Christian Therapists in Whitehall, MI
Counseling has always been a calling for me. This is especially true when it comes to helping those who are struggling with anger. Stong emotions like this can cause difficulties in the home, in relationships, and can upend a person's entire life. Worse, most do not know where their emotions are coming from. I help my clients sort out those details. I aid my clients in getting to the root cause of thier feelings, all while teaching a variety of skills that help promote a sense of peace and purpose.
Counseling has always been a calling for me. This is especially true when it comes to helping those who are struggling with anger. Stong emotions like this can cause difficulties in the home, in relationships, and can upend a person's entire life. Worse, most do not know where their emotions are coming from. I help my clients sort out those details. I aid my clients in getting to the root cause of thier feelings, all while teaching a variety of skills that help promote a sense of peace and purpose.
Gabriel Cerchiori
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LLMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehall, MI 49461
We all find ourselves in spots that are less than ideal from time to time. A relationship that brought us safety, joy and fulfillment in the past now turns us into an anxious and distracted mess. We feel our body giving way to time and it scares us. Or perhaps we have found that the way the world always seemed may not truly be the way it is and we are left with more questions than we have answers for. Whatever the specifics, we all need a place to breath, collect ourselves and reassess our trajectory, especially when it comes to our relationships and our inner worlds.
We all find ourselves in spots that are less than ideal from time to time. A relationship that brought us safety, joy and fulfillment in the past now turns us into an anxious and distracted mess. We feel our body giving way to time and it scares us. Or perhaps we have found that the way the world always seemed may not truly be the way it is and we are left with more questions than we have answers for. Whatever the specifics, we all need a place to breath, collect ourselves and reassess our trajectory, especially when it comes to our relationships and our inner worlds.
No one wants to have emotional pain, or struggle with anxiety or depression. We all want to have healthy relationships and desire to feel content and loved. At some point, however, we all experience pain due to grief, tragedy or some unforeseen circumstance. I'm here to tell you there's hope, peace and understanding within your grasp. I'm not saying it's simple or easy to face pain, but success is possible and achievable. Life's journey can be filled with happiness and a sense of fulfillment but continued growth and the willingness to challenge one's self is always a prerequisite.
No one wants to have emotional pain, or struggle with anxiety or depression. We all want to have healthy relationships and desire to feel content and loved. At some point, however, we all experience pain due to grief, tragedy or some unforeseen circumstance. I'm here to tell you there's hope, peace and understanding within your grasp. I'm not saying it's simple or easy to face pain, but success is possible and achievable. Life's journey can be filled with happiness and a sense of fulfillment but continued growth and the willingness to challenge one's self is always a prerequisite.
Dr. Belinda Atchison
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehall, MI 49461
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with individuals of all ages and struggles. I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years and enjoy the partnership of working together to find a solution. Throughout the years I have spent much time researching and attending trainings to learn how to best handle stress. Stress and trauma have a significant impact on our bodies and many traditional strategies may not work; if they don't, I use health, spirituality, and energy medicine to impact change. I focus on health and positive psychology. We work on new techniques right in the office. - Also providing clinical supervision for LLPCs.
I love working with individuals of all ages and struggles. I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years and enjoy the partnership of working together to find a solution. Throughout the years I have spent much time researching and attending trainings to learn how to best handle stress. Stress and trauma have a significant impact on our bodies and many traditional strategies may not work; if they don't, I use health, spirituality, and energy medicine to impact change. I focus on health and positive psychology. We work on new techniques right in the office. - Also providing clinical supervision for LLPCs.
Your life MATTERS. I believe that counseling is about helping people find peace, realize their potential, and live fulfilling lives despite past or present circumstances. My therapy focus is working through emotional, relational and/or spiritual issues, validating worth and value, and using practical tools to reach goals.
Your life MATTERS. I believe that counseling is about helping people find peace, realize their potential, and live fulfilling lives despite past or present circumstances. My therapy focus is working through emotional, relational and/or spiritual issues, validating worth and value, and using practical tools to reach goals.
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Isaac G Watts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49445
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for visiting our post! We believe people come to therapy equipped with the tools needed to flourish in life and relationships. Sometimes the trials and tribulations of life get in the way. Unresolved fear(s), the past and loss can become barriers. We hope to assist those with the desire to grow in some area of their personal life and are willing to explore how to reach their potential. Our role is to come alongside and help build solutions that support the individual's best hopes.
Thank you for visiting our post! We believe people come to therapy equipped with the tools needed to flourish in life and relationships. Sometimes the trials and tribulations of life get in the way. Unresolved fear(s), the past and loss can become barriers. We hope to assist those with the desire to grow in some area of their personal life and are willing to explore how to reach their potential. Our role is to come alongside and help build solutions that support the individual's best hopes.
Everyone has those life struggles that seem to make things harder. Putting roadblocks in the path of where you want to be. Depression and anxiety are two needs that are commonly addressed in treatment and can be overcome.
