Christian Therapists in Kingsburg, CA
![Photo of Tim Zavala, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2013711e-d40e-44f9-8338-5df17639801c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mental health issues don’t always show up in obvious ways, and we often overlook them or power through because we have to function, attend to responsibilities, get things done. But we struggle and feel off. Many times we suffer in silence. I feel privileged to be able to join with individuals as they work toward positive change and healing in their lives. My specialty areas include: trauma resolution; adjusting to significant life transitions and stressors; managing anxiety and depression. I’d love to walk with you through the next chapter of your life as you increase self-awareness, and learn new ways to grow and thrive.
Mental health issues don’t always show up in obvious ways, and we often overlook them or power through because we have to function, attend to responsibilities, get things done. But we struggle and feel off. Many times we suffer in silence. I feel privileged to be able to join with individuals as they work toward positive change and healing in their lives. My specialty areas include: trauma resolution; adjusting to significant life transitions and stressors; managing anxiety and depression. I’d love to walk with you through the next chapter of your life as you increase self-awareness, and learn new ways to grow and thrive.
![Photo of Tanja A Fridolfs, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/439d6d97-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling overwhelmed or out of control in your life? Maybe you are feeling sad or anxious and it doesn’t seem to pass. Does every interaction with your spouse or someone close to you turn into a fight? Life circumstances can leave us feeling hopeless. We all struggle at times. Together we will focus on you as a whole person, including: mind, body, faith and relationships. Discovering new ways to connect with your own feelings, connect with loved ones and live a fulfilling life are all possible. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, make healthy choices, heal, and create fufilling relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or out of control in your life? Maybe you are feeling sad or anxious and it doesn’t seem to pass. Does every interaction with your spouse or someone close to you turn into a fight? Life circumstances can leave us feeling hopeless. We all struggle at times. Together we will focus on you as a whole person, including: mind, body, faith and relationships. Discovering new ways to connect with your own feelings, connect with loved ones and live a fulfilling life are all possible. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, make healthy choices, heal, and create fufilling relationships.
![Photo of Jill Bowie, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f05670da-02a2-4d40-acd4-003466a1bc10/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Jill Bowie and Welcome. At times, it may feel as if we are alone and that life shouldn’t be this hard. Life can be complicated and challenging, throughout any phase of life. It is important to me that my clients feel safe, understood, and challenged, as we work together navigating through personal struggles and highlighting strengths. I want to support your growth towards the person you deserve to be, to assist in healing hurts from the past, and assist you in finding some peace in this stress-filled world.
Hello! My name is Jill Bowie and Welcome. At times, it may feel as if we are alone and that life shouldn’t be this hard. Life can be complicated and challenging, throughout any phase of life. It is important to me that my clients feel safe, understood, and challenged, as we work together navigating through personal struggles and highlighting strengths. I want to support your growth towards the person you deserve to be, to assist in healing hurts from the past, and assist you in finding some peace in this stress-filled world.
![Photo of Christine Field, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dedfd6d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christine Field
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kingsburg, CA 93631
The heart of my practice is to empower clients as they journey toward wholeness and health. I provide a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for individuals to process and explore concerns that brought them to therapy. My approach to therapy includes exploration and awareness of how the past can influence current and future behaviors; helping clients discover and remove roadblocks to a life of purpose and meaning; challenging clients to believe in themselves once again.
The heart of my practice is to empower clients as they journey toward wholeness and health. I provide a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for individuals to process and explore concerns that brought them to therapy. My approach to therapy includes exploration and awareness of how the past can influence current and future behaviors; helping clients discover and remove roadblocks to a life of purpose and meaning; challenging clients to believe in themselves once again.
![Photo of Christin Moon, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c38f2e7-fe49-42a1-b2ad-5e7a90aaad6d/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and children that are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, addiction and codependency. I work from a family systems approach to help facilitate healthy communication and to help identify the toxic patterns that are causing the unwanted symptoms. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help individuals learn how their thoughts, emotions and behaviors are linked and then how to make changes in order to help them reach their goals.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and children that are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, addiction and codependency. I work from a family systems approach to help facilitate healthy communication and to help identify the toxic patterns that are causing the unwanted symptoms. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help individuals learn how their thoughts, emotions and behaviors are linked and then how to make changes in order to help them reach their goals.
