Christian Therapists in Lutz, FL
Every person deserves to feel safe, understood, and empowered on their healing journey. Whether you're navigating anxiety, working through past pain, or just feeling stuck, you're not alone. Healing starts with connection. My clinical experience includes working closely with individuals navigating the effects of complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
Every person deserves to feel safe, understood, and empowered on their healing journey. Whether you're navigating anxiety, working through past pain, or just feeling stuck, you're not alone. Healing starts with connection. My clinical experience includes working closely with individuals navigating the effects of complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
I am ready to work with and empower any client who has a RESOLVE to heal. The ideal client will come prepared to work on achieving solutions and on maximizing skills to achieve peace and success.
I am ready to work with and empower any client who has a RESOLVE to heal. The ideal client will come prepared to work on achieving solutions and on maximizing skills to achieve peace and success.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in my belief that transformation is always possible. I am firm believer that “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am also a Florida Qualified Supervisor and can supervise Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in my belief that transformation is always possible. I am firm believer that “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am also a Florida Qualified Supervisor and can supervise Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns.
What do you do when life becomes a challenge? Many find themselves thinking the same thoughts, over and over, with no end. Others struggle to manage their emotions, often feeling overwhelmed, stressed and depleted. They find they have lost themselves and their interests in work, school, relationships and hobbies. Life’s circumstances have knocked them down; their current season becomes impossible and unfulfilling. They search for peace, fulfillment and a returned zest for life. If this is you, I commend you in your search for help in your journey.
What do you do when life becomes a challenge? Many find themselves thinking the same thoughts, over and over, with no end. Others struggle to manage their emotions, often feeling overwhelmed, stressed and depleted. They find they have lost themselves and their interests in work, school, relationships and hobbies. Life’s circumstances have knocked them down; their current season becomes impossible and unfulfilling. They search for peace, fulfillment and a returned zest for life. If this is you, I commend you in your search for help in your journey.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Dr. Lindsay Frey, founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our practice.
Seeking support can be one of the most difficult steps a person takes, yet it is often the first step toward meaningful change. At Finding Hope Wellness Center, we believe no one should have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our team is here to provide guidance, support, and practical tools to help you move forward.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Dr. Lindsay Frey, founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our practice.
Seeking support can be one of the most difficult steps a person takes, yet it is often the first step toward meaningful change. At Finding Hope Wellness Center, we believe no one should have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our team is here to provide guidance, support, and practical tools to help you move forward.
Hello! My name is Leanne Vaughan. I commend you for considering therapy and want to provide you with a quiet, safe place to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. We all have origin stories, old wounds that continue to hurt, and gaps between the way life is and the way we thought it would be. I won’t tell you to “just move on” or “get over it” when your past impedes on your present. Instead, you can expect me to walk alongside you on your journey to discovering who you are most meant to be, learning to receive gentle for your wounds, and living in the intersection of grace and truth.
Hello! My name is Leanne Vaughan. I commend you for considering therapy and want to provide you with a quiet, safe place to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. We all have origin stories, old wounds that continue to hurt, and gaps between the way life is and the way we thought it would be. I won’t tell you to “just move on” or “get over it” when your past impedes on your present. Instead, you can expect me to walk alongside you on your journey to discovering who you are most meant to be, learning to receive gentle for your wounds, and living in the intersection of grace and truth.
Trauma & Substance Use Therapist Adults & Veterans
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Lutz, FL 33548
You don’t have to keep reliving what happened just to survive today. I help adults and teens heal from trauma, PTSD, substance use, compulsive sexual behaviors (including porn use, compulsive masturbation, online sexual activity, and intrusive sexual thoughts), anxiety, depression, grief, and OCD using compassionate, evidence-based care. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I help clients process trauma safely and at their own pace, addressing shame, secrecy, relapse prevention, and relationship challenges without judgment.
You don’t have to keep reliving what happened just to survive today. I help adults and teens heal from trauma, PTSD, substance use, compulsive sexual behaviors (including porn use, compulsive masturbation, online sexual activity, and intrusive sexual thoughts), anxiety, depression, grief, and OCD using compassionate, evidence-based care. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I help clients process trauma safely and at their own pace, addressing shame, secrecy, relapse prevention, and relationship challenges without judgment.
My clients are people who have been through something life-transforming - a death, a change in family structure, a health incident, or something equally distressing. If you're navigating the death of a loved one, a major life transition, or are supporting someone with a serious illness, please don't do it alone. I offer a compassionate space to help you process the situation and find a path forward. For clients who prefer, I can also integrate faith or spirituality into the therapeutic process. I also work with veterans and veteran caregivers. I'm a former Hospice bereavement specialist and a former teacher.
