Christian Therapists in El Paso County, CO
Candi Gilliam-Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Online Only)
andi Gilliam-Elliott holds a master’s degree in Social Work in the State of Colorado and is in the process of obtaining her License as a clinical Social Worker. Her background includes degrees from Colorado Christian University and Newman University (Colorado). She is a military veteran with experience in the medical field, child abuse, individual & family therapy, children with special needs and school social work. She is currently a mental health provider for students with special needs on IEP’s.
andi Gilliam-Elliott holds a master’s degree in Social Work in the State of Colorado and is in the process of obtaining her License as a clinical Social Worker. Her background includes degrees from Colorado Christian University and Newman University (Colorado). She is a military veteran with experience in the medical field, child abuse, individual & family therapy, children with special needs and school social work. She is currently a mental health provider for students with special needs on IEP’s.
Gregory Scott Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Life is tough. Relationships can be difficult and circumstances can be hard. Sometimes things can be overwhelming. Having someone walk with you through difficult experiences can often be helpful. My name is Greg Carter and I am a licensed professional counselor here in Colorado Springs. I received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. I work with individuals and couples through a variety of issues such as trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, life transitions, and general dissatisfaction in life.
Life is tough. Relationships can be difficult and circumstances can be hard. Sometimes things can be overwhelming. Having someone walk with you through difficult experiences can often be helpful. My name is Greg Carter and I am a licensed professional counselor here in Colorado Springs. I received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. I work with individuals and couples through a variety of issues such as trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, life transitions, and general dissatisfaction in life.
Bonna Machlan, Ph.D, LPC, CAS, Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
I am also able to effectively utilize Christian/faith-based principles as requested by my clients.
I have been working in the field of behavioral health for the past 16 years. I have a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and extensive experience in providing therapy for adults with a variety of mental health and substance use disorders (i.e. trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger management, marriage counseling).
I am also able to effectively utilize Christian/faith-based principles as requested by my clients.
I have been working in the field of behavioral health for the past 16 years. I have a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and extensive experience in providing therapy for adults with a variety of mental health and substance use disorders (i.e. trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger management, marriage counseling).
I work with clients primarily from a Christian worldview, but I am experienced working with other faith traditions as well.
My work with people is about getting to the root of the issue. I am a third-generation pastor and a counselor and that helps me to look at both the spiritual and psychological paths to finding solutions. Utilizing pastoral counseling experience from different countries and therapies like REBT and EMDR, I have been able to help all kinds of people to take steps forward in their lives that will lead to long-lasting changes.
I work with clients primarily from a Christian worldview, but I am experienced working with other faith traditions as well.
My work with people is about getting to the root of the issue. I am a third-generation pastor and a counselor and that helps me to look at both the spiritual and psychological paths to finding solutions. Utilizing pastoral counseling experience from different countries and therapies like REBT and EMDR, I have been able to help all kinds of people to take steps forward in their lives that will lead to long-lasting changes.
Tabitha Switzer
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I draw heavily from Emotionally Focused Therapy with a Christian worldview to help couples reconnect to feel secure and safe.
Feeling disconnected from your spouse is possibly one of the most awful feelings. It's heart-wrenching when communication is poor at best and intimacy is borderline nonexistent. You can both feel the tension and want to reconnect, but perhaps you need some help figuring out how. You don't have to surrender to tension and discord or settle for feeling like roommates. Couple's therapy can help you reconnect, navigate the tough stuff while loving each other well, and take control of your relationship to develop it into the one you want it to be. You can rekindle the love, connection, and passion in your marriage.
I draw heavily from Emotionally Focused Therapy with a Christian worldview to help couples reconnect to feel secure and safe.
Feeling disconnected from your spouse is possibly one of the most awful feelings. It's heart-wrenching when communication is poor at best and intimacy is borderline nonexistent. You can both feel the tension and want to reconnect, but perhaps you need some help figuring out how. You don't have to surrender to tension and discord or settle for feeling like roommates. Couple's therapy can help you reconnect, navigate the tough stuff while loving each other well, and take control of your relationship to develop it into the one you want it to be. You can rekindle the love, connection, and passion in your marriage.
