Christian Therapists in Sunbury, OH
I was with WellSpring Counseling from 2002-2017, but in the second half of 2017 I started my own practice: On The Rock Christian Counseling, LLC.
I began practicing in 2004, seeing children and teens, and working with their parents. Over the years I have broadened my scope of practice to include working with adults and couples as well. An initial focus on young clients' issues like ADHD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues like ODD and CD, has grown into addressing a wider number of issues including anxiety disorders (including phobias, PTSD, etc.), marital issues, depression in adults, and so on.
I was with WellSpring Counseling from 2002-2017, but in the second half of 2017 I started my own practice: On The Rock Christian Counseling, LLC.
I began practicing in 2004, seeing children and teens, and working with their parents. Over the years I have broadened my scope of practice to include working with adults and couples as well. An initial focus on young clients' issues like ADHD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues like ODD and CD, has grown into addressing a wider number of issues including anxiety disorders (including phobias, PTSD, etc.), marital issues, depression in adults, and so on.
Mary Valerie Wolff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunbury, OH 43074 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, victims of abuse (physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual), addictions (including internet addiction), Christian counseling, parenting issues, adoption, infertility issues, chronic pain managment, chronic illness issues, and crisis counseling.
I have provided psychotherapy services for over 35 years to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, then a treatment plan is formulated based upon my client’s needs wherein each client’s inherent strengths are utilized to maximize growth and results. Resources are provided as an adjunct to the therapeutic process.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, victims of abuse (physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual), addictions (including internet addiction), Christian counseling, parenting issues, adoption, infertility issues, chronic pain managment, chronic illness issues, and crisis counseling.
I have provided psychotherapy services for over 35 years to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, then a treatment plan is formulated based upon my client’s needs wherein each client’s inherent strengths are utilized to maximize growth and results. Resources are provided as an adjunct to the therapeutic process.
At Fresh Start, we come with a wide range of specialties and skills to assist those of all ages and provide them through a trauma-informed lens, utilizing EMDR, CBT, DBT, traditional talk therapy, and Christian counseling.
You just want to breathe. You just want to hope. You just want to know that there can be a better tomorrow, a fresh start. You have tried it alone for long enough, and you have decided that it's time to bring in some reinforcements. At Fresh Start, we see each person as an individual and seek to fit treatment to his or her needs. We will be fair. We will be compassionate. We will be honest. We will be in it for as long as you are able or willing. Life can beat you up. It's not your fault. Give yourself the support you need in a judgment-free, kind, honest space. What do you have to lose?
At Fresh Start, we come with a wide range of specialties and skills to assist those of all ages and provide them through a trauma-informed lens, utilizing EMDR, CBT, DBT, traditional talk therapy, and Christian counseling.
You just want to breathe. You just want to hope. You just want to know that there can be a better tomorrow, a fresh start. You have tried it alone for long enough, and you have decided that it's time to bring in some reinforcements. At Fresh Start, we see each person as an individual and seek to fit treatment to his or her needs. We will be fair. We will be compassionate. We will be honest. We will be in it for as long as you are able or willing. Life can beat you up. It's not your fault. Give yourself the support you need in a judgment-free, kind, honest space. What do you have to lose?
Florence Yuan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunbury, OH 43074
I see counseling as a pathway that helps people discover their strengths and gain tools to better navigate anxiety, depression, grief, identity confusion, life transitions, or other difficult life circumstances. In a therapeutic relationship, you can process your feelings and thoughts in a safe space. My hope is that clients will be seen, be heard, and be known in the process, which empower you toward the positive change you want to see in your life.
I see counseling as a pathway that helps people discover their strengths and gain tools to better navigate anxiety, depression, grief, identity confusion, life transitions, or other difficult life circumstances. In a therapeutic relationship, you can process your feelings and thoughts in a safe space. My hope is that clients will be seen, be heard, and be known in the process, which empower you toward the positive change you want to see in your life.
With unwavering compassion, empathy, support, and exceptional listening skills I'll create a safe, judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions to promote healing and help you thrive. Whether you're struggling with your mental health or seeking personal growth, my empathetic approach will guide you towards lasting change. Take the first step towards a brighter future and reach out! Together, we'll navigate life's challenges and unlock your true potential.
