Christian Therapists in Gunter, TX
Jessica Ortiz: Young Adults And Young Married
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gunter, TX 75058 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with young adults seeking to transition into college or recently leaving college. This is a fun and interesting time in your life, and it might even be slightly scary or intimidating, and I want to be someone who can help walk you through the trenches of finding your next step. I am also a Certified Symbis Faciliator offering SYMBIS assessments to those who are considering marriage and would like some pre-marital direction or for those who are still young in their marriage and may simply need guidance in navigating these new waters. Marriage is marathon, not a sprint!
I enjoy working with young adults seeking to transition into college or recently leaving college. This is a fun and interesting time in your life, and it might even be slightly scary or intimidating, and I want to be someone who can help walk you through the trenches of finding your next step. I am also a Certified Symbis Faciliator offering SYMBIS assessments to those who are considering marriage and would like some pre-marital direction or for those who are still young in their marriage and may simply need guidance in navigating these new waters. Marriage is marathon, not a sprint!
Carrie Howard | High-Functioning Anxiety
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
Gunter, TX 75058 (Online Only)
You come across to others like you have it all together... but on the inside you struggle intensely with issues like fear and anxiety, overthinking/worry, trouble with boundaries, people-pleasing behaviors, perfectionism, self-doubt and have difficulty really FEELING the self-confidence that you project outwardly. Sound familiar? If so, you may be struggling with high-functioning anxiety. This is not a clinical term, but is a very real experience for many people that suffer with anxiety. You want to keep your high-achieving ways and yet finally ditch all that anxiety... and I can help you!
You come across to others like you have it all together... but on the inside you struggle intensely with issues like fear and anxiety, overthinking/worry, trouble with boundaries, people-pleasing behaviors, perfectionism, self-doubt and have difficulty really FEELING the self-confidence that you project outwardly. Sound familiar? If so, you may be struggling with high-functioning anxiety. This is not a clinical term, but is a very real experience for many people that suffer with anxiety. You want to keep your high-achieving ways and yet finally ditch all that anxiety... and I can help you!
Angela Boring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, SEP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gunter, TX 75058
It's all too much. The never-ending responsibility to care for others at work and meeting your loved one's needs at home is a heavy weight to bear. As a high achiever, you've always been able to take on life's demands. But lately, you're trying to do it all while feeling completely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with self-doubt, anxiety, and sometimes even feeling debilitated/frozen. At the end of the day, you're disappointed in yourself for being short with others, going through the motions with no real joy, and realizing that none of your own needs were met. You're mentally exhausted, frustrated, & need help getting off this carousel.
It's all too much. The never-ending responsibility to care for others at work and meeting your loved one's needs at home is a heavy weight to bear. As a high achiever, you've always been able to take on life's demands. But lately, you're trying to do it all while feeling completely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with self-doubt, anxiety, and sometimes even feeling debilitated/frozen. At the end of the day, you're disappointed in yourself for being short with others, going through the motions with no real joy, and realizing that none of your own needs were met. You're mentally exhausted, frustrated, & need help getting off this carousel.
Greetings! I'm Sasha My name is Sasha Douglas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and eating disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults to a geriatric population who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions.
Greetings! I'm Sasha My name is Sasha Douglas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and eating disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults to a geriatric population who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions.
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Lauren Coe Rumpel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Celina, TX 75009
You can get your life back! You don't have to stay stuck! We can use eye movements and voluntary image replacement to keep the facts but erase the negative feelings using ART! I have a passion for helping divorced clients, military personnel along with their families, and couples struggling in their marriage. I help people who are Christian and non- Christian alike find hope and healing!
You can get your life back! You don't have to stay stuck! We can use eye movements and voluntary image replacement to keep the facts but erase the negative feelings using ART! I have a passion for helping divorced clients, military personnel along with their families, and couples struggling in their marriage. I help people who are Christian and non- Christian alike find hope and healing!
