Christian Therapists in Cardiff, CA
Life can be stressful and at times feel unbearable, feeling unsure how to move forward. We all need someone to sit with in our suffering and process our emotions. As a therapist, it is my privilege to help you understand the root cause of your pain and walk alongside you to heal and restore. Together, we can work through your struggles and rediscover your joy. Using a multifaceted approach and emphasizing one’s strengths, I strive to create a safe place for my clients to manage their pain, learn what makes them resilient, My goal is to create a safe environment that allows you to grow and become the best version of yourself.
Life can be stressful and at times feel unbearable, feeling unsure how to move forward. We all need someone to sit with in our suffering and process our emotions. As a therapist, it is my privilege to help you understand the root cause of your pain and walk alongside you to heal and restore. Together, we can work through your struggles and rediscover your joy. Using a multifaceted approach and emphasizing one’s strengths, I strive to create a safe place for my clients to manage their pain, learn what makes them resilient, My goal is to create a safe environment that allows you to grow and become the best version of yourself.
Hi! My name is Junise Dorestin and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a children social service worker with Child Protective Services. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 10 years. I obtained my Masters of Art in Psychology emphasis Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in 2008. I have experienced in working with incarcerated individuals, families, children and young adult. I use a broad range of treatment method to assist individuals and families in the process of reaching their goals.
Hi! My name is Junise Dorestin and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a children social service worker with Child Protective Services. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 10 years. I obtained my Masters of Art in Psychology emphasis Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in 2008. I have experienced in working with incarcerated individuals, families, children and young adult. I use a broad range of treatment method to assist individuals and families in the process of reaching their goals.
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I also offer faith-integrated care for Christian couples who want their values honored in the therapeutic process.
With over 20 years of clinical experience and a background in pastoral care, I bring a calm, grounded presence to the work. I believe that most couples don't need to be fixed, they need to be understood. When both partners feel truly heard, something shifts.
I also offer faith-integrated care for Christian couples who want their values honored in the therapeutic process.
With over 20 years of clinical experience and a background in pastoral care, I bring a calm, grounded presence to the work. I believe that most couples don't need to be fixed, they need to be understood. When both partners feel truly heard, something shifts.
Life's demands can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, unbalanced and not sure how to proceed. Whether you are a business executive navigating high stakes decisions, a veteran adjusting to civilian life or a teen growing up in a fast paced world, your journey is unique and deserves dedicated support. I am committed to providing a compassionate, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we will work towards understanding your challenges, building resilience, and achieving personal growth. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, to ensure our sessions are effective.
Life's demands can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, unbalanced and not sure how to proceed. Whether you are a business executive navigating high stakes decisions, a veteran adjusting to civilian life or a teen growing up in a fast paced world, your journey is unique and deserves dedicated support. I am committed to providing a compassionate, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we will work towards understanding your challenges, building resilience, and achieving personal growth. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, to ensure our sessions are effective.
I would love to offer you tools to become an active agent in bettering your life and mental health. Are you enduring grief alone? Are you a first responder or soldier who has suffered trauma? Then I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these emotions. My lived life experience includes being a Firefighter/Paramedic for 16 years in a very busy, very diverse, metropolitan department. I am very familiar with first responders and their struggles and would like to offer the opportunity to de-stigmatize mental health for firefighters, police officers and soldiers.
I would love to offer you tools to become an active agent in bettering your life and mental health. Are you enduring grief alone? Are you a first responder or soldier who has suffered trauma? Then I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these emotions. My lived life experience includes being a Firefighter/Paramedic for 16 years in a very busy, very diverse, metropolitan department. I am very familiar with first responders and their struggles and would like to offer the opportunity to de-stigmatize mental health for firefighters, police officers and soldiers.
Additionally, we offer sound therapy, Christian/spiritual counseling, and treatment for the mind/body/soul.
Hi, my name is Rachel Querry from Carlsbad Beach Recovery. Clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, whether it’s depression, substance use issues, social media/gambling/gaming addictions, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or major life changes. They seek deep healing, clarity, and a renewed connection with themselves. The goals are for lasting transformation, emotional resilience, and the ability to live authentically and with purpose. I focus on healing that fosters confidence, balance, and lasting peace, guiding you toward change and long-term solutions that support a fulfilling, meaningful life.
Additionally, we offer sound therapy, Christian/spiritual counseling, and treatment for the mind/body/soul.
Hi, my name is Rachel Querry from Carlsbad Beach Recovery. Clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, whether it’s depression, substance use issues, social media/gambling/gaming addictions, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or major life changes. They seek deep healing, clarity, and a renewed connection with themselves. The goals are for lasting transformation, emotional resilience, and the ability to live authentically and with purpose. I focus on healing that fosters confidence, balance, and lasting peace, guiding you toward change and long-term solutions that support a fulfilling, meaningful life.