My clients are people who have been through something life-transforming - a death, a change in family structure, a health incident, or something equally distressing. If you're navigating the death of a loved one, a major life transition, or are supporting someone with a serious illness, please don't do it alone. I offer a compassionate space to help you process the situation and find a path forward. For clients who prefer, I can also integrate faith or spirituality into the therapeutic process. I also work with veterans and veteran caregivers. I'm a former Hospice bereavement specialist and a former teacher.
Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning — making sense of what happened and rebuilding your life takes time. You want to move forward with your life, but the impact of domestic, sexual, or relational abuse can make that feel complicated. You may find yourself carrying guilt, shame, anger, or lingering questions about what happened. Many people struggle to make sense of their experiences while also trying to rebuild stability for themselves and their families. If you're looking for a place to begin understanding what you've been through and start rebuilding your life, you’re not alone.
Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning — making sense of what happened and rebuilding your life takes time. You want to move forward with your life, but the impact of domestic, sexual, or relational abuse can make that feel complicated. You may find yourself carrying guilt, shame, anger, or lingering questions about what happened. Many people struggle to make sense of their experiences while also trying to rebuild stability for themselves and their families. If you're looking for a place to begin understanding what you've been through and start rebuilding your life, you’re not alone.
Hi there! My name is Semone, but I often go by “Sem”. I am incredibly passionate about faith and personal wellness! I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and God as being the ultimate source that drives our healing, strength, and trajectory of our lives. Through my personal journey, as well as in those I have counseled, I have been incredibly humbled by the transformations and progress made with the help of these “higher hands” and the hard, yet rewarding work put in by the client.
Hi there! My name is Semone, but I often go by “Sem”. I am incredibly passionate about faith and personal wellness! I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and God as being the ultimate source that drives our healing, strength, and trajectory of our lives. Through my personal journey, as well as in those I have counseled, I have been incredibly humbled by the transformations and progress made with the help of these “higher hands” and the hard, yet rewarding work put in by the client.
I assist those who are exhausted from carrying pain they didn't deserve, survivors of narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and deep relational trauma who are ready to stop surviving and start healing. They come to me feeling lost, confused, and disconnected from themselves. Many have spent years putting others first, shrinking to keep the peace, or questioning their own reality. They're done. They want their life back. Together, we do the real work rebuilding identity, releasing trauma, establishing boundaries, and reclaiming peace. Healing that is lasting, not just coping.
I assist those who are exhausted from carrying pain they didn't deserve, survivors of narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and deep relational trauma who are ready to stop surviving and start healing. They come to me feeling lost, confused, and disconnected from themselves. Many have spent years putting others first, shrinking to keep the peace, or questioning their own reality. They're done. They want their life back. Together, we do the real work rebuilding identity, releasing trauma, establishing boundaries, and reclaiming peace. Healing that is lasting, not just coping.
Do you struggle with unresolved patterns or feel trapped in a cycle you can’t break? As a therapist with personal experience in long-term recovery and a background in award-winning treatment centers, I specialize in helping individuals heal from addiction, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I offer an integrated, evidence-based approach designed to help you create lasting change and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
Do you struggle with unresolved patterns or feel trapped in a cycle you can’t break? As a therapist with personal experience in long-term recovery and a background in award-winning treatment centers, I specialize in helping individuals heal from addiction, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I offer an integrated, evidence-based approach designed to help you create lasting change and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
Whether you are desiring to live to the fullest or learning to navigate unexpected life events, there is hope! My heart is for individuals who struggle with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I have a passion to see women gain fresh insight, healing, and freedom to be their authentic selves after experiencing trauma. I'm EMDR trained, which I am passionate about. People can get fresh insight and healing through EMDR therapy.
Whether you are desiring to live to the fullest or learning to navigate unexpected life events, there is hope! My heart is for individuals who struggle with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I have a passion to see women gain fresh insight, healing, and freedom to be their authentic selves after experiencing trauma. I'm EMDR trained, which I am passionate about. People can get fresh insight and healing through EMDR therapy.
Ileen Tosado, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a diverse professional background and a deep commitment to serving children, adolescents, Individuals and families. I began my career as an elementary school teacher, where I discovered a passion for supporting the emotional and developmental needs of young learners. This experience laid the foundation to transition into the mental health field.
Ileen holds a degree from Universidad del Turabo and later pursued advanced clinical mental health studies at Troy University in Tampa Bay, Florida, further equipping her with the clinical knowledge and therapeutic tools.
Ileen Tosado, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a diverse professional background and a deep commitment to serving children, adolescents, Individuals and families. I began my career as an elementary school teacher, where I discovered a passion for supporting the emotional and developmental needs of young learners. This experience laid the foundation to transition into the mental health field.
Ileen holds a degree from Universidad del Turabo and later pursued advanced clinical mental health studies at Troy University in Tampa Bay, Florida, further equipping her with the clinical knowledge and therapeutic tools.
