Christian Therapists in Tucson, AZ
![Photo of Mario Sanchez, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/493f3624-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a graduate from a Christian Seminary and utilize spiritual as well as mindful interventions in creating a harmonious counseling relationship.
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 10 years, I have supported a variety of individuals and families, with the use of effective clinical interventions and personal guidance as they navigate through the storms of life. I will tirelessly work to join you on your road to recovery through individual, family, or couple’s counseling.
I am a graduate from a Christian Seminary and utilize spiritual as well as mindful interventions in creating a harmonious counseling relationship.
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 10 years, I have supported a variety of individuals and families, with the use of effective clinical interventions and personal guidance as they navigate through the storms of life. I will tirelessly work to join you on your road to recovery through individual, family, or couple’s counseling.
![Photo of Stacey Gonzales, LAC, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8e5458d6-2f69-41af-8715-b6d6dbbdf85e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you a Christian man struggling with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, or no purpose? As a man, I know how difficult it is to seek help, so I'm grateful you're at this point. My masters is in Christian Counseling, and I professionally help men overcome their biggest challenges. I've worked with men in many settings including men's groups, trauma therapy at a residential treatment center, and in the Arizona State Prison Complex. From my Christian faith I bring a loving, genuine and truthful approach to each session, and I specialize in PTSD and complex trauma. I also work with couples and adolescents on a case by case basis.
Are you a Christian man struggling with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, or no purpose? As a man, I know how difficult it is to seek help, so I'm grateful you're at this point. My masters is in Christian Counseling, and I professionally help men overcome their biggest challenges. I've worked with men in many settings including men's groups, trauma therapy at a residential treatment center, and in the Arizona State Prison Complex. From my Christian faith I bring a loving, genuine and truthful approach to each session, and I specialize in PTSD and complex trauma. I also work with couples and adolescents on a case by case basis.
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Marissa Bell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
Waitlist for new clients
My treatment modalities are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, play/sandtray therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian/biblical counseling.
Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief and loss.
My treatment modalities are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, play/sandtray therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian/biblical counseling.
Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief and loss.
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Looking for someone to help you overcome your challenges while supporting you in achieving your most important goals? I'm Dr. Joy. I fuse positive psychology & Christian spirituality, using a unique 8-step model that incorporates the best strategies for powerful, rapid personal transformation. I love helping clients gauge & celebrate their progress in therapy while experiencing progressively greater self-worth, confidence, personal fulfillment & success. I combine 3 decades of rich experience with the financial/scheduling flexibility usually found in newer therapists. Call me for a free half-hour consultation!
Looking for someone to help you overcome your challenges while supporting you in achieving your most important goals? I'm Dr. Joy. I fuse positive psychology & Christian spirituality, using a unique 8-step model that incorporates the best strategies for powerful, rapid personal transformation. I love helping clients gauge & celebrate their progress in therapy while experiencing progressively greater self-worth, confidence, personal fulfillment & success. I combine 3 decades of rich experience with the financial/scheduling flexibility usually found in newer therapists. Call me for a free half-hour consultation!
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Chet Weld
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85741
Searching for marriage counseling with an experienced Christian-based therapist? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma, or other specific needs? I have 40 years of experience as a therapist. I've been the director of counseling in two large churches and worship leader in another one. With clients who value faith in Christ, I integrate biblical principles and techniques, including prayer and the use of scriptures. I also counsel people of all faiths and will meet you where you're at. I think of myself as "warm and human first; professional always." I'm accepting new clients, including Saturday appointments.
Searching for marriage counseling with an experienced Christian-based therapist? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma, or other specific needs? I have 40 years of experience as a therapist. I've been the director of counseling in two large churches and worship leader in another one. With clients who value faith in Christ, I integrate biblical principles and techniques, including prayer and the use of scriptures. I also counsel people of all faiths and will meet you where you're at. I think of myself as "warm and human first; professional always." I'm accepting new clients, including Saturday appointments.
