Christian Therapists in Wisconsin
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As an integrationist, I weave my Christian faith with evidence-based practice, combining the best of spirituality and science.
Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble with relationships, and as a result feel misunderstood and alone? Are you in a rut and find it difficult to move forward? You don't have to live this way any longer. You are not alone! I work with people who struggle with these issues and more! Let me be a listening ear and allow me to provide the tools and skills needed to improve the quality of your life. I help my clients to experience a better understanding of their problems and ways of living that lead to peace.
As an integrationist, I weave my Christian faith with evidence-based practice, combining the best of spirituality and science.
Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble with relationships, and as a result feel misunderstood and alone? Are you in a rut and find it difficult to move forward? You don't have to live this way any longer. You are not alone! I work with people who struggle with these issues and more! Let me be a listening ear and allow me to provide the tools and skills needed to improve the quality of your life. I help my clients to experience a better understanding of their problems and ways of living that lead to peace.
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Tyler Loomis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53005
My wife and I have experienced the loss of 4 children in utero and have also gained 3 children through the experience of foster care and adoption; Having been a Christian pastor for 25 years, I enjoy thinking through spiritual matters with people.
It's hard for most people to ask for help. I get that. But I am of the belief that there are two categories of people: those who could be helped by therapy and those who actually go out and try it. So, if you are stepping out, asking for help, and giving therapy a try - good for you for taking a risk. My goal right off the bat is to build trust with my clients. Regardless of the issue at hand, I believe the most important and powerful tool is to have a trusted relationship in your corner.
My wife and I have experienced the loss of 4 children in utero and have also gained 3 children through the experience of foster care and adoption; Having been a Christian pastor for 25 years, I enjoy thinking through spiritual matters with people.
It's hard for most people to ask for help. I get that. But I am of the belief that there are two categories of people: those who could be helped by therapy and those who actually go out and try it. So, if you are stepping out, asking for help, and giving therapy a try - good for you for taking a risk. My goal right off the bat is to build trust with my clients. Regardless of the issue at hand, I believe the most important and powerful tool is to have a trusted relationship in your corner.
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I use a holistic lens when working with clients, using modalities such as CBT, Attachment Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, Christian Faith Based, and Strengths-Based Approaches.
Hello! I'm Emily. Relationships are the heartbeat of life. Whether it's the relationship you have with yourself, your spouse, or your child...it matters! My goal as a therapist is helping adolescents 14+, adults, and couples heal broken relationships, make difficult changes within themselves, and foster healthy connections. Working from a place of acceptance, compassion, and genuineness is of the utmost importance to me. I consider it a privilege to walk with you on your healing journey.
I use a holistic lens when working with clients, using modalities such as CBT, Attachment Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, Christian Faith Based, and Strengths-Based Approaches.
Hello! I'm Emily. Relationships are the heartbeat of life. Whether it's the relationship you have with yourself, your spouse, or your child...it matters! My goal as a therapist is helping adolescents 14+, adults, and couples heal broken relationships, make difficult changes within themselves, and foster healthy connections. Working from a place of acceptance, compassion, and genuineness is of the utmost importance to me. I consider it a privilege to walk with you on your healing journey.
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Joe Lunsford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Janesville, WI 53546 (Online Only)
And as a Christian, when requested, I love to provide a faith based prospective.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
And as a Christian, when requested, I love to provide a faith based prospective.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
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Shanen Sadowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54913 (Online Only)
While I am able to offer additional insights to Christian clients when requested, I value the autonomy & beliefs of all clients in a judgement free space.
Are you tired of your emotions keeping you from creating & living the life you imagined? Need a fresh perspective on your "difficult" marriage, knowing if it's going to improve, it will be YOU doing the work? I'll help you see where your power lies & how to keep your sanity despite your spouse's actions. Whether you need help managing chronic stress, healing from trauma, or navigating a life transition, I can help you get unstuck and become even stronger having been through it. My clients appreciate my candidness & are focused and ready to go after a better life for themselves! You are capable of so much more than you know.
While I am able to offer additional insights to Christian clients when requested, I value the autonomy & beliefs of all clients in a judgement free space.
Are you tired of your emotions keeping you from creating & living the life you imagined? Need a fresh perspective on your "difficult" marriage, knowing if it's going to improve, it will be YOU doing the work? I'll help you see where your power lies & how to keep your sanity despite your spouse's actions. Whether you need help managing chronic stress, healing from trauma, or navigating a life transition, I can help you get unstuck and become even stronger having been through it. My clients appreciate my candidness & are focused and ready to go after a better life for themselves! You are capable of so much more than you know.
