Christian Counseling Allentown, PA. Find a Christian Therapist Near You.

I'm not a Biblical Counselor but a Christian who is a Clinical Counselor. My faith informs my understanding of the therapeutic process & how I practice. This means that unlike many psychotherapists today, I will not pathologize your Christian beliefs or the role of your faith in healing. If you are willing, I would be glad to work with you in exploring your view of God & how that relates to your view of others & view of yourself. It may also involve understanding how your faith informs your choices, patterns & coping strategies or perhaps processing through any challenges & doubts you may be experiencing. I won't force you to talk about your faith, but will provide a safe space to do so.

In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus states “If your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light.” This simple statement guides my approach to counseling. The light exists, and we sometimes need help to improve the soundness of our mental and emotional “eyes” to let more light into our personal awareness and influence our feelings, thoughts and behavior. I respect the sacred and unique way that each person experiences a relationship with God, especially during periods of mental, emotional, or relational distress. From my own study of the Bible, I am continually impressed by the applicability of Christian values and truth to issues of mental, emotional, and relational health.

Christians often feel guilty or ashamed because of anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. But Christians experience problems, too, and prayer and Bible reading alone do not always heal mental health issues. I will help you connect with your values and beliefs in a way that unlocks change, even if you have felt stuck in the past. I believe that all healing comes from the Holy Spirit, whether God is mentioned in the therapy room or not. Evidence-based treatment often harmonizes with the truths of Scripture, speaking to our deep places of wounding. I incorporate Scripture into therapeutic techniques and homework, offering the best of both psychology and Scriptural counsel.

When approaching counseling and Christianity, I work diligently to keep the teachings and morals of Scripture at the center of the session for clients who ask for it. Although at times necessary to challenge those who are coming to see me with the truths of the Bible, I also understand that slapping a Bible verse on an issue rarely ever helps someone who is struggling. I take time to understand the place my clients are at when they are coming to me, promote self-discovery as they process with me, and gently and lovingly give truth when needed.

God created you and knows every intimate detail of your life. He sent Jesus to pay for your sins so that you could become a child of the King of Kings. He knows everything you ever suffered and He knows how to heal you better than anyone. The Holy Spirit living in you desires to reveal Himself to you, so that He is an ever present help in time of trouble. Jesus said "Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you help." I want to help you learn how to know Him better and to let Him heal you.

Everyone needs support and help with difficulties, and Christians are no different. Suffering affects every part of your life, including the way you view yourself and God. It can make your faith seem weak or inadequate, or cause you to judge yourself or others harshly. Therapy should be a place where you come to know yourself as deeply loved by God, right where you are in all the messiness of life. In the strength of that knowledge, you can gain the courage to see yourself more clearly and with more compassion. If you have lost your joy, if God seems distant and faith feels impossible, you are not alone. There is hope, strength and healing. Therapy can be one way to find it.

While most Christian Counselors pride themselves on how many Scriptural passages they can recite and how many links they can make from the Bible to psychological disorders, the Christian-centric work of Grey Matters International, Inc.is grounded in one principle: truth. For us, the work is more about truth and transparency of Christ's message and working on the natural laws of accountability and decision making that evolves from that. If one honors God's natural laws of reaping and sowing around the decisions one makes, one is indeed living Scripture to its fullest. We prepare the brain to better maximize the spiritual realities of Christ's words. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com.

At REACH Counseling we believe in a strong link between our spiritual lives and our emotions. Emotions are a healthy part of God's plan for our lives and are not negative. Our staff includes ordained clergy who are trained in pastoral counseling and work from a faith perspective to help you rediscover what God's plan is for your life. Our approach to Christian counseling is integrative using a variety of techniques alongside of Christian values and scripture.