![Photo of Bernadette Roumbos, MA, LPC, RD, EMDR, CCHT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4be246db-28f3-4e7b-bfd7-e35ab9dd23de/7/320x400.jpeg)
Bernadette Roumbos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RD, EMDR, CCHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85710
Waitlist for new clients
I also provide Christian counseling (if desired) and several evidence-based therapies and welcome clients from all backgrounds.
My passion is to provide hope and healing from life's challenges in a nonjudgemental, serene environment. I provide a holistic, person-centered approach, and together, I can help you find relief from the shame, burdens, and struggles. I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, both inpatient and outpatient, in a variety of roles and provide several specialties to help individuals,couples, and groups recover from anxiety, eating disorders, depression, life transitions, phobias, relationship challenges, stress, and trauma. Experience the freedom and discover new ways to enjoy living your life to the fullest.
I also provide Christian counseling (if desired) and several evidence-based therapies and welcome clients from all backgrounds.
My passion is to provide hope and healing from life's challenges in a nonjudgemental, serene environment. I provide a holistic, person-centered approach, and together, I can help you find relief from the shame, burdens, and struggles. I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, both inpatient and outpatient, in a variety of roles and provide several specialties to help individuals,couples, and groups recover from anxiety, eating disorders, depression, life transitions, phobias, relationship challenges, stress, and trauma. Experience the freedom and discover new ways to enjoy living your life to the fullest.
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Peacemakers Christian Family Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
The mission of Peacemakers Christian Family Counseling is to provide individual counseling, family counseling and organizational consultation services from a Christian perspective.
Peacemakers' services are available to everyone. You don't have to be a Christian to receive services and you don't have to become a Christian to benefit from services offered.
My approach to counseling and therapy is to operationalize the power of love in the process of healing. My theoretical orientation is grounded in person-centered theory which recognizes that we as people naturally strive to be all that God has blessed us to be.
The mission of Peacemakers Christian Family Counseling is to provide individual counseling, family counseling and organizational consultation services from a Christian perspective.
Peacemakers' services are available to everyone. You don't have to be a Christian to receive services and you don't have to become a Christian to benefit from services offered.
My approach to counseling and therapy is to operationalize the power of love in the process of healing. My theoretical orientation is grounded in person-centered theory which recognizes that we as people naturally strive to be all that God has blessed us to be.
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We specialize in Anger Management and Christian counseling (upon request).
Are anger or out-of-control anxiety/depression negatively impacting how you live? Get out of your mind and into your life; live in harmony with your feelings and not a prisoner to them. Ethos Counseling combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness, teaching you to be fully present in the moment rather than living life stuck in your head. Mindfulness teaches you to live in the now; CBT, an evidence-based approach, teaches that thoughts influence feelings which influence behavior. To change our behavior, we must first change our thoughts. CBT effectively treats anxiety disorders and depression. Contact us now for help!
We specialize in Anger Management and Christian counseling (upon request).
Are anger or out-of-control anxiety/depression negatively impacting how you live? Get out of your mind and into your life; live in harmony with your feelings and not a prisoner to them. Ethos Counseling combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness, teaching you to be fully present in the moment rather than living life stuck in your head. Mindfulness teaches you to live in the now; CBT, an evidence-based approach, teaches that thoughts influence feelings which influence behavior. To change our behavior, we must first change our thoughts. CBT effectively treats anxiety disorders and depression. Contact us now for help!
![Photo of Marybeth Steigenga, PhD, BCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ee49272d-1a58-4558-bb36-2550089c8cc0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you stuck in grief? Are you seeking counseling or life coaching from a Biblical, Christian perspective? I am a Christian counselor with a specialized focus on grief and loss, and all things emotional. Are you trying to navigate a life or relationship issue & need clarity or direction? Do you love someone who pushes your boundaries? I am a Christian life coach with a specialized focus on relationships and boundaries, and all things emotional. Sometimes life gets hard, relationships suffer, and hopelessness sets in. Why not come talk with me and we'll figure these things out together so you don't have to do it alone.