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Mary Elisabeth Bonneson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BCPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53005
With focused additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Teletherapy, and Christian Counseling, my specialties include: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, chronic pain/illness, adjustment to life change, loneliness, perfectionism, self-esteem, forgiveness, and relationship concerns.
Let's meet today to give you a fresh start. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, I help teens and adults with many diverse symptoms and circumstances. Let's identify your strengths and help you move past difficulties toward positive goals. I specialize in using various evidence-based methods integrated with faith-based principles to treat the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I'll help you learn healthier thinking, improved interpersonal effectiveness, and how to move past self-destructive patterns. Let's bring more joy, unity and peace to you and your family. Let's help you move forward.
With focused additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Teletherapy, and Christian Counseling, my specialties include: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, chronic pain/illness, adjustment to life change, loneliness, perfectionism, self-esteem, forgiveness, and relationship concerns.
Let's meet today to give you a fresh start. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, I help teens and adults with many diverse symptoms and circumstances. Let's identify your strengths and help you move past difficulties toward positive goals. I specialize in using various evidence-based methods integrated with faith-based principles to treat the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I'll help you learn healthier thinking, improved interpersonal effectiveness, and how to move past self-destructive patterns. Let's bring more joy, unity and peace to you and your family. Let's help you move forward.
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I have been doing individual, family and couples therapy for 38 years. I am an associate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor.
My graduate degree is in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. My approach is eclectic focusing on cognitive behavioral, existential and problem solving therapy. I has been trained in transactional analysis and enjoy working with the Christian and spiritual perspective. I have a Lay Ministry certificate in Lutheran studies. I have studied eastern religion, philosophy, Yoga, Judeo-Christian ministry, and the paranormal.
I have been doing individual, family and couples therapy for 38 years. I am an associate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor.
My graduate degree is in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. My approach is eclectic focusing on cognitive behavioral, existential and problem solving therapy. I has been trained in transactional analysis and enjoy working with the Christian and spiritual perspective. I have a Lay Ministry certificate in Lutheran studies. I have studied eastern religion, philosophy, Yoga, Judeo-Christian ministry, and the paranormal.
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Stephany Pruitt, MS, THD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, THD, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Specialize in offering to clients by request the integration of scripture, prayer and Christian Counseling to the therapy session.
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
Specialize in offering to clients by request the integration of scripture, prayer and Christian Counseling to the therapy session.
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
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Juana M Dorger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (Online Only)
Additionally, I welcome clients interested in tapping into their Christian faith-based strengths to further assist them in managing their emotional struggles.
Life can be challenging and difficult at times. During these periods, having someone to help navigate the rough waters can be beneficial, helping to bring clarity and growth. I believe in creating a strong therapeutic alliance with clients to foster an environment of trust, promoting healing and change. With over a decade of experience as a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist, I appreciate walking alongside my clients in a warm, calm, and compassionate manner, helping them manage their current emotional struggles and identify unnoticed emotional strengths.
Additionally, I welcome clients interested in tapping into their Christian faith-based strengths to further assist them in managing their emotional struggles.
Life can be challenging and difficult at times. During these periods, having someone to help navigate the rough waters can be beneficial, helping to bring clarity and growth. I believe in creating a strong therapeutic alliance with clients to foster an environment of trust, promoting healing and change. With over a decade of experience as a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist, I appreciate walking alongside my clients in a warm, calm, and compassionate manner, helping them manage their current emotional struggles and identify unnoticed emotional strengths.
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I also have a strong Christian faith background that I am willing to share, provided you want to.
Life is difficult; circumstances challenge each of us and, at some point, we need someone with whom to talk. If you find yourself in this position, and are willing to invest the time and do the work, I would be honored to work with you. Everyone is comprised of biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual components. If one of those parts are missing or damaged, that person will not be whole, and will experience difficulties. Let us explore this together. For further information, please visit www.SolidRockCounseling.net.
I also have a strong Christian faith background that I am willing to share, provided you want to.
Life is difficult; circumstances challenge each of us and, at some point, we need someone with whom to talk. If you find yourself in this position, and are willing to invest the time and do the work, I would be honored to work with you. Everyone is comprised of biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual components. If one of those parts are missing or damaged, that person will not be whole, and will experience difficulties. Let us explore this together. For further information, please visit www.SolidRockCounseling.net.
