Christian Therapists in Round Rock, TX
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Brenda Ramsey is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor, Advanced Certification in Marriage/Family and Temperament Counseling and member of National Christian Counselor's Association (NCCA). Additionally, Mrs. Ramsey is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor of The Austin Vineyard Church, and Former Director of Family Life Skills of Austin. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling from Colorado Theological Seminary. She is currently on staff as a Licensed Pastoral Counselor at Head to Heart Restoration Ministry, in Round Rock, Texas. She offers in-person and remote counseling sessions.
Brenda Ramsey is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor, Advanced Certification in Marriage/Family and Temperament Counseling and member of National Christian Counselor's Association (NCCA). Additionally, Mrs. Ramsey is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor of The Austin Vineyard Church, and Former Director of Family Life Skills of Austin. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling from Colorado Theological Seminary. She is currently on staff as a Licensed Pastoral Counselor at Head to Heart Restoration Ministry, in Round Rock, Texas. She offers in-person and remote counseling sessions.
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I have to admit...I’m a robber. I rob people of the excuse of why they can’t have something, do something, or be something. Hey! My name is Dr. Antonio D. Specht, Sr. and I’m a Licensed Professional Christian Therapist. I strive to be an example of a mentally and spiritually healthy life and I want you to achieve the same success. I see our daily issues and see the needs for our teens as well as our men to have a safe, fun, and honest place to come where I provide real solutions to your issues.
I have to admit...I’m a robber. I rob people of the excuse of why they can’t have something, do something, or be something. Hey! My name is Dr. Antonio D. Specht, Sr. and I’m a Licensed Professional Christian Therapist. I strive to be an example of a mentally and spiritually healthy life and I want you to achieve the same success. I see our daily issues and see the needs for our teens as well as our men to have a safe, fun, and honest place to come where I provide real solutions to your issues.
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I counsel from a Christian worldview and am EMDR trained.
Hello, I believe that counseling can be a crucial part of reaching your personal potential. I strive to come alongside each client or couple in their journey and assist them in reaching their goals. I desire to explore each unique story in order to help the client increase self-awareness, understand and process unresolved issues and hurts, gain new skills and implement practical strategies for a healthier and more purposeful life. Above all, I hope to create a safe space for healing to occur and genuine progress to be made.
I counsel from a Christian worldview and am EMDR trained.
Hello, I believe that counseling can be a crucial part of reaching your personal potential. I strive to come alongside each client or couple in their journey and assist them in reaching their goals. I desire to explore each unique story in order to help the client increase self-awareness, understand and process unresolved issues and hurts, gain new skills and implement practical strategies for a healthier and more purposeful life. Above all, I hope to create a safe space for healing to occur and genuine progress to be made.
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Dara Ellis Weston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681 (Online Only)
I am also able to incorporate Christian faith-based values into the therapeutic process upon client request.
I find joy in helping people discover their courage to face life's struggles. I believe that each person has a unique set of characteristics that makes them powerful to overcome any challenge they have been handed. My approach is direct and unconventional at times while maintaining a constant depth of compassion.
I am also able to incorporate Christian faith-based values into the therapeutic process upon client request.
I find joy in helping people discover their courage to face life's struggles. I believe that each person has a unique set of characteristics that makes them powerful to overcome any challenge they have been handed. My approach is direct and unconventional at times while maintaining a constant depth of compassion.
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Counselors Of Texas/Side by Side Wellness Center is one of the largest private counseling groups in Central Texas with offices located in Austin Killeen and Round Rock. Our services include individual therapy, marital and family counseling, group therapy, psychological and educational testing, Christian counseling, educational assessments, chemical dependency counseling, vocational counseling and play therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
Counselors Of Texas/Side by Side Wellness Center is one of the largest private counseling groups in Central Texas with offices located in Austin Killeen and Round Rock. Our services include individual therapy, marital and family counseling, group therapy, psychological and educational testing, Christian counseling, educational assessments, chemical dependency counseling, vocational counseling and play therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
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We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.
We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.
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I have more than twenty five years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in individual, marital, family, and groups in the field of counseling health services. My experience includes consulting in inpatient psychiatric and hospitals, medical/surgical hospitals, nursing homes, pain management clinics, and private practice. I also specialize in career testing and counseling for high school students, college students, and in career transition for adults. I have served as a psychologist and director of a Christian counseling center for eight years and as a psychologist and manager for the employee assistance program for Methodist Hospitals of Dallas.
I have more than twenty five years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in individual, marital, family, and groups in the field of counseling health services. My experience includes consulting in inpatient psychiatric and hospitals, medical/surgical hospitals, nursing homes, pain management clinics, and private practice. I also specialize in career testing and counseling for high school students, college students, and in career transition for adults. I have served as a psychologist and director of a Christian counseling center for eight years and as a psychologist and manager for the employee assistance program for Methodist Hospitals of Dallas.