Are you stuck in grief? Are you seeking counseling or life coaching from a Biblical, Christian perspective? I am a Christian counselor with a specialized focus on grief and loss, and all things emotional. Are you trying to navigate a life or relationship issue & need clarity or direction? Do you love someone who pushes your boundaries? I am a Christian life coach with a specialized focus on relationships and boundaries, and all things emotional. Sometimes life gets hard, relationships suffer, and hopelessness sets in. Why not come talk with me and we'll figure these things out together so you don't have to do it alone.
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Noelle Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
I offer a Christian-based perspective for those who seek this.
How do you want your storybook to read? Life is a chapter book, filled with many experiences that change our landscape and how we view the world. We close chapters and open new ones throughout the trajectory of life. Sometimes you may feel like you’re slipping, or just holding on. Other times you may feel as if you’re soaring high above the mountains. Whatever chapter you're writing today, it’s okay to be where you are. How do you want your next page to read? Are you ready to take back control of whatever is holding onto you and change your landscape?
I offer a Christian-based perspective for those who seek this.
How do you want your storybook to read? Life is a chapter book, filled with many experiences that change our landscape and how we view the world. We close chapters and open new ones throughout the trajectory of life. Sometimes you may feel like you’re slipping, or just holding on. Other times you may feel as if you’re soaring high above the mountains. Whatever chapter you're writing today, it’s okay to be where you are. How do you want your next page to read? Are you ready to take back control of whatever is holding onto you and change your landscape?
![Photo of Kori Newland, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/119bf7c3-aabc-49cf-afd8-b82dbddcdb27/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 6 years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with a wide range of presenting concerns including family conflicts, trauma, abuse, stress and anxiety, anger management and parenting issues. I have worked with children, teens, adults and families. I also have 3 years of experience with online telehealth therapy. I can provide a Christian perspective when requested by the client. I am also registered as an out of state telehealth provider in South Carolina and Florida. I have completed Phase I Training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 6 years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with a wide range of presenting concerns including family conflicts, trauma, abuse, stress and anxiety, anger management and parenting issues. I have worked with children, teens, adults and families. I also have 3 years of experience with online telehealth therapy. I can provide a Christian perspective when requested by the client. I am also registered as an out of state telehealth provider in South Carolina and Florida. I have completed Phase I Training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT).
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Kristen Jurgenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85710 (Online Only)
Do you feel like life has gotten harder and you’re just overwhelmed by it all? Do you feel like you’re living in a different world, and it seems angrier and lacking compassion? I am here to help you navigate your feelings of being lost. I'm a trained Christian counselor, and believe spirituality and faith can help you through these challenging times. If faith is a part of your journey I can include that as part of your healing process. There's no magic button or pill that can take these stressful feelings away, but I walk alongside you every step of the way.
Do you feel like life has gotten harder and you’re just overwhelmed by it all? Do you feel like you’re living in a different world, and it seems angrier and lacking compassion? I am here to help you navigate your feelings of being lost. I'm a trained Christian counselor, and believe spirituality and faith can help you through these challenging times. If faith is a part of your journey I can include that as part of your healing process. There's no magic button or pill that can take these stressful feelings away, but I walk alongside you every step of the way.
![Photo of Victoria Conrey, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c33db4a3-faa8-4961-a36c-cab886c84c15/1/320x400.jpeg)
Upon request, I provide Christian faith-based services.
In my first counseling session, I was the client. I experienced firsthand how life-changing therapy can be. I fell in love with the work of understanding the complexities of emotions and the further discovering our mind-body connections. As a therapist, my goal is to use my knowledge, skills, and experience to establish a person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy while maintaining a safe, non-judgmental environment for all of my clients. I specialize working with clients of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, and trauma.
Upon request, I provide Christian faith-based services.
In my first counseling session, I was the client. I experienced firsthand how life-changing therapy can be. I fell in love with the work of understanding the complexities of emotions and the further discovering our mind-body connections. As a therapist, my goal is to use my knowledge, skills, and experience to establish a person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy while maintaining a safe, non-judgmental environment for all of my clients. I specialize working with clients of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, and trauma.
