your goal is feeling more like yourself, processing an unanticipated event in your life, or learning what it takes to make some changes. I will support and equip you through it all. As a professional coach and counsellor, we will discuss your past, present, and future at a pace dictated by you. I try to offer structure and flexibility as we navigate our time together and try to understand all the aspects of your life to get a clear picture of what it feels like to be you.
Hi! Thank you for taking a moment to read my bio and see if I am a good fit for you at this time. My approach is simple; I want you to achieve your goals. Maybe your goal is feeling more like yourself, processing an unanticipated event in your life, or learning what it takes to make some changes. I will support and equip you through it all. As a professional coach and counsellor, we will discuss your past, present, and future at a pace dictated by you. I try to offer structure and flexibility as we navigate our time together and try to understand all the aspects of your life to get a clear picture of what it feels like to be you.
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Hi! My name is Lindsay and I am a Registered Psychologist with a M.C. in Counselling Psychology. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007. Life can be challenging. Counselling can be a place to navigate those challenges. Together, you and I will build a safe space where you can explore your experiences and learn skills and strategies to navigate them in a healthy and productive way.
Hi! My name is Lindsay and I am a Registered Psychologist with a M.C. in Counselling Psychology. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007. Life can be challenging. Counselling can be a place to navigate those challenges. Together, you and I will build a safe space where you can explore your experiences and learn skills and strategies to navigate them in a healthy and productive way.
Are you tired of anxiety always having a say in the decisions that you make? Are you wanting to feel more confident, connected and free, but anxiety keeps jumping in and impacting your ability to follow through? Or, you are able to push it out of sight for most of the day, but then it pops up when you slow down a little, or when you are trying to fall asleep at night. Anxiety affects people of all ages and stages in life and can come in many different shapes and forms. If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone, and you have come to the right place!
Are you tired of anxiety always having a say in the decisions that you make? Are you wanting to feel more confident, connected and free, but anxiety keeps jumping in and impacting your ability to follow through? Or, you are able to push it out of sight for most of the day, but then it pops up when you slow down a little, or when you are trying to fall asleep at night. Anxiety affects people of all ages and stages in life and can come in many different shapes and forms. If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone, and you have come to the right place!
Are you gripped by anxiety & worry, no matter what you do? Do you want to find your inner balance and peace again? Picture a road map through counselling therapy to find more meaningful connections with yourself & others, gaining more confidence & peace. Picture finding yourself again, a greater love for yourself & your life. Imagine a transformed you and a better future. In my practice, you will be provided with a safe & caring environment. You can expect my honesty, understanding, and being non-judgmental. My aim is to build a trusting & empathic relationship with you through genuine connection, compassion, clarity & insight.
Are you gripped by anxiety & worry, no matter what you do? Do you want to find your inner balance and peace again? Picture a road map through counselling therapy to find more meaningful connections with yourself & others, gaining more confidence & peace. Picture finding yourself again, a greater love for yourself & your life. Imagine a transformed you and a better future. In my practice, you will be provided with a safe & caring environment. You can expect my honesty, understanding, and being non-judgmental. My aim is to build a trusting & empathic relationship with you through genuine connection, compassion, clarity & insight.
Have you ever been disappointed with past therapy that didn't seem to address the deeper, core issues? Would you like to transform your current unhealthy or negative patterns into healthy ones that promote mutual growth and healing? Would you like to create your ideal relationship with your current partner? If you are single, cohabiting, engaged, married, experiencing intimacy issues, have discovered an affair, or contemplating divorce, and seeking to create healthy relationships, I would be honoured to be part of your journey. I am passionate about working with anyone seeking to better understand and improve their relationships!
Have you ever been disappointed with past therapy that didn't seem to address the deeper, core issues? Would you like to transform your current unhealthy or negative patterns into healthy ones that promote mutual growth and healing? Would you like to create your ideal relationship with your current partner? If you are single, cohabiting, engaged, married, experiencing intimacy issues, have discovered an affair, or contemplating divorce, and seeking to create healthy relationships, I would be honoured to be part of your journey. I am passionate about working with anyone seeking to better understand and improve their relationships!
