Christian Therapists in Sebring, FL
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Experience a serene Christian counseling approach rooted in divine values, restoring happiness, love, and tranquility.
I specialize in biblically-based support for various concerns: 1) Enhancing communication 2) Managing finances 3) Navigating intimacy and relationships 4) Rebuilding trust after infidelity 5) Resolving marital conflicts 6) Blended family and in-law dynamics 7) Tackling career challenges, control issues, and avoidance 8) Addressing Parental Alienation Syndrome 9) Overcoming addictions - alcohol, drugs, and sex-related 10) Transforming self-righteous attitudes. Many clients face significant marriage challenges, some considering divorce. If you're stuck in conflict cycles, I'm here to guide your way out.
Experience a serene Christian counseling approach rooted in divine values, restoring happiness, love, and tranquility.
I specialize in biblically-based support for various concerns: 1) Enhancing communication 2) Managing finances 3) Navigating intimacy and relationships 4) Rebuilding trust after infidelity 5) Resolving marital conflicts 6) Blended family and in-law dynamics 7) Tackling career challenges, control issues, and avoidance 8) Addressing Parental Alienation Syndrome 9) Overcoming addictions - alcohol, drugs, and sex-related 10) Transforming self-righteous attitudes. Many clients face significant marriage challenges, some considering divorce. If you're stuck in conflict cycles, I'm here to guide your way out.
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Lake Wales Christian Counseling LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, CAP, CMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebring, FL 33870
Bruce Brown and his wife Chrissie are a added part of Lake Wales Christian Counseling LLC and Drug and Alcohol Evaluations.
Our office opened in 2004 and our purpose is "to provide a safe environment in which to put past experiences into proper perspective, to work out solutions to current problems and to gain strength and tools to make positive choices for the future". I am authorized as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) by the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation: 49 CFR Part 40 to evaluate employees who have violated a DOT drug or alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. I also conducts drug and alcohol evaluations for DUI infractions
Bruce Brown and his wife Chrissie are a added part of Lake Wales Christian Counseling LLC and Drug and Alcohol Evaluations.
Our office opened in 2004 and our purpose is "to provide a safe environment in which to put past experiences into proper perspective, to work out solutions to current problems and to gain strength and tools to make positive choices for the future". I am authorized as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) by the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation: 49 CFR Part 40 to evaluate employees who have violated a DOT drug or alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. I also conducts drug and alcohol evaluations for DUI infractions
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Eileen Kristina Counseling & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sebring, FL 33872 (Online Only)
Whether you’re experiencing conflict in your relationship, challenges in your family, or are simply feeling unsettled within yourself, if you’re here right now it’s likely because you know that you want more than what you’re currently experiencing: more peace, more intimacy, more confidence, more fulfillment. You may have been searching for these things for a long time, but the beautiful thing is, you have everything you need to create the life you want already within you! You might just need some help to uncover it.
Whether you’re experiencing conflict in your relationship, challenges in your family, or are simply feeling unsettled within yourself, if you’re here right now it’s likely because you know that you want more than what you’re currently experiencing: more peace, more intimacy, more confidence, more fulfillment. You may have been searching for these things for a long time, but the beautiful thing is, you have everything you need to create the life you want already within you! You might just need some help to uncover it.
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I am flexible to meet your needs in person and remotely. Feeling stressed, lost, and overwhelmed are common ways people experience and cope with difficulties. Sometimes we can all feel that there is nowhere to turn for support. Thankfully, finding great encouragement and understanding can quickly put us on a healthier path. I feel very fulfilled while helping others during a struggling time. I myself have learned that struggles can be temperary, and that there are ways to cope while extreme stress situations are underway. Gaining coping skills and improving ones mindset and approach can create a better outcome for ourselves
I am flexible to meet your needs in person and remotely. Feeling stressed, lost, and overwhelmed are common ways people experience and cope with difficulties. Sometimes we can all feel that there is nowhere to turn for support. Thankfully, finding great encouragement and understanding can quickly put us on a healthier path. I feel very fulfilled while helping others during a struggling time. I myself have learned that struggles can be temperary, and that there are ways to cope while extreme stress situations are underway. Gaining coping skills and improving ones mindset and approach can create a better outcome for ourselves
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who works with those struggling with relationship issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who works with those struggling with relationship issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response
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Hope Road Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sebring, FL 33870
Not accepting new clients
Hope Road Counseling was founded to be a safe place for healing and growth. Struggling to find answers? Know that counseling is often the right step toward a better life and the best version of you. Change can happen once we have a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Working together, we can explore any roadblocks that may be preventing you from living the life you desire. Call today for a free consultation.
