Christian Therapists in Opelika, AL
However, as a Christian coach, I can help you discover who you are and who God is calling you to be.
With more than two decades of seasoned experience as a Military Chaplain and Professional Coach, I offer a guiding hand to individuals and couples navigating life's complexities. Whether you are a leader grappling with pivotal organizational decisions, a couple forging through relational storms, or an individual battling internal conflicts and seeking courage amidst challenges, I am here. My journey with clients is unique, as many reconnect even years later, seeking the partnership we create together. Engage with me through one-on-one sessions to embark on a journey towards empowerment.
However, as a Christian coach, I can help you discover who you are and who God is calling you to be.
With more than two decades of seasoned experience as a Military Chaplain and Professional Coach, I offer a guiding hand to individuals and couples navigating life's complexities. Whether you are a leader grappling with pivotal organizational decisions, a couple forging through relational storms, or an individual battling internal conflicts and seeking courage amidst challenges, I am here. My journey with clients is unique, as many reconnect even years later, seeking the partnership we create together. Engage with me through one-on-one sessions to embark on a journey towards empowerment.
Teneshia Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
I have counseled women for 3 years in the form of christian counseling.
Are you not satisfied with your current life? Do you look to others for validation? It is now time to explore who you are, your strengths and skills. We are alive for purpose, to live an abundant life. Humans are all created very uniquely and it is important for every person to embrace their uniqueness and boldly explore opportunities for a satisfying life. Life presents challenges regularly and they can be overcome by having tools in your toolbox. Once equipped with the tools, the success comes when we put them to use.
I have counseled women for 3 years in the form of christian counseling.
Are you not satisfied with your current life? Do you look to others for validation? It is now time to explore who you are, your strengths and skills. We are alive for purpose, to live an abundant life. Humans are all created very uniquely and it is important for every person to embrace their uniqueness and boldly explore opportunities for a satisfying life. Life presents challenges regularly and they can be overcome by having tools in your toolbox. Once equipped with the tools, the success comes when we put them to use.
Maple created Crosswalk Psychological Services to serve adults, teens, & young children who want their therapy to align with their Christian faith.
Dr. Maple's work emphasizes building a rapport, identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and facilitating progress. This approach tends to fit well with growth-oriented clients. Because religious faith is at the core of one's well-being, Crosswalk clients enjoy being able to discuss their current challenges in the framework of their Christian beliefs.
Maple created Crosswalk Psychological Services to serve adults, teens, & young children who want their therapy to align with their Christian faith.
Dr. Maple's work emphasizes building a rapport, identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and facilitating progress. This approach tends to fit well with growth-oriented clients. Because religious faith is at the core of one's well-being, Crosswalk clients enjoy being able to discuss their current challenges in the framework of their Christian beliefs.
My counseling style blends Christian beliefs with professional psychology, allowing clients to engage in spiritual discussions as they choose from someone trained to discuss psychology and theology.
I'm grateful you’re taking a chance at considering counseling. Ideally, you are at a point ready for a change and looking for someone to support you in your goals. It seems most challenges have to do with a person's past experiences, relationships, and/or worldview and their role in it. Those various areas can affect a person at different levels. A large part of my role is to help empower you, properly connect you with a healthy community, and when the time is right, work myself out of the picture.
My counseling style blends Christian beliefs with professional psychology, allowing clients to engage in spiritual discussions as they choose from someone trained to discuss psychology and theology.
I'm grateful you’re taking a chance at considering counseling. Ideally, you are at a point ready for a change and looking for someone to support you in your goals. It seems most challenges have to do with a person's past experiences, relationships, and/or worldview and their role in it. Those various areas can affect a person at different levels. A large part of my role is to help empower you, properly connect you with a healthy community, and when the time is right, work myself out of the picture.
I am also trained to integrate the Christian faith into counseling at the request of clients, providing spiritual direction and drawing on the deep devotional and meditative traditions.
I want to commend you for being brave and taking an important step towards living a healthier life. There's some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that suffering is not always avoidable, as you probably already know. The good news is that we can find healing and learn to suffer well. People walk through life with unhealthy behaviors, emotional injuries, unproductive beliefs, and other burdens that they shouldn’t have to carry and don’t really need to carry. Using evidence based practices, like EMDR and DBT, I help people heal trauma, find relief from past wounds, have a more fulfilling present, and a more hopeful future.
I am also trained to integrate the Christian faith into counseling at the request of clients, providing spiritual direction and drawing on the deep devotional and meditative traditions.
I want to commend you for being brave and taking an important step towards living a healthier life. There's some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that suffering is not always avoidable, as you probably already know. The good news is that we can find healing and learn to suffer well. People walk through life with unhealthy behaviors, emotional injuries, unproductive beliefs, and other burdens that they shouldn’t have to carry and don’t really need to carry. Using evidence based practices, like EMDR and DBT, I help people heal trauma, find relief from past wounds, have a more fulfilling present, and a more hopeful future.
Charles 'Chad' Manuel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
I provide Christian/Faith-Based Therapy when a client requests.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Practice, ACT, and other Evidenced-based research practices are the focus of my approach. Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Adjustment problems, Grief, and couples therapy are common presentations. A welcoming and validating environment is created to begin the process of healing, creating goals, and establishing Hope.
