Christian Therapists in Port Charlotte, FL
As a registered nurse and mental health counselor, I have a passion for helping hurting people. I believe in the triadic healing of body mind and spirit, and enjoy working with clients who are experiencing relationship challenges, spiritual struggles and emotional pain. I hold a Christian worldview, and therefore do not believe in judging others.
As a registered nurse and mental health counselor, I have a passion for helping hurting people. I believe in the triadic healing of body mind and spirit, and enjoy working with clients who are experiencing relationship challenges, spiritual struggles and emotional pain. I hold a Christian worldview, and therefore do not believe in judging others.
I integrate good psychology with Christian beliefs and practices.
My ideal client is one who knows they are in need of help and are eager to take an active role in their own counseling. I encourage clients to journal, in session and after the session, to make their own record of issues covered, directions that emerged from the counseling session, to journal thoughts and feelings between sessions, and to list issues and questions to address in their next session. For counseling clients, my goal is to help them effectively and efficiently to resolve the issues that brought them into counseling. For coaching clients, my goal is to assist them to achieve excellence in the area of their choosing.
I integrate good psychology with Christian beliefs and practices.
My ideal client is one who knows they are in need of help and are eager to take an active role in their own counseling. I encourage clients to journal, in session and after the session, to make their own record of issues covered, directions that emerged from the counseling session, to journal thoughts and feelings between sessions, and to list issues and questions to address in their next session. For counseling clients, my goal is to help them effectively and efficiently to resolve the issues that brought them into counseling. For coaching clients, my goal is to assist them to achieve excellence in the area of their choosing.
I am a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor, member of American Association of Christian Counselors and a Certified Christian Life Coach.
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
I am a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor, member of American Association of Christian Counselors and a Certified Christian Life Coach.
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based, and Christian Counseling.
Welcome! My name is Ashley Schwartz. I am a counselor who has a masters degree in Social Work (MSW) and I am pursuing my Association of Certified Biblical Counselors certificate (ACBC). I have experience as a counselor through the Veteran Affairs Office (VA), a teen inpatient counselor, and as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based, and Christian Counseling.
Welcome! My name is Ashley Schwartz. I am a counselor who has a masters degree in Social Work (MSW) and I am pursuing my Association of Certified Biblical Counselors certificate (ACBC). I have experience as a counselor through the Veteran Affairs Office (VA), a teen inpatient counselor, and as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).
TGK Counseling Services LLC- Online Counseling
Counselor, LMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 (Online Only)
Trauma is personal. Your anxiety about the past, the recurring nightmares, the flashes of memories, the gut punches that are unexpected that take you back. Remind you of the pain and emotions as if you were right there again! You can heal from the anxiety and not relive it when you are triggered. EMDR can help.
Trauma is personal. Your anxiety about the past, the recurring nightmares, the flashes of memories, the gut punches that are unexpected that take you back. Remind you of the pain and emotions as if you were right there again! You can heal from the anxiety and not relive it when you are triggered. EMDR can help.
Dandelion Behavioral Health- Tamara Tridle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
At Dandelion Behavioral Health, we recognize that life comes with a variety of challenges! We are here to help when life becomes overwhelming and at times seems impossible. We provide individual, marriage, and family therapy. We see individuals of all ages and we meet you where you are in your journey. We understand the importance of building a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust. We will provide you with a safe space where you will feel understood in order to help you or your family heal and become the best version of yourselves. Let us guide you to a new beginning of happiness and fulfillment today.
At Dandelion Behavioral Health, we recognize that life comes with a variety of challenges! We are here to help when life becomes overwhelming and at times seems impossible. We provide individual, marriage, and family therapy. We see individuals of all ages and we meet you where you are in your journey. We understand the importance of building a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust. We will provide you with a safe space where you will feel understood in order to help you or your family heal and become the best version of yourselves. Let us guide you to a new beginning of happiness and fulfillment today.