Hope Road Counseling was founded to be a safe place for healing and growth. Struggling to find answers? Know that counseling is often the right step toward a better life and the best version of you. Change can happen once we have a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Working together, we can explore any roadblocks that may be preventing you from living the life you desire. Call today for a free consultation.
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Jonathan Pawson LMHC. My typical treatment plan involves a collaborative, personalized approach, focusing on your unique needs, values, and goals. I work with a wide range of clients, each presenting unique experiences and challenges. My primary areas of specialty lie in treating various forms of trauma disorders, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex-PTSD, and Acute Stress Disorder. Additionally, I am proficient in working with clients dealing with attachment issues, both adults and children.
Jonathan Pawson LMHC. My typical treatment plan involves a collaborative, personalized approach, focusing on your unique needs, values, and goals. I work with a wide range of clients, each presenting unique experiences and challenges. My primary areas of specialty lie in treating various forms of trauma disorders, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex-PTSD, and Acute Stress Disorder. Additionally, I am proficient in working with clients dealing with attachment issues, both adults and children.
Online Therapists
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I specialize in counseling from a Christian perspective and prioritize providing a safe, judgement-free context for people from all backgrounds to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can lead to real change.
Every single one of us go through seasons that are hard. Sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves and our families during these hard times, is to invest in our own emotional and mental health. In my counseling practice, I provide help for individuals who are dealing with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and difficulties with life transitions. I also enjoy working couples in premarital and marriage counseling. I genuinely believe that hope can be found in even the most difficult of situations.
I specialize in counseling from a Christian perspective and prioritize providing a safe, judgement-free context for people from all backgrounds to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can lead to real change.
Every single one of us go through seasons that are hard. Sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves and our families during these hard times, is to invest in our own emotional and mental health. In my counseling practice, I provide help for individuals who are dealing with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and difficulties with life transitions. I also enjoy working couples in premarital and marriage counseling. I genuinely believe that hope can be found in even the most difficult of situations.
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If you are looking for a Christian spiritual component, it is available upon request.
Do you want to make a change and are tired of the same old things in your life? Are you dealing with a life transition or low self-esteem? Do you want to know how to navigate new waters, build up your confidence, and care for yourself along the way? Do you want to reduce anxiety and worry to live a life of joy? You may want to get better sleep and not feel sad all the time. By acquiring coping skills and increasing self-esteem, you will live a happier life and better manage stress.
If you are looking for a Christian spiritual component, it is available upon request.
Do you want to make a change and are tired of the same old things in your life? Are you dealing with a life transition or low self-esteem? Do you want to know how to navigate new waters, build up your confidence, and care for yourself along the way? Do you want to reduce anxiety and worry to live a life of joy? You may want to get better sleep and not feel sad all the time. By acquiring coping skills and increasing self-esteem, you will live a happier life and better manage stress.
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Sandra Flamenco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACHP-SW, LCSW, MSW, QS
Verified Verified
Largo, FL 33778
My approach integrates psychological science and Christian values and virtues.
My commitment is to assist you utilizing your own virtues and resilience If suffering of sadness or depression, due to: grief and loss; going trough major life changes that are causing you anxiety and stress; need to increase self-esteem and improve satisfaction and quality of life; need to increase feeling of well-being; need to repair and enhance relationships; raising a child with special needs, which becomes overwhelming and requires specific parenting skills. If you are experiencing any of this, I can partner with you and offer my clinical skills and expertise to enhance your strengths and overcome those difficulties.
My approach integrates psychological science and Christian values and virtues.
My commitment is to assist you utilizing your own virtues and resilience If suffering of sadness or depression, due to: grief and loss; going trough major life changes that are causing you anxiety and stress; need to increase self-esteem and improve satisfaction and quality of life; need to increase feeling of well-being; need to repair and enhance relationships; raising a child with special needs, which becomes overwhelming and requires specific parenting skills. If you are experiencing any of this, I can partner with you and offer my clinical skills and expertise to enhance your strengths and overcome those difficulties.