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Wings of Eagles Counseling Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54301
Sessions may also integrate Christian Counseling if that aligns with your values.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's challenges and is seeking meaningful change. They may be grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. Their needs include understanding and addressing the root causes of their struggles, finding practical strategies for coping, and developing a clearer sense of direction and purpose. Their goals are to gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, build resilience, and achieve a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment. They want to feel more in control of their emotions and improve their relationships and enjoy life.
Sessions may also integrate Christian Counseling if that aligns with your values.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's challenges and is seeking meaningful change. They may be grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. Their needs include understanding and addressing the root causes of their struggles, finding practical strategies for coping, and developing a clearer sense of direction and purpose. Their goals are to gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, build resilience, and achieve a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment. They want to feel more in control of their emotions and improve their relationships and enjoy life.
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While I am a Christian, I aspire to work with all beliefs.
Donna has 25 years of experience working with teens & married couples. She is trained in EMDR & is very diverse in specialties. Her passion is seeing clients find their own internal strengths while desensitizing past trauma. She utilizes various modalities to empower clients to make great strides in the therapy process. Donna offers Christian counseling, & is well versed in Solutions Focused therapy. She offers marriage & family therapy, grief therapy, & behavioral therapy. She has taught parenting classes, provides psycho-education about diagnosis, & has trauma training. She comes from a military-family background.
While I am a Christian, I aspire to work with all beliefs.
Donna has 25 years of experience working with teens & married couples. She is trained in EMDR & is very diverse in specialties. Her passion is seeing clients find their own internal strengths while desensitizing past trauma. She utilizes various modalities to empower clients to make great strides in the therapy process. Donna offers Christian counseling, & is well versed in Solutions Focused therapy. She offers marriage & family therapy, grief therapy, & behavioral therapy. She has taught parenting classes, provides psycho-education about diagnosis, & has trauma training. She comes from a military-family background.
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Beyond evidence-based approaches, I seek to incorporate Christian principles that are design to bring life to the whole self which includes the mind, body and spirt.
I seek to create a nonjudgement atmosphere that will allow an individual to be welcomed so that they can begin their healing journey towards a life of purpose as I provide assistance to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and the impact life has had on their self-esteem.
Beyond evidence-based approaches, I seek to incorporate Christian principles that are design to bring life to the whole self which includes the mind, body and spirt.
I seek to create a nonjudgement atmosphere that will allow an individual to be welcomed so that they can begin their healing journey towards a life of purpose as I provide assistance to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and the impact life has had on their self-esteem.
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My therapy services exist to provide genuine, Christ-centered, Christian counseling to those facing emotional or relational difficulties. I desire to equip and empower each client by relying on Biblical truths and by using practical therapy skills to help my clients heal, grow, and change. I seek to offer objective advice and focus on a big picture perspective.
My therapy services exist to provide genuine, Christ-centered, Christian counseling to those facing emotional or relational difficulties. I desire to equip and empower each client by relying on Biblical truths and by using practical therapy skills to help my clients heal, grow, and change. I seek to offer objective advice and focus on a big picture perspective.
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Kimberly Genger Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Online Only)
As the state's only certified Christian Sex Therapist, I bring an important perspective to people struggling with sexual issues no matter where you live in WI. As a Marriage and Family therapist I can also help clients heal and deal with issues that are effecting the marriage or intimacy - whether communication or sexual desire. For individuals suffering from Sexual Trauma and Sex Addictions I have found the use of the highly experiential model, Internal Family Systems - to be extremely helpful and deeply impactful for healing.
As the state's only certified Christian Sex Therapist, I bring an important perspective to people struggling with sexual issues no matter where you live in WI. As a Marriage and Family therapist I can also help clients heal and deal with issues that are effecting the marriage or intimacy - whether communication or sexual desire. For individuals suffering from Sexual Trauma and Sex Addictions I have found the use of the highly experiential model, Internal Family Systems - to be extremely helpful and deeply impactful for healing.
