Christian Therapists in Arcadia, CA
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Selah Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, Coach
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
If your faith is valuable for you, an integration of
Christian
counseling is available for you as therapists can also work from a biblical worldview.
We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.
La Vie Counseling Centers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you scrolling through all these profiles but can’t decide which one is best for you? We can help. Are you trying to save your relationship? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or behaviors you can't seem to change? We have been helping people just like you for over 40 years. If you are concerned about how much it costs, we have a wide range of specialties and fees, and because of the size of our group we are able to carefully match you with a therapist that is personally best for you. We have experienced therapists on staff,
Christian
therapists on staff, and we have been helping people since 1980.
David Kattenhorn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients find my compassionate listening combined with over 40 years of experience counseling full time, puts them at ease. I focus on helping people begin the process of resolving the concerns and issues they are facing in their lives. I have a
Christian
background and think morality, integrity, and emotionally healthy living as supported in scripture are significant qualities worth having in our lives. Even if we differ in religion, I can help you create a foundation for how you live and the changes you make within the context of your belief system.
Jonathan Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with children, individuals, couples, families, and adolescents in therapy,
Christian
counseling, and pastoral counseling. With children, the focus of my experience have been play therapy and sand tray therapy, focusing on children with emotional and behavioral problems like ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, depression, bipolar, self-mutilation/cutting, and anxiety disorder. I also have experience in working with individuals with depression, mood disorders, and anxiety, particularly with men's issues and addiction. In working with families and couples, I've focused on improving communications, creating better understanding for each other, and improving intimacy.
Not accepting new clients
Rozlyn W Kwong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You may find my understanding in the
Christian
faith as an essential part of your journey toward healing.
With passion, I provide psychotherapy to individuals and people-in-relationships (couples, families, parent-child dyads) to improve relationship dynamics, heal from relational losses and difficulties, and restore potentials to be in relationships. Issues in treatment I specialize in include: grief and loss, trauma, parent-child bonding challenges, child behavioral management/parenting, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts. Contact me if you are seeking help in topics relating to life transitions, self-esteem, personal growth, and cultural and faith-related struggles, including spiritual abuse. With an interpersonal and reflective approach, I consider it a privilege to embark in this journey with you.
Aleta Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in
Christian
Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Brad Stenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide individual counseling, couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, marital therapy, family counseling, parent education, sex addiction counseling, and
Christian
counseling.
Are you wanting your relationship to get unstuck from a negative pattern of interaction? Are you and your partner feeling hopeless about your lost connection? When things like this happen it's easy for well-meaning friends to come to the rescue with ideas, but sometimes they just don't understand. Talking to a couples counselor can help. If you'd like to get started, give me a call.
Linda Hynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
I am also trained in Immanuel Prayer, Bethel Sozo and
Christian
Inner Healing.
The focus of my years of work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, aquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
Dawn Wisniewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is a journey that takes us in many different directions. On this journey we encounter various barriers, bumps and ditches that leave us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, I am passionate about empowering my clients and my goal is to collaboratively help you to heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe.
Grace Ou
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the power of connection and relationships. Many times in our lives, we come into places where we get stuck, feel disconnected, and wonder about our place in this life. This can look like depression, anxiety, disconnection, broken relationships, or more.
Sarah Zhang Park
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought that you should be further along in life by now? As an Asian American, you feel unsatisfied with where you are currently at in life, but you don't know where you should be headed. You might even feel like you lack the confidence to pursue your dreams. Because of these struggles, you might also find it hard to connect with your loved ones.
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Nebula Marriage and Family Therapy, Corp.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Nebula was founded with the desire to help people through challenging times. Our therapists have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, and grief. We value compassion, cultural sensitivity, and cooperation. Currently, our therapists have online and in-person availability.
Jacqueline Chun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In both my personal and professional life, I have experienced the profound impact of a strong therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients to openly express themselves. My clients experience me as both warm and practical in my approach. With lived experience in the areas that I specialize, my clients find me most helpful with life transitions, relationships/dating, pregnancy/postpartum, the Asian-American/Korean-American experience, interfaith and interracial relationships, Christianity framework, and divorce.
Dawn Hedwall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we find it hard to understand what is going on inside our heart and head. Perhaps we have a vague idea but we can't find the words to adequately express what we are feeling. Therapy offers us the opportunity to put language to our experience and increase our self awareness. Personal and relational transformation depend on that self awareness. I strive to create a safe place for you to journey inward without judgment; so that you may feel respected, secure and understood. To be invited into the depths of another person's soul is always a privilege. It is an honor for me to take this journey with you.
Diana X Castillo-Eddy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
A. Are you in a committed, loving relationship but struggling with misunderstandings and challenges getting needs met? Are you adjusting to living together and not knowing how to stop some recurring arguments? B. Have you been ready for a committed relationship, but you have not been able to find the right partner? Your past. relationships are a series of dating the same type of person but with someone new every time. You dive into work because you know well how to succeed there and use it to avoid feeling the pain of your failed relationships. I help singles and couples achieve successful relationships with 5 simple steps:
Noe Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
Verified
In Genesis 6-8, there was a great flood. The earth was covered with water and it seemed like all hope was lost. But then Noah sent out a dove to search for new life. That dove returned with an olive branch. That olive branch signified rebirth, new hope, new life. This is why I named my practice, Olive Branch Therapy. To remind you that there is an olive branch in your future. There is hope for you. Hope in your pain, hope in your struggle. I will hold out this hope for you until you can grasp your own olive branch once again.
Vicki Ho
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! You may be seeking therapy to cope with life stressors, relationship challenges, family issues, or depression. You may be wondering if therapy can help. Together, you and I will clarify the root cause of your pain, the most effective coping mechanisms for your life circumstances. In therapy with me, you will learn how to emotionally regulate: methods for responding to emotions and relationships in an intentional and responsible manner.
Lissett Pisfil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist devoted to providing a safe space for people to share openly. My desire is to instill hope by helping people cope with the tough moments in life. Over the years, I’ve gained experience working with adults, adolescents, and children struggling with challenges such as relationship/marital problems, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.
Alicia Driesenga
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Alicia and I'm a psychotherapist at Relationships For Better. I specialize in working with children and teens to improve their relationships and find peace and confidence. I understand that the teenage years can be particularly challenging, and I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to work through any anxiety or depression you may be experiencing.
Tanya Douglas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My name is Tanya Douglas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve their outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive, and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. My approach is collaborative. I work together with my clients to increase insight, and change beliefs they have about themselves, others, & the world to produce positive, lasting change.
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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.