Therapists in Jefferson County, TX
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I believe counseling recognizes an individual's strengths, growth, and self-direction. I believe the solutions are already inside you. My job is to help you see them, figure out what to do about them, then help you change. You and I will work together to create a relationship where you feel safe, so you can grow and build on your strengths. My goal is to help you strengthen the balance between your social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of life. My approach is humanistic.
I believe counseling recognizes an individual's strengths, growth, and self-direction. I believe the solutions are already inside you. My job is to help you see them, figure out what to do about them, then help you change. You and I will work together to create a relationship where you feel safe, so you can grow and build on your strengths. My goal is to help you strengthen the balance between your social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of life. My approach is humanistic.
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Marilyn J Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
Through my counseling practice, I desire to empower others to achieve a balanced state of wellbeing, discover their self-worth, reach their fullest potential, and live joyfully. I provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for my client’s voice to be heard. Past trauma and current life transitions can be painful and difficult; however, I believe that each of us has the ability to heal and grow stronger. Counseling is a tool that helps us recognize harmful beliefs and behavior patterns, learn new skills with which to resolve problems, and facilitate lasting positive change in our lives.
Through my counseling practice, I desire to empower others to achieve a balanced state of wellbeing, discover their self-worth, reach their fullest potential, and live joyfully. I provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for my client’s voice to be heard. Past trauma and current life transitions can be painful and difficult; however, I believe that each of us has the ability to heal and grow stronger. Counseling is a tool that helps us recognize harmful beliefs and behavior patterns, learn new skills with which to resolve problems, and facilitate lasting positive change in our lives.
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Pearl's of Wisdom Counseling Service, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77708
As a LPC, I have been gifted to operate as a Counselor and I do not take my gift lightly. My goal is to be the voice for those that have never been allowed to speak up for themselves, those that have never realized the beauty they possess and especially those that have never realized their full potential in life. It is a wonderful thing when an individual realizes their worth and begins to walk in it; that is the beauty of Pearl's of Wisdom seeing the metamorphosis of the client base. Being able to observe a client walk into their destiny is fulfilling and what I strive for on a daily basis.
As a LPC, I have been gifted to operate as a Counselor and I do not take my gift lightly. My goal is to be the voice for those that have never been allowed to speak up for themselves, those that have never realized the beauty they possess and especially those that have never realized their full potential in life. It is a wonderful thing when an individual realizes their worth and begins to walk in it; that is the beauty of Pearl's of Wisdom seeing the metamorphosis of the client base. Being able to observe a client walk into their destiny is fulfilling and what I strive for on a daily basis.
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Regina M Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCDC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
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Sometimes it can seem like we spend so much of our days trying to please others and meeting their expectations that we have lost WHO WE ARE as individuals. Do we even like what we are doing? Feeling stuck in a ‘rut of life’ without much true meaning or passion? Finding that you are using alcohol or even drugs to cope with your life? Tired of the fake and need some AUTHENTICITY and COURAGE to just be you…to be heard…to be seen? Are you ready to discover your true self? There is HOPE! I have a passion for helping clients find their own strengths to live wholeheartedly and enjoy the journey of life!
Sometimes it can seem like we spend so much of our days trying to please others and meeting their expectations that we have lost WHO WE ARE as individuals. Do we even like what we are doing? Feeling stuck in a ‘rut of life’ without much true meaning or passion? Finding that you are using alcohol or even drugs to cope with your life? Tired of the fake and need some AUTHENTICITY and COURAGE to just be you…to be heard…to be seen? Are you ready to discover your true self? There is HOPE! I have a passion for helping clients find their own strengths to live wholeheartedly and enjoy the journey of life!
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Monica Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nederland, TX 77627 (Online Only)
Hi there, I am Monica! I am a licensed therapist in the state of Texas and have spent the last 21 years growing as an effective helper in the world of counseling and therapy. Achieving holistic health and reaping the rewards through genuine fulfillment takes courage and calls for commitment of the mind, body, and soul. Commitment to therapy as a pathway to that level of health is not inconceivable and is a journey you do not have to walk alone. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Hi there, I am Monica! I am a licensed therapist in the state of Texas and have spent the last 21 years growing as an effective helper in the world of counseling and therapy. Achieving holistic health and reaping the rewards through genuine fulfillment takes courage and calls for commitment of the mind, body, and soul. Commitment to therapy as a pathway to that level of health is not inconceivable and is a journey you do not have to walk alone. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Online Therapists
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Eduardo Salazar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77066
My Christian faith is my foundation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, families, couples for pre-marriage & marriage counseling. People struggle with are grief/loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity & traumatic experiences that require Crisis/Critical Incident Response/Debriefing. People want to resolve internal emotional conflict & interpersonal conflict with others to achieve reconciliation. Everyone has, is, or will suffer in the future. Life is challenging. I help people overcome obstacles, turn them into opportunities, learn from loss & achieve their goals. I help, hurting people, heal.
