Christian Counseling therapists in Longview, Washington WA
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
Maria Ramez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHCA
I offer biblically-based, Christian Counseling. If that is what you are looking for, the Word of God and prayer will be foundational in our work together. Whatever your beliefs, you will be respected. I am passionate about the different personalities God has created! When tailoring our experience together, I will work with the natural way you are wired.
4 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Brittany Rine
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCA
I have both professional and personal experience with Christianity and enjoy working with clients who are either affiliated with Christianity or are suffering from church hurt. I believe that our faith can play a huge role in our healing journey.
4 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Jason Powell
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
As an identifying Christian, I know how challenging the world can seem for fellow believers. We can incorporate your faith as much, or as little, as would like in session.
3 Years Experience
Christian Counseling
Janathan Grace
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I was a pastor for a decade before becoming a therapist and am especially drawn to helping Christians who struggle in ways that connect with their faith. Sometimes they are troubled by their faith and sometimes they are helped by their faith, but in either case I find incorporating the client's faith into the session is an important part of the healing journey.
4 Years Experience