Christian Therapists in Rochester, MN
Rebecca J Meyer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55904 (Online Only)
Hi! I have been in the mental health field since 2004 and have worked both in private practice and with a variety of agencies. I specialize in working with clients who are seeking therapy with life transitions, anxiety, depression, cancer, and trauma. I believe that having a set of tools that will help you with your concerns today and for the future is important. I am a Christian and am happy to incorporate faith into our work as you desire.
Hi! I have been in the mental health field since 2004 and have worked both in private practice and with a variety of agencies. I specialize in working with clients who are seeking therapy with life transitions, anxiety, depression, cancer, and trauma. I believe that having a set of tools that will help you with your concerns today and for the future is important. I am a Christian and am happy to incorporate faith into our work as you desire.
Natalie Hagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55904 (Online Only)
Trauma based approach, PTSD, Christian Counseling, EMDR, DBT, and CBT offered. As you begin your search for a therapist, please remember to put yourself first and trust that you are worth it! Sometimes it can be easy to bypass ourselves and continue to put others first only to find emptiness staring back at us in the mirror. Let’s work together to find out who you really are and start “showing up” for yourself like you do others. Let’s build confidence and motivation to meet your goals and finally feel at peace in life again. One step at a time remembering that you are not alone in this journey.
Trauma based approach, PTSD, Christian Counseling, EMDR, DBT, and CBT offered. As you begin your search for a therapist, please remember to put yourself first and trust that you are worth it! Sometimes it can be easy to bypass ourselves and continue to put others first only to find emptiness staring back at us in the mirror. Let’s work together to find out who you really are and start “showing up” for yourself like you do others. Let’s build confidence and motivation to meet your goals and finally feel at peace in life again. One step at a time remembering that you are not alone in this journey.
Are anxiety and relationship challenges affecting your daily life? You seek to align your mental health with your faith, desiring God's peace and deeper, Christ-centered connections. Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, develop healthier habits, and find strength in your faith. You want a therapist who understands your Christian values and provides compassionate, faith-integrated strategies. You yearn for a therapeutic journey that combines proven techniques with spiritual growth, helping you live fully in God's grace. You're ready to break free from the burdens holding you back and embrace a future filled with hope,
Are anxiety and relationship challenges affecting your daily life? You seek to align your mental health with your faith, desiring God's peace and deeper, Christ-centered connections. Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, develop healthier habits, and find strength in your faith. You want a therapist who understands your Christian values and provides compassionate, faith-integrated strategies. You yearn for a therapeutic journey that combines proven techniques with spiritual growth, helping you live fully in God's grace. You're ready to break free from the burdens holding you back and embrace a future filled with hope,
It is my passion to integrate Christian theology with psychology to help my adult individuals gain a sound mind despite the chaos around them.
I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance. I've supported clients who have experienced traumatic events, have been excessively reliant on someone emotionally or physically, feelings of anxiety or depressed, substance use concerns, and relationship or martial guidance. I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance.
It is my passion to integrate Christian theology with psychology to help my adult individuals gain a sound mind despite the chaos around them.
I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance. I've supported clients who have experienced traumatic events, have been excessively reliant on someone emotionally or physically, feelings of anxiety or depressed, substance use concerns, and relationship or martial guidance. I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance.
Laura Halvorsen Fregard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901
I am a Christian therapist, and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I spent years as the mental health supervisor for Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, and now I work with adults and adolescents who are grieving, healing from trauma and PTSD, going through role transitions, and trying to understand how they can find fulfillment through value-based living. I see mental health from a holistic framework that incorporates both emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I have a deep understanding of how addiction and mental health correlate, and I also work with those recovering from spiritual trauma or living with anxiety.
I am a Christian therapist, and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I spent years as the mental health supervisor for Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, and now I work with adults and adolescents who are grieving, healing from trauma and PTSD, going through role transitions, and trying to understand how they can find fulfillment through value-based living. I see mental health from a holistic framework that incorporates both emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I have a deep understanding of how addiction and mental health correlate, and I also work with those recovering from spiritual trauma or living with anxiety.
Marielle Grabow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
I also enjoy incorporating a Christian faith-based approach for those who desire it.
You deserve to be heard—this is your space to be unapologetically you. I believe you aren’t broken, and therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about creating a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. My mission is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or big transitions in life, I’m here to help you on your journey. Together, we’ll unpack the challenges you’re facing, work through the pain, and create a path toward healing and growth.
I also enjoy incorporating a Christian faith-based approach for those who desire it.
You deserve to be heard—this is your space to be unapologetically you. I believe you aren’t broken, and therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about creating a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. My mission is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or big transitions in life, I’m here to help you on your journey. Together, we’ll unpack the challenges you’re facing, work through the pain, and create a path toward healing and growth.
Javier Ocariz
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55902
Life can be turbulent at times and for those stormy seasons, I am here to help. It is my privilege and passion to help you work through difficult situations and get you back into the business of thriving! I offer individual, couples/marriage counseling to individuals of all ages and walks of life. I primarily provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorder-specific treatment modalities to facilitate the best outcomes for you. Additionally, I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and welcome integrating your belief system into therapy, if that is desired.
