Christian Therapists in West Springfield, MA
Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado
Counselor, LMHC MA, LMHC CT, LMHC VT, LMHC NV, LPC/JD
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Telehealth sessions only. I use experiential techniques and integrative psychotherapy: Attachment Focus EMDR, Creative Arts EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT and STAIR. I offer dating, premarital, couples and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and ! accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
Telehealth sessions only. I use experiential techniques and integrative psychotherapy: Attachment Focus EMDR, Creative Arts EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT and STAIR. I offer dating, premarital, couples and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and ! accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
Therese Katherine Sarnelli
Counselor, MEd , LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
Waitlist for new clients
I also, am a Christian counselor.
Please allow me to introduce myself. I have been working with young adults and adults for over ten years. I have worked with veterans, first responders, those with disabilities. My specialties include but not limited to Sexual Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Depression and Anxiety. I have been certified through the VA/Springfield Vet Center for specialized training, in Military Sexual Trauma (MST). In the past, I interned at the Springfield Vet Center offering readjustment counseling to combat vet’s and their families.
I also, am a Christian counselor.
Please allow me to introduce myself. I have been working with young adults and adults for over ten years. I have worked with veterans, first responders, those with disabilities. My specialties include but not limited to Sexual Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Depression and Anxiety. I have been certified through the VA/Springfield Vet Center for specialized training, in Military Sexual Trauma (MST). In the past, I interned at the Springfield Vet Center offering readjustment counseling to combat vet’s and their families.
Cristina di Nardo-Dupre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089
I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.
I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.
CrossPoint Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
Looking for Christian a Christian counselor? CrossPoint Clinical Services is a multifaceted clinical agency that aims to provide the highest quality clinical services, including individual, couples and family psychotherapy, quality psycho-educational groups, workshops and consultation services. Our team consists of independently licensed mental health clinicians with a wealth of experience in a variety of secular settings. We are an interdenominational non profit organization employing believers from a variety of Christian faith communities.
Looking for Christian a Christian counselor? CrossPoint Clinical Services is a multifaceted clinical agency that aims to provide the highest quality clinical services, including individual, couples and family psychotherapy, quality psycho-educational groups, workshops and consultation services. Our team consists of independently licensed mental health clinicians with a wealth of experience in a variety of secular settings. We are an interdenominational non profit organization employing believers from a variety of Christian faith communities.
I am a born again Christian.
I love what I do. I believe that being a mental health clinician is my passion and my calling.
I am a born again Christian.
I love what I do. I believe that being a mental health clinician is my passion and my calling.
Gena Lyn Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089
Couples Wait List Currently. Openings for individuals only at this time. Are you struggling with stress, work-life balance, or life transitions? Perhaps you may be struggling with old, worn-out tools to cope with anxiety or depression to feeling stuck, and in a rut. Is the spectrum of your relationships from friends to partner(s) struggling? Asking for help when you’ve always been so strong and independent can be incredibly frightening. My priority when we meet is to establish a therapeutic relationship with you that is warm, compassionate, trusting, and validating.
Couples Wait List Currently. Openings for individuals only at this time. Are you struggling with stress, work-life balance, or life transitions? Perhaps you may be struggling with old, worn-out tools to cope with anxiety or depression to feeling stuck, and in a rut. Is the spectrum of your relationships from friends to partner(s) struggling? Asking for help when you’ve always been so strong and independent can be incredibly frightening. My priority when we meet is to establish a therapeutic relationship with you that is warm, compassionate, trusting, and validating.
Cynthia A Swan
Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
You are worthy of overcoming whatever issues you face and whatever mistakes you have made.
You are worthy of overcoming whatever issues you face and whatever mistakes you have made.
Dorimar A. Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Representation matters and I am part of the LGBT community, latinx and have many invisible disabilities. I have been doing this work for a little over 10 years (MSW Boston College 2015). I am ready when you are! Genuine compassion and trust is at the root of any solid relationship and necessary for growth to manifest! Starting therapy takes courage and you are well on your way simply by researching therapists. Therapy is helpful when we are ready to do the messy work. As your therapist, I also have to be ready and capable of containing all of what comes up in therapy.
