Christian Therapists in Lynwood, IL
My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care—combined with Christian values that emphasize grace, renewal, and purpose.
Life can be difficult to navigate—especially when we feel pressured to appear strong while struggling silently inside. Many men carry unspoken burdens of stress, anger, or disappointment, often feeling they must handle it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for men to speak freely, reflect honestly, and reconnect with their faith as a source of strength and renewal. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, past wounds, or questions about purpose, we’ll work together to restore balance, clarity, and peace.
My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care—combined with Christian values that emphasize grace, renewal, and purpose.
Life can be difficult to navigate—especially when we feel pressured to appear strong while struggling silently inside. Many men carry unspoken burdens of stress, anger, or disappointment, often feeling they must handle it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for men to speak freely, reflect honestly, and reconnect with their faith as a source of strength and renewal. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, past wounds, or questions about purpose, we’ll work together to restore balance, clarity, and peace.
Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.
Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.
I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling to identify the best method that fits your individual needs. I have a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to establish a healthy and trusting therapeutic relationship. We all have something we need to heal from, and I am dedicated to helping you on your journey towards healing.
I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling to identify the best method that fits your individual needs. I have a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to establish a healthy and trusting therapeutic relationship. We all have something we need to heal from, and I am dedicated to helping you on your journey towards healing.
Life has a way of shifting our plans, and as a clinician, I deeply understand that one of the greatest barriers we face is not recognizing our own potential. My goal is to empower individuals, families, and groups by offering personalized interventions, rehabilitation techniques, and training to help them achieve their mental health, wellness, education, and career aspirations. As a mental health and rehabilitation counselor, I am committed to finding innovative solutions to overcome the obstacles that may limit your mindset or abilities.
Life has a way of shifting our plans, and as a clinician, I deeply understand that one of the greatest barriers we face is not recognizing our own potential. My goal is to empower individuals, families, and groups by offering personalized interventions, rehabilitation techniques, and training to help them achieve their mental health, wellness, education, and career aspirations. As a mental health and rehabilitation counselor, I am committed to finding innovative solutions to overcome the obstacles that may limit your mindset or abilities.
I view therapy as a safe and sacred space for processing life experiences, emotions, thoughts, and trauma in order to achieve one’s goals and necessary growth. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients to understand their thought processes, address barriers to wellness, and identify ways in which they can achieve their goals. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives: however, sometimes we need an outside perspective to help re-frame our thinking. I’m here to work with you to increase self-awareness and empower you to approach life in a way that enhances health and well-being.
I view therapy as a safe and sacred space for processing life experiences, emotions, thoughts, and trauma in order to achieve one’s goals and necessary growth. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients to understand their thought processes, address barriers to wellness, and identify ways in which they can achieve their goals. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives: however, sometimes we need an outside perspective to help re-frame our thinking. I’m here to work with you to increase self-awareness and empower you to approach life in a way that enhances health and well-being.
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Passionate about helping clients struggling to find motivation for anything from the day-to-day routines of life, overcoming fears to digging deeper to identify unresolved feelings is my focus. Through the use of psychotherapy, CBT, and person centered theories as well as the strength based model, therapeutic goals that you the client have identified are addressed during sessions. My background in family therapy and communication allows me the gift of working with couples to strengthen their marriage through the practice of reflective listening with your partner while developing common goals to strive toward.
Passionate about helping clients struggling to find motivation for anything from the day-to-day routines of life, overcoming fears to digging deeper to identify unresolved feelings is my focus. Through the use of psychotherapy, CBT, and person centered theories as well as the strength based model, therapeutic goals that you the client have identified are addressed during sessions. My background in family therapy and communication allows me the gift of working with couples to strengthen their marriage through the practice of reflective listening with your partner while developing common goals to strive toward.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re facing trauma, anxiety, addiction, or navigating major life changes. As a therapist and chaplain, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and we will work on meaningful and sustained change. For decades, I've walked alongside individuals exploring and processing trauma, addiction recovery, and life transitions with compassion, evidence-based care, and respect for the whole person.
My specialties include supporting first responders, veterans, and their families, individuals in addiction recovery, and helping adults navigate grief, stress, and transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re facing trauma, anxiety, addiction, or navigating major life changes. As a therapist and chaplain, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and we will work on meaningful and sustained change. For decades, I've walked alongside individuals exploring and processing trauma, addiction recovery, and life transitions with compassion, evidence-based care, and respect for the whole person.
My specialties include supporting first responders, veterans, and their families, individuals in addiction recovery, and helping adults navigate grief, stress, and transitions.
This is for the go-getter girls who feel pressure to succeed, be well-liked, and do it all. My clients want to keep their high standards, but crave freedom from the mental load of perfectionism.