Whether you’re experiencing life transitions, processing a difficult experience, experiencing a relationship distress, or even want to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful way to tackle these needs and break unhelpful patterns of interactions or thinking. My goal is to help my clients discover their inner voice, self-compassion, strength and empower them.
I’m a good fit for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—and are ready to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes, even if they’re not sure where to start.
Whether you’re experiencing life transitions, processing a difficult experience, experiencing a relationship distress, or even want to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful way to tackle these needs and break unhelpful patterns of interactions or thinking. My goal is to help my clients discover their inner voice, self-compassion, strength and empower them.
I’m a good fit for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—and are ready to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes, even if they’re not sure where to start.
In my experiences in working with children and their families in various capacities for close to 30 years has given me a heart for caring. I have been a foster parent, preschool teacher and director, a child development instructor at a communnity college for over 20 years and a clinical supervisor to numerous trainees and interns who became wonderful clinicians. I am also the mother to 4 grown children (one with ADHD) and the grandparent to 13.
In my experiences in working with children and their families in various capacities for close to 30 years has given me a heart for caring. I have been a foster parent, preschool teacher and director, a child development instructor at a communnity college for over 20 years and a clinical supervisor to numerous trainees and interns who became wonderful clinicians. I am also the mother to 4 grown children (one with ADHD) and the grandparent to 13.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—whether due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or patterns in relationships—and longs for more peace, fulfillment, and authenticity in their life. They may be wrestling with unprocessed wounds or questioning their purpose. What they truly want is emotional clarity, healing, and a stronger connection to themselves and others. They’re motivated and ready to take ownership of their personal growth and healing.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—whether due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or patterns in relationships—and longs for more peace, fulfillment, and authenticity in their life. They may be wrestling with unprocessed wounds or questioning their purpose. What they truly want is emotional clarity, healing, and a stronger connection to themselves and others. They’re motivated and ready to take ownership of their personal growth and healing.
I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.
I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.
If you’re feeling anxious, find yourself stuck replaying thoughts in your head, daily life can feel impossible to manage. Worrying about the future has likely left you short on sleep, struggling to focus, and too exhausted to connect with loved ones or the hobbies you used to enjoy. It's overwhelming when your mind won't turn off, but you aren’t alone in feeling this way.
I work with individuals facing a number of challenges such as Anxiety, OCD, relationship struggles and other life transitions.
If you’re feeling anxious, find yourself stuck replaying thoughts in your head, daily life can feel impossible to manage. Worrying about the future has likely left you short on sleep, struggling to focus, and too exhausted to connect with loved ones or the hobbies you used to enjoy. It's overwhelming when your mind won't turn off, but you aren’t alone in feeling this way.
I work with individuals facing a number of challenges such as Anxiety, OCD, relationship struggles and other life transitions.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
The past shapes how we love, grieve, and understand ourselves. If you’ve ever felt caught between expectations, navigating belonging, or carrying unspoken emotions, you are not alone.
As a second-generation Asian American, I know our stories are layered—woven with resilience, love, and sacrifice. Culture and family can be sources of strength, yet they may also shape how we connect, protect, and express ourselves. Healing isn’t about letting go of where you come from; it’s about honoring your experiences, understanding their impact, and allowing yourself to grow into who you truly are.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
The past shapes how we love, grieve, and understand ourselves. If you’ve ever felt caught between expectations, navigating belonging, or carrying unspoken emotions, you are not alone.
As a second-generation Asian American, I know our stories are layered—woven with resilience, love, and sacrifice. Culture and family can be sources of strength, yet they may also shape how we connect, protect, and express ourselves. Healing isn’t about letting go of where you come from; it’s about honoring your experiences, understanding their impact, and allowing yourself to grow into who you truly are.
When working with couples, the Gottman Method, and sound Biblical principles have proven to be effective.
My hope is that people involved in therapy will gain insight, awareness and personal growth. Clients learn to identify negative, distorted thought patterns and implement healthy, effective coping skills. In relationship counseling, couples become more intentional in the way they listen, communicate and express their feelings.
When working with couples, the Gottman Method, and sound Biblical principles have proven to be effective.
My hope is that people involved in therapy will gain insight, awareness and personal growth. Clients learn to identify negative, distorted thought patterns and implement healthy, effective coping skills. In relationship counseling, couples become more intentional in the way they listen, communicate and express their feelings.
