Biblical and Christian Counseling in 75220: Dallas, TX.

As a Christian based counselor I integrate psychological principles with spiritual perspectives, allowing individuals to explore their concerns within the context of our Christian faith. My expression of Christian counseling promotes a sense of identity, purpose, calling, hope, and meaning., helping clients find strength and guidance in their relationship with God. The process will include prayer, utilizing scripture to help validate what the client is going through, and other spiritual practices as therapeutic tools, fostering spiritual growth, healing, and a greater connection with God.

For clients seeking Christian counseling, Dr. Minatrea integrates the wisdom of the Bible with the practice of psychology. She can offer tools to help you grow closer to God and provide guidance for making decisions that line up with the values of your faith. Dr. Minatrea's approach is based on the principle that "the truth will set you free" and uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and practices for spiritual growth, such as prayer, meditation, and scripture reading. Dr. Minatrea provides encouragement and coaching to help clients experience more love, more joy, and more peace as they discover God's plan and His love for them.

I work with many clients who have had traumatic experiences with religion or church, who may have even been hesitant to contact me because I am a believer. My feedback from these clients has been overwhelmingly positive. Spiritual trauma is all too prevalent. I also work with those who prefer me because of my Christian faith. No matter your background, whether a religious person or otherwise, I meet clients on their terms as they work to explore what they believe, not what I believe.

Do you ever feel empty inside? Life without God or spirituality seems very meaningless. Its such a large part of who we are it would be difficult to ignore. Counseling from a spiritual perspective can enhance your spiritual development and bring meaning to your life that nothing else can provide. Together we can learn and grow and have the spiritual maturity we all desire.

The ultimate goal of Christian counselors is to help their clients reestablish and reaffirm their relationship with God, themselves and their social circle. Christian counselors strive to help the client overcome spiritual, mental, social and behavioral problems within the framework of these three dimensions while keeping God at the center of the relationships.

Christian Counseling is counseling that is led by the Holy Spirit in the application of godly wisdom, truth, and knowledge in the life of a client. At Christ Centered Counseling we assist clients with learning how to apply the Word of God to their challenging circumstances! Clients seeking counseling from a Christian perspective will also learn how to develop their faith in God's Word, establish a prayer life, and grow in their trust in God. Christ Centered Counseling assist clients with partnering with God to overcome erroneous thoughts, negative self-talk, and false beliefs. Christ Centered Counseling seeks to assist anyone who sincerely desires a transformed life that honors God.

As a Christian counselor, I believe that faith and healing go hand in hand. I understand that life can be challenging, and it's easy to get caught up in the distractions and deceptions of daily living. That's why I take a compassionate and truthful approach to counseling, relying on the teachings of the Scriptures to help guide my clients. None of us are perfect, but by focusing on the grace and love of Jesus Christ, we can find healing and purpose in our lives. Let's partner together on this journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful Christian life.

When asked to incorporate a biblical perspective into therapy, I am more than happy to do this. I became a born-again Christian early in my youth. Since I have walked with the Lord for a long time, I have also fallen a time or two, which makes therapy all that richer. There's no judgement, just honest truths that can feel relatable. Therapy is sprinkled throughout the bible; it's the framework for CBT. I can honestly say with my whole heart, despite all that the Lord and I have been through, he really is my best friend.

I follow the promptings of Holy Spirit in which direction I take with each client for each session. I help people connect with Jesus in a vibrant, authentic way that will prove life changing. I believe Jesus is our healer and that he can, wants to and will come close to the broken hearted. I provide tools to help each client become closer to Christ their healer. I believe the Bible is the infallible word of God, and that it is the standard rule of faith and conduct. I believe there is one God, in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I also believe that Jesus is the Son of God, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins and was raised as atonement for our sins.

My name is Heather and I am a Christian that counsels. This makes me different from other Christian counselors. Because I know that not all Christians believe the same things, I aid you in using your Christian beliefs to find Godly solutions to your concerns. I strive to create a safe Christian fellowship with you that is without judgment or persecution. It is not my goal to have you believe in the same manner in which I believe but to aid you in living by the beliefs in which you hold.

Our therapists have been trained psychologically and theologically in order to work within the biblical Christian worldview that is shared by over 80% of Texans. While we are distinctively Christian in our approach, we do not push any particular religious agenda, but work within the client's Christian belief system to help answer life's difficult questions such as: "Who am I?", "What's my purpose?", "Why does God let bad things happen?", "Is there any hope?", and "What meaning is there to my life?". We come alongside our clients and walk them through difficult stretches in life's road and help them develop the skills to navigate life's difficulties using their spiritual resources.