Christian Counseling therapists in Siesta Key, Florida FL
Christian Counseling
Minaret Therapeutic Services LLC, Amina Tamachi
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC, ADDC, NCC
Faith can mean so many different things to different people. At Minaret Therapeutic Services, we offer faith-based counseling as an option to finding your happiness again. Contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation to get started on your therapeutic journey today!
4 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Brett Ryan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #128956
I was in ministry for 18 years, as well as, taught faith integration in therapy at multiple Christian Universities in Southern California. I walk with people in utilizing the strengths of their faith in order to help heal from whatever is causing difficulty for them
2 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
Brittany Jackson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a Christian, I can incorporate faith in our work together to the degree that you prefer. If you have a different belief system, I will respect this and not provide or discuss any Christian related resources.
6 Years Experience
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