I help clients feel calmer, become more productive, and heal what’s not working — whether in their personal life, work life, or relationships. We focus on healing, while also building sustainable high-performance habits and supporting overall health. Together, we’ll help you get unstuck, build confidence, and cultivate lasting wellness so you can step into your full potential — without burnout or losing yourself in the process.
This is for the go-getter girls who feel pressure to succeed, be well-liked, and do it all. My clients want to keep their high standards, but crave freedom from the mental load of perfectionism.
I help clients feel calmer, become more productive, and heal what’s not working — whether in their personal life, work life, or relationships. We focus on healing, while also building sustainable high-performance habits and supporting overall health. Together, we’ll help you get unstuck, build confidence, and cultivate lasting wellness so you can step into your full potential — without burnout or losing yourself in the process.
I work with high-functioning individuals who appear put together on the outside but feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally—often in patterns tied to trauma, intimacy, and identity. You may feel pulled between who you were taught to be and who you’re becoming. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship challenges while also struggling with self-worth and the impact of religious or cultural expectations. They come to therapy ready to gain clarity, break patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with high-functioning individuals who appear put together on the outside but feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally—often in patterns tied to trauma, intimacy, and identity. You may feel pulled between who you were taught to be and who you’re becoming. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship challenges while also struggling with self-worth and the impact of religious or cultural expectations. They come to therapy ready to gain clarity, break patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and customized to meet each client's unique requirements. I use an interactive approach, working together with each client to establish and decide what their goals are for treatment. I approach clients with a paradigm that assures wellness, resilience, and strength while placing a high priority on harm reduction. I provide my clients with a considerate and distinct viewpoint by carefully referencing my personal experiences and relationships.
My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and customized to meet each client's unique requirements. I use an interactive approach, working together with each client to establish and decide what their goals are for treatment. I approach clients with a paradigm that assures wellness, resilience, and strength while placing a high priority on harm reduction. I provide my clients with a considerate and distinct viewpoint by carefully referencing my personal experiences and relationships.
My ideal clients are adults and young people navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for meaningful change. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we work together to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and create lasting change. For those who desire it, I also offer faith-integrated therapy to support healing, hope, and personal growth.
My ideal clients are adults and young people navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for meaningful change. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we work together to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and create lasting change. For those who desire it, I also offer faith-integrated therapy to support healing, hope, and personal growth.
Have you ever feel stressed and overwhelmed from everyday roles and responsibilities but, not really enjoying life to its full potential? Do you feel like you are buried with feelings of: anxiety, sadness, and distress that no one, not even friends or family, can understand? Do you have difficulty with letting go of emotional pain from traumatic past experiences? You are not alone. There are many others like you who are faced with similar situations, who put their own emotional needs aside to fulfill personal obligations and the needs of others. It is your time to make yourself a priority!
Have you ever feel stressed and overwhelmed from everyday roles and responsibilities but, not really enjoying life to its full potential? Do you feel like you are buried with feelings of: anxiety, sadness, and distress that no one, not even friends or family, can understand? Do you have difficulty with letting go of emotional pain from traumatic past experiences? You are not alone. There are many others like you who are faced with similar situations, who put their own emotional needs aside to fulfill personal obligations and the needs of others. It is your time to make yourself a priority!
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming—whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, strained relationships, or simply feeling lost. Maybe you’re questioning your worth, replaying the same arguments with your partner, or feeling disconnected from those you care about most. Perhaps you’re exhausted by the uncertainty and wondering if things will ever improve. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way. With the right support, healing and meaningful change are possible. Together, we can create a path forward that brings clarity, connection, and hope.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming—whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, strained relationships, or simply feeling lost. Maybe you’re questioning your worth, replaying the same arguments with your partner, or feeling disconnected from those you care about most. Perhaps you’re exhausted by the uncertainty and wondering if things will ever improve. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way. With the right support, healing and meaningful change are possible. Together, we can create a path forward that brings clarity, connection, and hope.
There are many issues that impact and pull at us in life. It can come in the form of pressures from the outside world, the inner criticisms we feel, or trauma and stress we have experienced. Some may have felt they’ve lost connections within themselves because of the chaos and devastation that life sometimes brings. All these factors can play a role in making someone feel unbalanced.
There are many issues that impact and pull at us in life. It can come in the form of pressures from the outside world, the inner criticisms we feel, or trauma and stress we have experienced. Some may have felt they’ve lost connections within themselves because of the chaos and devastation that life sometimes brings. All these factors can play a role in making someone feel unbalanced.
It's a different day, but it's the same story. Do you identify with this feeling? Are you feeling caught in a continuous cycle with little to no change? If so, you're in the right place. Let's recognize how life can be vibrant, meaningful, and intentional. Let's identify the patterns, behaviors, actions, and ways we can become stuck in a story that may not be ours. In therapy, you can create positive habits and rituals to help manage stressors, heal trauma, and live intentionally with a daily practice of mental health wellness. I specialize in PTSD/Trauma, Racial Identity, Anxiety, family dynamics, spirituality, and grief.
