Christian Therapists in Matteson, IL
Through use of modalities such as CBT, DBT and Christian counseling, I work to provide my clients with the toolbox they need to fully heal and grow.
My passion is to provide high quality therapeutic care to those who have experienced chronic, complex trauma and are now wanting to break the cycle and heal. I am a firm believer that trauma impacts our whole beings. And left untreated, trauma takes an emotional and physical toll that wreaks havoc on our mind, bodies, and spirits. I take pride in working with my clients to build a collaboration and empowering my clients to be the expert in their own lives and be the drivers in their own treatment process. I also offer clinical supervision to those working towards licensure.
Through use of modalities such as CBT, DBT and Christian counseling, I work to provide my clients with the toolbox they need to fully heal and grow.
My passion is to provide high quality therapeutic care to those who have experienced chronic, complex trauma and are now wanting to break the cycle and heal. I am a firm believer that trauma impacts our whole beings. And left untreated, trauma takes an emotional and physical toll that wreaks havoc on our mind, bodies, and spirits. I take pride in working with my clients to build a collaboration and empowering my clients to be the expert in their own lives and be the drivers in their own treatment process. I also offer clinical supervision to those working towards licensure.
Elevation Individual and Family Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Matteson, IL 60443
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.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years being strong for everyone else. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationship, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you deserve a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years being strong for everyone else. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationship, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you deserve a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself.
Life can sometimes feel like you’re running full speed on a hamster wheel, juggling responsibilities, meeting everyone’s expectations, yet wondering why you still feel stuck, drained, or disconnected from who you truly are. Whether you’re a young adult just finding your way, a professional balancing career and family, a creative searching for inspiration, or someone navigating a new chapter in life, you deserve a space to breathe, reflect, and reset.
Life can sometimes feel like you’re running full speed on a hamster wheel, juggling responsibilities, meeting everyone’s expectations, yet wondering why you still feel stuck, drained, or disconnected from who you truly are. Whether you’re a young adult just finding your way, a professional balancing career and family, a creative searching for inspiration, or someone navigating a new chapter in life, you deserve a space to breathe, reflect, and reset.
Hello, I'm Suzette Gray, MSW, LCSW, and I'm here to help you create positive life changes. Whether you're an adult, teen, or athlete, I believe in addressing concerns directly to foster growth and transformation. I have experience working with individuals dealing with sports performance, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. My goal is to unlock your potential and elevate your life, creating a safe space where you can explore your journey.
Hello, I'm Suzette Gray, MSW, LCSW, and I'm here to help you create positive life changes. Whether you're an adult, teen, or athlete, I believe in addressing concerns directly to foster growth and transformation. I have experience working with individuals dealing with sports performance, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. My goal is to unlock your potential and elevate your life, creating a safe space where you can explore your journey.
Chayil Biblical Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Serves Area
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adolescents and adults navigating life's challenges. I support individuals, couples, and families facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress, and major life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adolescents and adults navigating life's challenges. I support individuals, couples, and families facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress, and major life transitions.
Do you find yourself being irritable and snappy? Perhaps you have just ended a relationship. Are you doubting yourself? Maybe you have found yourself worrying about one thing or sometimes everything. Are you thinking "No one understands me?" I can go on and on about what you may be experiencing. But if you have said Yessss to any of this or are evening questioning it. You have come to the right place. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with anxiety, depression, grief, loss of relationships, and trauma. My goal for clients is to feel empowered to reclaim their life!
Do you find yourself being irritable and snappy? Perhaps you have just ended a relationship. Are you doubting yourself? Maybe you have found yourself worrying about one thing or sometimes everything. Are you thinking "No one understands me?" I can go on and on about what you may be experiencing. But if you have said Yessss to any of this or are evening questioning it. You have come to the right place. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with anxiety, depression, grief, loss of relationships, and trauma. My goal for clients is to feel empowered to reclaim their life!
Have you ever felt like you’re living on autopilot—stuck, overwhelmed, or simply going through the motions? Maybe you want something different but aren’t sure how to get there. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, codependency, relationship struggles, or a major life transition while holding everything together for everyone else and losing sight of yourself. If something needs to shift, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll slow things down, explore what’s getting in the way, reconnect with what matters, and work toward a life that feels more intentional, meaningful, and true to you.
Have you ever felt like you’re living on autopilot—stuck, overwhelmed, or simply going through the motions? Maybe you want something different but aren’t sure how to get there. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, codependency, relationship struggles, or a major life transition while holding everything together for everyone else and losing sight of yourself. If something needs to shift, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll slow things down, explore what’s getting in the way, reconnect with what matters, and work toward a life that feels more intentional, meaningful, and true to you.
Therapy can be a space where things finally make sense—and where meaningful change begins.
With over 12 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through emotional pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, communication breakdowns, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and practical.
Therapy can be a space where things finally make sense—and where meaningful change begins.
With over 12 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through emotional pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, communication breakdowns, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and practical.
Have you ever felt like life expected you to just keep going, pushing past hardships without having the space to truly process what you’ve been through?
If so, you’re not alone. At some point, this becomes part of many people’s stories. Whether it’s a single painful experience or a series of overwhelming challenges, those moments can stay with us long after they’ve passed.