With unwavering compassion, empathy, support, and exceptional listening skills I'll create a safe, judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions to promote healing and help you thrive. Whether you're struggling with your mental health or seeking personal growth, my empathetic approach will guide you towards lasting change. Take the first step towards a brighter future and reach out! Together, we'll navigate life's challenges and unlock your true potential.
I know when looking for counseling the process can seem daunting. You have to worry about specializations, openings, the time it will take to get to and from the appointment, not to mention the appointment itself. At New Heights we focus on making the process as easy as possible, from helping connect you to the best clinician within the practice to providing the most advanced treatment options we can. You matter and we want to help you achieve not just your mental health goals but making joy a part of your life.
I know when looking for counseling the process can seem daunting. You have to worry about specializations, openings, the time it will take to get to and from the appointment, not to mention the appointment itself. At New Heights we focus on making the process as easy as possible, from helping connect you to the best clinician within the practice to providing the most advanced treatment options we can. You matter and we want to help you achieve not just your mental health goals but making joy a part of your life.
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Angela T. Horton
Counselor, MACMHC, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC, CDCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westerville, OH 43082
Waitlist for new clients
I am the founder of Speak Life Christian Counseling and Coaching, LLC where the mission is to help you find hope, encouragement, and the strength to Begin to Live Again.
Helping adults, couples, adolescents, and families have more fulfilling lives is a joy and passion. It is important to show people you care by treating them with kindness and respect. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and survivors of stress-related trauma including emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect. As a therapist at a mental health hospital, I facilitated psychotherapy groups and counseled patients struggling with severe depression, severe anxiety, substance use disorder, and stress-related and psychotic disorders. I am also passionate about marriage and enjoy helping couples work through challenges in their relationships.
I am the founder of Speak Life Christian Counseling and Coaching, LLC where the mission is to help you find hope, encouragement, and the strength to Begin to Live Again.
Helping adults, couples, adolescents, and families have more fulfilling lives is a joy and passion. It is important to show people you care by treating them with kindness and respect. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and survivors of stress-related trauma including emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect. As a therapist at a mental health hospital, I facilitated psychotherapy groups and counseled patients struggling with severe depression, severe anxiety, substance use disorder, and stress-related and psychotic disorders. I am also passionate about marriage and enjoy helping couples work through challenges in their relationships.
I have been trained as a generalist; most of my clients are Christian adults who seek relief from depression, grief, and anxiety.
I want clients to experience the relief that comes with freedom from depression, loss, trauma, and anxiety. I believe that a strong therapeutic bond is one of the keys to mental healing and well-being. I am a Christ-follower, I embrace a Biblical worldview, and I bring a calm, judgement-free perspective to the table. I will respect your decision when it comes to taking or not taking anti-depression or anti-anxiety meds. This is your journey, you are the expert on your own life, and you have my full attention, backing, and support.
I have been trained as a generalist; most of my clients are Christian adults who seek relief from depression, grief, and anxiety.
I want clients to experience the relief that comes with freedom from depression, loss, trauma, and anxiety. I believe that a strong therapeutic bond is one of the keys to mental healing and well-being. I am a Christ-follower, I embrace a Biblical worldview, and I bring a calm, judgement-free perspective to the table. I will respect your decision when it comes to taking or not taking anti-depression or anti-anxiety meds. This is your journey, you are the expert on your own life, and you have my full attention, backing, and support.
Sullivan Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Westerville, OH 43082
E. Mark Sullivan, MSW, LISW-S, has worked in both the public and private mental health fields for over 40 years. During that time he has helped hundreds of clients overcome such issues as mood disorders (anger, anxiety, and depression), trauma, family dysfunction, parenting difficulties, and marital hardship (anger, betrayal, sexual problems, divorce, blended families). As a life-long Christian, Mark brings his faith in God and belief in a real hope for change to the individuals and families he sees, teaching them to build on their existing strengths to help them overcome life’s challenges and traumas.
E. Mark Sullivan, MSW, LISW-S, has worked in both the public and private mental health fields for over 40 years. During that time he has helped hundreds of clients overcome such issues as mood disorders (anger, anxiety, and depression), trauma, family dysfunction, parenting difficulties, and marital hardship (anger, betrayal, sexual problems, divorce, blended families). As a life-long Christian, Mark brings his faith in God and belief in a real hope for change to the individuals and families he sees, teaching them to build on their existing strengths to help them overcome life’s challenges and traumas.
You’re not sure exactly when it happened. But recently, you’ve begun to feel like the spark in your relationship has fizzled out. It’s painful to remember the love and excitement you shared early on and how far you are from that now. You tell yourself that things will get easier, and the relationship will improve by itself. When this doesn’t happen, you begin to wonder if this is just how marriage is supposed to be. Maybe every relationship becomes stagnant eventually. But you’re not ready to give up that easily. You’re determined to reclaim the healthy, thriving relationship you both deserve – you’re just unsure how to achieve it.
You’re not sure exactly when it happened. But recently, you’ve begun to feel like the spark in your relationship has fizzled out. It’s painful to remember the love and excitement you shared early on and how far you are from that now. You tell yourself that things will get easier, and the relationship will improve by itself. When this doesn’t happen, you begin to wonder if this is just how marriage is supposed to be. Maybe every relationship becomes stagnant eventually. But you’re not ready to give up that easily. You’re determined to reclaim the healthy, thriving relationship you both deserve – you’re just unsure how to achieve it.
Diana Lippencott
Licensed Social Worker, MA, LSW, LICDC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westerville, OH 43082
Now Accepting New Clients! My hope for you is that you can experience Grace, Joy, Comfort and Acceptance. I provide a judgement free safe space to explore and discover your inner strengths. My therapy is client driven and I act as the guide coming along side you in your journey. My passion is supporting teens, adults and older adults towards growth and a path to wellness.
Now Accepting New Clients! My hope for you is that you can experience Grace, Joy, Comfort and Acceptance. I provide a judgement free safe space to explore and discover your inner strengths. My therapy is client driven and I act as the guide coming along side you in your journey. My passion is supporting teens, adults and older adults towards growth and a path to wellness.
Lenora Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galena, OH 43021 (Online Only)
Mental health is something that is often ignored and left in the dark. We want to change that at Legacy Warriors Therapy, LLC, we offer mental health services that strive to help you understand yourself, family dynamic and your surroundings better. We serve individuals, couples and families from ages 12-65+. It's time to put an end to an end to negative stigmas and start caring for ourselves.
Mental health is something that is often ignored and left in the dark. We want to change that at Legacy Warriors Therapy, LLC, we offer mental health services that strive to help you understand yourself, family dynamic and your surroundings better. We serve individuals, couples and families from ages 12-65+. It's time to put an end to an end to negative stigmas and start caring for ourselves.
I have extensive training and over 30 years of experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and pregnancy loss, including abortion. I hold an MA in Mental Health Clinical Counseling and have completed the Jungian Professional Psychotherapy program with the CG Jung Institute of Chicago. Additionally, I work with couples using the Gottman Method to strengthen relationships and deal with underlying issues. I also hold a certification for coaching with the Enneagram. Recently, my husband and I celebrated 44 years of marriage.
I have extensive training and over 30 years of experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and pregnancy loss, including abortion. I hold an MA in Mental Health Clinical Counseling and have completed the Jungian Professional Psychotherapy program with the CG Jung Institute of Chicago. Additionally, I work with couples using the Gottman Method to strengthen relationships and deal with underlying issues. I also hold a certification for coaching with the Enneagram. Recently, my husband and I celebrated 44 years of marriage.
Our mental/emotional health is often overlooked despite being central to our well-being. Sometimes we can feel suffocated by the pain of our life experiences. Counseling offers hope and a pathway for healing so that the brokenness in our past doesn't negatively affect our present and future. Decide to invest in yourself and improve your enjoyment of life regardless of your past or current circumstances. Getting the help you need is something you'll never regret.
Our mental/emotional health is often overlooked despite being central to our well-being. Sometimes we can feel suffocated by the pain of our life experiences. Counseling offers hope and a pathway for healing so that the brokenness in our past doesn't negatively affect our present and future. Decide to invest in yourself and improve your enjoyment of life regardless of your past or current circumstances. Getting the help you need is something you'll never regret.