My Christian faith is my foundation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, families, couples for pre-marriage & marriage counseling. People struggle with are grief/loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity & traumatic experiences that require Crisis/Critical Incident Response/Debriefing. People want to resolve internal emotional conflict & interpersonal conflict with others to achieve reconciliation. Everyone has, is, or will suffer in the future. Life is challenging. I help people overcome obstacles, turn them into opportunities, learn from loss & achieve their goals. I help, hurting people, heal.
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Taylor Marie Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77003
My counseling training and experiences have emphases in the following populations: ethnic minorities, LGBTQAI+, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, women, African-American/Black women, African-American/Black males, military, marginalized populations, disenfranchised people of color, Christian and spirituality, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” Hello, my name is Taylor! I firmly believe that everyone has a UNIQUE purpose and skill set that makes them one of a kind. Creating a SAFE and non-judgmental space for my clients to freely express themselves is of utmost importance. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology to further my education and training in mental health counseling.
My counseling training and experiences have emphases in the following populations: ethnic minorities, LGBTQAI+, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, women, African-American/Black women, African-American/Black males, military, marginalized populations, disenfranchised people of color, Christian and spirituality, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” Hello, my name is Taylor! I firmly believe that everyone has a UNIQUE purpose and skill set that makes them one of a kind. Creating a SAFE and non-judgmental space for my clients to freely express themselves is of utmost importance. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology to further my education and training in mental health counseling.
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David Christopher Estes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am also a post-evangelical ("Exvangelical") Christian.
I have 25+ years of experience as a licensed clinician. During that time, I have taken many roles within the helping professions - first responder, therapist, supervisor, university professor and clinical director, to name a few. I work with many situations and would like to see if I can assist you. I work with ages 15 and up and see clients in many modalities, including individual, couple, family and group therapy sessions. I have significant experience with crisis management & intervention, assessment & diagnosis, clients who are prescribed psychotropic medications and professionals in high-stress careers (Health, LEOs, Law, Ed.).
I am also a post-evangelical ("Exvangelical") Christian.
I have 25+ years of experience as a licensed clinician. During that time, I have taken many roles within the helping professions - first responder, therapist, supervisor, university professor and clinical director, to name a few. I work with many situations and would like to see if I can assist you. I work with ages 15 and up and see clients in many modalities, including individual, couple, family and group therapy sessions. I have significant experience with crisis management & intervention, assessment & diagnosis, clients who are prescribed psychotropic medications and professionals in high-stress careers (Health, LEOs, Law, Ed.).
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Hello, I am Gloria Gitlin, a licensed professional counselor with forty-two years of clinical experience. I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors who are facing Behavioral Issues, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, and many more. I use a mix of ACT, Adlerian, Christian Counseling, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, CPT, Compassion Focused, Couples Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, EFT, Family Systems, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Interpersonal, Jungian, MBCT, Intervention, and many more. I believe I could help others in distress and give peace in their situations.
Hello, I am Gloria Gitlin, a licensed professional counselor with forty-two years of clinical experience. I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors who are facing Behavioral Issues, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, and many more. I use a mix of ACT, Adlerian, Christian Counseling, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, CPT, Compassion Focused, Couples Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, EFT, Family Systems, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Interpersonal, Jungian, MBCT, Intervention, and many more. I believe I could help others in distress and give peace in their situations.
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Gloria E. Kessler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
Allowing my clients to experience the world of counseling in a positive way. I practice positive psychology, which will give my clients a whole new way of looking at their lives, even though the world may not be the most positive place they see. My clients will be introduced to skills that will help them move forward in a life they thought they were "stuck" in. I help my clients see their strengths as their motivators for life's uneasy situations. I am a counselor that is a Christian, and can assist those clients that use faith as a basis for handling life's obstacles.
Allowing my clients to experience the world of counseling in a positive way. I practice positive psychology, which will give my clients a whole new way of looking at their lives, even though the world may not be the most positive place they see. My clients will be introduced to skills that will help them move forward in a life they thought they were "stuck" in. I help my clients see their strengths as their motivators for life's uneasy situations. I am a counselor that is a Christian, and can assist those clients that use faith as a basis for handling life's obstacles.
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As a Christian, Dr.