Samantha Kipfinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Are you finding it difficult to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression? Perhaps you battle with perfectionism or struggle with low self-esteem. Maybe you're looking to navigate through your emotions and experiences. It's common to feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from your authentic self at times. You don't have to remain in that state! Through collaboration, we can identify your strengths, explore solutions, delve into your past and present to foster peace and healing, and establish goals to propel you towards restoration and clarity. Together, we can equip you with the tools to embrace life more fully and authentically.
Are you finding it difficult to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression? Perhaps you battle with perfectionism or struggle with low self-esteem. Maybe you're looking to navigate through your emotions and experiences. It's common to feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from your authentic self at times. You don't have to remain in that state! Through collaboration, we can identify your strengths, explore solutions, delve into your past and present to foster peace and healing, and establish goals to propel you towards restoration and clarity. Together, we can equip you with the tools to embrace life more fully and authentically.
Thank you for taking the brave step to seek support. While this journey may present challenges, it can ultimately lead to profound and lasting healing. Natasha is here to walk alongside you through this process. Her approach is genuine, open, and communicative, and she believes in giving thoughtful feedback. Natasha works with people of all ages—children, teens, and adults—from various backgrounds. Her focus includes issues like depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief, behavior management, divorce, and life transitions. She also helps with relationship concerns and works with families and couples.
Thank you for taking the brave step to seek support. While this journey may present challenges, it can ultimately lead to profound and lasting healing. Natasha is here to walk alongside you through this process. Her approach is genuine, open, and communicative, and she believes in giving thoughtful feedback. Natasha works with people of all ages—children, teens, and adults—from various backgrounds. Her focus includes issues like depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief, behavior management, divorce, and life transitions. She also helps with relationship concerns and works with families and couples.
Anabel Perez
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (Online Only)
Im devoted to helping others who are suffering at any capacity. I work well with teens and adults who are struggling with boundaries, belonging, depression, anxiety, and burnout. I aim to help you find relief by cultivating an environment where you feel comfortable to be yourself and equipped to unpack your current struggles. As your ally, my goal is to help you feel supported and provide you with guidance to wholeness.
Im devoted to helping others who are suffering at any capacity. I work well with teens and adults who are struggling with boundaries, belonging, depression, anxiety, and burnout. I aim to help you find relief by cultivating an environment where you feel comfortable to be yourself and equipped to unpack your current struggles. As your ally, my goal is to help you feel supported and provide you with guidance to wholeness.
Christina J Lerch At Dandelion
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Sad? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Relationship conflicts? Life not going the way you planned? Feeling hopeless? Feeling alone? No one understands? I believe that most of our struggles start with our wounds. We are all wounded. We will walk down the path to recovery together. We will focus on your strengths, not your failures. A compassionate ear without judgment is what you can expect. An understanding environment is what you will experience. I offer talk therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and outside therapy with an eclectic and individualized approach. No two therapy sessions are exactly alike.
Sad? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Relationship conflicts? Life not going the way you planned? Feeling hopeless? Feeling alone? No one understands? I believe that most of our struggles start with our wounds. We are all wounded. We will walk down the path to recovery together. We will focus on your strengths, not your failures. A compassionate ear without judgment is what you can expect. An understanding environment is what you will experience. I offer talk therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and outside therapy with an eclectic and individualized approach. No two therapy sessions are exactly alike.
Hope Counseling of Venice, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Waitlist for new clients
I have been treating clients of all ages for 28 years. I specialize in treating individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences both past and present. As a certified EMDR clinician, I help reduce anxiety rates dramatically for the clients I serve. For people seeking insight into their difficult experiences, I offer hope and direction with kindness and compassion. I treat individuals, couples, and families.
I have been treating clients of all ages for 28 years. I specialize in treating individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences both past and present. As a certified EMDR clinician, I help reduce anxiety rates dramatically for the clients I serve. For people seeking insight into their difficult experiences, I offer hope and direction with kindness and compassion. I treat individuals, couples, and families.