Charles H. Browning, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Online Only)
Browning, a trusted referral for Focus on the Family and Psychology Today, specializes in solution-focused CBT, as well as Biblical Christian Counseling that’s confidential and always about results.
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Browning, a trusted referral for Focus on the Family and Psychology Today, specializes in solution-focused CBT, as well as Biblical Christian Counseling that’s confidential and always about results.
MEET Dr. Browning – your trusted Catalyst for Transformation. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Discouraged? Dr. Browning can equip and empower you with proven and practical tools for getting rapid and lasting change. Through his Mindset-Reset Therapy methods, discover fresh new perspectives to help you overcome painful struggles, difficult conflicts, and negativity. Nurture important relationships as you rewrite your story. You can trust his over 40 years of expertise in mental health transformation. Embrace healing now, regain control, and step into new levels of peace. With Dr. Browning’s help, you CAN start over! You’ll see . . .
Sandy Ujfalusy
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
In my therapeutic approaches I will incorporate cognitive-behavior (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, including other modalities and Christian counseling, depending on each person’s unique needs and goals.
My desire is to bring care and compassion into the counseling relationship. I believe there is hope in breaking free from pain and fear, ultimately bringing about a life of purpose and joy. I bring with me experience in family relationships, raising children (who are now all adults), and marriage. Life in the military also brings with it the experience of instability and change in family and relationships. I believe each person has their own story to tell and that ultimately, healing is possible.
In my therapeutic approaches I will incorporate cognitive-behavior (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, including other modalities and Christian counseling, depending on each person’s unique needs and goals.
My desire is to bring care and compassion into the counseling relationship. I believe there is hope in breaking free from pain and fear, ultimately bringing about a life of purpose and joy. I bring with me experience in family relationships, raising children (who are now all adults), and marriage. Life in the military also brings with it the experience of instability and change in family and relationships. I believe each person has their own story to tell and that ultimately, healing is possible.
As needed, I utilize a Christian based approach when working through loss and healing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children, and teens. I utilize cognitive skills(CBT), dialectical behavior skills (DBT), mindfulness practices (MCBT), and other interpersonal therapy skills to help clients develop strategies to better regulate emotions, tolerate and work through emotional distress, confront and change faulty thinking patterns, develop more functional boundaries and communication patterns to have more effective relationships, and work through loss, abuse, and other traumas by increasing their coping strategies.
As needed, I utilize a Christian based approach when working through loss and healing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children, and teens. I utilize cognitive skills(CBT), dialectical behavior skills (DBT), mindfulness practices (MCBT), and other interpersonal therapy skills to help clients develop strategies to better regulate emotions, tolerate and work through emotional distress, confront and change faulty thinking patterns, develop more functional boundaries and communication patterns to have more effective relationships, and work through loss, abuse, and other traumas by increasing their coping strategies.
My two greatest passions are working with those who are wanting to live out their Christian faith in a way that is honoring to God and to walk with individuals to discover real and life-changing hope. Clients that I work well with want to acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses while seeking to grow in their fellowship with God. It is hard to reconcile that life is hard and God is good. Whether it is dealing with relational issues, depression, anxiety, or addictions, if you desire to live life in a way that is honoring God with authenticity, then connect with me.
My two greatest passions are working with those who are wanting to live out their Christian faith in a way that is honoring to God and to walk with individuals to discover real and life-changing hope. Clients that I work well with want to acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses while seeking to grow in their fellowship with God. It is hard to reconcile that life is hard and God is good. Whether it is dealing with relational issues, depression, anxiety, or addictions, if you desire to live life in a way that is honoring God with authenticity, then connect with me.
Nichole Bomar
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I take an eclectic, strengths-based approach to treating attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, challenging behavior issues, parenting, existential crises, divorce recovery, and Christian counseling.
Our life’s journey begins the moment our heart begins to beat. Our path is marked by significant people and experiences impacting our attachment, mindset, and worldview. Some are positive and some are painful, both leaving a lasting impression that reflect in our identity, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. I seek to walk alongside my clients as they find meaning in those relationships and experiences. I am considerate of the story my clients have to tell and offer a compassionate space to meet them where they are, and offer an authentic therapeutic relationship.
I take an eclectic, strengths-based approach to treating attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, challenging behavior issues, parenting, existential crises, divorce recovery, and Christian counseling.
