Christian Therapists in Reading, PA
Debbie Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19608
My goal is to create a warm and supportive space for people to work through the many challenges life often presents. Parenting is difficult, as is growing up! Supporting parents and teens/children is something close to my heart. Whether it be eating struggles, parenting concerns, school stresses, life transitions, anxiety and/or depression, I am able to come along side you and support using a variety of modalities. I believe in being radically genuine and working side by side with my clients with kindness, compassion and honesty. Christian Counseling is available if requested.
My goal is to create a warm and supportive space for people to work through the many challenges life often presents. Parenting is difficult, as is growing up! Supporting parents and teens/children is something close to my heart. Whether it be eating struggles, parenting concerns, school stresses, life transitions, anxiety and/or depression, I am able to come along side you and support using a variety of modalities. I believe in being radically genuine and working side by side with my clients with kindness, compassion and honesty. Christian Counseling is available if requested.
Tamika Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
My name is Tamika Johnson-Ogbu and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma informed therapy, reality therapy and motivational interviewing. I have also earned a Masters in Divinity where I have received a solid knowledge of pastoral care and Christian counseling. My focus is on the whole person, body, soul and spirit. My aim is to help you regain a sense of hope for your life that is found in Jesus Christ.
My name is Tamika Johnson-Ogbu and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma informed therapy, reality therapy and motivational interviewing. I have also earned a Masters in Divinity where I have received a solid knowledge of pastoral care and Christian counseling. My focus is on the whole person, body, soul and spirit. My aim is to help you regain a sense of hope for your life that is found in Jesus Christ.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19603
These Christian counselors have a desire to help others find healing through integrated methods, using the best therapies with a Biblical worldview and through the help of the Holy Spirit.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
These Christian counselors have a desire to help others find healing through integrated methods, using the best therapies with a Biblical worldview and through the help of the Holy Spirit.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
JaneAnna Galli Lighthouse Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
For over twenty years I have been working within the field of Individual and Family Intervention. My education in Masters of Arts in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary which is now referred to as Missio Seminary has provided me with the ability to help so many. I am certified in child sexual abuse treatment through Widener University and Family Support Line. For the last 15 years I have been a member in good standing with AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). Biblically based counseling with the intention to glorify God while helping others to navigate through life's challenges has always been my priority.
For over twenty years I have been working within the field of Individual and Family Intervention. My education in Masters of Arts in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary which is now referred to as Missio Seminary has provided me with the ability to help so many. I am certified in child sexual abuse treatment through Widener University and Family Support Line. For the last 15 years I have been a member in good standing with AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). Biblically based counseling with the intention to glorify God while helping others to navigate through life's challenges has always been my priority.
Day and evening appointments, Christian perspective.
Private practice since 1999 working with adults/adolescents/children. Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relational problems, family & marital concerns, adjustment problems. Provide support for PTSD, blended families and victims of previous abuse. Additional work with child behavioral disorders, ADHD, mood and parenting concerns. Over 30 year experience with the developmentally disabled, autism and dually diagnosed (ID/DD) of all ages and all settings.
Day and evening appointments, Christian perspective.
Private practice since 1999 working with adults/adolescents/children. Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relational problems, family & marital concerns, adjustment problems. Provide support for PTSD, blended families and victims of previous abuse. Additional work with child behavioral disorders, ADHD, mood and parenting concerns. Over 30 year experience with the developmentally disabled, autism and dually diagnosed (ID/DD) of all ages and all settings.
In today's world, individuals and families often face formidable challenges. As an experienced LCSW, I harness the power of collaboration to navigate these hurdles. For an adult, it might be their spouse. When I treat children, their parents, primary care providers, and the school system all contribute to an exhaustive needs assessment. From this rich tapestry, we weave a bespoke treatment plan that accentuates your inherent positives. With our partnership, I hope we can empower your journey toward becoming your best "you."
In today's world, individuals and families often face formidable challenges. As an experienced LCSW, I harness the power of collaboration to navigate these hurdles. For an adult, it might be their spouse. When I treat children, their parents, primary care providers, and the school system all contribute to an exhaustive needs assessment. From this rich tapestry, we weave a bespoke treatment plan that accentuates your inherent positives. With our partnership, I hope we can empower your journey toward becoming your best "you."
Zarahis Pichardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19604
Navigating through life can be a challenge for anyone, that's why therapy is important. We all need someone to hear us out. As counselors we seek to provide you with a safe space to share your feelings and thoughts while also teaching you skills to learn how to navigate through different challenges.
Navigating through life can be a challenge for anyone, that's why therapy is important. We all need someone to hear us out. As counselors we seek to provide you with a safe space to share your feelings and thoughts while also teaching you skills to learn how to navigate through different challenges.
I am a masters level therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQIA individuals and those experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, trauma, grief, and other life transitions. I am a HAES aligned therapist who uses a social justice, feminist, and trauma-informed lens in my work. As a person-centered therapist, I will meet clients where they are in their mental health journeys to help them better understand themselves and work toward healing through a variety of techniques that matches the clients' needs.
