Christian Therapists in Homewood, IL
Rachel works with groups, individuals, couples, and families and operates holistically, considering how mental, emotional, spiritual, physical/nutritional, social, environmental, and occupational factors impact overall well-being throughout the treatment process. Integrating various theories as “tools in the toolbox” to fit the client’s specific needs, she believes that once individuals feel accepted and worthy, they are empowered to begin making lasting changes in their lives. This carries over to couples and families as they learn to shift the relational pattern of behavior through focused emotional connection and understanding.
Rachel works with groups, individuals, couples, and families and operates holistically, considering how mental, emotional, spiritual, physical/nutritional, social, environmental, and occupational factors impact overall well-being throughout the treatment process. Integrating various theories as “tools in the toolbox” to fit the client’s specific needs, she believes that once individuals feel accepted and worthy, they are empowered to begin making lasting changes in their lives. This carries over to couples and families as they learn to shift the relational pattern of behavior through focused emotional connection and understanding.
Life's journey can present challenges that feel overwhelming, and at times, we may find ourselves seeking support and understanding. Navigating emotions can be complex. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. Together, we'll explore your feelings, helping you gain insights and a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape. I specialize in trauma informed care for African American, BIPOC, and other marginalized groups. With 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy.
Life's journey can present challenges that feel overwhelming, and at times, we may find ourselves seeking support and understanding. Navigating emotions can be complex. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. Together, we'll explore your feelings, helping you gain insights and a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape. I specialize in trauma informed care for African American, BIPOC, and other marginalized groups. With 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy.
The things that we experience and go through in life can create different lens in which we see ourselves. Like a pair of glasses, each one is different and can have a different impact on the story we tell about who we are. Sometimes with the things we experience can create a lens of low sense of self, anxiety, depression, or even trauma responses. It's important to have someone you trust who can aid in walking you through those different experiences to be able to dismantle the thoughts and the emotions, from the experiences to lead you to living a happier and more fulfilling life.
The things that we experience and go through in life can create different lens in which we see ourselves. Like a pair of glasses, each one is different and can have a different impact on the story we tell about who we are. Sometimes with the things we experience can create a lens of low sense of self, anxiety, depression, or even trauma responses. It's important to have someone you trust who can aid in walking you through those different experiences to be able to dismantle the thoughts and the emotions, from the experiences to lead you to living a happier and more fulfilling life.
I blend therapy & discipleship, combining evidence-based frameworks like CBT, with spiritual encouragement and biblical truths.
You may be in a space where you’ve tried to do everything on your own, holding it together for everyone else, pouring out your energy into family, work, and relationships, while quietly carrying the weight of your own struggles with no place to lay them down. Maybe you’ve been searching for peace, direction, and clarity, and you’ve come to realize that what’s missing is not just healing for your mind, but restoration for your soul. You're ready to invite God into your healing, and to finally allow yourself to rest in His presence while also doing the work to grow.
I blend therapy & discipleship, combining evidence-based frameworks like CBT, with spiritual encouragement and biblical truths.
You may be in a space where you’ve tried to do everything on your own, holding it together for everyone else, pouring out your energy into family, work, and relationships, while quietly carrying the weight of your own struggles with no place to lay them down. Maybe you’ve been searching for peace, direction, and clarity, and you’ve come to realize that what’s missing is not just healing for your mind, but restoration for your soul. You're ready to invite God into your healing, and to finally allow yourself to rest in His presence while also doing the work to grow.
Relationships and life challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from the people who matter most. Maybe anxiety, stress, or life are weighing on you. Couples often come in feeling unheard, caught in the same arguments, or unsure how to reconnect. Others want to strengthen their relationship before marriage and build a healthier foundation. If you're looking for clarity and real tools to navigate challenges, therapy can help you understand what's happening and create meaningful change.
Relationships and life challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from the people who matter most. Maybe anxiety, stress, or life are weighing on you. Couples often come in feeling unheard, caught in the same arguments, or unsure how to reconnect. Others want to strengthen their relationship before marriage and build a healthier foundation. If you're looking for clarity and real tools to navigate challenges, therapy can help you understand what's happening and create meaningful change.
Life has many layers: experiences, emotions, and identities that can sometimes feel heavy to carry. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step. Recognizing that you want support is a powerful first step, and my goal is to provide a safe space where you can feel understood, begin to heal, and move toward the life you want to gain clarity and peace.
Life has many layers: experiences, emotions, and identities that can sometimes feel heavy to carry. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step. Recognizing that you want support is a powerful first step, and my goal is to provide a safe space where you can feel understood, begin to heal, and move toward the life you want to gain clarity and peace.
Elevation Individual and Family Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Homewood, IL 60430
Even "superwoman" or "the strong one" of the family needs someone to lean on or talk to. At Elevation Individual and Family Therapy (EIFT), we are here to support you and help you reach your goals as you navigate through life's journey. We have a team of therapists are experts in addressing a variety of issues, such as family communication, emotional challenges, women-related issues, depression, anxiety, and youth counseling. No matter what difficulties or challenges you or your child might be facing, there are solutions and we are here to help! Visit our website www.elevationtherapy.org to see each of our therapists' specialties.
