Christian Therapists in Hickory, NC
Although I do offer Christian counseling, I am committed to offering the highest quality clinical services to all whom I serve, regardless of religion or whether the person receiving assistance is seeking specialized counseling from a Christian perspective.
It can be difficult to process our life experiences through the expectations we may feel from others and ourselves. What does our suffering, struggles, and experiences say about who we are? My desire is to provide a safe and brave place for individuals who may need to process and make sense of their experiences. I have worked with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and adults who have needed coping skills and are in the middle of life transitions.
Although I do offer Christian counseling, I am committed to offering the highest quality clinical services to all whom I serve, regardless of religion or whether the person receiving assistance is seeking specialized counseling from a Christian perspective.
It can be difficult to process our life experiences through the expectations we may feel from others and ourselves. What does our suffering, struggles, and experiences say about who we are? My desire is to provide a safe and brave place for individuals who may need to process and make sense of their experiences. I have worked with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and adults who have needed coping skills and are in the middle of life transitions.
Tammy Virginia Shingleton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
At the Heart of the Matter Counseling offers Christian counseling that is Biblically based and it is my prayer that I can share God's grace, mercy, and gift of redemption through compassionate evidence based treatment.
Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.
At the Heart of the Matter Counseling offers Christian counseling that is Biblically based and it is my prayer that I can share God's grace, mercy, and gift of redemption through compassionate evidence based treatment.
Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.
As a Christian Counselor I can offer guidance and insight for the spiritual aspect of your story.
Everyone has a story. Sometimes the story has a happy ending, but often it is a journey filled with ups and downs. You or your child’s story may include depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or family and relationship issues. Therapy is a great place to start processing your unique story. Talking in a confidential, supportive space can provide the perspective needed to heal and to find hope and clarity again.
As a Christian Counselor I can offer guidance and insight for the spiritual aspect of your story.
Everyone has a story. Sometimes the story has a happy ending, but often it is a journey filled with ups and downs. You or your child’s story may include depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or family and relationship issues. Therapy is a great place to start processing your unique story. Talking in a confidential, supportive space can provide the perspective needed to heal and to find hope and clarity again.
I also offer Christian Counseling for those that desire it.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious from trying to hold it all together for everyone and everything. You put on a “happy” face and push through the day only to wonder if you will ever feel better. Until now, you’ve been able to manage it on your own, but it’s starting to affect other areas of your life and you can’t pretend everything is ok anymore. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a relationship or health concerns but wherever the pain is coming from you are tired of feeling alone and stuck. You want to make lasting changes, but deciding where to start feels impossible. I’m here and I get it.
I also offer Christian Counseling for those that desire it.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious from trying to hold it all together for everyone and everything. You put on a “happy” face and push through the day only to wonder if you will ever feel better. Until now, you’ve been able to manage it on your own, but it’s starting to affect other areas of your life and you can’t pretend everything is ok anymore. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a relationship or health concerns but wherever the pain is coming from you are tired of feeling alone and stuck. You want to make lasting changes, but deciding where to start feels impossible. I’m here and I get it.
Renovo Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MRE, MFS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602
Mike Nichols, MRE, MFS, LMFT - The mission of Renovo Christian Counseling is to help bring renewal and restoration to your life and relationships. It is to partner with you to discover and apply practical and enduring solutions to the issues with which you struggle. Whatever the need that motivates you to seek counsel, I believe you can achieve healing, growth and change. It is my calling to help couples and individuals in that endeavor.
Mike Nichols, MRE, MFS, LMFT - The mission of Renovo Christian Counseling is to help bring renewal and restoration to your life and relationships. It is to partner with you to discover and apply practical and enduring solutions to the issues with which you struggle. Whatever the need that motivates you to seek counsel, I believe you can achieve healing, growth and change. It is my calling to help couples and individuals in that endeavor.
Potential clients with a Christian background will feel especially comfortable using key components of their faith to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships.
Many of my clients say that, in one way or another, their life just seems disjointed, frustrating, overwhelming, lonely and confusing. Sometimes that is a description of their inner state of mind, or it could describe how they feel within their most personal relationships. Others report a significant life change that has thrown them off course. It could be a career crossroad, a traumatic event/upbringing, a relational struggle, or a spiritual battle that brings them to seek therapy.
