Christian Therapists in Sacramento County, CA
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Jocelyn Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95831 (Online Only)
Christian Counselor Whether you are looking to improve relationships or your functionality it will be my honor to walk alongside you as you move through the growth opportunities of life in your personal success journey.
Christian Counselor Whether you are looking to improve relationships or your functionality it will be my honor to walk alongside you as you move through the growth opportunities of life in your personal success journey.
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I am also Christian, so if you are looking for a psychologist with a strong spiritual foundation, I am the therapist for you.
Do you want a positive change in your life, one that you would be content and at peace with? Do you constantly worry about almost everything every day? Do you have a job that is so stressful that you are having trouble sleeping and eating? Do any of the questions listed above impact your relationships with your family, significant other, and/or friends? These are all the common issues I deal with in my practice. I also see clients with past abuse/trauma, domestic violence, and anger control problems. I welcome anyone from all cultural backgrounds to utilize my services. I offer telehealth only.
I am also Christian, so if you are looking for a psychologist with a strong spiritual foundation, I am the therapist for you.
Do you want a positive change in your life, one that you would be content and at peace with? Do you constantly worry about almost everything every day? Do you have a job that is so stressful that you are having trouble sleeping and eating? Do any of the questions listed above impact your relationships with your family, significant other, and/or friends? These are all the common issues I deal with in my practice. I also see clients with past abuse/trauma, domestic violence, and anger control problems. I welcome anyone from all cultural backgrounds to utilize my services. I offer telehealth only.
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Although my Christian faith is where I gain my own support, I value the client's decision whether or not to integrate faith during the time in which we meet.
Investing in yourself is of utmost priority in order to have the patience, energy and ability to invest in the lives of those around you. I find it an honor to walk through the journey of strengthening you by defining what you want your life to look and feel like, and how to obtain that goal. Whether you are seeking support as a couple, individual or family, I will provide and teach you the skills and insight necessary to maintain balanced and healthy relationships.
Although my Christian faith is where I gain my own support, I value the client's decision whether or not to integrate faith during the time in which we meet.
Investing in yourself is of utmost priority in order to have the patience, energy and ability to invest in the lives of those around you. I find it an honor to walk through the journey of strengthening you by defining what you want your life to look and feel like, and how to obtain that goal. Whether you are seeking support as a couple, individual or family, I will provide and teach you the skills and insight necessary to maintain balanced and healthy relationships.
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I have been providing Individual, couples and family Christian Counseling at Creekside Christian Church since 2012. My masters in counseling is from Western Seminary. My goal is a comfortable, discrete environment that leads to increased awareness for you. I aim to make this discovery pleasant & rewarding. My hope is that the circumstances you're facing will motivate you to try my counseling process so it can be an uplifting impactful hour out of your week. I am confident the process will gain you new understandings that will motivate you to explore, understand and intimately improve this challenging season you are facing.
I have been providing Individual, couples and family Christian Counseling at Creekside Christian Church since 2012. My masters in counseling is from Western Seminary. My goal is a comfortable, discrete environment that leads to increased awareness for you. I aim to make this discovery pleasant & rewarding. My hope is that the circumstances you're facing will motivate you to try my counseling process so it can be an uplifting impactful hour out of your week. I am confident the process will gain you new understandings that will motivate you to explore, understand and intimately improve this challenging season you are facing.
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Michele Villarreal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I am a caring trauma-informed Christian (Roman Catholic) therapist and I can incorporate a Christian-based perspective in therapy with my clients as they please.
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.
I am a caring trauma-informed Christian (Roman Catholic) therapist and I can incorporate a Christian-based perspective in therapy with my clients as they please.
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.
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Wanda Lee Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Online Only)
I have also completed training in the Christian Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (CPREP).
Hello, my name is Wanda Pratt. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Northern California and provide telehealth services statewide. I have a genuine passion and love for the profession of social work/mental health, which has gifted me with the opportunity to empower individuals to come into their own and embrace their authentic selves. My therapy style is warm, sincere, and encouraging. Your decision to seek help is not taken lightly. It says you desire and want to invest in living a healthier and more joyful existence. I am here to help and assist you in achieving this desire.
