Christian Counseling therapists in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota MN
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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
Online in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota (Online Only)
Christian Counseling
KAREN L GUTHERLESS
Therapist, LIMHP CPC AND OTHER LICENSE IN TN, MN, KS, IA, NJ
I have an extra Masters degree in Christian Counseling along with my Masters of Arts in Community Counseling. I have served as an on call Chaplain for 7 years at a hospital.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
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.
Online in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Christian Counseling
Peg Roberts
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
As a Christian therapist, I incorporate a faith-based therapy approach if the individual wishes. We can talk about how faith can be a resource to the healing that happens. I also work with all faiths. The client's faith needs are important to recovery.
26 Years Experience
Online in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota (Online Only)
Christian Counseling
Emily Crawford-Thompson Ph.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
I believe in holistic health, which includes spirituality as an important component of mental health and Total Well-Being. While I identify as a Christian, I am also very aware that this means different things to different people. I am knowledgeable about other worldviews, and I meet you where you are at, to help you achieve own unique goals. I offer a Christian approach to clients who are interested, and I respect and welcome all those of other faith beliefs or no identified faith belief.
15 Years Experience
Online in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota