Christian Therapists in Chicago, IL
Anthony Silker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Christian issues and religious trauma.
Hi, I'm Tony! I like to work with clients who want to investigate who they truly are, within contexts that feel high-pressure. As a therapist, my style is gregarious, direct, and exploratory.
My job as a mental health provider is to give you fresh ideas based on mental health data, professional experience, and pattern recognition. I am not a blank slate, and clients describe my style as "conversational" and "like talking to a normal person". Your job as the client is to think critically and determine what fits you!
Christian issues and religious trauma.
Hi, I'm Tony! I like to work with clients who want to investigate who they truly are, within contexts that feel high-pressure. As a therapist, my style is gregarious, direct, and exploratory.
My job as a mental health provider is to give you fresh ideas based on mental health data, professional experience, and pattern recognition. I am not a blank slate, and clients describe my style as "conversational" and "like talking to a normal person". Your job as the client is to think critically and determine what fits you!
My treatment preferences include a variety of therapies such as Christian Counseling, Coaching, CBT, CPT, Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, DBT, Eclectic, Forensic Psychology, Hypnotherapy, MBCT, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, and Trauma Focused therapy.
Feeling gaslighted or manipulated? Anxious about how emotional abuse affects your relationships? I can help! I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate complex emotions, heal from manipulation, and build stronger connections. Together, we'll untangle confusion and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Don't let challenges define you. Invest in your well-being and create a happier, healthier future. Couples therapy, individual counseling – I'm here to support you.
My treatment preferences include a variety of therapies such as Christian Counseling, Coaching, CBT, CPT, Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, DBT, Eclectic, Forensic Psychology, Hypnotherapy, MBCT, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, and Trauma Focused therapy.
Feeling gaslighted or manipulated? Anxious about how emotional abuse affects your relationships? I can help! I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate complex emotions, heal from manipulation, and build stronger connections. Together, we'll untangle confusion and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Don't let challenges define you. Invest in your well-being and create a happier, healthier future. Couples therapy, individual counseling – I'm here to support you.
If fitting, I include spiritual or Christian integration and creativity in the process.
You would be a great fit for working with me if you are looking to explore and understand your difficulty and, with that understanding, make appropriate changes that will help you become who you imagine yourself or your situation. I am passionate to work with issues related to grief, life changes, identity, spiritual crisis, self-awareness, assertiveness, relational conflict, communication, overcoming fears, anxiety, depression, vulnerability, shame/guilt, and other everyday life difficulties. I work with adults and provide pre-marital counseling.
If fitting, I include spiritual or Christian integration and creativity in the process.
You would be a great fit for working with me if you are looking to explore and understand your difficulty and, with that understanding, make appropriate changes that will help you become who you imagine yourself or your situation. I am passionate to work with issues related to grief, life changes, identity, spiritual crisis, self-awareness, assertiveness, relational conflict, communication, overcoming fears, anxiety, depression, vulnerability, shame/guilt, and other everyday life difficulties. I work with adults and provide pre-marital counseling.
As a Christian, I am passionate about integrating faith and spirituality with evidence-based approaches, if desired, although I welcome all cultural backgrounds.
Clinically, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults presenting with anxiety disorders, life transitions, struggles with self-esteem and confidence, peer relationships, depression, and faith and spirituality. I like to integrate various modalities, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to treat clients holistically. I believe the people in our lives can be the source of our deepest hurt yet also our deepest healing. The journey and process toward healing is unique for each individual and we all have the potential to create space for becoming a healthier version of ourselves.
As a Christian, I am passionate about integrating faith and spirituality with evidence-based approaches, if desired, although I welcome all cultural backgrounds.
Clinically, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults presenting with anxiety disorders, life transitions, struggles with self-esteem and confidence, peer relationships, depression, and faith and spirituality. I like to integrate various modalities, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to treat clients holistically. I believe the people in our lives can be the source of our deepest hurt yet also our deepest healing. The journey and process toward healing is unique for each individual and we all have the potential to create space for becoming a healthier version of ourselves.
I also offer faith-integrated counseling for those seeking a therapist with a Christian background.
You’re the one others rely on—kind, competent, creative—but lately, you’ve hit a breaking point. Maybe you struggle with setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself in the roles you play for others. You want to feel more at peace, more connected to yourself, and more confident in your relationships, but you never feel like enough. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be?
