About
We believe that there is always hope for change and was developed as a means of proving this to its clients and surrounding communities. Our multicultural therapists focus on you, the individual, as an individual who possesses a unique set of perspectives, experiences, strengths, needs, and desires. If you are ready and willing, we hope to make you a believer as well.
*Offices in Park Ridge, Chicago, Lake Forest, Barrington*We are also providing services virtually via video/ phone.
Our practice is "providing clinical counseling, consultation, yoga therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, life coaching, clinical supervision, crisis intervention, continuing education, speaking engagements, and DUI Evaluations/ DUI risk reduction education levels I and Il with a diverse team utilizing creativity and collaboration”
My Christian Faith and My Professional Practice
Christian counseling may be most beneficial for Christians and those who have a strong faith or spirituality – although you don’t have to be religious or spiritual to benefit from this therapeutic counseling approach. In fact, anyone – religious or non-religious can partake in Christian counseling. If you struggle with grief and/or relationship problems, and can no longer cope with these issues alone, Christian counseling will most likely benefit you.
In addition, if you have a strong faith and belief in God, this type of therapy will most likely benefit you because it centers on biblical teachings. The hope is that by sharpening your knowledge of the Bible, strengthening your connection with God, and understanding God’s commandments, you will be able to turn your life around and conquer your problems.
You may benefit from Christian counseling if you are experiencing the following issues:
Anxiety that prevents you from completing everyday tasks
Panic attacks
Insomnia or being unable to fall asleep and/or stay asleep all night long
Social isolation or avoiding spending time with friends and family
Sudden extreme weight loss or weight gain
Feeling hopeless, helpless, and/or overwhelmed, or feeling unable to manage your problems on your own
Out-of-control, irrational anger
A loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling disconnected to your faith or God
What Should I Expect from Christian Counseling?
Christian counseling pulls from a variety of counseling methods – one of which is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). One of the main differences between Christian counseling and some of the more secular counseling approaches is that Christian counselors use a wide range of materials, tools, resources, and psychological techniques, including prayer, scripture, affirmation, bible study, self-auditing or self-evaluation to help you combat your “demons” (problems).
Contrary to most secular counselors and therapists, Christian counselors do not believe that secular counseling approaches adequately cover the range of issues a person may be experiencing. As a result, these counselors combine your spiritual health with your mental health.
In other words, Christian counseling focuses on your spiritual health, personal relationship with God, and the belief that, with therapy, personal problems, mental health issues, and emotional distress can be replaced with increased self-worth and spiritual fulfillment.
Some of the things you should expect from Christian counseling include:
Prayer, scripture, and other supplementary materials during the session and as homework assignments
Family education & support
Learning how to cope with serious life events like death or illness
Learning how to make good judgment calls and decisions
Referrals to other specialists – i.e. psychiatrists, social workers, and/or physicians, if needed
Ceremonial preparations for couples who plan to get married and funeral services for families who have lost a loved one
What Happens During a Christian Counseling Session?
During the initial sessions, your Christian counselor will try to get a “feel” of who you are through structured intakes (interviews) and detailed conversations. Then, he/she will observe you, while you tell him/her about your problem(s) and how those problems make you “feel.”
Next, your counselor may ask you what you would like to accomplish by the time you complete the therapy process. After that, you and your counselor will discuss your goals and develop steps to help you achieve them. And, lastly, you will either verbally agree to commit yourself 100% to the therapy process or you will sign a document affirming your commitment to treatment.
After the first couple of sessions, you’ll be ready to jump right into therapy. During the later sessions, you will be assigned biblical homework and tasks, and you will discuss the results in the next session. You will also have biblical passages to read at night – ones that will strengthen your f
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