I am a masters level therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQIA individuals and those experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, trauma, grief, and other life transitions. I am a HAES aligned therapist who uses a social justice, feminist, and trauma-informed lens in my work. As a person-centered therapist, I will meet clients where they are in their mental health journeys to help them better understand themselves and work toward healing through a variety of techniques that matches the clients' needs.
Aura Quezada-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
Life stressors may often times become too overwhelming for one individual to handle. I am dedicated to helping you explore these experiences, identify a support system, and assist you through rebuilding the necessary skills which will help you manage those daily life stressors. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of a diverse background, which has strengthened my multi-cultural lens. I provide a warm and strength-based environment to help you reach the best version of yourself. Regardless of what you might have heard, it is OK to seek mental health support. Engaging in therapy is simply another form of self-care.
Life stressors may often times become too overwhelming for one individual to handle. I am dedicated to helping you explore these experiences, identify a support system, and assist you through rebuilding the necessary skills which will help you manage those daily life stressors. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of a diverse background, which has strengthened my multi-cultural lens. I provide a warm and strength-based environment to help you reach the best version of yourself. Regardless of what you might have heard, it is OK to seek mental health support. Engaging in therapy is simply another form of self-care.
Above all, people need to know that you care, and that you know how to help them. I provide both of these, by building solid rapport with my clients, to show them what is perhaps the most important aspect of counseling- that they have a therapist who is someone who wilI truly listen to them, show them empathy, and be a sincere partner in helping them reach their counseling goals. My motto is "Anyone can be helped, after they realize that you truly care, and that they can trust in you." I provide treatment for a wide variety of mental health problems, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Above all, people need to know that you care, and that you know how to help them. I provide both of these, by building solid rapport with my clients, to show them what is perhaps the most important aspect of counseling- that they have a therapist who is someone who wilI truly listen to them, show them empathy, and be a sincere partner in helping them reach their counseling goals. My motto is "Anyone can be helped, after they realize that you truly care, and that they can trust in you." I provide treatment for a wide variety of mental health problems, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Center for Psychological Health & Wellness, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19609
Are you a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety or a high-achieving woman feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? We offer the support and guidance you need to conquer anxiety and restore balance. But as a group practice, our team consists of experts who address a wide range of mental health struggles for both kids and adults. If this sounds like you and you're seeking a provider who listens and creates a plan to tackle the root cause, we want to hear your story. Together, we can work towards putting you on a path to healing.
Are you a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety or a high-achieving woman feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? We offer the support and guidance you need to conquer anxiety and restore balance. But as a group practice, our team consists of experts who address a wide range of mental health struggles for both kids and adults. If this sounds like you and you're seeking a provider who listens and creates a plan to tackle the root cause, we want to hear your story. Together, we can work towards putting you on a path to healing.
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Do you long to feel emotionally connected and closer to your spouse, kids or parents? You wish you could reach out to them without fear of rejection because with them you feel confident you are safe, secure, fully known and fully loved. If only your home was a place like that, a place of peace, a place of renewal and recovery. You want to know they will always have your back as you face the uncertainties of life and celebrate the joys and victories. The pain of life isn’t the problem. It’s being alone with the pain. Restoring and reconciling damaged relationships is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.
Do you long to feel emotionally connected and closer to your spouse, kids or parents? You wish you could reach out to them without fear of rejection because with them you feel confident you are safe, secure, fully known and fully loved. If only your home was a place like that, a place of peace, a place of renewal and recovery. You want to know they will always have your back as you face the uncertainties of life and celebrate the joys and victories. The pain of life isn’t the problem. It’s being alone with the pain. Restoring and reconciling damaged relationships is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.
Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, Meagan, Good, MA, LPC, Owner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19610
Looking for something different than traditional therapy? How about working with a horse in therapy? More than petting horses, our professional counseling team is specially trained to integrate horses into therapy. We empower individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a variety of struggles and find hope, healing, and mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. You are mind, body, soul, and spirit. Nurture every part of you in a peaceful, safe, and beautiful ranch environment. Horses are gentle and intuitive partners; they provide nonjudgmental connection and new awareness as we explore your struggles and strengths.
Looking for something different than traditional therapy? How about working with a horse in therapy? More than petting horses, our professional counseling team is specially trained to integrate horses into therapy. We empower individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a variety of struggles and find hope, healing, and mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. You are mind, body, soul, and spirit. Nurture every part of you in a peaceful, safe, and beautiful ranch environment. Horses are gentle and intuitive partners; they provide nonjudgmental connection and new awareness as we explore your struggles and strengths.