Everyone has those life struggles that seem to make things harder. Putting roadblocks in the path of where you want to be. Depression and anxiety are two needs that are commonly addressed in treatment and can be overcome.
There is a good chance you feel lost right now. As a therapist, I help people from all walks of life find their way. My clients and I do our best work when we form a solid relationship that allows them to find their way by activating new resources in their mind, body, and spirit.
There is a good chance you feel lost right now. As a therapist, I help people from all walks of life find their way. My clients and I do our best work when we form a solid relationship that allows them to find their way by activating new resources in their mind, body, and spirit.
Services of Hope
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Muskegon, MI 49445
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Many of the individuals I work with struggle with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. They often feel lost or stuck but are seeking a way forward. Their needs include understanding, support, and a safe space to work through their pain. Their goal is to break free from the patterns that have held them back and rediscover their true self. They want to heal, regain control, and build a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. Ready for change, they seek compassionate guidance on their journey toward growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Many of the individuals I work with struggle with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. They often feel lost or stuck but are seeking a way forward. Their needs include understanding, support, and a safe space to work through their pain. Their goal is to break free from the patterns that have held them back and rediscover their true self. They want to heal, regain control, and build a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. Ready for change, they seek compassionate guidance on their journey toward growth.
Carla Ann Kevern
Pre-Licensed Professional, BCBA, NCSP, DTLLP, EMDR
Verified Verified
North Muskegon, MI 49445
My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.
My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.
Online Therapists
Dr. Kimberly Thorpe DSW, LMSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
I use brainspotting, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and Christian therapy.
Thanks For Stopping By! Are you looking for an experienced Doctorate level clinician like me? I will create a safe space for you to step away from your everyday routines and distractions and focus on you, your family, and or your marriage. I am available to help your heart heal and assist you and or your family navigate your life journey in a healthy way. Together we can address any of the following barriers to healthy living: communication, infidelity, intimacy, financial strains, stress, anxiety, depression, blended families, and career conflicts.
I use brainspotting, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and Christian therapy.
Thanks For Stopping By! Are you looking for an experienced Doctorate level clinician like me? I will create a safe space for you to step away from your everyday routines and distractions and focus on you, your family, and or your marriage. I am available to help your heart heal and assist you and or your family navigate your life journey in a healthy way. Together we can address any of the following barriers to healthy living: communication, infidelity, intimacy, financial strains, stress, anxiety, depression, blended families, and career conflicts.
Maria A. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
She also has extensive training in life, dream, destiny and Christian coaching.
Maria A. Williams, Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, with an Interpersonal Practice scope. Maria has experience working with children of all ages, teens, young adults and families. Maria has shown to be effective in developing healthy long-lasting therapeutic relationships. She has experience working with many life themes; grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, academics, teen pregnancy, foster care, substance use, social media, and other difficult issues that adolescents, teens, and adults face.
She also has extensive training in life, dream, destiny and Christian coaching.
Maria A. Williams, Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, with an Interpersonal Practice scope. Maria has experience working with children of all ages, teens, young adults and families. Maria has shown to be effective in developing healthy long-lasting therapeutic relationships. She has experience working with many life themes; grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, academics, teen pregnancy, foster care, substance use, social media, and other difficult issues that adolescents, teens, and adults face.
I also have extensive experience in wrestling with Christian faith/spiritual identity.
In the human experience, few emotions are more debilitating than shame. Maybe it’s the voice in your head beating you down at every turn. Maybe you find yourself stuck in past mistakes, or overwhelmed by everything that could go wrong in the future. Maybe experience has taught you to find yourself less-than in worth, relationship, and ability. When dealing with this kind of pain, vulnerability becomes unbelievably challenging, but incredibly healing.
I also have extensive experience in wrestling with Christian faith/spiritual identity.
In the human experience, few emotions are more debilitating than shame. Maybe it’s the voice in your head beating you down at every turn. Maybe you find yourself stuck in past mistakes, or overwhelmed by everything that could go wrong in the future. Maybe experience has taught you to find yourself less-than in worth, relationship, and ability. When dealing with this kind of pain, vulnerability becomes unbelievably challenging, but incredibly healing.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
Rachael has been interested in mental health since she can remember. Growing up, this manifested itself into her being a nosy kiddo :). However, as she aged she turned that "nosiness" into a passion, an education, and a career. Rachael is excited about the relief and clarity offered in working through a therapeutic process. Being a Christian, Rachael is also sure that God cares deeply about the wholeness of His people.
Rachael has been interested in mental health since she can remember. Growing up, this manifested itself into her being a nosy kiddo :). However, as she aged she turned that "nosiness" into a passion, an education, and a career. Rachael is excited about the relief and clarity offered in working through a therapeutic process. Being a Christian, Rachael is also sure that God cares deeply about the wholeness of His people.