Sometimes we find ourselves at a place where we need to start afresh. Each day presents an opportunity to be “reborn.” I will help you create a plan that is right for you and the journey you are on. Your life should reflect the dreams, visions, goals and aspirations you desire. I will help you work through and process life’s unexpected and unplanned challenges.
Sometimes we find ourselves at a place where we need to start afresh. Each day presents an opportunity to be “reborn.” I will help you create a plan that is right for you and the journey you are on. Your life should reflect the dreams, visions, goals and aspirations you desire. I will help you work through and process life’s unexpected and unplanned challenges.
Looking for an EMDR therapist, grief counselor, or couples/marriage counselor? I help individuals and couples heal from trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life's transitions. Using EMDR, CBT, EFT, ADHD-informed strategies, and other evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where healing and lasting change are possible.
For clients who desire it, I also offer faith-based counseling while always respecting your beliefs and meeting you where you are.
Looking for an EMDR therapist, grief counselor, or couples/marriage counselor? I help individuals and couples heal from trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life's transitions. Using EMDR, CBT, EFT, ADHD-informed strategies, and other evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where healing and lasting change are possible.
For clients who desire it, I also offer faith-based counseling while always respecting your beliefs and meeting you where you are.
Dr. Frey recently opened a group practice with therapists who have availability. Visit Findinghopewellnesscenter.com. Dr. Lindsay Frey is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes working with children (8+), teens, young adults, and adults. Her approach to therapy is empathetic, interactive, and collaborative. She will help you by hearing your concerns and providing you with a clear and comprehensive plan to help you reach your goals. In addition, Dr. Frey has extensive experience conducting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults and providing recommendations for treatment interventions.
Dr. Frey recently opened a group practice with therapists who have availability. Visit Findinghopewellnesscenter.com. Dr. Lindsay Frey is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes working with children (8+), teens, young adults, and adults. Her approach to therapy is empathetic, interactive, and collaborative. She will help you by hearing your concerns and providing you with a clear and comprehensive plan to help you reach your goals. In addition, Dr. Frey has extensive experience conducting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults and providing recommendations for treatment interventions.
You love each other, but something’s off. You want to restore what you once had, before everything got so hard. But the fights aren’t stopping, they aren’t productive, and you two can barely talk to each other now. Passion is missing. Trust is missing. Intimacy is missing. As much as you'd like to stay together, you can't see how it's going to happen if things stay the same. You're so ready for things to be different, but you're struggling on how to get there. I'm a Relationship Specialist providing therapy that can help.
You love each other, but something’s off. You want to restore what you once had, before everything got so hard. But the fights aren’t stopping, they aren’t productive, and you two can barely talk to each other now. Passion is missing. Trust is missing. Intimacy is missing. As much as you'd like to stay together, you can't see how it's going to happen if things stay the same. You're so ready for things to be different, but you're struggling on how to get there. I'm a Relationship Specialist providing therapy that can help.
As a Christian, you may feel guilty wanting professional therapy.
Do you feel stuck in unforgiveness, fear or reliving the past? You can't imagine a life not struggling. Tired of being tired and feeling alone and unseen. How do you get the noise of the thoughts to stop and how do you make the hurt stop when your mind tells you those feelings are irrational? Do you want to understand and finally heal from your past? Was that considered trauma? Are all these things triggers? The days seems long and the nights even longer. Are you able to serve and love on so many people and have so many people love you, yet you feel inauthentic and lonely?
As a Christian, you may feel guilty wanting professional therapy.
Do you feel stuck in unforgiveness, fear or reliving the past? You can't imagine a life not struggling. Tired of being tired and feeling alone and unseen. How do you get the noise of the thoughts to stop and how do you make the hurt stop when your mind tells you those feelings are irrational? Do you want to understand and finally heal from your past? Was that considered trauma? Are all these things triggers? The days seems long and the nights even longer. Are you able to serve and love on so many people and have so many people love you, yet you feel inauthentic and lonely?
It is my mission to display the utmost form of clinical excellence with the transformative power of Christian values, guiding those in need towards a path of healing, growth, and renewal.
I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, life's challenges, and relationship issues, offering a compassionate, faith-infused approach to foster healing and resilience. My practice is safe place for those seeking strength and renewal through the harmonious blend of psychological insight and spiritual wisdom.
It is my mission to display the utmost form of clinical excellence with the transformative power of Christian values, guiding those in need towards a path of healing, growth, and renewal.
I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, life's challenges, and relationship issues, offering a compassionate, faith-infused approach to foster healing and resilience. My practice is safe place for those seeking strength and renewal through the harmonious blend of psychological insight and spiritual wisdom.
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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.