Christian Therapists in Lakewood, WA
Sandra Golling, LovedAlive Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499
As a Christian counselor, I will assist you to connect with God as the Source of Life who enables you to love others well.
Hello, my name is Sandra Golling, owner of LovedAlive Counseling. We all face challenges as we seek to grow and thrive in our life and relationships. When people are experiencing conflict, wounds, losses, or find themselves stuck in a particular life transition, therapy helps navigate these challenges. Wounds and losses in life often lead to relational difficulties and low self-esteem. Therapy can assist in the grieving process leading to resolution and peace. New ways of relating can be identified and practiced leading to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
As a Christian counselor, I will assist you to connect with God as the Source of Life who enables you to love others well.
Hello, my name is Sandra Golling, owner of LovedAlive Counseling. We all face challenges as we seek to grow and thrive in our life and relationships. When people are experiencing conflict, wounds, losses, or find themselves stuck in a particular life transition, therapy helps navigate these challenges. Wounds and losses in life often lead to relational difficulties and low self-esteem. Therapy can assist in the grieving process leading to resolution and peace. New ways of relating can be identified and practiced leading to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
This can be approached through traditional counseling or through a Christian perspective, depending on what the client desires to utilize.
Are you struggling with issues regarding condemnation, guilt, shame, or emptiness? Do you lack confidence or feel powerless in the face of conflict? Have relationships become hard to maintain and lack the proper communication needed to go forward? My desire is to come alongside you to help you overcome whatever challenges you have and may encounter. I consider myself to be a Person-Centered counselor who uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. This includes my specialty in Faith-Based approaches for those who have a foundational Christian belief.
This can be approached through traditional counseling or through a Christian perspective, depending on what the client desires to utilize.
Are you struggling with issues regarding condemnation, guilt, shame, or emptiness? Do you lack confidence or feel powerless in the face of conflict? Have relationships become hard to maintain and lack the proper communication needed to go forward? My desire is to come alongside you to help you overcome whatever challenges you have and may encounter. I consider myself to be a Person-Centered counselor who uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. This includes my specialty in Faith-Based approaches for those who have a foundational Christian belief.
My views about life come from my Christian faith, marriage, involement with working with hundreds of people with their problems, involement with business/ministry and my personal accomplishments and failures.
I love to help people grow! This has been a central theme in the different chapters of my life. I am a seasoned counselor with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families and churches. I am a Christian counselor with an MA in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, a BS in Mathematics from the US Air Force Academy, studied Family Systems at Texas Woman’s University. I served as a pilot in the US Air Force, I served as a field representative for the Navigators, a worldwide Christian organization. I served as a staff counselor at Dallas Theological Seminary before coming to the NW in 1990.
My views about life come from my Christian faith, marriage, involement with working with hundreds of people with their problems, involement with business/ministry and my personal accomplishments and failures.
I love to help people grow! This has been a central theme in the different chapters of my life. I am a seasoned counselor with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families and churches. I am a Christian counselor with an MA in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, a BS in Mathematics from the US Air Force Academy, studied Family Systems at Texas Woman’s University. I served as a pilot in the US Air Force, I served as a field representative for the Navigators, a worldwide Christian organization. I served as a staff counselor at Dallas Theological Seminary before coming to the NW in 1990.
Renovation Biblical Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Remember the saying," Two heads are better than one?" I believe counseling should be collaborative. Both counselor and client bring knowledge and experience to the table. Together we can go over what strategies have not worked and implement new ones. Many life problems are complex, having biological, psychological, and/or social factors, but all are spiritually implicated in some way. My Christ-centered approach emphasizes Biblical renewing of the mind and spiritual growth, in addition to practical, proven strategies to help you overcome. I will support and care for you, strive to restore hope, and walk with you on your journey!
Remember the saying," Two heads are better than one?" I believe counseling should be collaborative. Both counselor and client bring knowledge and experience to the table. Together we can go over what strategies have not worked and implement new ones. Many life problems are complex, having biological, psychological, and/or social factors, but all are spiritually implicated in some way. My Christ-centered approach emphasizes Biblical renewing of the mind and spiritual growth, in addition to practical, proven strategies to help you overcome. I will support and care for you, strive to restore hope, and walk with you on your journey!
Now accepting new clients. You've tried everything you can think of but still have difficulty getting to where you would like to be. And, now you feel overwhelmed, but having hope again, even during a difficult time, isn't impossible. Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself or your child, I have spent thousands of hours helping individuals and families identify their desired outcomes and successfully achieve them. My services can be easily accessed at any location in the state of Washington that is comfortable for you, for example, at your home, school, or your office.