Ashley B. Otte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW , MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lethbridge, AB T1K
Welcome to my profile, and thank you for being here. I am currently accepting new clients! I am a Registered Social Worker who acknowledges that working as a counsellor and hearing a client’s story is an honour and a privilege, not a right. I believe everyone is on a journey, and by accessing counselling you are allowing me to be a part of that journey, as well as allowing me to help you navigate through it. My desire is to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental, inviting place to explore, and support people through their own process.
Welcome to my profile, and thank you for being here. I am currently accepting new clients! I am a Registered Social Worker who acknowledges that working as a counsellor and hearing a client’s story is an honour and a privilege, not a right. I believe everyone is on a journey, and by accessing counselling you are allowing me to be a part of that journey, as well as allowing me to help you navigate through it. My desire is to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental, inviting place to explore, and support people through their own process.
Disappointments are unavoidable. A world built to connect us might feel engineered to separate, distract, and alienate us from ourselves, our relationships, passions, and humanity. Reconnecting with our authentic selves is the antidote to disappointment and the path to health, and happiness. When we reconnect with the world within ourselves, we also reconnect with the world around us. On this journey, everyone deserves an ally: I help disappointed people eliminate silent frustrations, find purpose and inspiration to live meaningful lives.
Disappointments are unavoidable. A world built to connect us might feel engineered to separate, distract, and alienate us from ourselves, our relationships, passions, and humanity. Reconnecting with our authentic selves is the antidote to disappointment and the path to health, and happiness. When we reconnect with the world within ourselves, we also reconnect with the world around us. On this journey, everyone deserves an ally: I help disappointed people eliminate silent frustrations, find purpose and inspiration to live meaningful lives.
You can expect that I will be honest, understanding, and non-judgmental. Building a trusting and empathic relationship with you is my number one aim, and so I strive to offer you a therapeutic space where you can experience genuine connection, compassion, clarity, and insight. My practice serves individuals and couples struggling with difficult life transitions, marital conflict, grief/loss, childhood abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
You can expect that I will be honest, understanding, and non-judgmental. Building a trusting and empathic relationship with you is my number one aim, and so I strive to offer you a therapeutic space where you can experience genuine connection, compassion, clarity, and insight. My practice serves individuals and couples struggling with difficult life transitions, marital conflict, grief/loss, childhood abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Mikaela Pahulje
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSc, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lethbridge, AB T1K
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I am passionate about helping kids navigate their way in the world. I can also help with eating disorders, chronic pain and illness, trauma, grief, relationships, separation and divorce, adoption, self-esteem, developmental challenges, sports performance, and other mental health challenges. As well, I am trained in EMDR and Gottman Method for couples. Although there is no manual or script to navigate one’s life, there are certainly opportunities for curiosity and self-awareness to deal with feelings, thoughts, and challenges.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I am passionate about helping kids navigate their way in the world. I can also help with eating disorders, chronic pain and illness, trauma, grief, relationships, separation and divorce, adoption, self-esteem, developmental challenges, sports performance, and other mental health challenges. As well, I am trained in EMDR and Gottman Method for couples. Although there is no manual or script to navigate one’s life, there are certainly opportunities for curiosity and self-awareness to deal with feelings, thoughts, and challenges.
What is the job of a psychotherapist? I believe it to be rooted in empowerment; in helping you to find within yourself and your environment the strength, knowledge, insight, hope, direction, courage, and confidence that were always there waiting to be found and tapped into, but which for whatever reason(s) evaded notice or access for a sustained period. I believe therapy is about removing barriers: things that get in the way of our being able to access the truest, deepest, purest versions of ourselves – in essence, our ultimate potentials.
What is the job of a psychotherapist? I believe it to be rooted in empowerment; in helping you to find within yourself and your environment the strength, knowledge, insight, hope, direction, courage, and confidence that were always there waiting to be found and tapped into, but which for whatever reason(s) evaded notice or access for a sustained period. I believe therapy is about removing barriers: things that get in the way of our being able to access the truest, deepest, purest versions of ourselves – in essence, our ultimate potentials.
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Christian Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognise an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.