Let Go and Let God: Faith-Based Therapy for Christians

Can spirituality and religion be used as therapeutic strategy? More and more mental health professionals are finding that God can offer some of their clients more direction than they can.

In the past, many Christians have neglected to get help from counselors because of fear their belief in God would be ignored or, worse, belittled. But many therapists today are either religious/spiritual or highly respectful of their clients who hold Christian or other beliefs. 

When is Faith-Based Counseling Helpful?

In faith-based therapy sessions, it is common to pray and use biblical texts to encourage forgiveness and reinforce healthy mental and emotional habits. Certain situations are especially worth considering faith-based counseling, including:

Marriage

For many Christians and people of other faiths, marriage is a life-long commitment, and divorce is simply not an option. Faith-based therapy can help husbands and wives find their way back to one another through love, kindness, and respect.

Parenting

No one is given an instruction manual for raising children, but the Bible and other religious texts certainly contain wisdom and lessons that can be very applicable to the challenges parents face.

Anxiety and Depression

There are many ways to deal with and treat anxiety and depression. From cognitive-behavioral therapy to medications, traditional therapy can definitely help. But for some people, the strength and answers they seek come from a higher source.

Relational Loss

Sooner or later, all of us must deal with losing loved ones. While therapy can help take us through the steps of grieving, our faith is what helps us to truly heal because we know we will see our loved ones someday.

Rise Counseling and Faith-Based Therapy

For Christians and those of other religions, when a therapist is willing to interact religiously or spiritually, it helps the client to trust them more. And trust is the most important thing between client and counselor. If you have been wanting to speak with a mental health professional but feared they may reject your religion, contact us at Rise Counseling. We welcome many beliefs and offer faith-based therapy for Christians and people of other religions.