Christian Therapists in Pell City, AL

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Denise Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pell City, AL 35125
Having to face the daily challenges and exhaustion of life can wear a person out. Dealing with constant worry and struggles can feel like an uphill battle. You often wonder if you will ever overcome the past. You feel like no one understands what you've been through. You wish someone would not just hear you but actually stop to listen without questioning your experience or your mood. You’re tired of feeling isolated and alone while struggling with guilt, shame, and anger. You’re tired of having nightmares, sleepless nights, and intrusive thoughts which replay over and over in your mind. All you want is the pain to stop.
Having to face the daily challenges and exhaustion of life can wear a person out. Dealing with constant worry and struggles can feel like an uphill battle. You often wonder if you will ever overcome the past. You feel like no one understands what you've been through. You wish someone would not just hear you but actually stop to listen without questioning your experience or your mood. You’re tired of feeling isolated and alone while struggling with guilt, shame, and anger. You’re tired of having nightmares, sleepless nights, and intrusive thoughts which replay over and over in your mind. All you want is the pain to stop.
(844) 729-2191 View (844) 729-2191
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Jermel H Pulliam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pell City, AL 35128
If your life and relationships aren't going the way you'd like, if your marriage feels painful, if you're at your wit's end with your children's behavior, if you want to do things differently but feel stuck- I'd like to help. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, personal boundaries, parenting issues, divorce and its impact on the children- all of these can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate well. I work with children and families (ages 5+), parents, adult men, and couples.
If your life and relationships aren't going the way you'd like, if your marriage feels painful, if you're at your wit's end with your children's behavior, if you want to do things differently but feel stuck- I'd like to help. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, personal boundaries, parenting issues, divorce and its impact on the children- all of these can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate well. I work with children and families (ages 5+), parents, adult men, and couples.
(205) 846-6999 View (205) 846-6999
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Dr. Rachel Crabtree
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pell City, AL 35128  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I hold a deep passion for supporting individuals who have navigated the treacherous terrain of complex trauma. Including those who have endured sexual abuse, addiction, and the heartbreak of betrayal. Many I work with carry the weight of anxiety, shame, and guilt, often entangled with codependency and addictive patterns. It is a privilege to walk alongside them on their journeys of healing and rediscovering their inner strength.My ideal client is someone who is ready to reclaim their life and embrace the healing process.
I hold a deep passion for supporting individuals who have navigated the treacherous terrain of complex trauma. Including those who have endured sexual abuse, addiction, and the heartbreak of betrayal. Many I work with carry the weight of anxiety, shame, and guilt, often entangled with codependency and addictive patterns. It is a privilege to walk alongside them on their journeys of healing and rediscovering their inner strength.My ideal client is someone who is ready to reclaim their life and embrace the healing process.
(659) 348-0947 View (659) 348-0947
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Tiffany Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, PIP, CDBT
Verified Verified
Pell City, AL 35125  (Online Only)
A "Breakthrough" is defined as something that changes the course of your life going forward and ensures that things will never be the same for you again. This requires you to have the courage and the bravery to stop settling for second best. Taking the first step towards your breakthrough and seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage.
A "Breakthrough" is defined as something that changes the course of your life going forward and ensures that things will never be the same for you again. This requires you to have the courage and the bravery to stop settling for second best. Taking the first step towards your breakthrough and seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage.
(205) 860-7881 View (205) 860-7881
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Lauren Kasi Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pell City, AL 35128
It's an honor to be a counselor and help others find their way in this world. I'm passionate about working with children, teenagers, young adults, and new mothers. I have experience working with all types of traumas and abuses, PTSD, foster care/adoption, divorce issues, behavioral issues, peer relationships, and Per/Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders. If you're going through a hard time or know someone who is and could benefit from counseling, please call me today. Also, we love and need our pets. If you need a mental health professional to evaluate and send a letter of certification for your emotional support animal, call.
It's an honor to be a counselor and help others find their way in this world. I'm passionate about working with children, teenagers, young adults, and new mothers. I have experience working with all types of traumas and abuses, PTSD, foster care/adoption, divorce issues, behavioral issues, peer relationships, and Per/Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders. If you're going through a hard time or know someone who is and could benefit from counseling, please call me today. Also, we love and need our pets. If you need a mental health professional to evaluate and send a letter of certification for your emotional support animal, call.
(256) 804-0641 View (256) 804-0641
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Peter P. Boyle at Boyle & Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCFC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pell City, AL 35128
Does your child or teen lack motivation to achieve, have unresolved emotional issues, deal with bullying and are unable to speak up, have difficulty expressing their feelings in an appropriate way, exhibit high-risk behaviors including sexual promiscuity, drug use or other self-harm, or simply need guidance through parental separation, divorce, loss or any demanding life situation? I have helped many children and teens overcome the obstacles to achieving success in behavior modification, emotional stability, academics and social relationships. I specialize in treating at-risk children and teens that suffer from behavioral/emotional issues that prevent healthy development.
Does your child or teen lack motivation to achieve, have unresolved emotional issues, deal with bullying and are unable to speak up, have difficulty expressing their feelings in an appropriate way, exhibit high-risk behaviors including sexual promiscuity, drug use or other self-harm, or simply need guidance through parental separation, divorce, loss or any demanding life situation? I have helped many children and teens overcome the obstacles to achieving success in behavior modification, emotional stability, academics and social relationships. I specialize in treating at-risk children and teens that suffer from behavioral/emotional issues that prevent healthy development.
(205) 289-3510 View (205) 289-3510
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Ascension Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACMHC, LPC-S, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Pell City, AL 35125
My philosophy in counseling is to provide a safe place, a listening ear, an open mind, and practical treatment of each client. My vision is to help each person "make life manageable, one moment at a time."
My philosophy in counseling is to provide a safe place, a listening ear, an open mind, and practical treatment of each client. My vision is to help each person "make life manageable, one moment at a time."
(205) 881-0181 View (205) 881-0181
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Julie Kizer
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Pell City, AL 35125
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard to endure at times. I believe there is power in feeling seen and heard and I seek to give all of my clients that opportunity. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma - you are not alone. You do not have to suffer in silence. Whether you are struggling with stress in your job or relationships, life changes/transitions, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, school issues, anger, or other issues, I welcome an opportunity to walk alongside you to find hope and healing.
Life can be hard to endure at times. I believe there is power in feeling seen and heard and I seek to give all of my clients that opportunity. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma - you are not alone. You do not have to suffer in silence. Whether you are struggling with stress in your job or relationships, life changes/transitions, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, school issues, anger, or other issues, I welcome an opportunity to walk alongside you to find hope and healing.
(205) 558-8026 View (205) 558-8026
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Colleen Craig-Akinsanya, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S
Verified Verified
Pell City, AL 35125  (Online Only)
Do you ever wake up feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and hopeless? Do often struggle with low mood, heaviness and/or anxiety from life's daily stressors? If so, know that the relief you seek is obtainable. I have experience in helping those who have suffered from these issues find their inner strength. I enjoy helping people find their reason to keep going as they face the daily challenges of life. Through my own life transitions, such as loss of loved ones while being their caregiver, I grew to understand that change can be challenging to go through. I want to assist you as you face these challenges. You don’t have to do it alone!
Do you ever wake up feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and hopeless? Do often struggle with low mood, heaviness and/or anxiety from life's daily stressors? If so, know that the relief you seek is obtainable. I have experience in helping those who have suffered from these issues find their inner strength. I enjoy helping people find their reason to keep going as they face the daily challenges of life. Through my own life transitions, such as loss of loved ones while being their caregiver, I grew to understand that change can be challenging to go through. I want to assist you as you face these challenges. You don’t have to do it alone!
(256) 608-5837 View (256) 608-5837

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Susan Brunson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Moody, AL 35004  (Online Only)
I do Teletherapy (computer or phone) Only & serve all of Alabama and Texas. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma. I provide advanced therapy that works on deep issues with efficacy. Experienced with Boy Scout sexual abuse, priest/clergy sexual abuse, survivors of child trafficking, incest, physical & emotional abuse, neglect, domestic violence, chronic bullying. Natural disasters. Military PTSD, First Responders. Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Grief, PostPartum issues.
I do Teletherapy (computer or phone) Only & serve all of Alabama and Texas. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma. I provide advanced therapy that works on deep issues with efficacy. Experienced with Boy Scout sexual abuse, priest/clergy sexual abuse, survivors of child trafficking, incest, physical & emotional abuse, neglect, domestic violence, chronic bullying. Natural disasters. Military PTSD, First Responders. Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Grief, PostPartum issues.
(346) 201-5818 View (346) 201-5818
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Staci Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lincoln, AL 35096
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Online Therapists

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Teal Dick - Still Waters Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223  (Online Only)
In addition to my clinical education and training, I hold a Master's in Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and am able to provide Christian Counseling for those who desire it.
Hi, I’m Teal, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Alabama with twenty-seven years of experience treating issues including stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts. Whatever you're dealing with, I believe there is hope for healing.  I will listen intently to understand you and will give you a safe space to share things that are difficult to talk about. Good therapy works.  Time and again, I have witnessed minds restored, hearts mended, and relationships healed.  Lets get to work helping you.