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Stacy Grant - True Transformation Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard - especially when you feel alone, hurt, disconnected, or dissatisfied in your primary relationships. This office provides a safe place to experience understanding, healing, relief from unpleasant emotions, encouragement and hope. Together we'll explore how your past influences you, address relational obstacles, identify temperament and relational needs, and change unhealthy patterns. I am certified in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), a revolutionary modality that often expedites counselling goals. I'm a Pastoral Counselor as well for folks who would like to integrate their Christian faith into their sessions.
Life can be hard - especially when you feel alone, hurt, disconnected, or dissatisfied in your primary relationships. This office provides a safe place to experience understanding, healing, relief from unpleasant emotions, encouragement and hope. Together we'll explore how your past influences you, address relational obstacles, identify temperament and relational needs, and change unhealthy patterns. I am certified in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), a revolutionary modality that often expedites counselling goals. I'm a Pastoral Counselor as well for folks who would like to integrate their Christian faith into their sessions.
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Brittany Zientek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
Brittany Zientek is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her B.A. in Psychology as well as her M.A. in Professional Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Brittany is passionate about being a Christian Counselor who walks with her clients as they learn to understand themselves, others, and who God has uniquely created them to be. Brittany has a heart for working with those who are dealing with past or current abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, crisis management, self-esteem issues, and interpersonal or family conflicts. Brittany has experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and both men and women.
Brittany Zientek is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her B.A. in Psychology as well as her M.A. in Professional Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Brittany is passionate about being a Christian Counselor who walks with her clients as they learn to understand themselves, others, and who God has uniquely created them to be. Brittany has a heart for working with those who are dealing with past or current abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, crisis management, self-esteem issues, and interpersonal or family conflicts. Brittany has experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and both men and women.
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Jessica Michelle Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPDPE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
By integrating Bowen theory and sound Christian principles, we will unearth long-standing relational patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to achieve mental and emotional well-being and to lead a life that is worth celebrating. It is my passion to help guide you and your family on this journey of healing. With compassion and understanding, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I work with each individual to empower them to build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and relationships.
By integrating Bowen theory and sound Christian principles, we will unearth long-standing relational patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to achieve mental and emotional well-being and to lead a life that is worth celebrating. It is my passion to help guide you and your family on this journey of healing. With compassion and understanding, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I work with each individual to empower them to build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and relationships.
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Rachel Elisa Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681
Want to try something different? I’ve got openings or can get you to someone who does. If you're willing to work on changing your self, I'm willing to work with you. I offer my consistent, calm presence so that you can work out new options for stuck life problems. I will always invite forward movement and won't ever "just” listen. I will pace with you. I offer my expertise in coaching in Bowen Family Systems, a different way of thinking that many find useful towards achieving emotional transformation and lasting change. EMDR trained. Christian/Catholic spirituality incorporation available. EMAIL is the fasted way to reach me!
Want to try something different? I’ve got openings or can get you to someone who does. If you're willing to work on changing your self, I'm willing to work with you. I offer my consistent, calm presence so that you can work out new options for stuck life problems. I will always invite forward movement and won't ever "just” listen. I will pace with you. I offer my expertise in coaching in Bowen Family Systems, a different way of thinking that many find useful towards achieving emotional transformation and lasting change. EMDR trained. Christian/Catholic spirituality incorporation available. EMAIL is the fasted way to reach me!
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Richard John Rathbun
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664 (Online Only)
I think what distinguishes my practice from other Christian/faith-based counselors is that I don't have a rigid or dogmatic approach to my care for people.
I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
I think what distinguishes my practice from other Christian/faith-based counselors is that I don't have a rigid or dogmatic approach to my care for people.
I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
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Desiree L. Bickham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist and Christian Counselor licensed in California and Texas offering virtual services only. You deserve more out of life. You desire enhanced relationships, deeper understanding as to why you are where you are in life and want to take yourself to the next level. I work best with clients who are willing to do the work and commit to being honest in this process. Maybe you are in the middle of a new transition (motherhood, divorce, prepping for college, relocation) and need support. I am here to guide the way. Maybe you suffer from depression, anxiety and perfectionism and you are seeking peace of mind.
I am a psychotherapist and Christian Counselor licensed in California and Texas offering virtual services only. You deserve more out of life. You desire enhanced relationships, deeper understanding as to why you are where you are in life and want to take yourself to the next level. I work best with clients who are willing to do the work and commit to being honest in this process. Maybe you are in the middle of a new transition (motherhood, divorce, prepping for college, relocation) and need support. I am here to guide the way. Maybe you suffer from depression, anxiety and perfectionism and you are seeking peace of mind.