I also offer faith-integrated counseling for those seeking a therapist with a Christian background.
You’re the one others rely on—kind, competent, creative—but lately, you’ve hit a breaking point. Maybe you struggle with setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself in the roles you play for others. You want to feel more at peace, more connected to yourself, and more confident in your relationships, but you never feel like enough. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be?
I specialize in providing diverse and compassionate therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
I know that life is full of ups and downs and that the path to healing is not linear. Together, we’ll work on deepening your understanding of who you are while developing clarity of who you want to surround yourself with on your journey. My goal is to help you heal, confront your past, and empower you to reclaim your story. My own story as a South Asian woman, has built an understanding of the challenges that can come with our identities especially when balancing societal pressures and family expectations. I am experienced in supporting those facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity issues.
I specialize in providing diverse and compassionate therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
I know that life is full of ups and downs and that the path to healing is not linear. Together, we’ll work on deepening your understanding of who you are while developing clarity of who you want to surround yourself with on your journey. My goal is to help you heal, confront your past, and empower you to reclaim your story. My own story as a South Asian woman, has built an understanding of the challenges that can come with our identities especially when balancing societal pressures and family expectations. I am experienced in supporting those facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity issues.
Culturally Competent Therapy PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Most clients see symptoms improve rather quickly and value my Christian approach.
Hi, I am Dr. Angela Jackson, owner of Culturally Competent Therapy, which specializes in building trust with clients so they are prepared to do their life work. Clients, often including licensed therapists, report feeling accepted to be themselves and challenged to work. Approaches include culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches that may challenge the client's belief system. I enjoy helping clients of all backgrounds discover the root of their problems and understanding the value of cultural factors such as family, race, socio-economic status, work/career demands, and integration of faith.
Most clients see symptoms improve rather quickly and value my Christian approach.
Hi, I am Dr. Angela Jackson, owner of Culturally Competent Therapy, which specializes in building trust with clients so they are prepared to do their life work. Clients, often including licensed therapists, report feeling accepted to be themselves and challenged to work. Approaches include culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches that may challenge the client's belief system. I enjoy helping clients of all backgrounds discover the root of their problems and understanding the value of cultural factors such as family, race, socio-economic status, work/career demands, and integration of faith.
As a Christian counselor, my passion is to work with pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries as they navigate these struggles and work to faithfully live out their calling in a complicated world.
While living overseas, I saw firsthand how difficult ministry is, but also how rewarding and worthwhile it can be. If you are a ministry leader who is struggling with anxiety or depression, a missionary adjusting to life back “home”, or a pastor who is just burnt out and doesn't feel like he has anything left to give; we can work through it together.
As a Christian counselor, my passion is to work with pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries as they navigate these struggles and work to faithfully live out their calling in a complicated world.
While living overseas, I saw firsthand how difficult ministry is, but also how rewarding and worthwhile it can be. If you are a ministry leader who is struggling with anxiety or depression, a missionary adjusting to life back “home”, or a pastor who is just burnt out and doesn't feel like he has anything left to give; we can work through it together.
I also provide Christian counseling at request.
I work with individuals who may be struggling with feelings of fear, loss, and uncertainty, individuals who are preoccupied with things outside of their control, mourning the loss of a loved one or a meaningful relationship, those who feel untethered or off balance during major life transitions or busy seasons of life, and individuals who are trying to find healing from past negative experiences or relationships.
I also provide Christian counseling at request.
I work with individuals who may be struggling with feelings of fear, loss, and uncertainty, individuals who are preoccupied with things outside of their control, mourning the loss of a loved one or a meaningful relationship, those who feel untethered or off balance during major life transitions or busy seasons of life, and individuals who are trying to find healing from past negative experiences or relationships.
As an integrative therapist, I'm also open to a faith-based approach for clients seeking a therapist with a Christian background.
Are there parts of your story you wish you could forget? Do you feel like no matter how much you try, you’re never enough? Does your anxiety, shame, and trauma feel crippling? This is a painful place to be, but you don’t have to do this alone. I provide an exploratory space where you can unpack and heal from some of the most difficult parts of your story. As a black, male therapist, I understand how your background and unique context impacts your life. As we explore your story, I’ll help you move from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, and anxiety to freedom.