I provide Christian/Faith-Based Therapy when a client requests.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Practice, ACT, and other Evidenced-based research practices are the focus of my approach. Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Adjustment problems, Grief, and couples therapy are common presentations. A welcoming and validating environment is created to begin the process of healing, creating goals, and establishing Hope.
L. Chris Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MDiv, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Additionally I received an advanced degree from a Christian seminary which allows me to understand the spiritual dynamics that accompany many psychological issues.
Are you tired of your anxiety, depression, and/or trauma running your life? Want to change the way you think and behave? You can learn practical tools to manage your symptoms. You don't have to go through life continuing to struggle. If you are open to learning how to connect your body, mind, and soul in a way that helps you thrive, give me a call.
Additionally I received an advanced degree from a Christian seminary which allows me to understand the spiritual dynamics that accompany many psychological issues.
Are you tired of your anxiety, depression, and/or trauma running your life? Want to change the way you think and behave? You can learn practical tools to manage your symptoms. You don't have to go through life continuing to struggle. If you are open to learning how to connect your body, mind, and soul in a way that helps you thrive, give me a call.
Archie Schnuelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA, MAC, EMDR, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Thank you for the opportunity for considering me to work with you. My background is unique and varied which provides a broad range of knowledge, and experiences from having served in the U.S. Army, worked in Law Enforcement for over twenty-five years, worked on a church staff and as Therapist. I find it rewarding to help individuals realize their potential, see hope in a better future and becoming their best selves in life. We should not be defined by the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves but in the positive changes we can make. I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, and adolescents.
Thank you for the opportunity for considering me to work with you. My background is unique and varied which provides a broad range of knowledge, and experiences from having served in the U.S. Army, worked in Law Enforcement for over twenty-five years, worked on a church staff and as Therapist. I find it rewarding to help individuals realize their potential, see hope in a better future and becoming their best selves in life. We should not be defined by the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves but in the positive changes we can make. I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, and adolescents.
Aimee Whisler - Pura Vida Family Therapy, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Opelika, AL 36801
You landed here for a reason—maybe seeking support but unsure where to turn. Perhaps "therapy" hasn’t always sounded appealing, so let’s redefine it.
Life can be overwhelming, relationships strained, and the past heavy—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Pura Vida Family Therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families navigate internal struggles, relationship challenges, and growing pains. I blend faith and evidence-based therapy to help you find healing, clarity, and strength. I'm here to offer a space of compassion, wisdom, and hope.
Let’s take the next step together & help you find your pura vida (Pure Life)!
You landed here for a reason—maybe seeking support but unsure where to turn. Perhaps "therapy" hasn’t always sounded appealing, so let’s redefine it.
Life can be overwhelming, relationships strained, and the past heavy—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Pura Vida Family Therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families navigate internal struggles, relationship challenges, and growing pains. I blend faith and evidence-based therapy to help you find healing, clarity, and strength. I'm here to offer a space of compassion, wisdom, and hope.
Let’s take the next step together & help you find your pura vida (Pure Life)!
Jermel Pulliam, LPC and Dr. Clinton Smith are offering a Free Consultation for hypnosis. Clinton Smith, Psy.D has effectively used clinical hypnosis for Weight Loss, Anxiety, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Smoking online since 2007. Register for a Free Screening in the comfort of your home. We will PROVE you can be hypnotized before accepting you as a client. Dr. Smith has combined psychological tools & hypnotherapy since 1992. See M.D. endorsements and a video of Dr. Oz relating facts about Medical hypnosis. Register At: HypnosisByDoctors.com/Register.
Jermel Pulliam, LPC and Dr. Clinton Smith are offering a Free Consultation for hypnosis. Clinton Smith, Psy.D has effectively used clinical hypnosis for Weight Loss, Anxiety, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Smoking online since 2007. Register for a Free Screening in the comfort of your home. We will PROVE you can be hypnotized before accepting you as a client. Dr. Smith has combined psychological tools & hypnotherapy since 1992. See M.D. endorsements and a video of Dr. Oz relating facts about Medical hypnosis. Register At: HypnosisByDoctors.com/Register.
You find yourself stuck in the same negative cycles. You trust the wrong people and get into relationships that only leave you feeling manipulated, abused, and unsafe. They’ve taken away your power, your voice, and the weight of trauma has left you questioning your worth. You’ve tried reaching out to loved ones, connecting to your faith, and other means to address your concerns, but all those choices have failed. Your needs are not met, and you desperately desire support to make consistent, positive changes to succeed mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
You find yourself stuck in the same negative cycles. You trust the wrong people and get into relationships that only leave you feeling manipulated, abused, and unsafe. They’ve taken away your power, your voice, and the weight of trauma has left you questioning your worth. You’ve tried reaching out to loved ones, connecting to your faith, and other means to address your concerns, but all those choices have failed. Your needs are not met, and you desperately desire support to make consistent, positive changes to succeed mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
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Cassie Allen, EMDR & Trauma Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Opelika, AL 36801
Are you worn out? Are you losing hope? Do you need someone in your corner? If so, you are probably feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, maybe even despairing. I work with adults who are seeking relief from these distressing emotions, and from sleepless nights, endless worry, isolation, and mood swings.