I have also completed training in the Christian Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (CPREP).
Hello, my name is Wanda Pratt. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Northern California and provide telehealth services statewide. I have a genuine passion and love for the profession of social work/mental health, which has gifted me with the opportunity to empower individuals to come into their own and embrace their authentic selves. My therapy style is warm, sincere, and encouraging. Your decision to seek help is not taken lightly. It says you desire and want to invest in living a healthier and more joyful existence. I am here to help and assist you in achieving this desire.
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As a Marriage and Family Therapist rooted in the Christian faith, I integrate psychological and Biblical perspectives into my practice.
Do you ever wish someone truly understood what you're going through? Relationships are hard. Life is hard. Being alone in it is even harder. Sometimes we all need help figuring things out or how to move forward. What is influencing your present? Our past is not suppose to dictate our present, but sometimes it does. Our life was not meant to be filled with sadness, fear, or regrets. Good communication, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of wholeness are all possible. What about loss? Sometimes we can't get back what we want, but if we get stuck in grief we end losing more. With help, relationships and situations can get better.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist rooted in the Christian faith, I integrate psychological and Biblical perspectives into my practice.
Do you ever wish someone truly understood what you're going through? Relationships are hard. Life is hard. Being alone in it is even harder. Sometimes we all need help figuring things out or how to move forward. What is influencing your present? Our past is not suppose to dictate our present, but sometimes it does. Our life was not meant to be filled with sadness, fear, or regrets. Good communication, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of wholeness are all possible. What about loss? Sometimes we can't get back what we want, but if we get stuck in grief we end losing more. With help, relationships and situations can get better.
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Karissa J King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95757 (Online Only)
Looking for professional guidance from a Christian perspective? For over a decade, I've worked with thousands of people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and frustrating life situations - together, we've been able to work toward healing and relief. Let's get connected. I have a few open slots right now (July/August 2024), so I can probably get you in for an online session soon. :)
Looking for professional guidance from a Christian perspective? For over a decade, I've worked with thousands of people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and frustrating life situations - together, we've been able to work toward healing and relief. Let's get connected. I have a few open slots right now (July/August 2024), so I can probably get you in for an online session soon. :)
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As a fully committed follower of Christ, it is an honor to be able to integrate the Christian faith into counseling upon request.
Are you feeling overcome by anxiety, depression, or simply the ever-present challenges of life? Maybe you're experiencing relationship conflict or life transitions that seems too difficult to navigate. Do you wrestle with making sense of suffering? Having a trained ear to help you process these thoughts, feelings, hurts, and conflicts can bring powerful relief. Seeking therapy does not make you weak. It actually shows a tremendous amount of strength and courage.
As a fully committed follower of Christ, it is an honor to be able to integrate the Christian faith into counseling upon request.
Are you feeling overcome by anxiety, depression, or simply the ever-present challenges of life? Maybe you're experiencing relationship conflict or life transitions that seems too difficult to navigate. Do you wrestle with making sense of suffering? Having a trained ear to help you process these thoughts, feelings, hurts, and conflicts can bring powerful relief. Seeking therapy does not make you weak. It actually shows a tremendous amount of strength and courage.
![Photo of Linda Carlos, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5302fd51-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I offer counseling that is rooted in a Christian world view, though those not seeking this approach receive my utmost respect and sensitivity to their world view.
I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River. I specialize in couples, singles and individual counseling of adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.
I offer counseling that is rooted in a Christian world view, though those not seeking this approach receive my utmost respect and sensitivity to their world view.
I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River. I specialize in couples, singles and individual counseling of adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.
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If you find yourself looking for someone who comes from a Christian perspective to help you find hope and healing, let me help you.
I believe that people are all inherently relational beings and when our relationships - whether with ourselves, other people, or God - are hurting, life can become incredibly painful.