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Shawna is a wife, mother, and woman of faith. She has been married to her husband, Benjamin, for 26 years. As a survivor of child abuse, she received Christ at the age of 12 and has continued to watch as God serves as her life navigator preparing her for God’s next steps of her journey as is promised in Proverbs 3:5-6. She earned her M.Div. from Liberty University and is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor through the National Christian Counselors Association while holding several professional and counseling certifications. As a counselor, she focuses on Christian temperament and bible-based counseling, and leadership training.
Shawna is a wife, mother, and woman of faith. She has been married to her husband, Benjamin, for 26 years. As a survivor of child abuse, she received Christ at the age of 12 and has continued to watch as God serves as her life navigator preparing her for God’s next steps of her journey as is promised in Proverbs 3:5-6. She earned her M.Div. from Liberty University and is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor through the National Christian Counselors Association while holding several professional and counseling certifications. As a counselor, she focuses on Christian temperament and bible-based counseling, and leadership training.
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Lori A. Maze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78665
I offer Biblical direction to clients who want to utilize their Christian faith in the therapy process.
If you’re reading this, you have already taken the first step toward progress - researching your options! Everyone needs help at some point in life. Everyone needs hope and encouragement. Everyone needs tools to handle the difficulties that come our way.
I offer Biblical direction to clients who want to utilize their Christian faith in the therapy process.
If you’re reading this, you have already taken the first step toward progress - researching your options! Everyone needs help at some point in life. Everyone needs hope and encouragement. Everyone needs tools to handle the difficulties that come our way.
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Robbin Virginia Rose-Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664 (Online Only)
I offer a holistic, person-centered, Christian based therapeutic approach dedicated in helping you reach your goals.
Are you looking for inner peace and hope in your life? Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you feel frustrated and stuck with no one to share your deepest thoughts and feelings? Well, today is your day! You have come to the right place! I am here for you.
I offer a holistic, person-centered, Christian based therapeutic approach dedicated in helping you reach your goals.
Are you looking for inner peace and hope in your life? Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you feel frustrated and stuck with no one to share your deepest thoughts and feelings? Well, today is your day! You have come to the right place! I am here for you.
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Abundant Light Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working in the profession for over 5 years. Throughout this time, I have helped my clients become empowered to work through various life issues. My client experience ranges from Christian counseling, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, work life/career challenges, overcoming loss and grief, self-worth, and life transitions. I believe it’s important to work with an end goal, and equally important to modify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as necessary.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working in the profession for over 5 years. Throughout this time, I have helped my clients become empowered to work through various life issues. My client experience ranges from Christian counseling, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, work life/career challenges, overcoming loss and grief, self-worth, and life transitions. I believe it’s important to work with an end goal, and equally important to modify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as necessary.
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David R. Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664 (Online Only)
Quick note: You don’t have to be a Christian to work with me, I welcome all faiths and cast no judgement on anyone’s beliefs.
Hi, my name is David Lopez. Congrats, you made it! Another day, another victory. Life is so hard, and you did it, again! And on top of that, you are seeking out counseling to help yourself; that’s unbelievably commendable and I’m proud of you. A quick intro on me: I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Texas. I am committed to helping individuals learn how to develop the skills needed for navigating everyday struggles through the lens of their spiritual lives. My work focuses on a mixture of uncovering positive, grace filled moments in the client’s story and targeting the ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs that are
Quick note: You don’t have to be a Christian to work with me, I welcome all faiths and cast no judgement on anyone’s beliefs.
Hi, my name is David Lopez. Congrats, you made it! Another day, another victory. Life is so hard, and you did it, again! And on top of that, you are seeking out counseling to help yourself; that’s unbelievably commendable and I’m proud of you. A quick intro on me: I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Texas. I am committed to helping individuals learn how to develop the skills needed for navigating everyday struggles through the lens of their spiritual lives. My work focuses on a mixture of uncovering positive, grace filled moments in the client’s story and targeting the ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs that are
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Bayleigh Tan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
Let’s be real: mental health is hard and sometimes it’s even harder to talk about it. I understand what that feels like and I want to support you in that. You might be experiencing overwhelming anxiety that disrupts your daily life or struggling with emotional responses that seem out of control. Maybe you're searching for a sense of balance and purpose within the framework of your Christian beliefs, feeling that traditional approaches to counseling don’t fully align with your values. You want more than just symptom relief; you seek to cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace and emotional resilience that harmonizes with your faith.
Let’s be real: mental health is hard and sometimes it’s even harder to talk about it. I understand what that feels like and I want to support you in that. You might be experiencing overwhelming anxiety that disrupts your daily life or struggling with emotional responses that seem out of control. Maybe you're searching for a sense of balance and purpose within the framework of your Christian beliefs, feeling that traditional approaches to counseling don’t fully align with your values. You want more than just symptom relief; you seek to cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace and emotional resilience that harmonizes with your faith.
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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.