Arin Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Westerville, OH 43082 (Online Only)
As we progress into the second year of being limited in traveling, gathering and socializing, we are finding ourselves less able to avoid our triggers, struggles, self image and overcome messages of being misunderstood and alone. For some, these last two years have caused more strain than strength within your relationship with children, family and or your partner. No matter the situation that brings a person to counseling the goal is to find a supportive, strength based, experienced, and compassionate clinician who will also challenge them to see that beyond the immediate storm there are blooming flowers.
As we progress into the second year of being limited in traveling, gathering and socializing, we are finding ourselves less able to avoid our triggers, struggles, self image and overcome messages of being misunderstood and alone. For some, these last two years have caused more strain than strength within your relationship with children, family and or your partner. No matter the situation that brings a person to counseling the goal is to find a supportive, strength based, experienced, and compassionate clinician who will also challenge them to see that beyond the immediate storm there are blooming flowers.
clients' want to feel better emotionally with less anxiety. clients' want to feel more in control of their feelings and to communicate more clearly. clients' want to work with a therapist who understands them and the goals they want to attain. clients' want to be heard and treated with respect. clients' bring sensitive issues to the counseling session and want to feel safe to open up to the therapist. clients' want to be accepted despite their feelings of isolation and hopelessness.
clients' want to feel better emotionally with less anxiety. clients' want to feel more in control of their feelings and to communicate more clearly. clients' want to work with a therapist who understands them and the goals they want to attain. clients' want to be heard and treated with respect. clients' bring sensitive issues to the counseling session and want to feel safe to open up to the therapist. clients' want to be accepted despite their feelings of isolation and hopelessness.
Virginia Clagg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD(c), MBA, LISW-S, LICDC, CHT
Verified Verified
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Virginia has developed a specialization in the areas of addiction and trauma, providing critical support to individuals and families facing these challenges. She also excels in addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and behavioral issues, using a combination of traditional and innovative therapeutic techniques. Virginia's client base is diverse, encompassing adolescents aged 14 and above, men, women, couples, individuals, and families. Her compassionate and client-centered approach ensures that each person she works with receives optimal support to achieve their mental, emotional wellness.
Virginia has developed a specialization in the areas of addiction and trauma, providing critical support to individuals and families facing these challenges. She also excels in addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and behavioral issues, using a combination of traditional and innovative therapeutic techniques. Virginia's client base is diverse, encompassing adolescents aged 14 and above, men, women, couples, individuals, and families. Her compassionate and client-centered approach ensures that each person she works with receives optimal support to achieve their mental, emotional wellness.
Every client is unique and is facing their own distinctive challenges. Therefore each treatment plan should be personalized and individualized. An ideal client is one who comes to counseling with an open mind and is ready to try new approaches and coping skills. Each person will benefit differently from a wide variety of approaches. Together we can and will find the right strategies that work best for you. There is not a "normal" or "standard" cookie-cutter path. It is a journey! I have experience working with issues as grief, anxiety, anger, mood, neurological, trauma, relationship issues, substance use disorders, and more.
Every client is unique and is facing their own distinctive challenges. Therefore each treatment plan should be personalized and individualized. An ideal client is one who comes to counseling with an open mind and is ready to try new approaches and coping skills. Each person will benefit differently from a wide variety of approaches. Together we can and will find the right strategies that work best for you. There is not a "normal" or "standard" cookie-cutter path. It is a journey! I have experience working with issues as grief, anxiety, anger, mood, neurological, trauma, relationship issues, substance use disorders, and more.
I am currently seeing clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem related issues, and life transitions. I want to give my clients tangible coping skills that can help them here-and-now while we dive deeper into the source of these issues through CBT-based talk therapy.
I am currently seeing clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem related issues, and life transitions. I want to give my clients tangible coping skills that can help them here-and-now while we dive deeper into the source of these issues through CBT-based talk therapy.
I am a School Psychologist that has worked in education for 21 years. I complete psychoeducational evaluations and screenings to help parents and students better understand their learning patterns and needs. Through assessment, a student's learning struggle can be identified so that the right path of intervention and services can be put into place. I work with parents/students to plan out an evaluation that will encompass their concerns and provide answers.
I am a School Psychologist that has worked in education for 21 years. I complete psychoeducational evaluations and screenings to help parents and students better understand their learning patterns and needs. Through assessment, a student's learning struggle can be identified so that the right path of intervention and services can be put into place. I work with parents/students to plan out an evaluation that will encompass their concerns and provide answers.
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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.