Our life’s journey begins the moment our heart begins to beat. Our path is marked by significant people and experiences impacting our attachment, mindset, and worldview. Some are positive and some are painful, both leaving a lasting impression that reflect in our identity, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. I seek to walk alongside my clients as they find meaning in those relationships and experiences. I am considerate of the story my clients have to tell and offer a compassionate space to meet them where they are, and offer an authentic therapeutic relationship.
Community Counseling Center at CCU
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University offers evidence-based professional counseling to individuals and families struggling with an array of mental health problems. Our staff of highly trained master’s-level and doctoral-level clinicians have extensive experience integrating faith-based principles into ethical clinical mental health treatment. We provide treatment for: trauma, veteran-specific issues, adolescent behavioral and emotional issues, marriage and family related issues, substance abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and other general mental health issues.
The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University offers evidence-based professional counseling to individuals and families struggling with an array of mental health problems. Our staff of highly trained master’s-level and doctoral-level clinicians have extensive experience integrating faith-based principles into ethical clinical mental health treatment. We provide treatment for: trauma, veteran-specific issues, adolescent behavioral and emotional issues, marriage and family related issues, substance abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and other general mental health issues.
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Anastasia Romero
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Currently Accepting NEW Clients! - I believe counseling is a collaborative journey between client and counselor. I love the ability to learn the stories of each client’s journey and I am grateful to get the opportunity to support each client with the heartaches of being a human. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and National Certified Counselor. I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology also from Colorado Christian University.
Currently Accepting NEW Clients! - I believe counseling is a collaborative journey between client and counselor. I love the ability to learn the stories of each client’s journey and I am grateful to get the opportunity to support each client with the heartaches of being a human. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and National Certified Counselor. I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology also from Colorado Christian University.
Sunergos Counseling Collective LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Our therapists are equipped to work with men, women, and adolescents aged 16 and above who are wrestling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, abuse recovery, Christian issues, relational issues, and sexual issues.
Sunergos Counseling Collective is a mental health counseling practice where our therapists specialize in offering a diverse range of trauma-informed therapy services. At our core, we are committed to empowering individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Our team of skilled and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselors is here to come alongside you, supporting you as you connect with your own story and make meaningful connections with others.
Our therapists are equipped to work with men, women, and adolescents aged 16 and above who are wrestling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, abuse recovery, Christian issues, relational issues, and sexual issues.
Sunergos Counseling Collective is a mental health counseling practice where our therapists specialize in offering a diverse range of trauma-informed therapy services. At our core, we are committed to empowering individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Our team of skilled and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselors is here to come alongside you, supporting you as you connect with your own story and make meaningful connections with others.
Janis Lyn Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
I am a Christian and welcome the inclusion of faith in our sessions, if requested.
Are looking for a counselor who can provide understanding and support with empathy and kindness? I provide tools for each individual’s unique needs to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and any other mental health concerns you are dealing with today. I have personal experience and clinical expertise in supporting individuals navigating separation, divorce, blended families, depression, addiction, and anxiety. My work is dedicated to validating each person’s experience and help them achieve peace and serenity.
I am a Christian and welcome the inclusion of faith in our sessions, if requested.
Are looking for a counselor who can provide understanding and support with empathy and kindness? I provide tools for each individual’s unique needs to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and any other mental health concerns you are dealing with today. I have personal experience and clinical expertise in supporting individuals navigating separation, divorce, blended families, depression, addiction, and anxiety. My work is dedicated to validating each person’s experience and help them achieve peace and serenity.
I can help you with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, Narcissistic abuse recovery, Domestic violence, Trauma, Relationship/Couples counseling, Christian counseling, Religious trauma, Intertility and Post-partum! I would be honored to walk with you during this time!.
Hello there! I believe every person wields the inner power to experience true joy & fulfillment but often life deals us a difficult hand to play. Many times we feel stuck in thought or behavior loops that once kept us safe but may not contribute to our thriving any longer. I hope that by, working together, you will begin to experience freedom from unhelpful voices & freedom to live in wholeness & peace.
I can help you with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, Narcissistic abuse recovery, Domestic violence, Trauma, Relationship/Couples counseling, Christian counseling, Religious trauma, Intertility and Post-partum! I would be honored to walk with you during this time!.
Hello there! I believe every person wields the inner power to experience true joy & fulfillment but often life deals us a difficult hand to play. Many times we feel stuck in thought or behavior loops that once kept us safe but may not contribute to our thriving any longer. I hope that by, working together, you will begin to experience freedom from unhelpful voices & freedom to live in wholeness & peace.
Kristin Mefford
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, & relationship issues. Anxiety doesn't have to be something you just live with - you can learn to manage it. Your trauma or abuse story may stem from chilchood abuse, neglect or attachment wounding, or perhpas your've been wounded spiritually or relationally as an adult. Improving your mental health can change your life, restore hope, heal emotional wounds, & move your life and relationships in the direction you desire. Counseling is a journey - sometimes tough, always rewarding - and I'd be honored to join you on yours. Christian counseling is an option if you prefer faith woven into counseling.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, & relationship issues. Anxiety doesn't have to be something you just live with - you can learn to manage it. Your trauma or abuse story may stem from chilchood abuse, neglect or attachment wounding, or perhpas your've been wounded spiritually or relationally as an adult. Improving your mental health can change your life, restore hope, heal emotional wounds, & move your life and relationships in the direction you desire. Counseling is a journey - sometimes tough, always rewarding - and I'd be honored to join you on yours. Christian counseling is an option if you prefer faith woven into counseling.
Anthony Michael LaMouria
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80923 (Online Only)
I am a Christian Counselor.
Hi, I specialize in trauma spectrum issues (everything from anxiety to PTSD and Spiritual Abuse) and family systems issues.
I am a Christian Counselor.
Hi, I specialize in trauma spectrum issues (everything from anxiety to PTSD and Spiritual Abuse) and family systems issues.
India Blakely
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EdD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
As a licensed mental health therapist, I specialize in Christian Counseling and using the Word of God (Bible) as an Effective Tool.
Humans were created with three parts - spirit, soul, and body. How we navigate those three areas will, in large, determine our current functioning and overall journey. Anxiety, significant life decisions, relationships, trauma, and other issues can be overwhelming. Mental health therapy can help equip us, bring understanding, and navigate each of our three parts.
As a licensed mental health therapist, I specialize in Christian Counseling and using the Word of God (Bible) as an Effective Tool.
Humans were created with three parts - spirit, soul, and body. How we navigate those three areas will, in large, determine our current functioning and overall journey. Anxiety, significant life decisions, relationships, trauma, and other issues can be overwhelming. Mental health therapy can help equip us, bring understanding, and navigate each of our three parts.
I am ecstatic and honored that you discovered my page. Life can present challenges, making enjoyment and thriving seem hopeless. It is possible to become better, achieve your goals, and transition your mindset from the impossible to the possible. No matter the challenge or obstacle life may bring; there is strength, power, and resiliency to overcome. As a Christian and a therapist my goal is to help my clients think and feel differently about themselves.
I am ecstatic and honored that you discovered my page. Life can present challenges, making enjoyment and thriving seem hopeless. It is possible to become better, achieve your goals, and transition your mindset from the impossible to the possible. No matter the challenge or obstacle life may bring; there is strength, power, and resiliency to overcome. As a Christian and a therapist my goal is to help my clients think and feel differently about themselves.
Jennifer Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Hi, I am Jennifer. My work with clients is transparent and holistic. My ideal client is looking to make positive changes in their and committed to personal growth and healing. I support and empower clients struggling with a history of trauma; grief/loss; perinatal; chronic illness/pain; those experiencing high anxiety; clients that are highly sensitive and empathic; or those who are simply feeling the weight of life stressors and transitions. I have a deep understanding of various religious backgrounds and offer Christian perspective if requested. Additionally, I am compassionate with military, spouses, and Gold Star families.
Hi, I am Jennifer. My work with clients is transparent and holistic. My ideal client is looking to make positive changes in their and committed to personal growth and healing. I support and empower clients struggling with a history of trauma; grief/loss; perinatal; chronic illness/pain; those experiencing high anxiety; clients that are highly sensitive and empathic; or those who are simply feeling the weight of life stressors and transitions. I have a deep understanding of various religious backgrounds and offer Christian perspective if requested. Additionally, I am compassionate with military, spouses, and Gold Star families.
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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.