In addition to my clinical education and training, I hold a Master's in Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and am able to provide Christian Counseling for those who desire it.
Hi, I’m Teal, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Alabama with twenty-seven years of experience treating issues including stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts. Whatever you're dealing with, I believe there is hope for healing.  I will listen intently to understand you and will give you a safe space to share things that are difficult to talk about. Good therapy works.  Time and again, I have witnessed minds restored, hearts mended, and relationships healed.  Lets get to work helping you.
(205) 793-4348 View (205) 793-4348
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Renita Harrigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
If my clients identify as Christian and would like to incorporate spirituality in their sessions, then I would use a biblical approach.
My name is Renita Harrigan, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alabama, and a licensed and ordained minister. I work with individuals and families and specialize in anxiety, depression, family conflict using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients work beyond their negative thoughts toward a healthier option. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I mostly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as it helps me understand the client’s mindset and how they formulated those thoughts either from childhood or current events.
If my clients identify as Christian and would like to incorporate spirituality in their sessions, then I would use a biblical approach.
My name is Renita Harrigan, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alabama, and a licensed and ordained minister. I work with individuals and families and specialize in anxiety, depression, family conflict using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients work beyond their negative thoughts toward a healthier option. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I mostly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as it helps me understand the client’s mindset and how they formulated those thoughts either from childhood or current events.
(334) 378-3215 View (334) 378-3215
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Caleb Dykes
Counselor, MA, ALC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35805
Caleb has interests and training in career counseling and lifestyle development, behavioral therapies, addictive behaviors counseling, and trauma-focused treatment. He has also served on Church staff for two churches and has an understanding for some of the common mental health problems faced in the Church and amongst Church leadership. He believes that God has given the gift of psychology as a tool for healing, and therefore people do well to utilize it to work together for healing as an act of love. While he is a Christian, he also has interest and experience in cross-cultural and interreligious approaches to counseling.
Caleb has interests and training in career counseling and lifestyle development, behavioral therapies, addictive behaviors counseling, and trauma-focused treatment. He has also served on Church staff for two churches and has an understanding for some of the common mental health problems faced in the Church and amongst Church leadership. He believes that God has given the gift of psychology as a tool for healing, and therefore people do well to utilize it to work together for healing as an act of love. While he is a Christian, he also has interest and experience in cross-cultural and interreligious approaches to counseling.
(256) 884-3425 x7 View (256) 884-3425 x7
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Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAC, CTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35805
I offer EMDR, talk therapy, and Christian counseling (upon request).
If you are someone who is searching for wholeness from the struggles of life, regardless of your appearance or your personal belief system, Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC welcomes you. Those struggles of life you are facing may include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other life issues. At Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC you will find a safe space to share your experiences, explore your emotions, and a judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self. All are welcome at Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC. Licensed in Alabama. Currently seeking LPC licensure in the state of Oregon.
I offer EMDR, talk therapy, and Christian counseling (upon request).
If you are someone who is searching for wholeness from the struggles of life, regardless of your appearance or your personal belief system, Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC welcomes you. Those struggles of life you are facing may include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other life issues. At Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC you will find a safe space to share your experiences, explore your emotions, and a judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self. All are welcome at Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC. Licensed in Alabama. Currently seeking LPC licensure in the state of Oregon.
(256) 634-6729 View (256) 634-6729
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Claudette E. Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36106
You matter! I am an experienced Psychotherapist, trained EMDR Therapist and a Believer/ Christian. I am passionate about helping you achieve and maintain mental wellness, and recover from trauma. Provided individual counseling and psychotherapy groups that included Women and Families of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Individual male and female Felony and Misdemeanor clients, Incarcerated women in Montgomery prisons, and Individuals with mental disorders. Spent 30 plus years providing services to people in need. You cannot do what you don't know, nor give what you don't have, I will help you get there.
You matter! I am an experienced Psychotherapist, trained EMDR Therapist and a Believer/ Christian. I am passionate about helping you achieve and maintain mental wellness, and recover from trauma. Provided individual counseling and psychotherapy groups that included Women and Families of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Individual male and female Felony and Misdemeanor clients, Incarcerated women in Montgomery prisons, and Individuals with mental disorders. Spent 30 plus years providing services to people in need. You cannot do what you don't know, nor give what you don't have, I will help you get there.
(334) 326-2802 View (334) 326-2802
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Options Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pike Road, AL 36064
I provide clinical services to a client population, age range or diagnostic grouping based upon specific skills and experience, in particular 35 hours per week in Family Counseling consisting of Couples, Children, and Individual, Christian Counseling, Pre-Marital, Marital, Divorce, Grief, Adolescent, Anger Management, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence.
