Christian Counseling therapists in Osceola, Arkansas AR
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
Bamboo Center for Grief, Growth, & Well-being
Psychologist, PsyD
NAVIGATING FAITH: FAITH CRISES AND FAITH AS A THERAPEUTIC RESOURCE
We understand that faith can be an important part of our clients' lives - as a factor in their well-being and also their distress. We provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their faith and how it relates to their mental health and well-being. We believe that the integration of faith and therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth, and we are committed to supporting our clients in this journey.
When it comes to faith crises, we understand that it can be a stressful, confusing, unmooring, and disconnecting time. We ensure a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your doubts, questions, feelings toward, and all aspects of your faith so that you can reach a place of inner integrity about how, if at all, to hold and express your faith.
7 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Anna DiNoto
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, PSYPACT - Licensed Psychologist
Being a Christian psychologist myself, this is an area of support that can harmoniously intertwine both faith and mental health. The integration of faith alongside fallabilities and areas one wants to work on can vary greatly. We would work together to determine how this looks.
13 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP
We have Christian and Jewish professionals waiting to serve you. We apply religious methods to meet your needs.
Christian Counseling
Essential Wellness Ministry, Coaching & Counseling
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor
A faith based perspective is available for those individuals that would like to integrate their faith. Each client is met where they are at with regards to their faith journey and relationship with Jesus. Integrating biblical principles such as unconditional love, forgiveness, grace, mercy, truth, justice, and our identity in Christ can have a significant impact in the therapeutic and coaching process and your own personal growth, insight and healing.
Spiritual Issues
Are you questioning why God is doing what he’s doing or if he is listening to you? Are you struggling with sin, issues of mental health, or insecurities and find it hard to open up to others because you don’t want others to know? Counseling can help you connect with God, let go of shame and guilt, and allow God to restore you. Remove barriers to your faith that might be internal or external and live in peace with yourself and God.
Beliefs and Background
I do have a personal relationship with God and believe wholeheartedly in His promises, His truth and His power. To simplify beliefs – I believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God, 2 Timothy 3:16,17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” As far as my “religious/faith” training and involvement, I attended Palm Beach Atlantic University majoring in Christian Social Ministries with a psychology minor, and then a Social Work Masters program from a Catholic University in Miami FL. I attended the Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado to further study christian worldview, marriage and family studies. I’ve volunteered and have been employed by churches, various ministries and understand the dynamics that come with those organizations. What is important to note is the reality that I don’t have it all together, but I know the One who does.
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24 Years Experience