Potential clients with a Christian background will feel especially comfortable using key components of their faith to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships.
Many of my clients say that, in one way or another, their life just seems disjointed, frustrating, overwhelming, lonely and confusing. Sometimes that is a description of their inner state of mind, or it could describe how they feel within their most personal relationships. Others report a significant life change that has thrown them off course. It could be a career crossroad, a traumatic event/upbringing, a relational struggle, or a spiritual battle that brings them to seek therapy.
Russell Goodwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I am a solutions-focused Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina since 2009. I have extensive experience working with adult populations and, in particular, those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and existential concerns. I hold a masters degree in professional counseling as well as masters degrees in two other disciplines (business, education). I am active in higher education having served as an undergraduate human services instructor since 2009.
I am a solutions-focused Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina since 2009. I have extensive experience working with adult populations and, in particular, those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and existential concerns. I hold a masters degree in professional counseling as well as masters degrees in two other disciplines (business, education). I am active in higher education having served as an undergraduate human services instructor since 2009.
Amy Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself struggling with frequent worries, anxiety, depression, memories from the past? You want to move forward, live freely, and truly enjoy life, work, and meaningful relationships with others. You have goals you want to achieve and are tired of feeling held back. Through reflection you realize that many of these struggles are tied to the past... perhaps to childhood experiences, unhealthy relationships, trauma, or past difficult situations you went through. Perhaps you can't even quite identify the reason, you just feel a heavy emotional burden and that something is holding you back.
Do you find yourself struggling with frequent worries, anxiety, depression, memories from the past? You want to move forward, live freely, and truly enjoy life, work, and meaningful relationships with others. You have goals you want to achieve and are tired of feeling held back. Through reflection you realize that many of these struggles are tied to the past... perhaps to childhood experiences, unhealthy relationships, trauma, or past difficult situations you went through. Perhaps you can't even quite identify the reason, you just feel a heavy emotional burden and that something is holding you back.
Elizabeth Maino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Elizabeth and I am now accepting new clients for telehealth therapy in North Carolina! I am very excited about working with you. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship or parenting issues? I have decades of experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages. I have worked in hospitals, schools, community clinics and as an independent therapist. I have been in similar shoes as the ones you may be wearing right now. Don't be embarrassed because you are needing help. We all need help. Let me join you as you make changes in your life.
Hi there! I'm Elizabeth and I am now accepting new clients for telehealth therapy in North Carolina! I am very excited about working with you. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship or parenting issues? I have decades of experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages. I have worked in hospitals, schools, community clinics and as an independent therapist. I have been in similar shoes as the ones you may be wearing right now. Don't be embarrassed because you are needing help. We all need help. Let me join you as you make changes in your life.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602
I believe life needs to be fully experienced and enjoyed! Too often, the stresses and traumas of life prevent us from stepping into a full life. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where you can feel safe enough to start working on creating the life you dreamed of having and to develop the skills necessary for personal growth. Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked as as a Qualified Professional with individuals with developmental delays over a decade. I enjoyed assisting individuals with specific behavioral and life skill needs. I enjoy spending time with my son, riding horses and gardening.
I believe life needs to be fully experienced and enjoyed! Too often, the stresses and traumas of life prevent us from stepping into a full life. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where you can feel safe enough to start working on creating the life you dreamed of having and to develop the skills necessary for personal growth. Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked as as a Qualified Professional with individuals with developmental delays over a decade. I enjoyed assisting individuals with specific behavioral and life skill needs. I enjoy spending time with my son, riding horses and gardening.
J Grey Johnson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
My ideal client is someone that is working to make changes in their life even if they are not sure what those changes should be.
My ideal client is someone that is working to make changes in their life even if they are not sure what those changes should be.
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Josh Gardner
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, self-understanding, and communication. While I generally focus on older teens, young adults, and couples, I also work with those older or younger down to age 12. Often clients aren't sure what their goals are or aren't sure how to begin. I create a safe and supportive space to speak freely so that self understanding can can grow and anxiety can diminish.
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, self-understanding, and communication. While I generally focus on older teens, young adults, and couples, I also work with those older or younger down to age 12. Often clients aren't sure what their goals are or aren't sure how to begin. I create a safe and supportive space to speak freely so that self understanding can can grow and anxiety can diminish.