It's a different day, but it's the same story. Do you identify with this feeling? Are you feeling caught in a continuous cycle with little to no change? If so, you're in the right place. Let's recognize how life can be vibrant, meaningful, and intentional. Let's identify the patterns, behaviors, actions, and ways we can become stuck in a story that may not be ours. In therapy, you can create positive habits and rituals to help manage stressors, heal trauma, and live intentionally with a daily practice of mental health wellness. I specialize in PTSD/Trauma, Racial Identity, Anxiety, family dynamics, spirituality, and grief.
Congratulations on taking the difficult, but brave, step to research options for support! I am here to act as a GPS on your journey to self actualization - whether you currently find yourself in the packing stage, are determining your destination, or you're looking to discover "how did I end up here?' My passion and my training work to aid you in defining your truths and walking boldly in them. Wellness is achieved when you can look at your worn-out shoes and esteem them for getting you this far instead of forever cursing the road that damaged them. Be well.
Congratulations on taking the difficult, but brave, step to research options for support! I am here to act as a GPS on your journey to self actualization - whether you currently find yourself in the packing stage, are determining your destination, or you're looking to discover "how did I end up here?' My passion and my training work to aid you in defining your truths and walking boldly in them. Wellness is achieved when you can look at your worn-out shoes and esteem them for getting you this far instead of forever cursing the road that damaged them. Be well.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or a bit stuck in a major life transition? Whether you are navigating college life, shifting careers, parenting, or moving into retirement, please know that you do not have to walk this path alone. I specialize in helping adults just like you reclaim their well-being, build lasting self-esteem, manage anxiety and depression, and process all forms of grief. Together, we will work to help you feel truly empowered through all of life’s twists and turns. I offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness in a private telehealth environment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or a bit stuck in a major life transition? Whether you are navigating college life, shifting careers, parenting, or moving into retirement, please know that you do not have to walk this path alone. I specialize in helping adults just like you reclaim their well-being, build lasting self-esteem, manage anxiety and depression, and process all forms of grief. Together, we will work to help you feel truly empowered through all of life’s twists and turns. I offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness in a private telehealth environment.
Natashia Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Using various modalities inclusive of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy, Acceptance Therapy and/or Christian-Based Counseling, I will work alongside you to help you find and/or create the path forward that YOU desire.
A gentle, listening ear is sometimes the best gift you can offer a person! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of direct counseling experience working with children, adolescents and adults in multiple settings. I like to believe that I specialize in listening!
My therapy style is empathetic, understanding & engaging. I believe in treating my clients with the utmost respect, integrity, confidentiality, sensitivity, compassion & genuineness deserving of every person regardless of their situations or circumstances. My approach is extremely non-judgmental & non-biased but challenging to help you help you!
Using various modalities inclusive of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy, Acceptance Therapy and/or Christian-Based Counseling, I will work alongside you to help you find and/or create the path forward that YOU desire.
A gentle, listening ear is sometimes the best gift you can offer a person! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of direct counseling experience working with children, adolescents and adults in multiple settings. I like to believe that I specialize in listening!
My therapy style is empathetic, understanding & engaging. I believe in treating my clients with the utmost respect, integrity, confidentiality, sensitivity, compassion & genuineness deserving of every person regardless of their situations or circumstances. My approach is extremely non-judgmental & non-biased but challenging to help you help you!
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Illinois and Indiana. I bring extensive experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, allowing me to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, I am uniquely equipped to support clients in their preferred language, fostering deeper connection & understanding. My approach is client-centered & collaborative with the goal of helping clients feel empowered.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Illinois and Indiana. I bring extensive experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, allowing me to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, I am uniquely equipped to support clients in their preferred language, fostering deeper connection & understanding. My approach is client-centered & collaborative with the goal of helping clients feel empowered.
Keren Cardenas has experience in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling to overcome barriers in life. She provides therapeutic cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (CBT), EMDR, and PRT and strategies to promote the psychological health and wholeness of the clients. Over the years, she has helped individuals achieve their goals by instilling hope. She values collaboration and communication when fostering a therapeutic relationship and believes each patient requires personalized treatment. Keren specializes in treating clients with depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, ADHD, and PTSD.
Keren Cardenas has experience in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling to overcome barriers in life. She provides therapeutic cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (CBT), EMDR, and PRT and strategies to promote the psychological health and wholeness of the clients. Over the years, she has helped individuals achieve their goals by instilling hope. She values collaboration and communication when fostering a therapeutic relationship and believes each patient requires personalized treatment. Keren specializes in treating clients with depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, ADHD, and PTSD.
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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.