As an integrative therapist, I'm also open to a faith-based approach for clients seeking a therapist with a Christian background.
Are there parts of your story you wish you could forget? Do you feel like no matter how much you try, you’re never enough? Does your anxiety, shame, and trauma feel crippling? This is a painful place to be, but you don’t have to do this alone. I provide an exploratory space where you can unpack and heal from some of the most difficult parts of your story. As a black, male therapist, I understand how your background and unique context impacts your life. As we explore your story, I’ll help you move from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, and anxiety to freedom.
Rachael Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CFRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in Faith-Based( Christian) counseling which I use in conjunction with evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
We are a Faith-Based Group Practice Accepting New Clients! We are all accepting new clients! Are you ready for healing & wholeness? My goal is to walk alongside you as you uncover your true potential, heal wounds, and live your most authentic life. I am here to partner with you in creating a safe and supportive space for growth and wellness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, faith-based counseling, pre-martial/martial counseling, life transitions, and identity issues. I utilize a holistic approach and adapt each counseling relationship to the individual’s personal needs, goals, and aspirations.
I specialize in Faith-Based( Christian) counseling which I use in conjunction with evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
We are a Faith-Based Group Practice Accepting New Clients! We are all accepting new clients! Are you ready for healing & wholeness? My goal is to walk alongside you as you uncover your true potential, heal wounds, and live your most authentic life. I am here to partner with you in creating a safe and supportive space for growth and wellness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, faith-based counseling, pre-martial/martial counseling, life transitions, and identity issues. I utilize a holistic approach and adapt each counseling relationship to the individual’s personal needs, goals, and aspirations.
Meet Our Christian Therapists
As a therapist, my Christian faith informs my therapeutic approach.
I bring a positive energy and a contagious love of life to sessions with my clients. I am relationship focused and grow a genuine connection with my clients to help support them on their wellness journey. I live my life in a way that prioritizes physical, mental and spiritual health, modeling the lifestyle I wish to see in my clients own lives.
As a therapist, my Christian faith informs my therapeutic approach.
I bring a positive energy and a contagious love of life to sessions with my clients. I am relationship focused and grow a genuine connection with my clients to help support them on their wellness journey. I live my life in a way that prioritizes physical, mental and spiritual health, modeling the lifestyle I wish to see in my clients own lives.
Luke Thimmesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
If you would like, I would be happy to offer a Christian-integrated approach to our sessions.
Do you feel like no one truly knows you? Do you feel like if people knew the REAL you that you wouldn't be accepted or loved? Depression, shame, and anxiety are all common experiences as we reflect on our unwanted behavior, relational discord, past trauma, and family of origin. The motivation to change becomes all that much harder when you seek it out alone. You want to believe there is hope for a brighter day. Let's work together as we honor your resiliency and work towards healing because the question "what would you prefer?" is worth asking. You want to live a life of freedom. Let's boldly walk into that freedom together.
If you would like, I would be happy to offer a Christian-integrated approach to our sessions.
Do you feel like no one truly knows you? Do you feel like if people knew the REAL you that you wouldn't be accepted or loved? Depression, shame, and anxiety are all common experiences as we reflect on our unwanted behavior, relational discord, past trauma, and family of origin. The motivation to change becomes all that much harder when you seek it out alone. You want to believe there is hope for a brighter day. Let's work together as we honor your resiliency and work towards healing because the question "what would you prefer?" is worth asking. You want to live a life of freedom. Let's boldly walk into that freedom together.
I specialize in working with clients who want to integrate their Christian faith in the therapy process.
If you notice that you are stuck in a negative pattern, you may feel powerless and hopeless about change. Let's work together to identify where you are stuck and what keeps you from thriving. Let's identify your strengths and leverage the gifts and talents you have to combat the struggles you continue to endure. Everyone encounters challenges in this life. Let's work together to overcome barriers and ensure nothing stands in your way of living an abundant life.
I specialize in working with clients who want to integrate their Christian faith in the therapy process.