Dr. Valle has experience working with clients with addiction problems, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and a variety of other mental health concerns. He also has considerable experience conducting psychological testing and diagnostic assessments. Dr. Valle is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who also specializes in veteran specific issues such as PTSD. His previous work experience include substance abuse counselor in the United States Navy working with young sailors and marines, Chemical Dependency Specialist at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, California and Addiction Therapist at the VA hospital in Houston.
As a Christian, Dr.
Dr. Valle has experience working with clients with addiction problems, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and a variety of other mental health concerns. He also has considerable experience conducting psychological testing and diagnostic assessments. Dr. Valle is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who also specializes in veteran specific issues such as PTSD. His previous work experience include substance abuse counselor in the United States Navy working with young sailors and marines, Chemical Dependency Specialist at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, California and Addiction Therapist at the VA hospital in Houston.
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Fergie Havemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Approaching from a Christian perspective, I would like to assist clients in having a deeper understanding of themselves and overcome challenges by providing tools, releasing old habits or old thinking patterns, and creating space for a healthy approach to life.
Hello, and welcome! I'm an EMDR Certified therapist located in The Woodlands, TX. Seeking guidance can sometimes be overwhelming; I hope to be here to assist you with tools and techniques. Here you are making the first step! How can I be of service to you in this time of your life? My clients look for guidance, but most of all they look for tools that equip them to make changes to their lifestyle, their thought patterns, their relationships. As an EMDR therapist, I hope to approach with specific techniques that address pressing concerns and can prepare you to make positive changes to your life.
Approaching from a Christian perspective, I would like to assist clients in having a deeper understanding of themselves and overcome challenges by providing tools, releasing old habits or old thinking patterns, and creating space for a healthy approach to life.
Hello, and welcome! I'm an EMDR Certified therapist located in The Woodlands, TX. Seeking guidance can sometimes be overwhelming; I hope to be here to assist you with tools and techniques. Here you are making the first step! How can I be of service to you in this time of your life? My clients look for guidance, but most of all they look for tools that equip them to make changes to their lifestyle, their thought patterns, their relationships. As an EMDR therapist, I hope to approach with specific techniques that address pressing concerns and can prepare you to make positive changes to your life.
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Samantha Gaudie Ley Tavares
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
I also have experience in Christian Counseling, working with couples for marriage and pre-marriage counseling using the Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy and partnering with Twogether in Texas offering marriage classes.
I offer counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. My counseling journey began in Brazil in 2005 and expanded to the U.S. in 2021. As a therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience, I aim to help clients feel immersed in a secure atmosphere. In addition to providing services for Anxiety, Grief, and Chronic Pain, I am an Early Childhood Development specialist and have a background in counseling high schoolers and families. I am certified in hypnosis by IFEN (Brazil), and my approach is rooted in Solution-Focused techniques and person-centered therapy.
I also have experience in Christian Counseling, working with couples for marriage and pre-marriage counseling using the Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy and partnering with Twogether in Texas offering marriage classes.
I offer counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. My counseling journey began in Brazil in 2005 and expanded to the U.S. in 2021. As a therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience, I aim to help clients feel immersed in a secure atmosphere. In addition to providing services for Anxiety, Grief, and Chronic Pain, I am an Early Childhood Development specialist and have a background in counseling high schoolers and families. I am certified in hypnosis by IFEN (Brazil), and my approach is rooted in Solution-Focused techniques and person-centered therapy.
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Juan (Tony) Antonio Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018
English/Spanish services available. My experience as a therapist/counselor goes back at the school setting for 19 years, 12 as a K-12 school counselor. I also have over 3000 professional psychotherapy/counseling hours working with young adults and couples. My clients may be having difficulties with personal relationships, depression, anxiety, stresses of life, or workplace and or trauma. Psychotherapy is about helping people work through struggles and find balance in life. Christian, spiritual psychotherapy is available for clients who prefer a faith focus approach. Seeking help to resolve issues is the first step to healing.
English/Spanish services available. My experience as a therapist/counselor goes back at the school setting for 19 years, 12 as a K-12 school counselor. I also have over 3000 professional psychotherapy/counseling hours working with young adults and couples. My clients may be having difficulties with personal relationships, depression, anxiety, stresses of life, or workplace and or trauma. Psychotherapy is about helping people work through struggles and find balance in life. Christian, spiritual psychotherapy is available for clients who prefer a faith focus approach. Seeking help to resolve issues is the first step to healing.