![Photo of Krystal Castillo Couples Therapist, MA, LMFT, Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40e4254b-5796-41df-bd12-4a6cb91801bd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Krystal Castillo Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Welcome to a transformative journey where the focus is creating space for you. A space where you can develop and search your heart to live the life you want. Happiness is an evolving journey, beginning with a desire for change in order to create a different outcome. I will walk along side you through transitions, hurt, pain and the quest of the present moment. You will learn to find your best self even through tough circumstances. I specialize in relationship counseling. Clients describe me as easy to talk to and one who challenges them, while balancing listening and feedback.
Welcome to a transformative journey where the focus is creating space for you. A space where you can develop and search your heart to live the life you want. Happiness is an evolving journey, beginning with a desire for change in order to create a different outcome. I will walk along side you through transitions, hurt, pain and the quest of the present moment. You will learn to find your best self even through tough circumstances. I specialize in relationship counseling. Clients describe me as easy to talk to and one who challenges them, while balancing listening and feedback.
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![Photo of Gertrude Bonincontro, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3236083-604e-496e-807e-d210baa2e2c0/2/320x400.png)
I have been a Christian all my life and feel very blessed to be doing God's work as His servant.
My name is Gertrude (Trudy) Bonincontro and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology providing telehealth to adults in Northern California. I work with adults who are grieving the loss of their beloved one by having their grief witnessed. Grief is not something you get over, though, under, or around. Grief becomes a part of your life. I am a certified Grief Therapist and utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Narrative concepts to assist with managing grief symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.
I have been a Christian all my life and feel very blessed to be doing God's work as His servant.
My name is Gertrude (Trudy) Bonincontro and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology providing telehealth to adults in Northern California. I work with adults who are grieving the loss of their beloved one by having their grief witnessed. Grief is not something you get over, though, under, or around. Grief becomes a part of your life. I am a certified Grief Therapist and utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Narrative concepts to assist with managing grief symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.
![Photo of Stacy Froehlich, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b87fb07-cb45-4997-ba2d-d605827b0b5f/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Stacy Froehlich licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (License No. 46901. My therapeutic approach emphasizes forward-thinking, focusing on empowering clients with tools and strategies to navigate depression, anxiety, personal and family issues, and adolescent challenges. I integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and positive psychology to foster resilience and promote lasting change in my clients' lives.
My name is Stacy Froehlich licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (License No. 46901. My therapeutic approach emphasizes forward-thinking, focusing on empowering clients with tools and strategies to navigate depression, anxiety, personal and family issues, and adolescent challenges. I integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and positive psychology to foster resilience and promote lasting change in my clients' lives.
![Photo of Guadalupe Vaca, LMFT, PPS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/483d8fd5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Guadalupe Vaca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reedley, CA 93654 (Online Only)
Welcome. Bienvenido/a. I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) with 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. Life can be beautiful, but at times, can be filled with struggles, confusion, and painful experiences. It may also be a time of self discovery, self awareness, a time to thrive and heal. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that fits your needs, based on your values while honoring your culture and your spirituality. Therapy is about providing you with a genuine, safe, and supportive environment. Please contact me if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment today.
Welcome. Bienvenido/a. I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) with 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. Life can be beautiful, but at times, can be filled with struggles, confusion, and painful experiences. It may also be a time of self discovery, self awareness, a time to thrive and heal. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that fits your needs, based on your values while honoring your culture and your spirituality. Therapy is about providing you with a genuine, safe, and supportive environment. Please contact me if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment today.
![Photo of Veronica Diaz, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31998773-172b-4f7f-a017-cca2ea360521/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe it takes bravery to recognize when we need help, and even more to seek it out. Many are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or even parenting. I want you to know that you are not alone and seeking support is ok. Anxiety, Depression, and even Trauma may not look the same for everyone. After all, like Carl Rogers stated, "The shoe that fits one person may pinch another. " You may even appear motivated, determined, and happy from the outside, but your loud inner critic tells you that you are not good enough, constantly compares yourself to others, is stress, and possibly feeling hopeless.