Even "superwoman" or "the strong one" of the family needs someone to lean on or talk to. At Elevation Individual and Family Therapy (EIFT), we are here to support you and help you reach your goals as you navigate through life's journey. We have a team of therapists are experts in addressing a variety of issues, such as family communication, emotional challenges, women-related issues, depression, anxiety, and youth counseling. No matter what difficulties or challenges you or your child might be facing, there are solutions and we are here to help! Visit our website www.elevationtherapy.org to see each of our therapists' specialties.
Chayil Biblical Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Homewood, IL 60430
Cecily also integrates prayer, scriptures and biblical teachings into her therapeutic interventions for those clients seeking spiritual integration.
Chayil Biblical Counseling Services offers the following services for women ages 18 and older: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Biblical Counseling, Prayer Counseling, College & Career Counseling.
Cecily also integrates prayer, scriptures and biblical teachings into her therapeutic interventions for those clients seeking spiritual integration.
Chayil Biblical Counseling Services offers the following services for women ages 18 and older: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Biblical Counseling, Prayer Counseling, College & Career Counseling.
As a Christian-based therapist, I work with moms, couples, and adults across Illinois who feel overwhelmed by emotions, relationship stress, trauma, burnout, or the constant pressure of caring for everyone else while neglecting themselves.
Healing is about more than managing symptoms! It’s about creating a life that feels aligned, connected, and meaningful by addressing the root issues beneath the surface. Through evidence-based therapy and optional Christian faith integration, we work to build healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, greater self worth, and lasting emotional healing.
As a Christian-based therapist, I work with moms, couples, and adults across Illinois who feel overwhelmed by emotions, relationship stress, trauma, burnout, or the constant pressure of caring for everyone else while neglecting themselves.
Healing is about more than managing symptoms! It’s about creating a life that feels aligned, connected, and meaningful by addressing the root issues beneath the surface. Through evidence-based therapy and optional Christian faith integration, we work to build healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, greater self worth, and lasting emotional healing.
Hey there! Are you dealing with feelings of guilt, negative self-talk, doubt, or worthlessness? You don't have to handle these challenges on your own. My aim is to assist you in navigating your emotional struggles using various theoretical approaches, such as cognitive behavior therapy, existential therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I believe that therapy shouldn't be one-size-fits-all; that's why I customize my approach to suit your personality and specific needs. I am dedicated to creating a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment to ensure that each session is both helpful and enjoyable for you.
Hey there! Are you dealing with feelings of guilt, negative self-talk, doubt, or worthlessness? You don't have to handle these challenges on your own. My aim is to assist you in navigating your emotional struggles using various theoretical approaches, such as cognitive behavior therapy, existential therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I believe that therapy shouldn't be one-size-fits-all; that's why I customize my approach to suit your personality and specific needs. I am dedicated to creating a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment to ensure that each session is both helpful and enjoyable for you.
You're a teen girl who feels misunderstood by everyone around her. A young adult stepping into the real world carrying more self-doubt than anyone sees. A woman in her early 30s who has done everything she was supposed to do — and still feels lost, stuck, or empty inside. Anxiety is loud. Old wounds keep showing up in your relationships. You've been strong for so long but quietly wonder when it's finally your turn to feel whole. You don't just want to cope — you want to heal, evolve, and become the woman you already know you're meant to be. That's exactly who I show up for every single day.
You're a teen girl who feels misunderstood by everyone around her. A young adult stepping into the real world carrying more self-doubt than anyone sees. A woman in her early 30s who has done everything she was supposed to do — and still feels lost, stuck, or empty inside. Anxiety is loud. Old wounds keep showing up in your relationships. You've been strong for so long but quietly wonder when it's finally your turn to feel whole. You don't just want to cope — you want to heal, evolve, and become the woman you already know you're meant to be. That's exactly who I show up for every single day.
Hi, my name is Dr. Nikki Ruffin. My belief is that effective counseling work develops from establishing a collaborative relationship with clients. The goals of therapy are to gain self-awareness and understanding of the influence of their past on present circumstances, explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise that manifest themselves in current issues going in their lives. Once this self awareness is recognized clients can examine unhealthy beliefs that lead to unhealthy behaviors and learn to change unhealthy thoughts to more realistic ones that lead to better emotional and mental health.
Hi, my name is Dr. Nikki Ruffin. My belief is that effective counseling work develops from establishing a collaborative relationship with clients. The goals of therapy are to gain self-awareness and understanding of the influence of their past on present circumstances, explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise that manifest themselves in current issues going in their lives. Once this self awareness is recognized clients can examine unhealthy beliefs that lead to unhealthy behaviors and learn to change unhealthy thoughts to more realistic ones that lead to better emotional and mental health.