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Sarah Casper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheboygan, WI 53083 (Online Only)
I am a Christian therapist that specializes in working with women (18+) that have experienced trauma (Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Assault) in their past, experience anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, low self-worth, unresolved past emotional wounds, stress and overwhelm, somatic symptoms, activated nervous system, struggles to self-love, and experiences triggers within the context of relationships. My goal is to come along side you in your healing, reduce/eliminate triggers, increase self-worth and love, reduce anxiety symptoms, and create serenity in the mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Christian therapist that specializes in working with women (18+) that have experienced trauma (Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Assault) in their past, experience anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, low self-worth, unresolved past emotional wounds, stress and overwhelm, somatic symptoms, activated nervous system, struggles to self-love, and experiences triggers within the context of relationships. My goal is to come along side you in your healing, reduce/eliminate triggers, increase self-worth and love, reduce anxiety symptoms, and create serenity in the mind, body, and spirit.
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As a Christian, she can also counsel from a biblical perspective if you so choose.
Exceptional at listening and identifying the root causes behind what a person is going through, Elizabeth has a deep passion to see clients get to a place of finding answers and joy in their life. It’s a big step to trust someone to provide counsel. Elizabeth recognizes that and is determined to meet you where you’re at with compassion, wisdom, and practical steps.
As a Christian, she can also counsel from a biblical perspective if you so choose.
Exceptional at listening and identifying the root causes behind what a person is going through, Elizabeth has a deep passion to see clients get to a place of finding answers and joy in their life. It’s a big step to trust someone to provide counsel. Elizabeth recognizes that and is determined to meet you where you’re at with compassion, wisdom, and practical steps.
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Content with life? Hurting from broken relationships? Struggling with trust and intimacy? Wonder why life is so hard? Stressed and overwhelmed? Life swirling out of control? Alone in your struggles? Wondering where is God in all of this mess? I provide mental health coaching & consultation, with a Christian orientation, for those struggling with: God's Love, Knowing Your True Identity, Loving Yourself and Others, Loneliness, Sinful Behaviors, Negative Thoughts, Childhood Wounds, Crisis of Faith, Abuse (Past or Present), Stress & Anxiety, Grief, Loss, & Depression, Major Life Situations, and Life Transitions.
Content with life? Hurting from broken relationships? Struggling with trust and intimacy? Wonder why life is so hard? Stressed and overwhelmed? Life swirling out of control? Alone in your struggles? Wondering where is God in all of this mess? I provide mental health coaching & consultation, with a Christian orientation, for those struggling with: God's Love, Knowing Your True Identity, Loving Yourself and Others, Loneliness, Sinful Behaviors, Negative Thoughts, Childhood Wounds, Crisis of Faith, Abuse (Past or Present), Stress & Anxiety, Grief, Loss, & Depression, Major Life Situations, and Life Transitions.
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Christian counseling can help bring you to a new perspective and lasting change.
Do you feel you’ve lost hope and don’t know which way to turn? At times, life can be overwhelming, lonely and hopeless. I would be honored to provide support, hope and compassionate counsel for you and your family during life’s challenging seasons. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy and Christian Counseling; to promote hope, healing and growth for kids and their families. I am very passionate about utilizing play with kids, (five years and above) teens and families to strengthen communication, family relationships, emotional regulation and promote healing.
Christian counseling can help bring you to a new perspective and lasting change.
Do you feel you’ve lost hope and don’t know which way to turn? At times, life can be overwhelming, lonely and hopeless. I would be honored to provide support, hope and compassionate counsel for you and your family during life’s challenging seasons. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy and Christian Counseling; to promote hope, healing and growth for kids and their families. I am very passionate about utilizing play with kids, (five years and above) teens and families to strengthen communication, family relationships, emotional regulation and promote healing.
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Joyous Living Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mayville, WI 53050
I am a Christian counselor.
I am an older adult with a counseling degree based on 50+ years of life experiences. I understand you because I have probably 'been there' in my own life before. I accurately empathize with you and give you treatment pathways that worked for me. I accept all types of life's problems and because I have gone through divorce and the loss of a child, I specialize in grief counseling. I have a specialty in foster amd adoption therapy. I realize that counseling is hard work on the part of the client, and as your therapist I commit to helping you seek deliverance of the past and cheer you on to the future.
I am a Christian counselor.
I am an older adult with a counseling degree based on 50+ years of life experiences. I understand you because I have probably 'been there' in my own life before. I accurately empathize with you and give you treatment pathways that worked for me. I accept all types of life's problems and because I have gone through divorce and the loss of a child, I specialize in grief counseling. I have a specialty in foster amd adoption therapy. I realize that counseling is hard work on the part of the client, and as your therapist I commit to helping you seek deliverance of the past and cheer you on to the future.
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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.