Christian Therapists in 49684
Troy Elenbaas, Inner Room Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
If you are ready to work through your baggage, in an overwhelming relationship, or are a teenager navigating the difficult school age years, I invite you to take a journey towards wellness with me. We will walk together, processing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life, and will have an overarching goal of finding your truest and healthiest self. In the space we share together, we can cover your past, present, and look a little bit forward. I enjoy working from a Christian perspective and including spirituality as part of the path towards health and wholeness. Sliding Scale pricing is available per need.
If you are ready to work through your baggage, in an overwhelming relationship, or are a teenager navigating the difficult school age years, I invite you to take a journey towards wellness with me. We will walk together, processing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life, and will have an overarching goal of finding your truest and healthiest self. In the space we share together, we can cover your past, present, and look a little bit forward. I enjoy working from a Christian perspective and including spirituality as part of the path towards health and wholeness. Sliding Scale pricing is available per need.
Niki Parker Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, Clincal
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Working with a licensed Christian Therapist means you know your beliefs will be honored and our work will stand firm on the foundation of your values.
4/1/24 New Clients Get Started within one week. You want to live joyfully, but deep down you are struggling to feel connected with Jesus. You know the value of praying and reading your Bible, but the numbness is still lingering. While there are days that you see God working in your life, there are times where you feel like you’re just going through the motions. You find it challenging to recognize your worth as God sees you and could use guidance with your thoughts and relationships. "You are fearfully and wonderfully made" sounds beautiful until you actually sit with yourself. Your anxiety might question just how true this is.
Working with a licensed Christian Therapist means you know your beliefs will be honored and our work will stand firm on the foundation of your values.
4/1/24 New Clients Get Started within one week. You want to live joyfully, but deep down you are struggling to feel connected with Jesus. You know the value of praying and reading your Bible, but the numbness is still lingering. While there are days that you see God working in your life, there are times where you feel like you’re just going through the motions. You find it challenging to recognize your worth as God sees you and could use guidance with your thoughts and relationships. "You are fearfully and wonderfully made" sounds beautiful until you actually sit with yourself. Your anxiety might question just how true this is.
Stephen Scott
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
My clinical training and years of pastoral counseling helps me provide Christian counseling for clients who desire this path.
Sometimes, finding hope and purpose can be really difficult. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship issues, teenager adjustments, or even an addiction, the storms of life can be challenging, but you don’t have to weather those storms alone. Everyone deserves to feel hope…everyone deserves to live life with purpose. As a counselor, I've had the privilege of walking with hundreds of people through heavy and often overwhelming seasons in their lives. One of the many things I've learned is that your past does not need to define your future. Restored health, hope, and purpose can be your reality.
My clinical training and years of pastoral counseling helps me provide Christian counseling for clients who desire this path.
Sometimes, finding hope and purpose can be really difficult. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship issues, teenager adjustments, or even an addiction, the storms of life can be challenging, but you don’t have to weather those storms alone. Everyone deserves to feel hope…everyone deserves to live life with purpose. As a counselor, I've had the privilege of walking with hundreds of people through heavy and often overwhelming seasons in their lives. One of the many things I've learned is that your past does not need to define your future. Restored health, hope, and purpose can be your reality.
Tanya B LaMont
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Counseling is a relationship in which I support clients to find stability, joy and meaning in the midst of life's challenges. I am passionate about working with children and their caregivers. Common struggles I work on with clients include coping skills, behavioral issues, behavioral regulation and communication skills. All children are welcome including those who have autism/neurodivergent, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, emotional dysregulation, and other challenges. I provide an understanding space in which to collaborate with caregivers to support their children.
Counseling is a relationship in which I support clients to find stability, joy and meaning in the midst of life's challenges. I am passionate about working with children and their caregivers. Common struggles I work on with clients include coping skills, behavioral issues, behavioral regulation and communication skills. All children are welcome including those who have autism/neurodivergent, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, emotional dysregulation, and other challenges. I provide an understanding space in which to collaborate with caregivers to support their children.