Are you worn out? Are you losing hope? Do you need someone in your corner? If so, you are probably feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, maybe even despairing. I work with adults who are seeking relief from these distressing emotions, and from sleepless nights, endless worry, isolation, and mood swings.
Ashley Webb Wiggs-Achieve Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, frustration, stress, alcohol & drug abuse, legal concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationships distress, all of these and much more can be treated as long as the effort and dedication to want to do and be better is present. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. Whether you'd like to work on bettering your mental health and/or addressing your substance abuse concerns, together we can develop a plan to aid in your future overall wellness, so you have what you need to succeed.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, frustration, stress, alcohol & drug abuse, legal concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationships distress, all of these and much more can be treated as long as the effort and dedication to want to do and be better is present. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. Whether you'd like to work on bettering your mental health and/or addressing your substance abuse concerns, together we can develop a plan to aid in your future overall wellness, so you have what you need to succeed.
Hello! I am finishing the Masters Program as a Marriage and Family Therapist and completing clinical hours. I have seen a wide range of clients from children, young adults, couples, and families. I am enjoying creating new therapeutic relationships and providing psycho-education to those struggling with things such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, setting boundaries, developing confidence and independence, and working through life transitions. I love working with young adults as they transition into adulthood, career life, or family life.
Hello! I am finishing the Masters Program as a Marriage and Family Therapist and completing clinical hours. I have seen a wide range of clients from children, young adults, couples, and families. I am enjoying creating new therapeutic relationships and providing psycho-education to those struggling with things such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, setting boundaries, developing confidence and independence, and working through life transitions. I love working with young adults as they transition into adulthood, career life, or family life.
I believe it is my purpose to serve others and facilitate them finding their own purpose in order that they become a change agent of positive solutions for themselves and others.
I believe it is my purpose to serve others and facilitate them finding their own purpose in order that they become a change agent of positive solutions for themselves and others.
As a LPC with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals who have faced various challenges in their lives. My primary areas of expertise include helping clients who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, anxiety, bullying, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and various types of traumas. I firmly believe in the resilience of individuals and their capacity to overcome difficult circumstances with the right guidance and support. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
As a LPC with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals who have faced various challenges in their lives. My primary areas of expertise include helping clients who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, anxiety, bullying, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and various types of traumas. I firmly believe in the resilience of individuals and their capacity to overcome difficult circumstances with the right guidance and support. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Thank you for considering me to serve as your counselor! I would like to share a little about myself, as well as what you can expect during counseling. To start, I have good news for you. Regardless of where you are now, I firmly believe you already have tools necessary to grow! As a counselor, I will provide a safe place to discuss your lived experiences, learn more about your mental health, and identify goals for the counseling process. We will work together to reinforce existing strengths while also exploring and identifying new strategies to help overcome challenges that are unique to you, but also common to human existence.
Thank you for considering me to serve as your counselor! I would like to share a little about myself, as well as what you can expect during counseling. To start, I have good news for you. Regardless of where you are now, I firmly believe you already have tools necessary to grow! As a counselor, I will provide a safe place to discuss your lived experiences, learn more about your mental health, and identify goals for the counseling process. We will work together to reinforce existing strengths while also exploring and identifying new strategies to help overcome challenges that are unique to you, but also common to human existence.
I help patients with PTSD and related traumas, chronic anxiety, depression, personality disorders and phobias causing significant distress and impairment in daily functioning which can have a lasting impact on mental well being impacting all aspects of life. Combat veterans, first responders, individuals exposed and experiencing interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and those having childhood trauma are associated with high rates of PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and phobias. If you have experienced this mental distress give me a call.
I help patients with PTSD and related traumas, chronic anxiety, depression, personality disorders and phobias causing significant distress and impairment in daily functioning which can have a lasting impact on mental well being impacting all aspects of life. Combat veterans, first responders, individuals exposed and experiencing interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and those having childhood trauma are associated with high rates of PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and phobias. If you have experienced this mental distress give me a call.
I specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and PTSD, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs. With experience working with individuals across all ages—athletes, Greek life members, college students, adults, and older adults, offering guidance through various life transitions — I understand the diverse challenges people face at different stages of life.
I specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and PTSD, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs. With experience working with individuals across all ages—athletes, Greek life members, college students, adults, and older adults, offering guidance through various life transitions — I understand the diverse challenges people face at different stages of life.
When you wake up in the morning is there an instant dread? Is your relationship becoming more of a place of frustration than a place of togetherness? My primary focuses is working with the LGBTQIA+ community, couples, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or post partum depression. My hope is I can walk along side you through this journey together, so that you may discover a life that you never thought was possible before.
When you wake up in the morning is there an instant dread? Is your relationship becoming more of a place of frustration than a place of togetherness? My primary focuses is working with the LGBTQIA+ community, couples, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or post partum depression. My hope is I can walk along side you through this journey together, so that you may discover a life that you never thought was possible before.
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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.