“Christian Counseling” - working with a Pastoral Counselor, Lay Counselor, or Pastoral Care provider
Churches and Christian ministries or non-profits sometimes offer Christian counseling. The term “Christian counseling” is a large one...
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Elon Forum
A blog dedicated to the journey of finding a therapist, and all of the questions that come along the way.
Below are articles written by Stacey (Schwenker) Mayo (LMFT), licensed therapist and co-founder of Garden City Center, LLC.
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Pastoral Counselor vs. Licensed Therapist
In the broader Christian world, specifically in America, there are sometimes two strands of care that are similar, but different:...
What if I go to a non-Christian, will they dismiss or look down on my faith?
I hope that no one dismisses your faith or looks down on your faith, therapist or not. Training All therapists should be trained (through...
Can I be a Christian and go to therapy?
Shouldn’t praying and reading the Bible be enough? Aren’t my challenges just a product of not being faithful enough? The questions above...
Incorporating Christian Faith in Therapy
Every therapist who is open about their faith (Christian or other) has their own personal stance on if and how they incorporate faith...
Should I go to a Christian therapist?
It depends. Every licensed therapist who is professional and responsible should be respectful of each of their client’s individual...
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