If you find yourself looking for someone who comes from a Christian perspective to help you find hope and healing, let me help you.
I believe that people are all inherently relational beings and when our relationships - whether with ourselves, other people, or God - are hurting, life can become incredibly painful.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PPS , MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
I offer Christian Counseling insights as well as a strengths-based approach including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and implementing evidence-based interventions/curriculums.
My passion is to empower clients to feel seen and then equipped with practical tools and strategies so that they may thrive and reach their God-given potential despite life's many obstacles. Having over 15+ years of clinical experience, my speciality is working with pre-teens though young adulthood who may be struggling with managing stress and emotions, building healthy confidence and relationships, and/or learning how to manage painful emotions that come with ongoing illness/disability. I especially enjoy working with those with IEP's and 504 Plans. Partnering with my clients is an honor; witnessing their progress is a joy.
I offer Christian Counseling insights as well as a strengths-based approach including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and implementing evidence-based interventions/curriculums.
My passion is to empower clients to feel seen and then equipped with practical tools and strategies so that they may thrive and reach their God-given potential despite life's many obstacles. Having over 15+ years of clinical experience, my speciality is working with pre-teens though young adulthood who may be struggling with managing stress and emotions, building healthy confidence and relationships, and/or learning how to manage painful emotions that come with ongoing illness/disability. I especially enjoy working with those with IEP's and 504 Plans. Partnering with my clients is an honor; witnessing their progress is a joy.
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Behavioral Health- psycho-educational workshops and integrative supportive services, Christian counseling & PTSD workshops.
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Behavioral Health- psycho-educational workshops and integrative supportive services, Christian counseling & PTSD workshops.
I Do Services is a Woman Minority Owned, Small Business providing Trauma-informed care to our community a Behavior Change specialist, Author & Chaplain. I actively work as a School Psychologist in a local school district. I serve Veterans, 1st Responders, Law Enforcers, & their families that experience trauma and suffer from PTSD through Psycho-educational Workshops. During this Health Pandemic, economic despair, racial disparities, & educational variances, we have experienced negative influences which have exacerbated any & all social emotional functioning systems of communication & interpersonal relationships.
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Julia Hollingshead (Sierra Center For Wellness)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I offer Biblical counseling for Christian-identifying clients who are interested, which is a type of counseling employing the Bible and prayer in the counseling process.
Hello! I’m glad you found me here. I have significant experience using Family-Based Treatment (FBT), the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa that can effectively treat other eating disorders as well. I also have ample experience in treating adolescents and young adults with eating disorders utilizing other common modalities such as CBT and DBT. People with eating disorders often struggle with other obstacles such as trauma and anxiety. As a result, I've become competent in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for trauma and other stressors.
I offer Biblical counseling for Christian-identifying clients who are interested, which is a type of counseling employing the Bible and prayer in the counseling process.
Hello! I’m glad you found me here. I have significant experience using Family-Based Treatment (FBT), the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa that can effectively treat other eating disorders as well. I also have ample experience in treating adolescents and young adults with eating disorders utilizing other common modalities such as CBT and DBT. People with eating disorders often struggle with other obstacles such as trauma and anxiety. As a result, I've become competent in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for trauma and other stressors.
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I work from a Christian perspective, helping people heal from broken relationships and symptoms resulting from emotional wounds (depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, etc.). I integrate faith with psychological techniques. My clients are not exclusively Christian, and for those not interested in integrating faith, I respectfully only focus on clinical issues.
I work from a Christian perspective, helping people heal from broken relationships and symptoms resulting from emotional wounds (depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, etc.). I integrate faith with psychological techniques. My clients are not exclusively Christian, and for those not interested in integrating faith, I respectfully only focus on clinical issues.
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Patience Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I am a Catholic Christian therapist. I provide therapeutic services that stay true to traditional Catholic and Christian values. I especially enjoy integrating the faith into sessions, while utilizing evidenced based practices and counseling techniques. I work with individuals of all faith backgrounds, though my speciality is working with the Catholic & Christian population.