I invite you to walk this journey with me as we gently explore the complexities of your life. In therapy, nothing you’ve endured is wasted.
Have you ever felt like life expected you to just keep going, pushing past hardships without having the space to truly process what you’ve been through?
If so, you’re not alone. At some point, this becomes part of many people’s stories. Whether it’s a single painful experience or a series of overwhelming challenges, those moments can stay with us long after they’ve passed.
I invite you to walk this journey with me as we gently explore the complexities of your life. In therapy, nothing you’ve endured is wasted.
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide a supportive and faith-informed space for individuals and families facing life’s challenges. I use a person-centered approach, along with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies, to help clients develop coping strategies and find meaningful solutions.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, co-parenting conflicts, and substance use disorders. I also have experience working with veterans, offering adjustment counseling, career support, and professional coaching. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, helping you grow through life
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide a supportive and faith-informed space for individuals and families facing life’s challenges. I use a person-centered approach, along with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies, to help clients develop coping strategies and find meaningful solutions.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, co-parenting conflicts, and substance use disorders. I also have experience working with veterans, offering adjustment counseling, career support, and professional coaching. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, helping you grow through life
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
At Elevated Behavior Counseling, we provide a space where growth truly meets grace — a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can face life’s obstacles with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Our Work is rooted in the belief that healing can be both intentional and gentle, structured yet human. Your story is honored and her care is personalized. Your story is unique, and so is your healing. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels both powerful and peaceful, because you deserve nothing less.
At Elevated Behavior Counseling, we provide a space where growth truly meets grace — a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can face life’s obstacles with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Our Work is rooted in the belief that healing can be both intentional and gentle, structured yet human. Your story is honored and her care is personalized. Your story is unique, and so is your healing. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels both powerful and peaceful, because you deserve nothing less.
Our team works with individuals navigating trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and complex relational trauma. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggle with trust, anxiety, depression, and unresolved pain. They are often ready to heal but need a space where they feel safe, understood, and free from judgment. We help clients process their experiences, rebuild trust in themselves, and regain a sense of control so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional stability. We also offer faith-based counseling for clients who wish to incorporate spirituality into their healing
Our team works with individuals navigating trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and complex relational trauma. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggle with trust, anxiety, depression, and unresolved pain. They are often ready to heal but need a space where they feel safe, understood, and free from judgment. We help clients process their experiences, rebuild trust in themselves, and regain a sense of control so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional stability. We also offer faith-based counseling for clients who wish to incorporate spirituality into their healing
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.
Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed? Support Is Here for You
Life can be challenging—whether you’re facing big changes, difficult emotions, or simply feeling lost. If you’re ready to move forward but don’t know where to start, compassionate guidance is available for both women and men at every stage of life, from adolescence to aging.
With a warm, empathetic approach, support is tailored to your unique journey.
Specializing in helping individuals build resilience and overcome obstacles, areas of focus include:
Navigating life transitions
Healing from trauma
Managing anxiety and depression
Anger management
Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed? Support Is Here for You
Life can be challenging—whether you’re facing big changes, difficult emotions, or simply feeling lost. If you’re ready to move forward but don’t know where to start, compassionate guidance is available for both women and men at every stage of life, from adolescence to aging.
With a warm, empathetic approach, support is tailored to your unique journey.
Specializing in helping individuals build resilience and overcome obstacles, areas of focus include:
Navigating life transitions
Healing from trauma
Managing anxiety and depression
Anger management
It takes immense strength to acknowledge when something feels "off" and decide to seek help. If you are navigating the heavy weight of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the frustration of feeling out of control with anger, please know you do not have to take these steps alone. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we will embark on a healing journey designed to help you regain your balance and become the most authentic, empowered version of yourself.
It takes immense strength to acknowledge when something feels "off" and decide to seek help. If you are navigating the heavy weight of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the frustration of feeling out of control with anger, please know you do not have to take these steps alone. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we will embark on a healing journey designed to help you regain your balance and become the most authentic, empowered version of yourself.
Do you ever feel like you are struggling, not just because of what's happening inside you, but because of what the world keeps putting on you? Then, you're in the right place! I work with people navigating identity, ADHD, and late neurodivergent diagnoses in a space that actually understands the full picture of what you're up against.
Do you ever feel like you are struggling, not just because of what's happening inside you, but because of what the world keeps putting on you? Then, you're in the right place! I work with people navigating identity, ADHD, and late neurodivergent diagnoses in a space that actually understands the full picture of what you're up against.
In our lives, the journey we travel each day can be quite overwhelming, terrifying, feeling isolated, or too difficult to carry. You could be consumed persistently with worry and concern for self or others. Have you found that feelings of joy and happiness are not within reach due to significant changes or loss in your life? Have you reached a point where you have a feeling of optimism and ready to take the steps towards wellness in your life, I am the therapist for you.
In our lives, the journey we travel each day can be quite overwhelming, terrifying, feeling isolated, or too difficult to carry. You could be consumed persistently with worry and concern for self or others. Have you found that feelings of joy and happiness are not within reach due to significant changes or loss in your life? Have you reached a point where you have a feeling of optimism and ready to take the steps towards wellness in your life, I am the therapist for you.
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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.