Being a graduate from Dallas Baptist, I do enjoy being able to integrate my Christian faith into my counseling.
I had the privilege of working in several settings that provided a wealth of knowledge and experience (i.e, rape crisis center, intensive outpatient clinic, behavioral health insurance). I enjoy helping others face their hardships and relationships to find joy on the other side of their dark moments. My ideal client is anyone above the age of 12 years old (individuals, couples and families) that is ready to work through their current struggle to find their sense of fulfillment and happiness.
Being a graduate from Dallas Baptist, I do enjoy being able to integrate my Christian faith into my counseling.
I had the privilege of working in several settings that provided a wealth of knowledge and experience (i.e, rape crisis center, intensive outpatient clinic, behavioral health insurance). I enjoy helping others face their hardships and relationships to find joy on the other side of their dark moments. My ideal client is anyone above the age of 12 years old (individuals, couples and families) that is ready to work through their current struggle to find their sense of fulfillment and happiness.
Kara Blankenship
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, CPLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Celina, TX 75009 (Online Only)
I work with Christian women who are experiencing stress, relationship issues and other women's issues.
Sometimes motherhood feels impossible. You want to be different, but you keep finding yourself yelling at your children. The noise, the constant needs...the pressure from all sides, just keeps you going until you drop into bed at night, but then you can't even fall asleep because your mind won't shut down. You’re tired of feeling alone. Exhausted from it all. What would it be like if you could wake in the morning without the heaviness of the day that lies ahead? What if you could feel a sense of peace throughout your day rather than the guilt that grips you now? It seems those are only dreams.
I work with Christian women who are experiencing stress, relationship issues and other women's issues.
Sometimes motherhood feels impossible. You want to be different, but you keep finding yourself yelling at your children. The noise, the constant needs...the pressure from all sides, just keeps you going until you drop into bed at night, but then you can't even fall asleep because your mind won't shut down. You’re tired of feeling alone. Exhausted from it all. What would it be like if you could wake in the morning without the heaviness of the day that lies ahead? What if you could feel a sense of peace throughout your day rather than the guilt that grips you now? It seems those are only dreams.
Your friends invite you to happy hour but an hour of "happy" sounds exhausting. You dread major holidays because of a loss. Or maybe you simply struggle with days that have a vowel in them. Life keeps happening and you are going through the motions: job, family, basic hygiene (maybe), food that is not chips, to make it happen. I can give you a safe space where you can tell your story - all the parts of your story. I can help you identify what it is that you want for your life, look at your patterns, and offer insight into finding what's best for you. Let's find your inner bad-ass (oops) warrior!
Your friends invite you to happy hour but an hour of "happy" sounds exhausting. You dread major holidays because of a loss. Or maybe you simply struggle with days that have a vowel in them. Life keeps happening and you are going through the motions: job, family, basic hygiene (maybe), food that is not chips, to make it happen. I can give you a safe space where you can tell your story - all the parts of your story. I can help you identify what it is that you want for your life, look at your patterns, and offer insight into finding what's best for you. Let's find your inner bad-ass (oops) warrior!
I am a firm believer that life is a journey and not a destination. Sometimes on this journey of life, we will encounter experiences that we need to walk through and not run through. It's a fact that challenges are apart of our lives. Your challenges don't have to overwhelm or overtake you. I am committed to helping you to be successful in your journey. I am committed to helping you identify and do the work to be your best for yourself and for those whose lives you touch. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that is conducive to an honest, empathetic and direct exchange of information and ideas.
I am a firm believer that life is a journey and not a destination. Sometimes on this journey of life, we will encounter experiences that we need to walk through and not run through. It's a fact that challenges are apart of our lives. Your challenges don't have to overwhelm or overtake you. I am committed to helping you to be successful in your journey. I am committed to helping you identify and do the work to be your best for yourself and for those whose lives you touch. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that is conducive to an honest, empathetic and direct exchange of information and ideas.
