Christian Counseling
Personal religion might be an important part of who you are. Finding mental health care that acknowledges and validates your faith can bring you to a better place mentally and spiritually.
Faith-Informed Counseling
Christian counseling is a broad term and it could mean several things to different people. Christian Counseling can come in many forms including:
- Christian psychology
- Biblical counseling
- Pastoral counseling
- Christian perspective counseling
Each of these approaches have their differences and are better in some cases than others. However, one thing is a constant in each of them; they take into consideration the client’s Christian’s worldview.
Every therapist should consider their client’s culture, sexuality, race, gender, and religion. It’s important to have a multicultural approach to counseling. Christian counseling is counseling that uplifts a person’s Christian faith while providing the mental health care they need.
What Does Christian Counseling Look Like?
Christian counseling doesn’t have to look much different than traditional counseling and therapy. In fact, most Christian counselors mix Christian theology and anthropology with psychotherapy practices.
Christian counseling sessions will include aspects of the Christian religion that are important to those in the faith. These practices are used to reinforce personal faith and spiritual growth.
Prayer
Prayer is how Christians commune with God and is therefore an important practice for many Christians. It can be a great source of comfort and is often used in Christian counseling.
Reading Scripture
Some Christian counseling sessions involve reading the bible directly. Afterward there may be a discussion about the passage and how it applies to current day life.
Religious Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RCBT)
RCBT is similar to CBT but it Encourages clients to utilize their religious beliefs in the process of restructuring negative distortions.
Christian Perspective Counseling
Modalities of therapy can be adapted to include religious perspectives. This can look like having open and honest conversations about spiritual matters.
What We Treat
If you are struggling with your mental health, substance abuse, or both, we are here to help you regain control over your life. Our inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs are designed to treat a wide variety of mental, behavioral, and co-occurring disorders in a comfortable setting.
Mental Health
We diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health disorders, including trauma effects, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and codependency.
Addiction
Substance use disorders we treat include addiction to alcohol, opiates, fentanyl and prescription opioids, methamphetamine and other stimulants, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and other psychoactive substances.
Other Behavioral Health Concerns
A mental health crisis can be layered and confusing. If you don’t see your disorder listed—or don’t know exactly why you are struggling—reach out to us to see how we can help. We treat each client at Sequoia on a personal level, and we’re ready to help you overcome whatever you may be facing.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
Our experienced, compassionate team is here for you. Reach out to us today by calling us or scheduling a conversation at a time that works for you. All information will be kept private and confidential.
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