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My name is Carlos Velazquez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience. As a clinician, my goal is to help you discover who you really are, what it takes to be fulfilled, and how to live life to its fullest. I enjoy working and helping those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and or relationship issues. The type of therapies I feel are most effective are called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My name is Carlos Velazquez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience. As a clinician, my goal is to help you discover who you really are, what it takes to be fulfilled, and how to live life to its fullest. I enjoy working and helping those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and or relationship issues. The type of therapies I feel are most effective are called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Anthonette L Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33954 (Online Only)
Can you relate to feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities at work and home? Instead of waking up feeling refreshed do you feel drained or worried from the start? Maybe you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep, low appetite or overeating? Or maybe your never ending to do list leaves you feeling unmotivated and not knowing where to start. Perhaps you struggle with making decisions or sticking to the goals you set out for yourself only to feel defeated and frustrated by your efforts to a better version of yourself. Envisioning a brighter future can seem impossible when clouded by a never ending sea of negative thoughts.
Can you relate to feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities at work and home? Instead of waking up feeling refreshed do you feel drained or worried from the start? Maybe you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep, low appetite or overeating? Or maybe your never ending to do list leaves you feeling unmotivated and not knowing where to start. Perhaps you struggle with making decisions or sticking to the goals you set out for yourself only to feel defeated and frustrated by your efforts to a better version of yourself. Envisioning a brighter future can seem impossible when clouded by a never ending sea of negative thoughts.
Lisa Rowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Do you feel drained, exhausted, unseen, and unappreciated? Have you ever considered why the relationships in your life seem so uneven? Maybe you're like me and life has thrown you challenges you weren't prepared for leaving you feeling stuck, unsure, and repeating behaviors you don't like. You want to feel loved and valued; perhaps it's been a long time since anyone told you this or you have felt worthy. If I asked you what you love doing, you might say you don't know, you have forgotten or there isn't any space for your needs. Let me be the first to tell you you are loveable and important, and there is hope.
Do you feel drained, exhausted, unseen, and unappreciated? Have you ever considered why the relationships in your life seem so uneven? Maybe you're like me and life has thrown you challenges you weren't prepared for leaving you feeling stuck, unsure, and repeating behaviors you don't like. You want to feel loved and valued; perhaps it's been a long time since anyone told you this or you have felt worthy. If I asked you what you love doing, you might say you don't know, you have forgotten or there isn't any space for your needs. Let me be the first to tell you you are loveable and important, and there is hope.
Cynthia Harris-Maddox
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Hello, I am Cynthia Harris-Maddox, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients with challenging issues in the following areas: stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have a way with teens who describe me as an easy person to get along with and who cares about them.
Hello, I am Cynthia Harris-Maddox, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients with challenging issues in the following areas: stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have a way with teens who describe me as an easy person to get along with and who cares about them.
Darryon C Spencer
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33954 (Online Only)
Do you notice that you feel anxious and worried most days out of the week? Does all that anxiety leave you feeling mentally fatigued, on edge, and easily angered? Does the overthinking make it hard for you to get a good night's sleep. Are you afraid of confrontation and do all you can to avoid it? Do you identify as a people pleaser who has a hard time setting boundaries, saying “no”, and end up being upset about overextending yourself once again? Do you notice that you've been experiencing these things for years now, maybe even your entire life? If you resonate with any of what you just read, then you’ve come to the right place!
Do you notice that you feel anxious and worried most days out of the week? Does all that anxiety leave you feeling mentally fatigued, on edge, and easily angered? Does the overthinking make it hard for you to get a good night's sleep. Are you afraid of confrontation and do all you can to avoid it? Do you identify as a people pleaser who has a hard time setting boundaries, saying “no”, and end up being upset about overextending yourself once again? Do you notice that you've been experiencing these things for years now, maybe even your entire life? If you resonate with any of what you just read, then you’ve come to the right place!
