What is Christian Counseling?

You are here as you’re curious to know what is Christian counseling? Used interchangeably with Christian therapy, it is a form of counseling aimed to connect faith with mental health and healing. When you work with a Christian therapist, you are exploring ways to connect more deeply with God together. 

Our earthly struggles can get the best of us. You may feel lost, defeated, or disappointed. It is difficult to get back on track with things that fell off, such as your ability to manage anxiety, handling stress, or struggles with interpersonal relationships. You may worry that you will lose your relationship with God. Faith is important to you, and you want to find ways to incorporate that into your daily life.

Perhaps, it could be that you are even angry with God. Something happened that caused a great upset in your life. Maybe you lost someone you loved and cherished. It could be that you experienced hardship out of nowhere. You may be struggling within yourself or with other people in your life. 

Despite your struggles, a deep part of you knows that God has a plan for you. That you have purpose here on earth. Maybe you are struggling to understand exactly what that is. You’re seeking support in reconnecting with God to walk in faith. You may be wondering if Christian counseling can help you begin to embrace the life that God has given you. 

First, you probably want to know what Christian counseling entails.

Inquire about Christian therapy in Simi Valley with us today, for yourself or a loved one.

What is Christian Counseling: Counseling from a Christian Perspective

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Christian counseling is intended to help you gain insight of your current mental health needs while integrating faith and spirituality. We understand how anxiety, depression, and stress can impact your walk of faith. Counseling from a Christian perspective means that your therapist will be able to meet you where you are in your journey, while serving as a reminder of the fulfilling life God desires you to live. 

In therapy, you will be shown unconditional positive regard with recognition that God has a beautiful plan for you. Coming in to see a therapist can be overwhelming and even scary at times. When you come in seeing a therapist who shares your values and beliefs as a Christian, there is already a connection.

Looking into the deeper parts of your life, Christian counseling provides a safe place to take care of your emotional/mental health with an interwoven care toward your spiritual well-being, recognizing this is important to you. It’s a place to explore your struggles, your faith, and your growth. 

Simi Valley therapists are here to offer Christian counseling upon request for you.

What is Christian Counseling? Ways Christianity is incorporated:

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Therapy from a Christian perspective means our therapists understand the value that God places in your life, being the great Counselor toward you. This allows there to be a deeper understanding of where our guidance and wisdom comes from. A Christian perspective allows you to feel safe knowing that your hope can be found in God, trusting His sovereignty over your life. 

At our Simi Valley therapy practice, our Christian counselors are able to adjust to your spiritual needs as you wish. This can include prayer, utilizing biblical principles, or simply sitting with the comfort knowing your therapist shares the same values.

Christian marriage counseling is a great way for you and your partner to connect with God, together. 

What is Christian Counseling: Leaning on God’s strength over our own

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When utilizing Christian values and principles, the hope is to allow ourselves to trust in God’s strength and sovereignty over our life circumstances. A Christian therapist emphasizes the work that God is doing in your life and works with you to gain a new understanding of Who is ultimately in control. 

The world around us is constantly changing, leaving us feeling powerless over all of the different scenarios at hand. In Christian counseling, you are able to learn how to let go of control and trust that God’s strength and power is greater than our own.

Being able to integrate your walk in faith with the tools you learn in therapy allows you to truly heal and become the person God desires you to be. It’s time to let go of control and see what God wants to do in your life, through the path of Christian counseling. 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

Searching for a Christian counselor? Look no further. Simi Psychological Group has Adam Jelloian, AMFT, here for you.

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Adam Jelloian AMFT has written this blog for you! He is a Christian therapist with a passion for offering Christian counseling, Christian marriage counseling, and Christian premarital counseling. Adam only incorporates Christian therapy upon client request for it. Otherwise, he specializes in working with children, teens, couples, adults, and families. Adam provides anxiety therapy, depression therapy, ADHD treatment, and more in Simi Valley, Ca.

About Simi Psychological Group: We are a team of psychologists and therapists in Simi Valley, Ca offering an array of therapy services. 

At our therapy practice in Simi Valley, Ca we offer Child therapy and family counseling, Teen therapy, Anxiety Treatment, Depression Therapy, Marriage Counseling, and Neuropsychological Testing. Now Offering Online Therapy in Los Angeles and Online Counseling Ventura County

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