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Are you experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety; addiction; or the residual effects of trauma? I believe that you, as the client, are the expert of your own story. I am here to provide you with a unique personalized approach to psychotherapy that is person-centered; and focuses on your strengths and your potential. If you are someone who experienced relational trauma as a child, you may be experiencing difficulty navigating relationships as an adult. Through a therapeutic relationship, you will find a stepping stone from which to develop a more meaningful way of being in the world.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety; addiction; or the residual effects of trauma? I believe that you, as the client, are the expert of your own story. I am here to provide you with a unique personalized approach to psychotherapy that is person-centered; and focuses on your strengths and your potential. If you are someone who experienced relational trauma as a child, you may be experiencing difficulty navigating relationships as an adult. Through a therapeutic relationship, you will find a stepping stone from which to develop a more meaningful way of being in the world.
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Does a frequent sense of worry that hinder your ability to navigate day-to-day life and remain present? Does the weight of chronic sadness leave you constantly overwhelmed and exhausted, making the simple act of waking up and starting your day a challenge? Do you find yourself questioning the possibility of a brighter and more fulfilling life? You are not alone. There is a common occurrence of individuals experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed, numb, and engulfed by the depths of sadness, imprints of trauma and heavy burden of anxiety.
Does a frequent sense of worry that hinder your ability to navigate day-to-day life and remain present? Does the weight of chronic sadness leave you constantly overwhelmed and exhausted, making the simple act of waking up and starting your day a challenge? Do you find yourself questioning the possibility of a brighter and more fulfilling life? You are not alone. There is a common occurrence of individuals experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed, numb, and engulfed by the depths of sadness, imprints of trauma and heavy burden of anxiety.
SE Behavioral Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Stafford, TX 77477 (Online Only)
SE Behavioral Consulting is dedicated to serving clients with professional and effective behavioral health services. Our company provides quality services that enrich and strengthen the lives of our citizens. We offer an array of services to support those challenged with behavioral health concerns. Our mission is to provide optimal therapeutic services to improve the quality of life for persons suffering with personal issues, traumatic experiences and mental illness through professional care and support. We provide high quality, safe and effective services that incorporates cultural diversity and the dignity of the individual.
SE Behavioral Consulting is dedicated to serving clients with professional and effective behavioral health services. Our company provides quality services that enrich and strengthen the lives of our citizens. We offer an array of services to support those challenged with behavioral health concerns. Our mission is to provide optimal therapeutic services to improve the quality of life for persons suffering with personal issues, traumatic experiences and mental illness through professional care and support. We provide high quality, safe and effective services that incorporates cultural diversity and the dignity of the individual.
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New Beginning Mind Spa & Therapy, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382 (Online Only)
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
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Josephine Barclay
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC, LCDC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77064
Are you in that very dark place? Don’t care if life passing you by? Are your thoughts creating more thoughts, and causing you to be completely unable to function? Are you struggling to sleep unable to turn off the thoughts? Do you function on autopilot during the day? Is your day consumed with alcohol, drugs, or a behavior or activity that leaves you with even more stress and anxiety? Is your house so cluttered and you have no energy to sort? Are you grieving a loss? Worry, stress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, sadness, lack of sleep, addiction, grief /loss and trauma affect your daily living activities. Time to get help.
Are you in that very dark place? Don’t care if life passing you by? Are your thoughts creating more thoughts, and causing you to be completely unable to function? Are you struggling to sleep unable to turn off the thoughts? Do you function on autopilot during the day? Is your day consumed with alcohol, drugs, or a behavior or activity that leaves you with even more stress and anxiety? Is your house so cluttered and you have no energy to sort? Are you grieving a loss? Worry, stress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, sadness, lack of sleep, addiction, grief /loss and trauma affect your daily living activities. Time to get help.
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Barbara J. Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77272 (Online Only)
I have successfully taught children as early as those in Program Head Start, before becoming a Texas Teacher & School Counselor, and ultimately a LPC-Supervisor . As a child advocate who tries to understand the needs of the child in hopes of helping with mental or emotional turmoil. One may say or think that I specialize in treating children? This would be false, because I can't recall a situation where I could help the child without helping the parents, and even the whole family. Family history and dynamics plays a "Huge" role in your child's development and behaviors.
I have successfully taught children as early as those in Program Head Start, before becoming a Texas Teacher & School Counselor, and ultimately a LPC-Supervisor . As a child advocate who tries to understand the needs of the child in hopes of helping with mental or emotional turmoil. One may say or think that I specialize in treating children? This would be false, because I can't recall a situation where I could help the child without helping the parents, and even the whole family. Family history and dynamics plays a "Huge" role in your child's development and behaviors.
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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.