Life can be turbulent at times and for those stormy seasons, I am here to help. It is my privilege and passion to help you work through difficult situations and get you back into the business of thriving! I offer individual, couples/marriage counseling to individuals of all ages and walks of life. I primarily provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorder-specific treatment modalities to facilitate the best outcomes for you. Additionally, I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and welcome integrating your belief system into therapy, if that is desired.
Kathy Bunke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901
Specialty areas include: 1) Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Behavior, and Development & Attachment, 2) Marriage & Family, 3) Parenting, 4) We offer faith-based Christian counseling services to those desiring an integration of their Christian faith, coupled with clinical therapeutic services, 5) Young/Transitioning Adults, 6) Women's Issues.
Mercy's Place Counseling Services, LLC was opened in 2010 to provide mental health assessment and therapy services to clients with clinical excellence, compassion, and integrity. I have over 20 years of experience working individuals, couples, and families in variety of settings including in-home family-based therapy services. Client concerns are approached in a holistic manner, considering the various aspects of well-being (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational). Services are respectful, personalized for each individual/couple/family and are evidenced-based.
Specialty areas include: 1) Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Behavior, and Development & Attachment, 2) Marriage & Family, 3) Parenting, 4) We offer faith-based Christian counseling services to those desiring an integration of their Christian faith, coupled with clinical therapeutic services, 5) Young/Transitioning Adults, 6) Women's Issues.
Mercy's Place Counseling Services, LLC was opened in 2010 to provide mental health assessment and therapy services to clients with clinical excellence, compassion, and integrity. I have over 20 years of experience working individuals, couples, and families in variety of settings including in-home family-based therapy services. Client concerns are approached in a holistic manner, considering the various aspects of well-being (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational). Services are respectful, personalized for each individual/couple/family and are evidenced-based.
Jason Schweitzer, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55902
I work with Adults, Seniors, and Past/Current Emergency Services and Military as well as their families. Presenting problems I deal with most include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Military/Family Life Issues, Anger Management, and struggles with the principles and commands of Christian scripture. I offer a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), exposure therapy, and other trauma therapies.
I work with Adults, Seniors, and Past/Current Emergency Services and Military as well as their families. Presenting problems I deal with most include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Military/Family Life Issues, Anger Management, and struggles with the principles and commands of Christian scripture. I offer a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), exposure therapy, and other trauma therapies.
Life is a complex journey and we are not meant to experience it alone. We all have a unique story that deserves to be witnessed and explored in a safe space, like therapy. If you have life stressors that are getting in the way and affecting how you communicate and interact with others, therapy is for you. If you need a space to share what happened in your childhood and gain resources to move forward in life, therapy is for you. Wherever you are on your journey, we can work together to identify your needs and areas of support. I take an eclectic approach to treatment using evidence-based practices that best suit my client's needs.
Life is a complex journey and we are not meant to experience it alone. We all have a unique story that deserves to be witnessed and explored in a safe space, like therapy. If you have life stressors that are getting in the way and affecting how you communicate and interact with others, therapy is for you. If you need a space to share what happened in your childhood and gain resources to move forward in life, therapy is for you. Wherever you are on your journey, we can work together to identify your needs and areas of support. I take an eclectic approach to treatment using evidence-based practices that best suit my client's needs.
April Justice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
You are a woman seeking a safe, compassionate space to process the challenges you're facing. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt, and you're ready to find relief and clarity. You want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself, whether it's rediscovering who you are or exploring your identity for the first time. Your goals are to cultivate peace, emotional well-being, and personal growth, and you deserve the support and tools to achieve them. I’m here to help guide you on that journey.
You are a woman seeking a safe, compassionate space to process the challenges you're facing. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt, and you're ready to find relief and clarity. You want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself, whether it's rediscovering who you are or exploring your identity for the first time. Your goals are to cultivate peace, emotional well-being, and personal growth, and you deserve the support and tools to achieve them. I’m here to help guide you on that journey.
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Hi and Welcome! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of support? Maybe you’re finding it difficult to resolve conflict with others and manage and regulate your emotions when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. Maybe you’re currently at a point in your life where you’ve experienced a life changing event or going through a transition. Relationships, communication, and life in general can be extremely challenging and overwhelming. I want you to know that you don’t have to deal with things on your own. I am here to help and would love the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey.
Hi and Welcome! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of support? Maybe you’re finding it difficult to resolve conflict with others and manage and regulate your emotions when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. Maybe you’re currently at a point in your life where you’ve experienced a life changing event or going through a transition. Relationships, communication, and life in general can be extremely challenging and overwhelming. I want you to know that you don’t have to deal with things on your own. I am here to help and would love the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey.
Life and relationships can be hard at times and sometimes we just need an objective person to walk with us and provide wisdom, encouragement and a listening ear. I am all about being non-judgmental, caring, and compassionate to every client and I deeply care about your experience. So if you have reached the point of feeling helpless with nowhere else to turn, please don't give up, I am here to serve you. I take a faith based approach and believe there is hope for your situation.