I am a Catholic Christian therapist. I provide therapeutic services that stay true to traditional Catholic and Christian values. I especially enjoy integrating the faith into sessions, while utilizing evidenced based practices and counseling techniques. I work with individuals of all faith backgrounds, though my speciality is working with the Catholic & Christian population.
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Lighthouse Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
My mission is to provide comfort, hope, and healing, in a nurturing and loving environment. I specialize in trauma and grief. I have over 20 years giving successful treatment to individuals, couples, children/teens, families, and the elderly. I am a Christian. I have had success with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, Behavior Therapy, and Christian Therapy. I have had experience working with many cultures and religions. I believe in nurturing individual growth in a loving and safe environment. I have worked with the courts and CPS, but I no longer am working with CPS, or court cases.
My mission is to provide comfort, hope, and healing, in a nurturing and loving environment. I specialize in trauma and grief. I have over 20 years giving successful treatment to individuals, couples, children/teens, families, and the elderly. I am a Christian. I have had success with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, Behavior Therapy, and Christian Therapy. I have had experience working with many cultures and religions. I believe in nurturing individual growth in a loving and safe environment. I have worked with the courts and CPS, but I no longer am working with CPS, or court cases.
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I am a Christian counselor and I want to draw in the power of the Holy Spirit to guide us in finding what went wrong in a marriage that had such a hopeful future.
“The time is now. The time is now.” This short but dominating sentence is now going on in your mind. “Corey hasn’t been close for a long time. I remember when he was always interested in me, wanting to know about me, my thoughts and dreams. He would often approach me for sex and it was like we were just one person.” Heather has been thinking about how things have changed over the last year. She tells me in her initial phone call that he has been secretive and his mind has been occupied. Heather says they need help NOW to communicate in better ways.
I am a Christian counselor and I want to draw in the power of the Holy Spirit to guide us in finding what went wrong in a marriage that had such a hopeful future.
“The time is now. The time is now.” This short but dominating sentence is now going on in your mind. “Corey hasn’t been close for a long time. I remember when he was always interested in me, wanting to know about me, my thoughts and dreams. He would often approach me for sex and it was like we were just one person.” Heather has been thinking about how things have changed over the last year. She tells me in her initial phone call that he has been secretive and his mind has been occupied. Heather says they need help NOW to communicate in better ways.
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I find personal strength in my own Christian faith and will integrate faith principles into therapy, at your request.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can come as you are, share your real self and find acceptance and practical tools for growth. Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life. I can offer you the professionalism of high quality therapy mixed with my own joy and passion for working with people.
I find personal strength in my own Christian faith and will integrate faith principles into therapy, at your request.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can come as you are, share your real self and find acceptance and practical tools for growth. Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life. I can offer you the professionalism of high quality therapy mixed with my own joy and passion for working with people.
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The Fuller Mind Counseling & Therapy Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95814 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I currently primarily provide Christian faith-based Life Coaching and also provide clinical services to other faiths.
I have worked in the field of mental health/social work for over 22+ years providing various therapeutic interventions. I believe that finding balance in life is important for overall health: mind, body & spirit. I practice mindfulness daily within my own life from a faith-based approach. Life is a journey that we experience moment to moment. My role as a faith-based therapist is to help guide my clients to learn to be present in the moment, to work towards closing the chapter/s on past moments which cause imbalances and to learn to find connection to their faith values to live out their life purpose.
I currently primarily provide Christian faith-based Life Coaching and also provide clinical services to other faiths.
I have worked in the field of mental health/social work for over 22+ years providing various therapeutic interventions. I believe that finding balance in life is important for overall health: mind, body & spirit. I practice mindfulness daily within my own life from a faith-based approach. Life is a journey that we experience moment to moment. My role as a faith-based therapist is to help guide my clients to learn to be present in the moment, to work towards closing the chapter/s on past moments which cause imbalances and to learn to find connection to their faith values to live out their life purpose.
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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.