Jessica Kelley
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Need some help? I did too. No one has it all together. I work with frustrated parents, kids & teens with behavioral/mood issues, searching young adults, & individuals dissatisfied with their life. Life is a journey, at times through the journey we can lose our sense of direction, hope, and purpose. I would like to come along side of you on your journey, & help you find solutions so you can move forward!
Need some help? I did too. No one has it all together. I work with frustrated parents, kids & teens with behavioral/mood issues, searching young adults, & individuals dissatisfied with their life. Life is a journey, at times through the journey we can lose our sense of direction, hope, and purpose. I would like to come along side of you on your journey, & help you find solutions so you can move forward!
Erin Krabill
Counselor, MA, LLPC, SCL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space for your journey towards self-discovery and growth. In the realm of client-centered therapy, my approach revolves around you – your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I believe that each individual possesses the innate capacity for positive change, and my role is to provide unwavering support as you work toward your personal goals.
I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space for your journey towards self-discovery and growth. In the realm of client-centered therapy, my approach revolves around you – your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I believe that each individual possesses the innate capacity for positive change, and my role is to provide unwavering support as you work toward your personal goals.
Jodi Grimaldi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, RP, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Life stages and transitions bring with them many joys, challenges and uncertainties. Mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles often leave us stuck or prevent us from fully realizing the joy and peace we desire in life. Are you familiar with feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, confusion and self-doubt among others? Do your children or adolescents struggle in this way? Are you experiencing a difficult time moving forward? My objective in therapy is to validate your experience as an individual, couple or family. Through practical learnings and education, I will work alongside you to provide hope and help toward healing.
Life stages and transitions bring with them many joys, challenges and uncertainties. Mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles often leave us stuck or prevent us from fully realizing the joy and peace we desire in life. Are you familiar with feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, confusion and self-doubt among others? Do your children or adolescents struggle in this way? Are you experiencing a difficult time moving forward? My objective in therapy is to validate your experience as an individual, couple or family. Through practical learnings and education, I will work alongside you to provide hope and help toward healing.
Dr. Maureen M. Hallett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Have you ever felt trapped by intrusive thoughts, worry, or fears that don’t go away? You might be afraid to share these thoughts or concerns with others, even those closest to you. Or maybe you're embarrassed because you easily misplace things, often arrive late to important meetings, have difficulty paying attention when others are talking, or constantly feel disorganized no matter how hard you try. It might not seem possible to have a life without your thoughts or feelings taking over. I'm here to tell you that relief is possible and you don’t need to suffer anymore!
Have you ever felt trapped by intrusive thoughts, worry, or fears that don’t go away? You might be afraid to share these thoughts or concerns with others, even those closest to you. Or maybe you're embarrassed because you easily misplace things, often arrive late to important meetings, have difficulty paying attention when others are talking, or constantly feel disorganized no matter how hard you try. It might not seem possible to have a life without your thoughts or feelings taking over. I'm here to tell you that relief is possible and you don’t need to suffer anymore!
Ty Curtis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
You are struggling, and have no one to turn to. You have come here seeking solutions, and I can help you find them. Sometimes life does not go the way we planned, or the way we wanted. Whether it's illness, depression, anxiety, doubt, grief, or shame, the end of a relationship, an engagement or marriage, the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or the achievement of a long-term goal, I can help you remove the roadblocks and get back on the path to your best life.
You are struggling, and have no one to turn to. You have come here seeking solutions, and I can help you find them. Sometimes life does not go the way we planned, or the way we wanted. Whether it's illness, depression, anxiety, doubt, grief, or shame, the end of a relationship, an engagement or marriage, the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or the achievement of a long-term goal, I can help you remove the roadblocks and get back on the path to your best life.