Life and relationships can be hard at times and sometimes we just need an objective person to walk with us and provide wisdom, encouragement and a listening ear. I am all about being non-judgmental, caring, and compassionate to every client and I deeply care about your experience. So if you have reached the point of feeling helpless with nowhere else to turn, please don't give up, I am here to serve you. I take a faith based approach and believe there is hope for your situation.
I work with families who are looking to work hard and make lasting changes. Raising children is not easy or for the faint of heart. But with my proven family system approach your family can find better communication, cohesion, positive behaviors, and find joy again in your relationships. My approach is a foundational-based, bottom-up approach. After completing our diagnostic assessment, testing, and treatment plans; we work on making sure needs are met, relationships and rapport are built, safety is secure, and family routines and organization are implemented.
I work with families who are looking to work hard and make lasting changes. Raising children is not easy or for the faint of heart. But with my proven family system approach your family can find better communication, cohesion, positive behaviors, and find joy again in your relationships. My approach is a foundational-based, bottom-up approach. After completing our diagnostic assessment, testing, and treatment plans; we work on making sure needs are met, relationships and rapport are built, safety is secure, and family routines and organization are implemented.
Hi, my name is Willa and I am a Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in Minnesota, and Nationally Certified, with more than fifteen years working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, relationship issues, parenting problems, co-parenting problems, addictions, and co-dependency issues. I also helped many adults and adolescents who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse or emotional abuse.
Hi, my name is Willa and I am a Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in Minnesota, and Nationally Certified, with more than fifteen years working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, relationship issues, parenting problems, co-parenting problems, addictions, and co-dependency issues. I also helped many adults and adolescents who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse or emotional abuse.
Heidi J Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901
Available openings Monday-Thursday for online and in person. Please know that I understand what courage it takes to reach out to a counselor. This is the first step toward understanding yourself a little better. My specialty is grief due to loss caused by death, disability, divorce, addiction, loss of safety, loss of trust, loss of home or innocence. I believe in working with each client based on their unique personality and story because every person is different.
Available openings Monday-Thursday for online and in person. Please know that I understand what courage it takes to reach out to a counselor. This is the first step toward understanding yourself a little better. My specialty is grief due to loss caused by death, disability, divorce, addiction, loss of safety, loss of trust, loss of home or innocence. I believe in working with each client based on their unique personality and story because every person is different.
Dr. Aja D King
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
Imagine this: You’re not feeling as connected to your loved ones as you used to. Conversations feel strained, and moments that once brought you joy now seem mundane. You find yourself dreading social interactions, whether with your partner, family, or colleagues. You’re left wondering how things got so complicated. When you decide to seek Dr. Aja King’s help, you’re taking the first step toward a brighter future. With 23 years of experience in relationship coaching, Dr. King's knowledge and empathetic approach quickly put you at ease, and helps your problem solve issues that were once baffling and barriers within your life.
Imagine this: You’re not feeling as connected to your loved ones as you used to. Conversations feel strained, and moments that once brought you joy now seem mundane. You find yourself dreading social interactions, whether with your partner, family, or colleagues. You’re left wondering how things got so complicated. When you decide to seek Dr. Aja King’s help, you’re taking the first step toward a brighter future. With 23 years of experience in relationship coaching, Dr. King's knowledge and empathetic approach quickly put you at ease, and helps your problem solve issues that were once baffling and barriers within your life.
Wade Lang - Trauma Specialist
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LADC-S, NCGC-II
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
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Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
It is a priority that you feel safe and in control of your therapy, Over the course of our first three sessions, I will be asking a myriad of questions designed to help us determine a diagnosis & explore your needs. The fourth visit is a treatment planning session where we will work together to set quantitative goals. Your thoughts are of upmost importance.. Ask me anything.
It is a priority that you feel safe and in control of your therapy, Over the course of our first three sessions, I will be asking a myriad of questions designed to help us determine a diagnosis & explore your needs. The fourth visit is a treatment planning session where we will work together to set quantitative goals. Your thoughts are of upmost importance.. Ask me anything.
Josh Kaus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55906
Veterans, frontline workers, and their families are my primary demographics that I serve. I use a cognitive behavioral foundation, coupled with evidence-based practices (such as cognitive processing therapy and EMDR) to help my clients gain copings skills and regain mastery of their lives. My core approach is trauma-focused, integrating emotional regulation work, whether it is from combat trauma, childhood abuse, or compassion fatigue from continuous public service. I also work to help family members understand and support their heroes, increasing skills to cope with trauma responses.
Veterans, frontline workers, and their families are my primary demographics that I serve. I use a cognitive behavioral foundation, coupled with evidence-based practices (such as cognitive processing therapy and EMDR) to help my clients gain copings skills and regain mastery of their lives. My core approach is trauma-focused, integrating emotional regulation work, whether it is from combat trauma, childhood abuse, or compassion fatigue from continuous public service. I also work to help family members understand and support their heroes, increasing skills to cope with trauma responses.
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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.