Pieces of a Dream Counseling Center, Dr. Collins
Counselor, LMHC, EdD, NBCC, MA
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33953 (Online Only)
Currently Serving New York and Florida. Welcome to Pieces of a Dream Counseling Center. I am Doctor Collins I have been serving the public for 35 years. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. I will help to find the Joys of life that you may have lost. Call Now for an appointment. 941-237-1199. Call using Face Time, Google Duo, Phone Session. If you're restless, irritable, guilt, depression, or relieve feeling of helplessness. One problem can cause other issues: substance use, impulse control (gambling), anxiety disorders,
Currently Serving New York and Florida. Welcome to Pieces of a Dream Counseling Center. I am Doctor Collins I have been serving the public for 35 years. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. I will help to find the Joys of life that you may have lost. Call Now for an appointment. 941-237-1199. Call using Face Time, Google Duo, Phone Session. If you're restless, irritable, guilt, depression, or relieve feeling of helplessness. One problem can cause other issues: substance use, impulse control (gambling), anxiety disorders,
Adsum Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33983
Not accepting new clients
I am committed to helping men, women, and children learn how to cope with anxiety or depression, learn healthier communication skills and boundaries, process and heal from traumatic events, and build healthier relationships within marriages or family units. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around decision making, as well as reconnecting with personal interests impacted by depression, trauma, and anxiety symptoms.
I am committed to helping men, women, and children learn how to cope with anxiety or depression, learn healthier communication skills and boundaries, process and heal from traumatic events, and build healthier relationships within marriages or family units. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around decision making, as well as reconnecting with personal interests impacted by depression, trauma, and anxiety symptoms.
Sarah Lynn Granberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, CTTS, SAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The most common need I hear from clients is that they have done a lot of talk therapy in the past and they are stuck. I get it. That's the client I'm excited to work with. My ideal client is one who wants to do the work because I show up for my half of the therapeutic relationship. I bring my varied 24 years of experience to every session. My specialties are complex trauma and addiction, and this also encompasses obsessive overthinking, chronic low self-confidence, generalized anxiety, relationship issues, etc. Therapy is a team effort to make lasting changes outside of the therapy environment.
The most common need I hear from clients is that they have done a lot of talk therapy in the past and they are stuck. I get it. That's the client I'm excited to work with. My ideal client is one who wants to do the work because I show up for my half of the therapeutic relationship. I bring my varied 24 years of experience to every session. My specialties are complex trauma and addiction, and this also encompasses obsessive overthinking, chronic low self-confidence, generalized anxiety, relationship issues, etc. Therapy is a team effort to make lasting changes outside of the therapy environment.
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Susan M Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33951 (Online Only)
The Christian perspective is integrated into our sessions for those who desire Christian insights.
My passion is to assist and empower my clients in achieving his or her valued goals. Each person has a wealth of strengths, and my sessions assist clients to realize and utilize these positive attributes toward improved holistic health and healing. My sessions are collaborative and oriented toward the individual needs of my clients. I have earned my Masters in Social Work from Rhode Island College, as well as Bachelors from URI in Human Development and Family Studies, and Associates in Applied Science. Licenses: LICSW, Physical Therapist Assistant; Certified Professional School Social Worker, Certified in Counseling Substance Troubled Persons.
The Christian perspective is integrated into our sessions for those who desire Christian insights.
My passion is to assist and empower my clients in achieving his or her valued goals. Each person has a wealth of strengths, and my sessions assist clients to realize and utilize these positive attributes toward improved holistic health and healing. My sessions are collaborative and oriented toward the individual needs of my clients. I have earned my Masters in Social Work from Rhode Island College, as well as Bachelors from URI in Human Development and Family Studies, and Associates in Applied Science. Licenses: LICSW, Physical Therapist Assistant; Certified Professional School Social Worker, Certified in Counseling Substance Troubled Persons.
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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.