Representation matters and I am part of the LGBT community, latinx and have many invisible disabilities. I have been doing this work for a little over 10 years (MSW Boston College 2015). I am ready when you are! Genuine compassion and trust is at the root of any solid relationship and necessary for growth to manifest! Starting therapy takes courage and you are well on your way simply by researching therapists. Therapy is helpful when we are ready to do the messy work. As your therapist, I also have to be ready and capable of containing all of what comes up in therapy.
Melissa Strahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089
Waitlist for new clients
Wait time 1-4 months depending on availability Finding a therapist can be difficult and intimidating. I have provided therapy and other therapeutic services for children and adolescents for over 10 years. I offer a strengths-based perspective and help to identify and build on your current strengths to meet your goals. I provide a peaceful and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings and identify and navigate the challenges that you face. I work to find the style that meets your needs often integrating solution focused and dialectical models.
Wait time 1-4 months depending on availability Finding a therapist can be difficult and intimidating. I have provided therapy and other therapeutic services for children and adolescents for over 10 years. I offer a strengths-based perspective and help to identify and build on your current strengths to meet your goals. I provide a peaceful and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings and identify and navigate the challenges that you face. I work to find the style that meets your needs often integrating solution focused and dialectical models.
I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting.
I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting.
Ileana Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADCI
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Have you tried to manage symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression with distractions, self-medicating behaviors, and hoping time will make things better, but instead, they worsen? The frequency and intensity of these symptoms feel like a dark cloud before a storm that does not clear up, causing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I encourage you to try therapy. If that speaks to you, use the filters on this page to find a provider that speaks to your individual needs, or if you want to communicate with me, click “email me,” and I will reach out to you. Together we will develop a treatment plan that will work for you.
Have you tried to manage symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression with distractions, self-medicating behaviors, and hoping time will make things better, but instead, they worsen? The frequency and intensity of these symptoms feel like a dark cloud before a storm that does not clear up, causing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I encourage you to try therapy. If that speaks to you, use the filters on this page to find a provider that speaks to your individual needs, or if you want to communicate with me, click “email me,” and I will reach out to you. Together we will develop a treatment plan that will work for you.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with 8 years of experience helping people regain connection with themselves and others. Helping people overcome self-doubt and overthinking. Empowering people to be confident in their decisions and navigate change.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with 8 years of experience helping people regain connection with themselves and others. Helping people overcome self-doubt and overthinking. Empowering people to be confident in their decisions and navigate change.
Are you fearful, anxious, stressed, sad or not able to complete your goals and life seems to be moving while you are feeling stuck? Prioritize yourself and your well-being, call me and let's talk. I am a passionate and empathic mental health professional who believes that everyone deserves the chance to be the best person they can be and to live the best life possible. I am committed to empowering individuals to recognize and utilize their strengths to change their circumstance.
Are you fearful, anxious, stressed, sad or not able to complete your goals and life seems to be moving while you are feeling stuck? Prioritize yourself and your well-being, call me and let's talk. I am a passionate and empathic mental health professional who believes that everyone deserves the chance to be the best person they can be and to live the best life possible. I am committed to empowering individuals to recognize and utilize their strengths to change their circumstance.
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I provide therapeutic mental health services using an integration of scientific evidence-based methods and Christian Biblical principles.
Hello and Welcome! "You are not defined by what you went through, but by what you grow through." – T. Shelton. I’m dedicated to helping adults improve daily functioning, process stressors, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, grieve in healthy ways, learn to utilize healthy coping skills, and improve communication skills.
I provide therapeutic mental health services using an integration of scientific evidence-based methods and Christian Biblical principles.
Hello and Welcome! "You are not defined by what you went through, but by what you grow through." – T. Shelton. I’m dedicated to helping adults improve daily functioning, process stressors, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, grieve in healthy ways, learn to utilize healthy coping skills, and improve communication skills.
Jayson M Brunelle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01105
Thus, my Christian faith serves as the context for many other evidence-based treatments.
Are you a person of faith who has been experiencing difficulties in life? Have you found yourself asking, "If God is all-good and all-powerful, why is there so much evil in the world, and in my own life?!" Have your emotions taken a turn for the worse? Do you find yourself depressed and/or anxious - more often than not? Have you been turning to unhealthy substances / behaviors to "kill the pain?" Are you plagued by (or living in) the past, and/or filled with fear and uncertainty regarding the future? Finally, do you want to find a way out of all the overwhelming & frustrating emotions that have been putting your life on "pause?"