Each person's story is uniquely different. I incorporate authenticity, humor, and a pragmatic approach with each client. I feel that rapport is essential to the process of therapy, and the relationship between the therapist and client is where healing begins. It is in these connections that we feel less alone and develop a sense of self. Through personal and professional experiences, I offer unique perspectives and solutions to couples, individuals, and teen girls. I am also a Certified Grief Professional.
Each person's story is uniquely different. I incorporate authenticity, humor, and a pragmatic approach with each client. I feel that rapport is essential to the process of therapy, and the relationship between the therapist and client is where healing begins. It is in these connections that we feel less alone and develop a sense of self. Through personal and professional experiences, I offer unique perspectives and solutions to couples, individuals, and teen girls. I am also a Certified Grief Professional.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma and stress related disorders. I have a Master of Science in Counseling / Clinical Mental Health from Texas A&M University Commerce. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have a research background from UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, and 32 years of first responder experience. This background enables me to help those who have experienced trauma, or may be in crisis. I am here to help you understand why you feel the way you do, and provide the best and most therapeutic mental healthcare possible.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma and stress related disorders. I have a Master of Science in Counseling / Clinical Mental Health from Texas A&M University Commerce. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have a research background from UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, and 32 years of first responder experience. This background enables me to help those who have experienced trauma, or may be in crisis. I am here to help you understand why you feel the way you do, and provide the best and most therapeutic mental healthcare possible.
Avoiding your pain hasn't worked... Will I ever be? How can I ? I'm so... Depression, anxiety, tears or fears a daily companion? Heart palpitations, racing mind, so much confusion... shame!? A constant cycle of doubt? Life seem so emotion filled & distant? I know you're looking for a safe place to vent. Someone to know and hear your real hurts. A place to begin, explore & heal... "someone who will get the real pain in me..." I am so glad you are looking for connection. I get it. I've been there. I'll go there. I'm ready to walk through painful life events w/ you while seeking truth, knowing peace and finding hope.
Avoiding your pain hasn't worked... Will I ever be? How can I ? I'm so... Depression, anxiety, tears or fears a daily companion? Heart palpitations, racing mind, so much confusion... shame!? A constant cycle of doubt? Life seem so emotion filled & distant? I know you're looking for a safe place to vent. Someone to know and hear your real hurts. A place to begin, explore & heal... "someone who will get the real pain in me..." I am so glad you are looking for connection. I get it. I've been there. I'll go there. I'm ready to walk through painful life events w/ you while seeking truth, knowing peace and finding hope.
Jennifer Sexton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Celina, TX 75009
I am a Yale Medical School trained clinician who has devoted to my work for over 25 years. I use my experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, and psychiatric facilities to contribute to my ability to assist others. My goal is to partner with people to reach their goals. I am a supportive therapist who believes that we both are required to be active participants in the process. After receiving my Master's I was chosen for a fellowship program at Yale Medical School. This training has aided significantly in my ability to provide treatment to my clients & develop/work collaboratively with other professionals.
I am a Yale Medical School trained clinician who has devoted to my work for over 25 years. I use my experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, and psychiatric facilities to contribute to my ability to assist others. My goal is to partner with people to reach their goals. I am a supportive therapist who believes that we both are required to be active participants in the process. After receiving my Master's I was chosen for a fellowship program at Yale Medical School. This training has aided significantly in my ability to provide treatment to my clients & develop/work collaboratively with other professionals.
Lisa Lee Besch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Celina, TX 75009
Hi, I'm Lisa Besch, therapist, and owner of Renew Therapy and Wellness, PLLC. I understand that the struggle in life is real. I am passionate about walking alongside others, helping them find healing, and pursue growth. Trauma survivors are my specialty. I have worked alongside those who have experienced many traumas in their life. I understand what it is like to get triggered by something and react in a way you don't like. That is called a trauma response, and I can help you with those responses. Together we will process your trauma and find healing so that life won't be as stressful for you.