Now accepting new clients. You've tried everything you can think of but still have difficulty getting to where you would like to be. And, now you feel overwhelmed, but having hope again, even during a difficult time, isn't impossible. Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself or your child, I have spent thousands of hours helping individuals and families identify their desired outcomes and successfully achieve them. My services can be easily accessed at any location in the state of Washington that is comfortable for you, for example, at your home, school, or your office.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
Recovery from trauma is my specialization. I care deeply about each person who steps into my office, and the alliance we can create could be life-changing for you. I am trained in EMDR, a psychotherapy that can de-code the traumatic memories and beliefs that are stuck within your brain and nervous system. EMDR can then rewire your brain with positive beliefs such as "I am good enough as I am" or "I'm valuable". Once you believe good things about yourself, you start living differently! I love EMDR and fully believe in its power to heal many different types of trauma.
Recovery from trauma is my specialization. I care deeply about each person who steps into my office, and the alliance we can create could be life-changing for you. I am trained in EMDR, a psychotherapy that can de-code the traumatic memories and beliefs that are stuck within your brain and nervous system. EMDR can then rewire your brain with positive beliefs such as "I am good enough as I am" or "I'm valuable". Once you believe good things about yourself, you start living differently! I love EMDR and fully believe in its power to heal many different types of trauma.
Joshua Chambers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
I’m dedicated to helping others thrive by addressing emotional challenges and life struggles. I understand the difficulties of living in a society where emotional expression is often suppressed, and I'm here to offer support and understanding. If you are goal oriented and determined to heal from the things that are holding you back, then I am the therapist for you. I work best with those wanting to heal from trauma, emotional expression, and grief. At this time I am only taking adolescents who are athletes. As a former college athlete, coach, and now performance consultant I can help athletes reach their performance goals.
I’m dedicated to helping others thrive by addressing emotional challenges and life struggles. I understand the difficulties of living in a society where emotional expression is often suppressed, and I'm here to offer support and understanding. If you are goal oriented and determined to heal from the things that are holding you back, then I am the therapist for you. I work best with those wanting to heal from trauma, emotional expression, and grief. At this time I am only taking adolescents who are athletes. As a former college athlete, coach, and now performance consultant I can help athletes reach their performance goals.
Richard W. Solitaire
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC, CMHS, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499 (Online Only)
As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.
As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.
Psychological Health Consultants & Services, LLC
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499 (Online Only)
I am a retired Senior Leader of the US Army. I consider myself an eclectic therapist with a sense of humor and do not believe one size fits all. I draw from various theories and use different therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Family Systems Theories, Solution Focused, Brief Solution Focused as well as Behavior Activation techniques. I use the client center approach and use resources and support systems available for the client. I also assist with providing resources and connecting clients to their community. My specialization is in narcissist abuse education and recovery.
I am a retired Senior Leader of the US Army. I consider myself an eclectic therapist with a sense of humor and do not believe one size fits all. I draw from various theories and use different therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Family Systems Theories, Solution Focused, Brief Solution Focused as well as Behavior Activation techniques. I use the client center approach and use resources and support systems available for the client. I also assist with providing resources and connecting clients to their community. My specialization is in narcissist abuse education and recovery.
Ana Jarrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98492 (Online Only)
Growing up, you dreamed of being a mom. You were sure you'd always love being with your kids, make healthy meals they'd love, and have fun, educational activities planned every day. Turns out, parenting is exhausting, kids ask the same questions all day every day, and you also have to take care of your household which leaves you drained and irritated. This was not the dream! You don't want to yell at your kids to clean up every day. You want to still have energy for your partner to be the fun person you used to be. You've lost yourself and you want to find your way back to that dream life you imagined.
Growing up, you dreamed of being a mom. You were sure you'd always love being with your kids, make healthy meals they'd love, and have fun, educational activities planned every day. Turns out, parenting is exhausting, kids ask the same questions all day every day, and you also have to take care of your household which leaves you drained and irritated. This was not the dream! You don't want to yell at your kids to clean up every day. You want to still have energy for your partner to be the fun person you used to be. You've lost yourself and you want to find your way back to that dream life you imagined.
Welcome! If you are struggling with your mental health, we can overcome it together. If you simply want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. Together, we will determine why you are experiencing life challenges, develop goals, and guidance to resolve issues. I provide life changing support to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessments, and maintain treatment.
Welcome! If you are struggling with your mental health, we can overcome it together. If you simply want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. Together, we will determine why you are experiencing life challenges, develop goals, and guidance to resolve issues. I provide life changing support to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessments, and maintain treatment.
Sharon Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.
Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.
Grace Joy T. Perea
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98498 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! If you are struggling with your life, we can overcome it together. If you simply want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. Together, we will determine why you are experiencing life challenges, develop goals, and guidance to resolve issues. I provide life changing support to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessments, and maintain treatment.