Thus, my Christian faith serves as the context for many other evidence-based treatments.
Are you a person of faith who has been experiencing difficulties in life? Have you found yourself asking, "If God is all-good and all-powerful, why is there so much evil in the world, and in my own life?!" Have your emotions taken a turn for the worse? Do you find yourself depressed and/or anxious - more often than not? Have you been turning to unhealthy substances / behaviors to "kill the pain?" Are you plagued by (or living in) the past, and/or filled with fear and uncertainty regarding the future? Finally, do you want to find a way out of all the overwhelming & frustrating emotions that have been putting your life on "pause?"
I specialize in Christian Counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am passionate and genuine and I love what I do. I love serving Christian women and mothers struggling with anxiety, life stressors, trauma and depression. I understand life is hard and balancing work, motherhood and being a wife can be challenging. I know that trying to move forward while healing from your past experiences can be difficult. I also know that sometimes you have fears about "doing it right" or "having it all together." I'm here to help. My end goal is to help my clients experience transformative healing that leads them to the best version of themselves.
I specialize in Christian Counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am passionate and genuine and I love what I do. I love serving Christian women and mothers struggling with anxiety, life stressors, trauma and depression. I understand life is hard and balancing work, motherhood and being a wife can be challenging. I know that trying to move forward while healing from your past experiences can be difficult. I also know that sometimes you have fears about "doing it right" or "having it all together." I'm here to help. My end goal is to help my clients experience transformative healing that leads them to the best version of themselves.
Whether traditional or Christian-based counseling, we can work through your trauma, anxiety, depression, or fears.
At some point, we realize we can’t do this on our own. Thank you for stopping by my page. Now, let the healing process begin. Acknowledging you need support in your journey is confirmation that there is strength in you. Everyone can use a helping hand in their life. I am here to help you, help yourself, through whatever life’s challenges may bring. I have over 20 years of experience working in the human service and mental health field. Not only am I a mental health clinician, but I am a licensed minister and a community-involved public servant. I believe that quality of life begins with understanding the importance of self-care.
Whether traditional or Christian-based counseling, we can work through your trauma, anxiety, depression, or fears.
At some point, we realize we can’t do this on our own. Thank you for stopping by my page. Now, let the healing process begin. Acknowledging you need support in your journey is confirmation that there is strength in you. Everyone can use a helping hand in their life. I am here to help you, help yourself, through whatever life’s challenges may bring. I have over 20 years of experience working in the human service and mental health field. Not only am I a mental health clinician, but I am a licensed minister and a community-involved public servant. I believe that quality of life begins with understanding the importance of self-care.
Additionally, I offer Christian psychotherapy as desired and utilize my BA in theology and multicultural studies and my pastoral history and knowledge to enhance treatment for those desiring such focus.
Restoration Trauma Counseling provides trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for those affected by a traumatic event that has had a mental, physical and or spiritual impact. I desire to individuals in brief trauma focused psycho educational therapy to address the effects of trauma and dual diagnosis symptoms such as depression or anxiety. I believe that processing a traumatic event in a supportive therapeutic relationship and fostering skills to cope with trauma-based symptoms can bring restoration to one’s life and experience overtime. I am committed to a doctoral education in trauma and have 8 years of clinical practice
Additionally, I offer Christian psychotherapy as desired and utilize my BA in theology and multicultural studies and my pastoral history and knowledge to enhance treatment for those desiring such focus.
Restoration Trauma Counseling provides trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for those affected by a traumatic event that has had a mental, physical and or spiritual impact. I desire to individuals in brief trauma focused psycho educational therapy to address the effects of trauma and dual diagnosis symptoms such as depression or anxiety. I believe that processing a traumatic event in a supportive therapeutic relationship and fostering skills to cope with trauma-based symptoms can bring restoration to one’s life and experience overtime. I am committed to a doctoral education in trauma and have 8 years of clinical practice
I also offer faith based Christian counseling.
If you are looking to change and need someone to encourage, support and guide you, I am a seasoned therapist who utilizes a coaching style which is directive, educational and compassionate.
I also offer faith based Christian counseling.
If you are looking to change and need someone to encourage, support and guide you, I am a seasoned therapist who utilizes a coaching style which is directive, educational and compassionate.
Zaida Govan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01151
I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.
I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.
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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.