Valerie Warne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
I have been working with older teens and adults for many years working with a variety of populations struggling to navigate change in order to become the best they can be. I have worked in both the public and private sectors that have included: disabled veterans, adults with acquired disabilities or mental health issues and high school/college age young adults, addressing adjustment to change in the workplace, home and/or school settings, accommodations, depression, anxiety, TBI and developing effective coping strategies.
I have been working with older teens and adults for many years working with a variety of populations struggling to navigate change in order to become the best they can be. I have worked in both the public and private sectors that have included: disabled veterans, adults with acquired disabilities or mental health issues and high school/college age young adults, addressing adjustment to change in the workplace, home and/or school settings, accommodations, depression, anxiety, TBI and developing effective coping strategies.
Ann Stromgren
Counselor, MA, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
Whether you want to break old cycles that aren’t working, gain insight into your relationships and behaviors, or build a more positive relationship with yourself, I’m your enthusiastic co-voyager. Through talk therapy and the arts, I support clients in telling their story while harnessing their innate strengths and creativity.
Whether you want to break old cycles that aren’t working, gain insight into your relationships and behaviors, or build a more positive relationship with yourself, I’m your enthusiastic co-voyager. Through talk therapy and the arts, I support clients in telling their story while harnessing their innate strengths and creativity.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
Life can be really difficult. You’ve tried so much on your own to overcome the anxiety, grief and depression. The past comes up to haunt you just when you’ve thought you have come to terms with it. Day to day functioning can be difficult and daunting. Getting to sleep at night can be a challenge yet getting out of bed in the morning to face another day is difficult. Relationships are not going as you would like them to. Friends do not understand the pain and the daily struggles. You may be struggling with health and family issues as well.
Life can be really difficult. You’ve tried so much on your own to overcome the anxiety, grief and depression. The past comes up to haunt you just when you’ve thought you have come to terms with it. Day to day functioning can be difficult and daunting. Getting to sleep at night can be a challenge yet getting out of bed in the morning to face another day is difficult. Relationships are not going as you would like them to. Friends do not understand the pain and the daily struggles. You may be struggling with health and family issues as well.
Kate McGill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
These last few years of the pandemic have been very difficult for most people. I have seen a surge in anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress on marriages and family relationships, health issues, and loads of despair and grief. The pandemic has seemed to push some of these issues to the front and center for people and they can no longer be avoided or dismissed. It is a sensitive time for people to begin addressing their need for help. It can be so overwhelming and difficult to know how to begin talking about it - especially with someone who is a stranger such as myself.
These last few years of the pandemic have been very difficult for most people. I have seen a surge in anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress on marriages and family relationships, health issues, and loads of despair and grief. The pandemic has seemed to push some of these issues to the front and center for people and they can no longer be avoided or dismissed. It is a sensitive time for people to begin addressing their need for help. It can be so overwhelming and difficult to know how to begin talking about it - especially with someone who is a stranger such as myself.
Jacqueline Conger
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
I consider counseling a sacred space. My hope is to provide a safe environment where we can delve into what concerns you. Sessions are intimate where we learn and share. The power of counseling and talking and releasing fears, worries and relinquishing your feelings is therapeutic. My objective is to empower you to create a better lifestyle for yourself through understanding, self-confidence, control, and carrying out your goals.
I consider counseling a sacred space. My hope is to provide a safe environment where we can delve into what concerns you. Sessions are intimate where we learn and share. The power of counseling and talking and releasing fears, worries and relinquishing your feelings is therapeutic. My objective is to empower you to create a better lifestyle for yourself through understanding, self-confidence, control, and carrying out your goals.
Dr. Diana Ro
Psychologist, PsyD, MCL
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
We can get stuck in unhealthy relational patterns with ourselves and others that impact our mood and sense of self. We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness. What we desire is to be heard, known, and valued by others. What I hope to provide is a space and partner to acknowledge and express our needs, understand our roles, set boundaries with others, and feel safe and secure in ourselves. Together we can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and provide tools to help cope with life's challenges.