Niki Parker - Online Christian Therapist for Women
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LISWS
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (Online Only)
Through Christian therapy, you can overcome anxiety, trauma, and negative belief patterns that have held you back.
9/23/24- Accepting New Clients: Are you struggling to keep it all together, even though your faith is strong? Welcome to a place where it's okay to be a Christian who's not perfect. I understand the constant battle you face—the endless cycle of anxiety, the weight of past trauma, and the strain on your relationships. Those relentless thoughts and overwhelming triggers that keep you searching for answers can feel like too much to bear. Finding the right therapist who understands your faith and your struggles can be exhausting. You might be praying, reading your Bible, and attending church, yet still feel stuck in the same place.
Through Christian therapy, you can overcome anxiety, trauma, and negative belief patterns that have held you back.
9/23/24- Accepting New Clients: Are you struggling to keep it all together, even though your faith is strong? Welcome to a place where it's okay to be a Christian who's not perfect. I understand the constant battle you face—the endless cycle of anxiety, the weight of past trauma, and the strain on your relationships. Those relentless thoughts and overwhelming triggers that keep you searching for answers can feel like too much to bear. Finding the right therapist who understands your faith and your struggles can be exhausting. You might be praying, reading your Bible, and attending church, yet still feel stuck in the same place.
Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49519 (Online Only)
Welcome to Hayden Therapeutic Services, LLC, where your social-emotional well-being is our priority. With over 20 years of experience as a Master's prepared Licensed Clinical Social Worker coupled with expertise in Clinical Child & Family Psychology and Christian Counseling, We offer a comprehensive approach to therapy. We provide a supportive environment for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Regardless of the obstacle – you're not alone. We are here to empower you to shift the trajectory of your life today to be the enriching and fulfilling life you desire.
Welcome to Hayden Therapeutic Services, LLC, where your social-emotional well-being is our priority. With over 20 years of experience as a Master's prepared Licensed Clinical Social Worker coupled with expertise in Clinical Child & Family Psychology and Christian Counseling, We offer a comprehensive approach to therapy. We provide a supportive environment for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Regardless of the obstacle – you're not alone. We are here to empower you to shift the trajectory of your life today to be the enriching and fulfilling life you desire.
I provide a Christian emphasis if desired.
My own life experience and six years of non-profit work helped me realize my passion for helping people thrive in life. Many of us deal with difficulties in life that seem unchangeable and heartbreaking. I provide an un-biased, caring environment for clients to grow and learn healthy ways to process these difficulties. Thriving can mean different things to different people. I view counseling as a gentle process that allows clients to learn what thriving means for them.
I provide a Christian emphasis if desired.
My own life experience and six years of non-profit work helped me realize my passion for helping people thrive in life. Many of us deal with difficulties in life that seem unchangeable and heartbreaking. I provide an un-biased, caring environment for clients to grow and learn healthy ways to process these difficulties. Thriving can mean different things to different people. I view counseling as a gentle process that allows clients to learn what thriving means for them.
Julia Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CGCS, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Specializations: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Grief and Loss, Trauma Therapy, Recovery Coach, Christian Counselor, and Supervisor for LLPCs.
You want to be loved again? You want to have conversations without arguing all of the time. There’s no such thing as normal these days. It's rough. Every. Day. Nothing is getting resolved and you’re both walking on eggshells. Where did the fun, the laughter, the romance go? It seems like you just don't understand each other anymore. You're tired of living with a roommate. When we work together expect it to be direct. We'll find effective and practical solutions for your relationship hurts and struggles. I keep it real and relevant. You want your relationship to be better? So do I. Let's work together to make it happen.
Specializations: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Grief and Loss, Trauma Therapy, Recovery Coach, Christian Counselor, and Supervisor for LLPCs.
You want to be loved again? You want to have conversations without arguing all of the time. There’s no such thing as normal these days. It's rough. Every. Day. Nothing is getting resolved and you’re both walking on eggshells. Where did the fun, the laughter, the romance go? It seems like you just don't understand each other anymore. You're tired of living with a roommate. When we work together expect it to be direct. We'll find effective and practical solutions for your relationship hurts and struggles. I keep it real and relevant. You want your relationship to be better? So do I. Let's work together to make it happen.
Brittany King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48917 (Online Only)
I am a Christian counselor. I love working with Moms on anxiety, depression, parenting, self esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. Being a Mom is a wonderful calling that requires ALL of you. It can be so draining and lonely. You don't have to keep walking alone. I'd love to help you on your journey to become more empowered, resilient, and accepting of the wonderful person God made you to be.
I am a Christian counselor. I love working with Moms on anxiety, depression, parenting, self esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. Being a Mom is a wonderful calling that requires ALL of you. It can be so draining and lonely. You don't have to keep walking alone. I'd love to help you on your journey to become more empowered, resilient, and accepting of the wonderful person God made you to be.
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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.