If you notice that you are stuck in a negative pattern, you may feel powerless and hopeless about change. Let's work together to identify where you are stuck and what keeps you from thriving. Let's identify your strengths and leverage the gifts and talents you have to combat the struggles you continue to endure. Everyone encounters challenges in this life. Let's work together to overcome barriers and ensure nothing stands in your way of living an abundant life.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and have extensive experience with Christian counseling for those who seek faith-based support.
Adulting is hard—I get it! Juggling work, school, relationships, and finances can feel overwhelming. If stress and anxiety are making life unmanageable, therapy can help.
I specialize in counseling young adults (18-35) through life transitions, career challenges, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and relationships. Whether you want to set boundaries, manage stress, navigate dating, moderate substance use, or improve body image, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to make this stage of life feel easier and more fulfilling.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and have extensive experience with Christian counseling for those who seek faith-based support.
Adulting is hard—I get it! Juggling work, school, relationships, and finances can feel overwhelming. If stress and anxiety are making life unmanageable, therapy can help.
I specialize in counseling young adults (18-35) through life transitions, career challenges, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and relationships. Whether you want to set boundaries, manage stress, navigate dating, moderate substance use, or improve body image, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to make this stage of life feel easier and more fulfilling.
If integrating faith from a Christian perspective resonates with you, I can also incorporate this.
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
If integrating faith from a Christian perspective resonates with you, I can also incorporate this.
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
MTS Counseling Center
Psychologist, LCPC, LCP, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60610
Our therapists are able to offer integrated counseling from a Christian perspective, if desired, and we also welcome clients from any faith background.
Looking for help? Everyone goes through times when they need support - some problems are too difficult to solve alone. The MTS Counseling Center offers high-quality and affordable mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago area. We are located in the heart of downtown and offer free parking. We are able to treat a number of issues such as depression/anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, family and relational issues, self-esteem, and spiritual brokenness.
Our therapists are able to offer integrated counseling from a Christian perspective, if desired, and we also welcome clients from any faith background.
Looking for help? Everyone goes through times when they need support - some problems are too difficult to solve alone. The MTS Counseling Center offers high-quality and affordable mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago area. We are located in the heart of downtown and offer free parking. We are able to treat a number of issues such as depression/anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, family and relational issues, self-esteem, and spiritual brokenness.
I am especially passionate about working with women and incorporating a biblical perspective for those who request Christian counseling.
I am currently accepting new clients both virtually and in-person (The Loop, Chicago). Are you experiencing stress, relationship issues, anxiety, insecurity or a life transition? Together, we can work to develop an understanding of life’s circumstances, make positive changes, and find emotional relief. I believe (and have seen!) that healing and joy can come from working through the challenges you are facing. By integrating authenticity, encouragement, and honesty into each session, I provide space for you to process and tools to better manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
I am especially passionate about working with women and incorporating a biblical perspective for those who request Christian counseling.
I am currently accepting new clients both virtually and in-person (The Loop, Chicago). Are you experiencing stress, relationship issues, anxiety, insecurity or a life transition? Together, we can work to develop an understanding of life’s circumstances, make positive changes, and find emotional relief. I believe (and have seen!) that healing and joy can come from working through the challenges you are facing. By integrating authenticity, encouragement, and honesty into each session, I provide space for you to process and tools to better manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
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Positive Psychology and Christian Counseling.
Together we develop solutions and strategies to create vision, satisfaction, and peace with happiness with a positive psychology and solution focused approach.
I integrate Christian Counseling with CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Hi, I’m Emmanuel — a licensed therapist serving individuals and couples in Illinois and Florida. I believe that the strength and confidence needed to live life with purpose begins with an honest and brave look at oneself. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your fears, doubts, guilt, shame, and identity — and begin replacing distorted thoughts and faulty beliefs with truth that transforms. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, low self-worth, or spiritual discouragement, I provide a safe space for you to process your experiences honestly and without judgment.
I integrate Christian Counseling with CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Hi, I’m Emmanuel — a licensed therapist serving individuals and couples in Illinois and Florida. I believe that the strength and confidence needed to live life with purpose begins with an honest and brave look at oneself. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your fears, doubts, guilt, shame, and identity — and begin replacing distorted thoughts and faulty beliefs with truth that transforms. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, low self-worth, or spiritual discouragement, I provide a safe space for you to process your experiences honestly and without judgment.
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Christian Therapists
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.