Hi, I'm Lisa Besch, therapist, and owner of Renew Therapy and Wellness, PLLC. I understand that the struggle in life is real. I am passionate about walking alongside others, helping them find healing, and pursue growth. Trauma survivors are my specialty. I have worked alongside those who have experienced many traumas in their life. I understand what it is like to get triggered by something and react in a way you don't like. That is called a trauma response, and I can help you with those responses. Together we will process your trauma and find healing so that life won't be as stressful for you.
Adrienne Fields
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Celina, TX 75009 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I will assist you in your counseling journey by providing a judgment-free, compassionate, safe, and comfortable environment.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I will assist you in your counseling journey by providing a judgment-free, compassionate, safe, and comfortable environment.
Within us there can be pockets of hurt, resentment, fear, and grief. These vulnerable parts coexist uneasily with another side — the one determined to keep moving forward. Therapy can act as a bridge, carefully navigating between these opposing sides. By acknowledging these experiences, we can gradually move forward with more clarity and peace. My goal as your therapist is to create a space that is warm, affirming, and compassionate — a place where you can freely explore your authentic self, dive into the root causes of your suffering, and develop insight into what you are truly searching for.
Within us there can be pockets of hurt, resentment, fear, and grief. These vulnerable parts coexist uneasily with another side — the one determined to keep moving forward. Therapy can act as a bridge, carefully navigating between these opposing sides. By acknowledging these experiences, we can gradually move forward with more clarity and peace. My goal as your therapist is to create a space that is warm, affirming, and compassionate — a place where you can freely explore your authentic self, dive into the root causes of your suffering, and develop insight into what you are truly searching for.
The counseling process is about you as a whole person: your values, goals, hopes, family, relationships, career -- your future and where you want to go. Through a collaborative process we’ll develop a plan forward that's tailored specifically to you.
The counseling process is about you as a whole person: your values, goals, hopes, family, relationships, career -- your future and where you want to go. Through a collaborative process we’ll develop a plan forward that's tailored specifically to you.
Julia M Wesley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Celina, TX 75009
You might be feeling disconnected or stuck in repetitive arguments that never seem to get resolved. Maybe trust has been broken, or you’re struggling to communicate effectively, leaving you both feeling unheard and frustrated. The closeness you once shared may feel distant, replaced by tension or emotional distance. You might be questioning where things went wrong or if your relationship can get back on track. These feelings can be overwhelming, but therapy offers a path to healing and reconnection.
You might be feeling disconnected or stuck in repetitive arguments that never seem to get resolved. Maybe trust has been broken, or you’re struggling to communicate effectively, leaving you both feeling unheard and frustrated. The closeness you once shared may feel distant, replaced by tension or emotional distance. You might be questioning where things went wrong or if your relationship can get back on track. These feelings can be overwhelming, but therapy offers a path to healing and reconnection.
Julie Lewis, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Celina, TX 75009 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Texas with 15 years of professional work experience. My primary focus specialties are wome's issues, trauma, athletes, and college age students. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. In and out of session, I guide clients to establish goals that are practical and sustainable while supporting each accomplishment along the way.
I am licensed in Texas with 15 years of professional work experience. My primary focus specialties are wome's issues, trauma, athletes, and college age students. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. In and out of session, I guide clients to establish goals that are practical and sustainable while supporting each accomplishment along the way.
I was a medical social worker for a psychiatric hospital for over four years, running group therapy and completing biopsychosocial assessments. I have also supported clients with end-stage renal disease for over five years. I work with those struggling with fertility, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression. My specialties include anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder I and II, borderline personality disorder, chemical dependency, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. My top modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and more.
I was a medical social worker for a psychiatric hospital for over four years, running group therapy and completing biopsychosocial assessments. I have also supported clients with end-stage renal disease for over five years. I work with those struggling with fertility, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression. My specialties include anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder I and II, borderline personality disorder, chemical dependency, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. My top modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and more.
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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.