Stephanie L. Holmes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, EdS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
I approach the counseling relationship with a genuine intent to understand individual needs as I collaborate with clients to generate goals for life changes. I view therapy as an opportunity for people to learn more about themselves and their role in the context of relationships. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions as I encourage clients to be an active participant in their development and growth throughout the process of change.
I approach the counseling relationship with a genuine intent to understand individual needs as I collaborate with clients to generate goals for life changes. I view therapy as an opportunity for people to learn more about themselves and their role in the context of relationships. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions as I encourage clients to be an active participant in their development and growth throughout the process of change.
Kati Cushman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about walking alongside both people in their healing journeys towards transformation and wholeness. I have experience assisting those suffering from trauma, sports injuries, car accidents, recent trauma's, CPTSD and PTSD, anxiety, ADHD and life stressors in their journey toward healing. I enjoy having sessions both outdoors in nature and at the office based off of your individual needs or desires. I would love to come alongside you and assist you in your healing journey.
I am passionate about walking alongside both people in their healing journeys towards transformation and wholeness. I have experience assisting those suffering from trauma, sports injuries, car accidents, recent trauma's, CPTSD and PTSD, anxiety, ADHD and life stressors in their journey toward healing. I enjoy having sessions both outdoors in nature and at the office based off of your individual needs or desires. I would love to come alongside you and assist you in your healing journey.
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Feel lost and alone. Unable to find your way and exhausted from feeling lost? You desperately feel the need for relief. You feel like there’s no hope to find happiness again. I know you know. Because I was also there. I had lost myself. I was on the wrong path leading deeper into despair. I read all kinds of self-help books and even went to counseling but I still felt lost. If you can relate then trauma recovery coaching might be right for you. I found my way back and I can help you find your way back.
Brenton Queen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
Patricia Bryant-Renfro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a child and family social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide support and services to ensure all their needs were met and they had all the services available to help them thrive. I have worked as a trauma specific therapist, helping children who have had traumatic experiences learn to cope and manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a child and family social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide support and services to ensure all their needs were met and they had all the services available to help them thrive. I have worked as a trauma specific therapist, helping children who have had traumatic experiences learn to cope and manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
I find it very gratifying to work with both female and male adult clients who feel stuck in life, who have a real desire to discover meaning, and who want to discover or renew their sense of purpose and direction. I also find it rewarding to work with those who desire to break free from the debilitating symptoms of past trauma, and to process the intense pain of grief or personal loss. In addition, I truly enjoy working with couples, as well as parents and teenage children, who feel locked in conflict, but who also genuinely desire to improve their communication patterns and to achieve a positive breakthrough in their relationships.
I find it very gratifying to work with both female and male adult clients who feel stuck in life, who have a real desire to discover meaning, and who want to discover or renew their sense of purpose and direction. I also find it rewarding to work with those who desire to break free from the debilitating symptoms of past trauma, and to process the intense pain of grief or personal loss. In addition, I truly enjoy working with couples, as well as parents and teenage children, who feel locked in conflict, but who also genuinely desire to improve their communication patterns and to achieve a positive breakthrough in their relationships.
Melody Annas
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or stress? I aim to support my clients through processing and navigating the many challenges that we face in today’s world. I strive to provide a safe space for my clients in order to grow and heal. I work with clients to establish goals that will better their mental health, well-being, and future.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or stress? I aim to support my clients through processing and navigating the many challenges that we face in today’s world. I strive to provide a safe space for my clients in order to grow and heal. I work with clients to establish goals that will better their mental health, well-being, and future.
Client's who work best with me are often not the clients who know exactly what they want or need in therapy, though that can be very helpful. Often they are simply people who recognise a need for help and are willing to engage in the process. You can go to any competent clinician and they should be able to support you with basic skills. What I draw out of people is not only what they want and need, but their strengths and special aspects that make them who they are in order to work through to a point where they can make healthy choice and live their "best life."
Client's who work best with me are often not the clients who know exactly what they want or need in therapy, though that can be very helpful. Often they are simply people who recognise a need for help and are willing to engage in the process. You can go to any competent clinician and they should be able to support you with basic skills. What I draw out of people is not only what they want and need, but their strengths and special aspects that make them who they are in order to work through to a point where they can make healthy choice and live their "best life."
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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.