Christian Counseling therapists in Royal Palm Beach, Florida FL
Christian Counseling
Dr. Abrielle Conway, Rooted in Grace Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist
Do you find yourself questioning your faith? Wondering whether your faith is strong enough or if God still sees and loves you? Please know that you're not alone. Depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences can impact your thoughts, even your thoughts about God and who you are as a believer with these struggles. Too often, we see condemnation from the church about mental illness being related to lack of faith. However, several individuals who are revered by the church as saints (Mother Theresa is one example) have shared struggles in their faith and their tendency toward depression.
A significant portion of my training has included working with individuals with a Christian background (involved in volunteer and occupational Christian ministry, trained in Stephen Ministry, PREPARE/ENRICH, Hope Focused Couples Therapy, wrote a dissertation on the relationship between one's God-image and forgiveness, and served as a consultant to pastors on mental health issues).
Recently, I've become interested in helping others heal from religious trauma and spiritual abuse. Unfortunately, religion has sometimes been used to intimidate and exert power over others. This can happen from the pulpit or within personal relationships with others. In these situations, survivors can develop not only symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, but significant confusion surrounding their identity, their purpose, God's character, and their own standing with God. Please know that when we work together, I am sensitive to this possibility, and I will always follow your lead in discussing matters of faith. I will not attempt to lead you in one direction over the other, as you are capable of making your own decisions. I will, however, listen and support you as you navigate this often bumpy terrain.
Mental health concerns and negative religious experiences are nothing to be ashamed of, and only by acknowledging them within a safe space can there be true healing. Keep in mind that there is no problem too big to overcome. Even if the future looks bleak, remember that hope and healing are possible.
10 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Bee Still Grief & Loss Counseling, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapy is amazing, but if you are a Christian you also know the power of prayer and the usefulness of God's word in your life. Maybe you're even struggling in your relationship with God due to your mental health and would like to incorporate your spiritual life with your counseling. Either way, I enjoy helping clients do just this.
8 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Michele Rosa Kratochvil
Counselor/Therapist, MA,LMHC,NCC,LMT
Being a Christian means that the 'worldly' ways of counseling may not be helpful to you or congruent with your spiritual pursuits.
26 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Janette Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Your spiritual beliefs now and the ones you were raised with, impact who you are today. I take your beliefs into account as needed because it is part of your thoughts, decisions, values, and much more. You can decide how much to bring into therapy.
10 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Mandy Hines
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS, MCAP
As a Christian, I am able to incorporate scripture during your growth process. Whether resolving Anger toward God, or helping you find your purpose, I’m happy to incorporate God’s word into your sessions per YOUR wish.
**Please note, I will NEVER incorporate my belief system into that of others. Nor will I ever judge someone for holding a different belief system than me. I respect ALL individual belief systems and unique needs!
16 Years Experience