I believe it takes bravery to recognize when we need help, and even more to seek it out. Many are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or even parenting. I want you to know that you are not alone and seeking support is ok. Anxiety, Depression, and even Trauma may not look the same for everyone. After all, like Carl Rogers stated, "The shoe that fits one person may pinch another. " You may even appear motivated, determined, and happy from the outside, but your loud inner critic tells you that you are not good enough, constantly compares yourself to others, is stress, and possibly feeling hopeless.
![Photo of Renee Bond, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24c399b2-15c8-4c2a-b6cb-b634540dc35f/1/320x400.png)
In between school, work, family commitments, and personal relationships, life can become very busy. Sometimes stressors or unplanned events can throw life out of balance, and we need a little extra support to adjust. Let me help you learn tools to respond to these challenges. Hi, I'm Renee Bond. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and Texas. I have been working in the mental health field for almost 17 years. I started my career in a school counseling office and then moved into providing services for an outpatient clinic.
In between school, work, family commitments, and personal relationships, life can become very busy. Sometimes stressors or unplanned events can throw life out of balance, and we need a little extra support to adjust. Let me help you learn tools to respond to these challenges. Hi, I'm Renee Bond. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and Texas. I have been working in the mental health field for almost 17 years. I started my career in a school counseling office and then moved into providing services for an outpatient clinic.
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Life is often difficult and challenging in the best of times. When you face anxiety, stress, depression, and feelings of inadequacy, the pain can be overwhelming. Life changes, relationship issues, family stress, and career challenges can activate deep feelings of confusion, failure, and being unlovable. If life has become too difficult to manage on your own, and you need assistance and support to sort things out, make necessary changes, and discover your innate talents and value, I can help. I have been working with people to face and grow from the pain in their lives for 44 years.
Life is often difficult and challenging in the best of times. When you face anxiety, stress, depression, and feelings of inadequacy, the pain can be overwhelming. Life changes, relationship issues, family stress, and career challenges can activate deep feelings of confusion, failure, and being unlovable. If life has become too difficult to manage on your own, and you need assistance and support to sort things out, make necessary changes, and discover your innate talents and value, I can help. I have been working with people to face and grow from the pain in their lives for 44 years.
![Photo of Damaris Marquez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f25424f7-1332-4ee7-ae56-faadde517d4c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there, I'm Damaris! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Texas who has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping clients find strategies that allow them to address the root causes of difficulties, develop new coping skills for overwhelming emotions, reduce the intensity of symptoms, increase self-esteem, process thoughts, change unhelpful behaviors, and build meaningful connections. Although I enjoy working with clients of all ages on a variety of issues, my specialization is working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Hi there, I'm Damaris! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Texas who has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping clients find strategies that allow them to address the root causes of difficulties, develop new coping skills for overwhelming emotions, reduce the intensity of symptoms, increase self-esteem, process thoughts, change unhelpful behaviors, and build meaningful connections. Although I enjoy working with clients of all ages on a variety of issues, my specialization is working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD.
![Photo of Christina Garcia, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/34e24e07-096d-46f7-970f-46c779405563/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christina Garcia, LMFT Client-Centered/ Humanistic Approach. I like to say, "We are all a little crazy in our own ways and need others to connect with". Being able to learn what makes you, "crazy" can be valuable to learn how to connect to your outer world. I use an eclectic model of therapy with my main focuses being Client-Centered/ Humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness.
Christina Garcia, LMFT Client-Centered/ Humanistic Approach. I like to say, "We are all a little crazy in our own ways and need others to connect with". Being able to learn what makes you, "crazy" can be valuable to learn how to connect to your outer world. I use an eclectic model of therapy with my main focuses being Client-Centered/ Humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness.
![Photo of Stephanie Doss, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a4bf1bf9-c4ce-4788-b2b1-519c9673c44d/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with clients in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, co-dependency, OCD, parenting, work issues, trauma, sexuality, and struggles related to religion/faith. I work with adults of all ages. I typically work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and OCD. I have walked with many clients facing challenges in their grief, spirituality, health, and role changes. I work on creating a calm, inviting, and accepting space during my sessions. I communicate openly and also know the importance of being a good listener.
I have worked with clients in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, co-dependency, OCD, parenting, work issues, trauma, sexuality, and struggles related to religion/faith. I work with adults of all ages. I typically work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and OCD. I have walked with many clients facing challenges in their grief, spirituality, health, and role changes. I work on creating a calm, inviting, and accepting space during my sessions. I communicate openly and also know the importance of being a good listener.
