What is Christian Counseling?

Christian counseling is a therapy focus area centering on intertwining the disciplines of faith and psychology to provide an approach to mental and emotional health that pulls from biblical teachings. Practitioners of this style of counseling incorporate religious scripture and teachings to guide you through challenging life issues. When facing turbulent life events, integrating and strengthening your faith may be the missing piece in finding proper treatment. A Christian counselor can help you to navigate life’s challenges in ways that respect your faith.

Hebrews 6:19 — Hope Anchors the Soul

What is Spiritual Health?

Spirituality extends beyond what your religious beliefs are. Spirituality encompasses your sense of connection to a higher power, with the understanding that there is something bigger than ourselves in the universe. Spirituality can be part of anyone’s life, regardless of their religious denomination.

Spiritual health is defined by your faith, principles, values, and moral beliefs. A person’s spiritual health is characterized by:

  • The ability to love and be loved
  • Forgiveness
  • Community service
  • Personal fulfillment
  • Compassion
  • Caring for others
  • Experiencing and spreading joy
  • Self-care and reflection
  • Servitude

As part of a person’s spiritual journey, they will inevitably experience challenges and hardships along the way. This is a universal experience; no one is immune to life’s difficult times. When a person is in sync with their spiritual health, they are open to receiving guidance from their faith that allows them to handle tough situations with love, empathy, compassion, forgiveness, and self-acceptance.

Treatment Specialties

  • Christian/Biblical Counseling
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma (Childhood, Sexual, Combat)
  • Stress Management
  • Life Stressors and Transitions
  • Codependency
  • Parenting Support
  • Addictions (Alcohol, Pornography, Video Games)
  • Work and Career Issues

Treatment Modalities

  • Existential Theory
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Integrative Neuroscience Therapy
  • Brief Solution Focused Therapy
  • Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Insight Oriented Therapy