Biblical and Christian Counseling in 60108: Bloomingdale, IL.

What does your faith mean to you? Are you struggling with it or is it a huge source of strength? Are you somewhere in between? No matter where you are, I am here to support you in YOUR belief system. I will never tell you what to believe or what your faith should or should not look like. Spiritual and Christian approaches in counseling are meant to incorporate your faith as it comes up for you in your life. We can use relevant examples from your religion to guide you, as YOU see fit. We’ll identify the strengths and also challenges that come up for you which are related to or are affected by your faith.

My relationship with God is who I am. I began going to Willow Creek Community Church when it was only 500 people. Today it hosts over 30,000 on a weekend. I have a strong biblical background as I also attended a small Christian college, Azusa Pacific University, for my bachelor's degree where I took many theology classes. At Willow Creek my husband & I helped launch the DuPage campus, led the Marriage Matters ministry for 4 years, and have served in many other areas. My goal is as a Christian counselor is to create an safe place where you know you matter to God so that you can work through you pains, hurts, and relationship concerns.

Faith can be an important part of the healing process. In Christian counseling, I integrate Biblical principles with evidence-based practices to support you spiritually and emotionally. You’ll receive guidance rooted in your beliefs while working through life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating grief, anxiety, or relational issues, you’ll find strength and direction in a faith-centered space.

When you are seeking counseling it can help to have someone that shares your faith. It is important to be able to incorporate your beliefs with someone you can trust. Some of the ways Christian Counseling is helpful are: Having someone that focuses on all aspects of a person: Mind, body and Spirit Having someone that can help guide you with your relationship with God The option to share God's word and how it applies to current situations

Why is it so hard to find a good therapist? Finding a therapist that has similar beliefs and values as you can be disheartening. I am a therapist who is also a Christian. I specialize in working with youth ages 3-25 who have experienced something stressful like a divorce, bullying, self-harm or abuse. I also work with adult relationships, and grief and loss. I practice from my values and beliefs, but use my knowledge of human behaviors to help families and youth. Spiritual components are mainly client-directed. Don't hesitate to call today to see if we are a good match!