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Ginger Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711
From the outside it looks like you have a great life. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and are overwhelmed. It’s exhausting trying to keep it all together and you don’t think you can do it anymore. You give so much to others while you continue to come last. Life has become unmanageable or maybe you look to others for validation or a sense of self. It is possible to find relief, connect to yourself and feel balanced. It is time for change.
From the outside it looks like you have a great life. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and are overwhelmed. It’s exhausting trying to keep it all together and you don’t think you can do it anymore. You give so much to others while you continue to come last. Life has become unmanageable or maybe you look to others for validation or a sense of self. It is possible to find relief, connect to yourself and feel balanced. It is time for change.
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Jennifer J Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor looking to work with people who are wanting to make lasting changes for themselves, to better their relationships, enjoy life and make an overall life worth living. I work with you to meet your needs/goals by utilizing various evidence-based techniques such as DBT, ACT, and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor looking to work with people who are wanting to make lasting changes for themselves, to better their relationships, enjoy life and make an overall life worth living. I work with you to meet your needs/goals by utilizing various evidence-based techniques such as DBT, ACT, and EMDR.
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Welcome! My name is Isaiah, I am a Licensed Associate therapist at Cathexis Tucson with a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College. Before returning to school to pursue my degree in counseling, I spent five and half years working in community mental health clinics in a variety of roles. My passion is guiding clients in an exploration and mapping of their inner world. This exploration is foundation of being and becoming who you really are. I enjoy working with clients to transforming their inner world from a hostile desert, chaotic and unpredictable, to a place of beauty where they feel at home.
Welcome! My name is Isaiah, I am a Licensed Associate therapist at Cathexis Tucson with a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College. Before returning to school to pursue my degree in counseling, I spent five and half years working in community mental health clinics in a variety of roles. My passion is guiding clients in an exploration and mapping of their inner world. This exploration is foundation of being and becoming who you really are. I enjoy working with clients to transforming their inner world from a hostile desert, chaotic and unpredictable, to a place of beauty where they feel at home.
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Shawna Chesley-Kroh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85741
Waitlist for new clients
Hope and happiness are achievable by improving your mental health and well-being. I provide therapy to the “whole” person with support, validation, non-judgment, guidance, and compassion. My breadth of knowledge consists of trauma-informed care using different approaches to customize your experience and healing journey. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to ask for help. I provide a safe space to talk about your struggles and challenges and I welcome vulnerability and the processing of emotions. I equate vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.
Hope and happiness are achievable by improving your mental health and well-being. I provide therapy to the “whole” person with support, validation, non-judgment, guidance, and compassion. My breadth of knowledge consists of trauma-informed care using different approaches to customize your experience and healing journey. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to ask for help. I provide a safe space to talk about your struggles and challenges and I welcome vulnerability and the processing of emotions. I equate vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.
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Cultivating Health (Nandi Rogers)
Counselor, LAC, CTP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85748 (Online Only)
Nandi is passionate about the connection between the mind, body, and energy derived from the environment, all factors that may impact an individuals mood, relationships, and level of functioning. She is a bilingual and Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), that has worked in a variety of settings over the past decade, including non-profit organizations, hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities. Additionally, Nandi has conducted research with her colleagues to improve access to mental health services and prevent depression in underserved populations.
Nandi is passionate about the connection between the mind, body, and energy derived from the environment, all factors that may impact an individuals mood, relationships, and level of functioning. She is a bilingual and Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), that has worked in a variety of settings over the past decade, including non-profit organizations, hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities. Additionally, Nandi has conducted research with her colleagues to improve access to mental health services and prevent depression in underserved populations.
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Anne Cona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW TELE-HEALTH CLIENTS. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Substance Use, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.
ACCEPTING NEW TELE-HEALTH CLIENTS. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Substance Use, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.
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Vanessa Vann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85742
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, I can help. I have more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. I am passionate about LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, I can help. I have more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. I am passionate about LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.
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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.