We can get stuck in unhealthy relational patterns with ourselves and others that impact our mood and sense of self. We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness. What we desire is to be heard, known, and valued by others. What I hope to provide is a space and partner to acknowledge and express our needs, understand our roles, set boundaries with others, and feel safe and secure in ourselves. Together we can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and provide tools to help cope with life's challenges.
Jeremy Bilderback
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
I want to help people live effective lives. So many of us find ourselves living one day at a time just trying to survive our circumstances. I believe there is much more to life. We are designed to live life fully. My philosophy is that life is experienced and enjoyed within the context of all our relationships, not just romantic. When our relationships are struggling our enjoyment of life suffers. When we enjoy the fruit of healthy relationships we are able to truly taste the sweetness of life the way it was designed to be lived. Finding personal healing and wholeness equips us to give and receive life giving communion with others.
I want to help people live effective lives. So many of us find ourselves living one day at a time just trying to survive our circumstances. I believe there is much more to life. We are designed to live life fully. My philosophy is that life is experienced and enjoyed within the context of all our relationships, not just romantic. When our relationships are struggling our enjoyment of life suffers. When we enjoy the fruit of healthy relationships we are able to truly taste the sweetness of life the way it was designed to be lived. Finding personal healing and wholeness equips us to give and receive life giving communion with others.
Kristen VanDerKolk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
I consider counseling a safe space to share struggles that we are facing in this world. Life can be hard, lonely, and overwhelming at times for all ages. Having support for yourself as you navigate through difficult feelings, situations, and decisions is what counseling provides. I believe that we all want to live at our true potential and sometimes that takes a refresh or deep look at how we are currently functioning. Life is a journey meant to be experienced with others.
I consider counseling a safe space to share struggles that we are facing in this world. Life can be hard, lonely, and overwhelming at times for all ages. Having support for yourself as you navigate through difficult feelings, situations, and decisions is what counseling provides. I believe that we all want to live at our true potential and sometimes that takes a refresh or deep look at how we are currently functioning. Life is a journey meant to be experienced with others.
Dr. Lisa C McElroy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
I am aware that if you are thinking of contacting me, you are struggling. My goal is to make this process as easy and comforting as possible. I believe in solution-focused treatment, and have dedicated my professional life to easing pain and helping people build a skill set for a better life. I specialize in cognitive behavioral, insight oriented and supportive treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, panic disorder, bipolar disorders I and II, schizoaffective disorder, and grief. I have advanced training in the evaluation and management of memory disorders, complex dementia and late life depression.
I am aware that if you are thinking of contacting me, you are struggling. My goal is to make this process as easy and comforting as possible. I believe in solution-focused treatment, and have dedicated my professional life to easing pain and helping people build a skill set for a better life. I specialize in cognitive behavioral, insight oriented and supportive treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, panic disorder, bipolar disorders I and II, schizoaffective disorder, and grief. I have advanced training in the evaluation and management of memory disorders, complex dementia and late life depression.
Lisa Lederer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Not accepting new clients
Life is difficult, transitions can be hard. Things can go along well and then you can find yourself uncertain about past, present and future. Uncertainty can bring about further emotional challenges, feelings of sadness, confusion, worry and possibly fear. Healing can be discovered within the self and having someone come along side providing safety and guidance can help the process. Experiences in life have a tendency to shape who we become, our thoughts and our beliefs. Some experiences unknowingly can close avenues of growth and potential. I believe in the importance of knowing, understanding and accepting self.
Life is difficult, transitions can be hard. Things can go along well and then you can find yourself uncertain about past, present and future. Uncertainty can bring about further emotional challenges, feelings of sadness, confusion, worry and possibly fear. Healing can be discovered within the self and having someone come along side providing safety and guidance can help the process. Experiences in life have a tendency to shape who we become, our thoughts and our beliefs. Some experiences unknowingly can close avenues of growth and potential. I believe in the importance of knowing, understanding and accepting self.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.