You've been the strong one for so long — the caregiver, the fixer, the one holding everyone else together while quietly falling apart inside. Maybe you're grieving a loss that changed everything. Maybe your relationship is breaking down and you don't know how to find your way back. Maybe you're a woman starting over after divorce, heartbreak, or a season that didn't go the way you planned. You're exhausted, emotionally drained, and desperately longing for peace, clarity, and someone who truly sees you. You don't need to explain yourself here. You just need to finally be heard.
You've been the strong one for so long — the caregiver, the fixer, the one holding everyone else together while quietly falling apart inside. Maybe you're grieving a loss that changed everything. Maybe your relationship is breaking down and you don't know how to find your way back. Maybe you're a woman starting over after divorce, heartbreak, or a season that didn't go the way you planned. You're exhausted, emotionally drained, and desperately longing for peace, clarity, and someone who truly sees you. You don't need to explain yourself here. You just need to finally be heard.
Whether it is dealing with a long-time childhood experience or a current life situation, I am here to collaborate and support you to achieve wellness and wholeness. I help children, adults, and families manage chronic and transient stressful life situations. I find satisfaction when my clients apply the techniques learned in sessions to overcome depression, anxiety, psychological trauma/PTSD, fears, low self-confidence, and/or relationship and family issues. As a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Certified Grief Counselor, I also specialize in childhood adversities, grief, and loss.
Whether it is dealing with a long-time childhood experience or a current life situation, I am here to collaborate and support you to achieve wellness and wholeness. I help children, adults, and families manage chronic and transient stressful life situations. I find satisfaction when my clients apply the techniques learned in sessions to overcome depression, anxiety, psychological trauma/PTSD, fears, low self-confidence, and/or relationship and family issues. As a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Certified Grief Counselor, I also specialize in childhood adversities, grief, and loss.
Teens and adults I work with often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. They may be navigating school stress, family or relationship challenges, work pressures, or major life changes. What they want most is a safe, supportive space to talk openly without judgment, gain new tools for coping, and feel more in control of their lives.
Teens and adults I work with often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. They may be navigating school stress, family or relationship challenges, work pressures, or major life changes. What they want most is a safe, supportive space to talk openly without judgment, gain new tools for coping, and feel more in control of their lives.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying anxiety, family stress, or the weight of past trauma. Dr. Edwards is a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping women and families heal, rebuild, and move forward with strength and clarity.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying anxiety, family stress, or the weight of past trauma. Dr. Edwards is a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping women and families heal, rebuild, and move forward with strength and clarity.
My name is Dr. Kimberly Nelson-Arrington, Founder and CEO of Nephesh Wellness, LLC. Our mission is to assist individuals in navigating the pathways to overall health and wellness by treating the whole person: spirit, soul, and body. By identifying the root cause(s) of illness and disease (dis-ease), we aim to help individuals manage and, in many cases, eliminate current symptoms, as well as taking measures to prevent future symptoms.
My name is Dr. Kimberly Nelson-Arrington, Founder and CEO of Nephesh Wellness, LLC. Our mission is to assist individuals in navigating the pathways to overall health and wellness by treating the whole person: spirit, soul, and body. By identifying the root cause(s) of illness and disease (dis-ease), we aim to help individuals manage and, in many cases, eliminate current symptoms, as well as taking measures to prevent future symptoms.
Today’s world brings unique and often unseen stressors for adolescents, young adults, and adults, making it difficult for them and for those around them to understand their feelings and behaviors. These challenges can strain relationships, school, work, and daily life, leaving many people feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. For eight years, I have supported individuals in building coping tools, deepening emotional awareness, and gently exploring how trauma has shaped their experiences and their futures.
Today’s world brings unique and often unseen stressors for adolescents, young adults, and adults, making it difficult for them and for those around them to understand their feelings and behaviors. These challenges can strain relationships, school, work, and daily life, leaving many people feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. For eight years, I have supported individuals in building coping tools, deepening emotional awareness, and gently exploring how trauma has shaped their experiences and their futures.
My ideal client is someone seeking change, motivation, and the strength to navigate life's daily challenges. They may not yet have the words to express what they need or envision, but they are actively searching for someone to help them uncover those answers. This person desires a better life, a healthier mind, and more effective ways to manage the stressors that come with living. They want to smile freely again, to love without fear or barriers, and to rediscover a sense of peace and purpose.
My ideal client is someone seeking change, motivation, and the strength to navigate life's daily challenges. They may not yet have the words to express what they need or envision, but they are actively searching for someone to help them uncover those answers. This person desires a better life, a healthier mind, and more effective ways to manage the stressors that come with living. They want to smile freely again, to love without fear or barriers, and to rediscover a sense of peace and purpose.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone. I enjoy working with adults and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, or major life transitions. Together, we will create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and build confidence as you move toward healing and personal growth.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone. I enjoy working with adults and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, or major life transitions. Together, we will create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and build confidence as you move toward healing and personal growth.
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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.