Proverbs 13:10 states that “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Too often, when a person suffers with mental health issues, they bottle up their feelings and hide them from others. Many who suffer and struggle feel their emotions or situations make them appear weak or damaged. Another word for pride is comfort and our pride/comfort or fear can prevent us from seeking counseling. The Bible says that “…wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Wisdom is making the best choices for you and your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Wisdom can equal self-care. When we put aside our pride/comfort and fear, Christian Counseling can become a valuable and rewarding way to seek advice and begin the healing process. You are not weak for seeking advice/counsel. Through time, the connection between the Bible and Counseling will be made as theBible has much to offer concerning mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Walking by Faith and stepping out of our comfort zone through counseling can move us towards the life God wants for us.

What can you expect?

Your counselor will be there to listen as you talk about the problems you are facing in a safe, welcoming space. In your sessions, the therapy you will receive will be rooted in Christian beliefs. Your counselor can incorporate God’s Word and a Biblical worldview into processing your problems. Together we’ll explore what is going on in your life, while also exploring your beliefs and your relationships with God.We all are on different levels of our walk with Christ, therefore, the level of Christian input involved in your sessions will depend on your own faith journey. Just like how God meets us where we are at, so will your counselor and in that way your treatment will be individualized. As you set goals and work through challenges, your counselor will be there to teach strategies and coping skills to use outside of therapy as well. By receiving therapy so closely aligned with your spiritual beliefs, you will find it to be an easy transition to mesh what you are learning and gaining in therapy into your everyday life.

Understanding Christian Counseling

At Mindful Counseling, we understand that you are not only concerned with taking care of your mental health but also you want to nurture your spiritual health. You may need services for anxiety, depression, anger, or other life stressors. It’s important to receive therapy that respects and incorporates what you believe. Mindful Counseling is equipped and excited to provide Christian counseling. We offer this for individuals of all ages that are seeking a Christian perspective.While finding a therapist who is able to support your mental and spiritual health needs is beneficial, it does not make the road of therapy any less challenging. However, you will be able to take comfort in knowing that you are walking a path towards receiving help while growing in your faith. The Christian based counselors here at Mindful Counseling are here to help you take those steps, through the rollercoaster that life is, to help you come closer to healing and a greater understanding of God’s heart. We would love to help you start on this journey towards healing and peace today.