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I am a social worker licensed in Florida with 10 years of experience working as a faith-based counselor. I want to help cultivate a purpose-driven life that expresses a positive, life-affirming view of your identity. Understanding and walking out the root causes in the areas where you feel inadequate, anxious, and depressed will bring freedom into your life and relationships. Christian counseling is unique as it allows me to combine faith and principles of the Bible with other counseling methods such as motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
I am a social worker licensed in Florida with 10 years of experience working as a faith-based counselor. I want to help cultivate a purpose-driven life that expresses a positive, life-affirming view of your identity. Understanding and walking out the root causes in the areas where you feel inadequate, anxious, and depressed will bring freedom into your life and relationships. Christian counseling is unique as it allows me to combine faith and principles of the Bible with other counseling methods such as motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Lucid Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, Student, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32835
Brittaney has spent over 12 years working in non-profit Christian ministry with children, teens, and families.
Brittaney is a Marriage and Family Therapist Student Intern who is passionate about working with parents, children, and families to promote deeper connection, support healing, and build resiliency. Brittaney emphasis collaboratively creating solutions with each client and family in order to supports their unique goals and strengths.
Brittaney has spent over 12 years working in non-profit Christian ministry with children, teens, and families.
Brittaney is a Marriage and Family Therapist Student Intern who is passionate about working with parents, children, and families to promote deeper connection, support healing, and build resiliency. Brittaney emphasis collaboratively creating solutions with each client and family in order to supports their unique goals and strengths.
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Kelly Stilwell Saylor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, LMFT, AAMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
I am uniquely trained as a Christian counselor.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of SureHope Counseling & Training Center. I have a master's degree in Christian counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I specialize in counseling couples concerning dating, engagement and marital issues. I offer couple intensives and train other therapists and church staff in working with couples. I work with the challenges of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Counseling offered online for the states of NC, SC and FL!
I am uniquely trained as a Christian counselor.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of SureHope Counseling & Training Center. I have a master's degree in Christian counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I specialize in counseling couples concerning dating, engagement and marital issues. I offer couple intensives and train other therapists and church staff in working with couples. I work with the challenges of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Counseling offered online for the states of NC, SC and FL!
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I have been an ordained Lutheran-Christian pastor for over 19 years and can implement faith and spirituality into therapy if the client wants.
I focus on strength-based therapy that helps people find their strengths to overcome life’s challenges. I approach each client and situation as unique to their context. Through the therapeutic process, we work together to discover your strengths, wants, and needs. We collaborate on goals and formulate treatment plans specific to you.
I have been an ordained Lutheran-Christian pastor for over 19 years and can implement faith and spirituality into therapy if the client wants.
I focus on strength-based therapy that helps people find their strengths to overcome life’s challenges. I approach each client and situation as unique to their context. Through the therapeutic process, we work together to discover your strengths, wants, and needs. We collaborate on goals and formulate treatment plans specific to you.
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New Hope Psychology Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
We are therapists with Christian values who, through a comprehensive approach, seek to help you develop resilience and well-being so that you can achieve your life goals.
Do you need a therapist who speaks Spanish and with whom you can express yourself freely? We are accepting new clients from Florida, Minnesota, and Puerto Rico! If your emotions take control of your life, or anxiety and depression are affecting your functioning. Or if you feel unstable and without tools in your relationship with your partner or with others, we are here to help you. The feelings you experience can be exhausting, and frightening, and you don't deserve to continue suffering from this without help. We are here to walk with you, support you, and empower you on your journey to a happy, fulfilling, and purposeful life.
We are therapists with Christian values who, through a comprehensive approach, seek to help you develop resilience and well-being so that you can achieve your life goals.
Do you need a therapist who speaks Spanish and with whom you can express yourself freely? We are accepting new clients from Florida, Minnesota, and Puerto Rico! If your emotions take control of your life, or anxiety and depression are affecting your functioning. Or if you feel unstable and without tools in your relationship with your partner or with others, we are here to help you. The feelings you experience can be exhausting, and frightening, and you don't deserve to continue suffering from this without help. We are here to walk with you, support you, and empower you on your journey to a happy, fulfilling, and purposeful life.
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Just Janine Therapy & Co
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW-C, CCM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33604 (Online Only)
In the quiet moments of your day, do you find anxiety weighing you down, stuck in the vortex of depression, or struggling with self-esteem, wondering if you'll ever feel whole again? Whether you're Christian or non-religious, as a woman you may seek a path that not only addresses these challenges, but nurtures your personal growth. Working with me will offer you a laid-back, warm, & relatable space where your perspective is honored, feelings are understood, & hope is rekindled. Together, we'll explore the depths of your concerns through a lens of spirituality, finding solace & strength in the love + peace that your life provides.