![Photo of Christina Rodriguez, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cc1241fa-916a-4835-bb90-d46594abb888/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christina Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reedley, CA 93654 (Online Only)
You feel numb and hopeless. This feeling of loneliness feels hollow and empty and no one seems to get it. You feel as though the waves are crashing down on you and you cant catch a break. No one understands the pain, the hurt, the bad thoughts that scare you to death. You question your existence. You question if there is a high power, a light, just something to ease these feelings for just a day. I am here here to say, there is hope. I will give you the ladder and help you climb out of that dark hole and you will be able to live life again.
You feel numb and hopeless. This feeling of loneliness feels hollow and empty and no one seems to get it. You feel as though the waves are crashing down on you and you cant catch a break. No one understands the pain, the hurt, the bad thoughts that scare you to death. You question your existence. You question if there is a high power, a light, just something to ease these feelings for just a day. I am here here to say, there is hope. I will give you the ladder and help you climb out of that dark hole and you will be able to live life again.
![Photo of Andy Le, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ded38a62-0b08-4b20-bcb8-bad746a459ed/1/320x400.jpeg)
Greetings! My name is Andy Le, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California. I take a person-centered and humanistic approach to therapy in a holistic manner to allow the client the opportunity to discover self-determination: voice and choice. While following a person-centered foundation, I will incorporate structured interventions such as cognitive-behavior, strength-based, and mindfulness to decrease daily stressors. The therapeutic modalities that I commonly use are solution-focused, strength-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and trauma-focused.
Greetings! My name is Andy Le, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California. I take a person-centered and humanistic approach to therapy in a holistic manner to allow the client the opportunity to discover self-determination: voice and choice. While following a person-centered foundation, I will incorporate structured interventions such as cognitive-behavior, strength-based, and mindfulness to decrease daily stressors. The therapeutic modalities that I commonly use are solution-focused, strength-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and trauma-focused.
![Photo of Shelley Majors, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c74df3b-4f4f-4ff5-96c8-ffd4d8f6fc93/2/320x400.png)
My name is Shelley Majors, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an office in Claremont, California. I see clients online or in person depending on their preference. I work with individual adults and couples interested in changing some aspect of their lives. I believe it’s important to find the therapeutic approach that fits for the client rather than having them adapt to a particular theoretical orientation. As a therapist who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I’ve trained on several theories but prefer a more eclectic approach which allows me to utilize whatever style seems to work for each client.
My name is Shelley Majors, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an office in Claremont, California. I see clients online or in person depending on their preference. I work with individual adults and couples interested in changing some aspect of their lives. I believe it’s important to find the therapeutic approach that fits for the client rather than having them adapt to a particular theoretical orientation. As a therapist who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I’ve trained on several theories but prefer a more eclectic approach which allows me to utilize whatever style seems to work for each client.
![Photo of Gretchen Slover, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/297a337c-509f-4111-aff7-34dc25dc2421/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Gretchen Slover. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I explain that therapy is like a buffet that I will set, and you can choose what you would like to try. I work alongside my clients to help them make the best decisions to move forward towards their goals. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families to navigate relationships and reach goals. I work with clients who struggle with an array of thought processes that have them cornered in situations they would like to change. I have extensive experience working with high conflict situations in relationships as well as life trauma.
My name is Gretchen Slover. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I explain that therapy is like a buffet that I will set, and you can choose what you would like to try. I work alongside my clients to help them make the best decisions to move forward towards their goals. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families to navigate relationships and reach goals. I work with clients who struggle with an array of thought processes that have them cornered in situations they would like to change. I have extensive experience working with high conflict situations in relationships as well as life trauma.
![Photo of Ryan Silva, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3340439f-cd7c-4648-8f01-b11f4b2ed750/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Ryan Silva, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy remains consistent and authentic in all interactions, emphasizing the importance of trust and openness within the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to collaboratively set meaningful and achievable objectives with clients to empower them to achieve personal growth and well-being.
My name is Ryan Silva, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy remains consistent and authentic in all interactions, emphasizing the importance of trust and openness within the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to collaboratively set meaningful and achievable objectives with clients to empower them to achieve personal growth and well-being.
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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.