You’ve worked hard, played by the rules and did everything you were supposed to do. So why do you feel stuck or so empty? You’ve looked for some sort of answer on your own. Your shelf is scattered with half-read self-help books. You’ve spoken to coaches and even therapists but it hasn’t made much difference. You ask yourself why can’t I figure this out, is this simply the way life is? Maybe there’s something wrong with me that will keep me feeling unfulfilled forever? But deep down you know there’s more to life than this, and you aren’t ready to give up.
You’ve worked hard, played by the rules and did everything you were supposed to do. So why do you feel stuck or so empty? You’ve looked for some sort of answer on your own. Your shelf is scattered with half-read self-help books. You’ve spoken to coaches and even therapists but it hasn’t made much difference. You ask yourself why can’t I figure this out, is this simply the way life is? Maybe there’s something wrong with me that will keep me feeling unfulfilled forever? But deep down you know there’s more to life than this, and you aren’t ready to give up.
Do you have difficulties managing feelings of anxiety? Is it ever difficult to regulate your emotions when relationships become challenging? Is it a struggle to transition into adulthood/fatherhood especially if your own childhood was difficult to navigate?
My goal is to support and help you navigate through these difficult challenges that life can throw our way. Together we can create goals and equip ourselves with tools to help deal with challenges in our everyday lives.
Do you have difficulties managing feelings of anxiety? Is it ever difficult to regulate your emotions when relationships become challenging? Is it a struggle to transition into adulthood/fatherhood especially if your own childhood was difficult to navigate?
My goal is to support and help you navigate through these difficult challenges that life can throw our way. Together we can create goals and equip ourselves with tools to help deal with challenges in our everyday lives.
Navigating life’s most challenging moments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. But with the proper support, it’s possible to feel empowered and regain a sense of direction. Whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, managing a mental health condition, coping with the loss of a loved one, or facing other personal struggles, know that healing is possible.
In my practice, I draw on evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients make meaningful changes and work toward their therapy goals in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
Navigating life’s most challenging moments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. But with the proper support, it’s possible to feel empowered and regain a sense of direction. Whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, managing a mental health condition, coping with the loss of a loved one, or facing other personal struggles, know that healing is possible.
In my practice, I draw on evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients make meaningful changes and work toward their therapy goals in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
I offer online and in-person therapy for the San Diego area, and online throughout California. It's important to have an accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
I offer online and in-person therapy for the San Diego area, and online throughout California. It's important to have an accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
Greetings! I am Deborah Sterling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to helping adults of all ages navigate mental health challenges and changes in their lives. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and learn new coping mechanisms as we set and meet your objectives together.
Greetings! I am Deborah Sterling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to helping adults of all ages navigate mental health challenges and changes in their lives. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and learn new coping mechanisms as we set and meet your objectives together.
I'm an experienced Psychologist in private practice since 2002. I love working with couples, adults, teens and families. I believe it takes strength and courage to seek therapy and I work hard to help my clients reach their goals. I highly respect my clients' willingness to share their lives with me and I think of it as a privilege to work with them. I want to connect with my clients and I strive to help them create lasting change in their lives. I also believe therapy can be short term and still be very effective. I believe therapy should be affordable for Everyone and will work with clients to find a fee that is comfortable.
I'm an experienced Psychologist in private practice since 2002. I love working with couples, adults, teens and families. I believe it takes strength and courage to seek therapy and I work hard to help my clients reach their goals. I highly respect my clients' willingness to share their lives with me and I think of it as a privilege to work with them. I want to connect with my clients and I strive to help them create lasting change in their lives. I also believe therapy can be short term and still be very effective. I believe therapy should be affordable for Everyone and will work with clients to find a fee that is comfortable.
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, react from 0 to 10 in seconds, and start to feel out of control? After, feel guilty, embarrassed, want to hide and keep to yourself? Only leading to loneliness and sadness? You wish you could avoid this happening ever again.
Somehow, deep down inside, you know it can be better.
And it can. At Trevino Counseling and Wellness, I help individuals break the cycle and overcome anxiety and traumatic experiences that continue to impact their lives today. Whether it was a one-time occurrence or several throughout one's life.
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, react from 0 to 10 in seconds, and start to feel out of control? After, feel guilty, embarrassed, want to hide and keep to yourself? Only leading to loneliness and sadness? You wish you could avoid this happening ever again.
Somehow, deep down inside, you know it can be better.
And it can. At Trevino Counseling and Wellness, I help individuals break the cycle and overcome anxiety and traumatic experiences that continue to impact their lives today. Whether it was a one-time occurrence or several throughout one's life.
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FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your 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. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
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 and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.