In the quiet moments of your day, do you find anxiety weighing you down, stuck in the vortex of depression, or struggling with self-esteem, wondering if you'll ever feel whole again? Whether you're Christian or non-religious, as a woman you may seek a path that not only addresses these challenges, but nurtures your personal growth. Working with me will offer you a laid-back, warm, & relatable space where your perspective is honored, feelings are understood, & hope is rekindled. Together, we'll explore the depths of your concerns through a lens of spirituality, finding solace & strength in the love + peace that your life provides.
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Tabitha Soderstrom Florida Anxiety And Trauma Therapist
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
As a Christian therapist specializing in EMDR & CBT for trauma and anxiety, I help individual adults create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression and process traumatic memories.
Dealing with constant worry, anxiety, or self-doubt can feel like an uphill battle! Events from your past might be affecting your day-to-day life, causing you to carry unnecessary guilt, shame, or fear. Maybe you feel like, no matter what you do, you simply aren’t good enough. Or maybe you’ve reached the end of your rope with flashbacks, nightmares, sleep issues, or anxiety attacks. No matter if you suffer from anxiety that you can’t explain or are able to trace your challenges back to specific events in your past, I am here to help you navigate from hurt to healing. At this time, I have daytime/weekday availability!
As a Christian therapist specializing in EMDR & CBT for trauma and anxiety, I help individual adults create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression and process traumatic memories.
Dealing with constant worry, anxiety, or self-doubt can feel like an uphill battle! Events from your past might be affecting your day-to-day life, causing you to carry unnecessary guilt, shame, or fear. Maybe you feel like, no matter what you do, you simply aren’t good enough. Or maybe you’ve reached the end of your rope with flashbacks, nightmares, sleep issues, or anxiety attacks. No matter if you suffer from anxiety that you can’t explain or are able to trace your challenges back to specific events in your past, I am here to help you navigate from hurt to healing. At this time, I have daytime/weekday availability!
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Julie Marchman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34235 (Online Only)
Pursuing therapy is a wise move when life is tough. It's good to reach out for help when we are stuck. I use a gentle and compassionate approach to effectively help individuals, couples, and families overcome their hurdles. I will seek to earn your trust through authenticity and acceptance. I am a Christian who helps people of all faiths and backgrounds. I offer teletherapy to clients in both Florida and Kentucky.
Pursuing therapy is a wise move when life is tough. It's good to reach out for help when we are stuck. I use a gentle and compassionate approach to effectively help individuals, couples, and families overcome their hurdles. I will seek to earn your trust through authenticity and acceptance. I am a Christian who helps people of all faiths and backgrounds. I offer teletherapy to clients in both Florida and Kentucky.
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Grieving the loss of a loved one? Seeking spiritual direction? Navigating a challenging relationship? Processing a health diagnosis? You’re courageous in reaching out for support of your emotional and spiritual health! Vanessa is ready to walk alongside you as your Christian counseling companion.
Grieving the loss of a loved one? Seeking spiritual direction? Navigating a challenging relationship? Processing a health diagnosis? You’re courageous in reaching out for support of your emotional and spiritual health! Vanessa is ready to walk alongside you as your Christian counseling companion.
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Christopher Michael Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mount Dora, FL 32757 (Online Only)
Offering 100% Individual Telehealth Sessions — Are you living a secret life? Are you unable to stop sexual behaviors that leave you feeling ashamed? Maybe you have never asked for help before. Whatever your story, battling an addiction of any kind can leave you feeling hopeless. But there is light in the darkness and you are not alone. Rewrite Recovery Counseling, LLC intensive workshops are tailored specifically for Christian men looking for hope and healing from sex addiction.
Offering 100% Individual Telehealth Sessions — Are you living a secret life? Are you unable to stop sexual behaviors that leave you feeling ashamed? Maybe you have never asked for help before. Whatever your story, battling an addiction of any kind can leave you feeling hopeless. But there is light in the darkness and you are not alone. Rewrite Recovery Counseling, LLC intensive workshops are tailored specifically for Christian men looking for hope and healing from sex addiction.
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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.