Confucius once said, "To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right." This can be seen through the diversities of the family and pressures which affect movement through the life cycle. For this reason, I will provide comprehensive, confidential services for individuals, couples, or families who experience turmoil and aid individuals, couples, or families in acquiring emotional and psychological freedom.
I provide clinical services to a client population, age range or diagnostic grouping based upon specific skills and experience, in particular 35 hours per week in Family Counseling consisting of Couples, Children, and Individual, Christian Counseling, Pre-Marital, Marital, Divorce, Grief, Adolescent, Anger Management, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence.
Confucius once said, "To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right." This can be seen through the diversities of the family and pressures which affect movement through the life cycle. For this reason, I will provide comprehensive, confidential services for individuals, couples, or families who experience turmoil and aid individuals, couples, or families in acquiring emotional and psychological freedom.
(334) 721-1424 View (334) 721-1424
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Leandra Baxter of Rich Therapy, LLC
LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36117  (Online Only)
Hey my name is Leandra Baxter, LMSW. I have over 12 years of experience in the healthcare field working with children, adults, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly population. As a military wife, and mother that had to learn how to balance life with it’s changes and challenges, I have gained a compassion and focus point on helping Mother’s navigate Motherhood, and postpartum, as they continue to chase their dreams and aspirations. I also offer Faith-based and Christian counseling. Let me help you balance life as a mother, as you strive to reach one goal at a time!
Hey my name is Leandra Baxter, LMSW. I have over 12 years of experience in the healthcare field working with children, adults, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly population. As a military wife, and mother that had to learn how to balance life with it’s changes and challenges, I have gained a compassion and focus point on helping Mother’s navigate Motherhood, and postpartum, as they continue to chase their dreams and aspirations. I also offer Faith-based and Christian counseling. Let me help you balance life as a mother, as you strive to reach one goal at a time!
(334) 589-5984 View (334) 589-5984
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Jeremy D Gillentine
Counselor, MSc, ALC
Verified Verified
Wetumpka, AL 36092
I am a Christian! It is who I am, and not simply a place I go or a group with whom I identify.
I am here to be a tool for you! I want to help you get on your desired path, even if that means searching for what that path could be to help you thrive at life. Many of us have been given the idea that counseling is only for problems. Absolutely, counseling is a great tool for when problems do arise, but it can be used to keep the good going and maybe even spring forward to great. We are naturally talented at seeing problems. I want to help you to be reprogrammed to see what is going well and then to do more of that in your life. Let me know when you would like to get together to build from wherever you may currently find yourself.
I am a Christian! It is who I am, and not simply a place I go or a group with whom I identify.
I am here to be a tool for you! I want to help you get on your desired path, even if that means searching for what that path could be to help you thrive at life. Many of us have been given the idea that counseling is only for problems. Absolutely, counseling is a great tool for when problems do arise, but it can be used to keep the good going and maybe even spring forward to great. We are naturally talented at seeing problems. I want to help you to be reprogrammed to see what is going well and then to do more of that in your life. Let me know when you would like to get together to build from wherever you may currently find yourself.
(334) 509-2262 View (334) 509-2262
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Shelia Duncan Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping Christian women and women of color to navigate through life transitions, overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, and unbelief, build up their faith and Christ confidence and to forgive themselves and others.
Are you a Christian woman struggling to cope with life challenges, transitions and uncertainties? Do you struggle with anxiety, limited beliefs and negative self talk? Are you looking to be healed emotionally and mentally from past relationships and be the woman that Lord Jesus (Yeshua) has ordained for you to be? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you “missed God”? Are you holding on to unforgiveness towards yourself, others and even Father God? Are you distant from Lord Jesus (Yeshua) and need some spiritual guidance to reconnect with Him?
I specialize in helping Christian women and women of color to navigate through life transitions, overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, and unbelief, build up their faith and Christ confidence and to forgive themselves and others.
Are you a Christian woman struggling to cope with life challenges, transitions and uncertainties? Do you struggle with anxiety, limited beliefs and negative self talk? Are you looking to be healed emotionally and mentally from past relationships and be the woman that Lord Jesus (Yeshua) has ordained for you to be? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you “missed God”? Are you holding on to unforgiveness towards yourself, others and even Father God? Are you distant from Lord Jesus (Yeshua) and need some spiritual guidance to reconnect with Him?
(949) 828-3581 View (949) 828-3581

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Christian Therapists

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 recognize 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.