Welcome! If you are struggling with your life, we can overcome it together. If you simply want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. Together, we will determine why you are experiencing life challenges, develop goals, and guidance to resolve issues. I provide life changing support to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessments, and maintain treatment.
I specialize in men and women's issues, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression and childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe place. I have an empathetic but direct approach that creates an open environment where the client can explore who they are or want to be. I believe in and practice an integrative, holistic approach to therapy, viewing my clients as whole individuals. Rather than just focusing on one specific aspect of your mental health, I take into account the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of you as an individual.
I specialize in men and women's issues, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression and childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe place. I have an empathetic but direct approach that creates an open environment where the client can explore who they are or want to be. I believe in and practice an integrative, holistic approach to therapy, viewing my clients as whole individuals. Rather than just focusing on one specific aspect of your mental health, I take into account the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of you as an individual.
Cheryl K Schock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98498 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer telehealth appointments to clients in both OR and WA. I work in partnership with my clients to explore their concerns, build and strengthen ways of coping, and create positive changes. We all face challenges, transitions, changes, and growth and these can be exciting as well as emotionally difficult, intimidating or overwhelming. Your desire may be for a closer, stronger relationship, to restore and rebuild your marriage or family, or for help navigating a difficult crisis or transition. I offer support, experiential interactions, and opportunity to learn skills that will help you accomplish your goals.
I offer telehealth appointments to clients in both OR and WA. I work in partnership with my clients to explore their concerns, build and strengthen ways of coping, and create positive changes. We all face challenges, transitions, changes, and growth and these can be exciting as well as emotionally difficult, intimidating or overwhelming. Your desire may be for a closer, stronger relationship, to restore and rebuild your marriage or family, or for help navigating a difficult crisis or transition. I offer support, experiential interactions, and opportunity to learn skills that will help you accomplish your goals.
Relationships are important. Your relationship with yourself impacts your relationship with others. Your relationships with others (coworkers, neighbors, family) play a significant role in your life and theirs. You may even have pets and/or a spiritual nature. These, too, are relational. The only person you can change is yourself. Changing yourself changes your world, which includes all these relationships.
Relationships are important. Your relationship with yourself impacts your relationship with others. Your relationships with others (coworkers, neighbors, family) play a significant role in your life and theirs. You may even have pets and/or a spiritual nature. These, too, are relational. The only person you can change is yourself. Changing yourself changes your world, which includes all these relationships.
At the rate our world is changing, we are all experiencing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual adjustments that are difficult to manage. At times, our bodies are the first to alert us that those changes are occurring. Our bodies give us signals that we are thriving and also when we are feeling anxious, stressed out, depressed and vulnerable. In the height of these circumstances, we are desperate for relief and answers. Therapy is just one avenue of experiencing hope and gaining reprieve from overwhelming feelings and emotions.
At the rate our world is changing, we are all experiencing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual adjustments that are difficult to manage. At times, our bodies are the first to alert us that those changes are occurring. Our bodies give us signals that we are thriving and also when we are feeling anxious, stressed out, depressed and vulnerable. In the height of these circumstances, we are desperate for relief and answers. Therapy is just one avenue of experiencing hope and gaining reprieve from overwhelming feelings and emotions.
Sex addiction is real. As someone familiar with addictions, I understand the desperation and desire to be free of your compulsion. I can show you a proven method to recover from sexual addiction and return to the life you were intended to live with integrity and serenity. Have you lost enough? Have you and your family suffered enough? Trying harder has led you to where you are now. Isn't it time to try something better. If you are ready to follow a simple program to recovery, let me show you. I am here to help.
Sex addiction is real. As someone familiar with addictions, I understand the desperation and desire to be free of your compulsion. I can show you a proven method to recover from sexual addiction and return to the life you were intended to live with integrity and serenity. Have you lost enough? Have you and your family suffered enough? Trying harder has led you to where you are now. Isn't it time to try something better. If you are ready to follow a simple program to recovery, let me show you. I am here to help.
Kimberly Meade
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
I love listening to people's stories. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and am drawn to the thoughts, feelings and experiences that become our personal journey. I work with children, teens and adults. I am married and have 4 children. You can trust that I understand the excruciating joy of navigating life with many different personalities. I have worked as a therapist in homes and offices, taught parent trainings in groups and to individuals, consulted with teachers and families in local school districts, and worked at a local hospital.
I love listening to people's stories. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and am drawn to the thoughts, feelings and experiences that become our personal journey. I work with children, teens and adults. I am married and have 4 children. You can trust that I understand the excruciating joy of navigating life with many different personalities. I have worked as a therapist in homes and offices, taught parent trainings in groups and to individuals, consulted with teachers and families in local school districts, and worked at a local hospital.
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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.