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge
Counselor, MA, CADC, CCTS-A, PECS
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601
Using God's love combined with evidence-based clinical programming for a deeper approach to healing and recovery. Our faith-centered approach offers opportunities for individuals struggling with substance use disorder to grow both in their faith as well as building a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Using God's love combined with evidence-based clinical programming for a deeper approach to healing and recovery. Our faith-centered approach offers opportunities for individuals struggling with substance use disorder to grow both in their faith as well as building a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Kelli A. Frey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19611
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Weary of feeling stuck? Desire a breakthrough? Seeking Serenity in your life? Are you, or someone you love, struggling with Substance Use Disorder or a Mental Health concern? The ideal client will be open, honest, willing and committed to the therapeutic process by not giving up when things get difficult. We don’t know what we don’t know so an openness to learning, implementing new skills, and viewing circumstances from a different vantage point (focusing on things that we can control and letting go of things we cannot control) are all critical points of growth and strength.
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Weary of feeling stuck? Desire a breakthrough? Seeking Serenity in your life? Are you, or someone you love, struggling with Substance Use Disorder or a Mental Health concern? The ideal client will be open, honest, willing and committed to the therapeutic process by not giving up when things get difficult. We don’t know what we don’t know so an openness to learning, implementing new skills, and viewing circumstances from a different vantage point (focusing on things that we can control and letting go of things we cannot control) are all critical points of growth and strength.
Imagine an individual, couple, or a family at a crossroads, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships amidst the pressures of daily life. My ideal clients are those who recognize the need for change—whether they’re couples struggling to communicate effectively, individuals facing anxiety or depression, or adolescents navigating the tumultuous path of growing up. These clients seek not only relief from their immediate issues but also a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. I understand the weight of life's challenges.
Imagine an individual, couple, or a family at a crossroads, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships amidst the pressures of daily life. My ideal clients are those who recognize the need for change—whether they’re couples struggling to communicate effectively, individuals facing anxiety or depression, or adolescents navigating the tumultuous path of growing up. These clients seek not only relief from their immediate issues but also a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. I understand the weight of life's challenges.
Do you feel as though you're on an emotional roller coaster? Is your child having behaviors that seem out of control & you need support? Play therapy is utilized to help children communicate their thoughts, feelings & experiences. Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others? Trauma can leave deep wounds which impacts our lives. I’m dedicated to supporting you on your healing journey. I believe you have the capacity to heal and thrive, even after difficult experiences.
Do you feel as though you're on an emotional roller coaster? Is your child having behaviors that seem out of control & you need support? Play therapy is utilized to help children communicate their thoughts, feelings & experiences. Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others? Trauma can leave deep wounds which impacts our lives. I’m dedicated to supporting you on your healing journey. I believe you have the capacity to heal and thrive, even after difficult experiences.
Cicely Calvaresi-Holston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19609
I work with the over-stressed and over-whelmed who feel like somewhere along the way they lost control of things. Together, we explore how anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, over stimulation, (to name a few) in combination with carrying, the weight of the world can result in feeling out of control. There is no "typical" issue or "standard client", so there is no "standard session" either. I offer a space for people to vent, process, reframe, reset and most importantly, regain control. I offer a free consult to see if we match! Give me a call or schedule through my website.
I work with the over-stressed and over-whelmed who feel like somewhere along the way they lost control of things. Together, we explore how anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, over stimulation, (to name a few) in combination with carrying, the weight of the world can result in feeling out of control. There is no "typical" issue or "standard client", so there is no "standard session" either. I offer a space for people to vent, process, reframe, reset and most importantly, regain control. I offer a free consult to see if we match! Give me a call or schedule through my website.
I have a passion for working with those who feel lost, stressed, or weighed down by anxiety. I love exploring meaning behind both the big and small moments in life, and discovering how my clients can use that meaning to propel themselves forward. I use my knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to help clients understand the source of their anxiety and stress, and my background in religious studies for clients who want to be propelled by their spirituality. My goal is for my clients to walk away with a better understanding of where they feelings come from, and how to reign them in.
I have a passion for working with those who feel lost, stressed, or weighed down by anxiety. I love exploring meaning behind both the big and small moments in life, and discovering how my clients can use that meaning to propel themselves forward. I use my knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to help clients understand the source of their anxiety and stress, and my background in religious studies for clients who want to be propelled by their spirituality. My goal is for my clients to walk away with a better understanding of where they feelings come from, and how to reign them in.
Marsha Sue Chase
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
I became a therapist to help families stay together even through trauma and hurts, and I continued to do this work because of how it feels to watch someone have that "ah-ha" moment and flourish. I am so passionate about supporting families that I also facilitate webinars and teach courses on how other therapists can support families with a trauma-informed approach. I have enjoyed working with adolescents and their families through 10 years of my clinical experience and currently enjoy supporting adults and couples who suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, such as PTSD and grief and loss.
I became a therapist to help families stay together even through trauma and hurts, and I continued to do this work because of how it feels to watch someone have that "ah-ha" moment and flourish. I am so passionate about supporting families that I also facilitate webinars and teach courses on how other therapists can support families with a trauma-informed approach. I have enjoyed working with adolescents and their families through 10 years of my clinical experience and currently enjoy supporting adults and couples who suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, such as PTSD and grief and loss.
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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.