Christian Therapists in Orland Park, IL
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
I am also a Christian Counselor that uses the Bible as an effective tool and resource.
Are you struggling with current and past life stressors, maintaining healthy relationships, or feeling unfulfilled? Wellness is inclusive of the mind, body, and spirit. Life and the many hats that we wear can challenge our wellness. It can be difficult to navigate life without knowing how to properly identify what you are experiencing and feeling. Perhaps you are feeling “stuck” in life and don’t know how to get yourself back on kilter. My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal and thrive.
I am also a Christian Counselor that uses the Bible as an effective tool and resource.
Are you struggling with current and past life stressors, maintaining healthy relationships, or feeling unfulfilled? Wellness is inclusive of the mind, body, and spirit. Life and the many hats that we wear can challenge our wellness. It can be difficult to navigate life without knowing how to properly identify what you are experiencing and feeling. Perhaps you are feeling “stuck” in life and don’t know how to get yourself back on kilter. My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal and thrive.
I am also a trained profession in Christian integration through counseling.
It can be difficult to navigate the challenges that life presents. Many life transitions seem to throw us off balance, and getting back on track can be challenging. Life can throw curve balls and unexpected experiences that we are not equipped to face alone. I am committed to guiding individuals, couples, and families through their journey toward self-healing, self-direction, and empowerment. Everyone possesses the innate ability to overcome and achieve inner peace. My approach is centered around your unique experiences, enabling you to overcome anxiety, depression, and other obstacles that come your way.
I am also a trained profession in Christian integration through counseling.
It can be difficult to navigate the challenges that life presents. Many life transitions seem to throw us off balance, and getting back on track can be challenging. Life can throw curve balls and unexpected experiences that we are not equipped to face alone. I am committed to guiding individuals, couples, and families through their journey toward self-healing, self-direction, and empowerment. Everyone possesses the innate ability to overcome and achieve inner peace. My approach is centered around your unique experiences, enabling you to overcome anxiety, depression, and other obstacles that come your way.
Fall into new habits by tackling nagging issues that drain your energy. As a therapist who personally overcome many bad habits, which led to a 100-pound sustained weight loss (without medication)— I understand the challenges to making real changes. I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the areas of life that matter most.
Fall into new habits by tackling nagging issues that drain your energy. As a therapist who personally overcome many bad habits, which led to a 100-pound sustained weight loss (without medication)— I understand the challenges to making real changes. I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the areas of life that matter most.
I also use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process trauma, and I offer Christian Counseling for those who wish to integrate their faith into their healing journey.
Imagine waking up feeling calm and refreshed, no longer burdened by your past. We all need support, especially during big changes or when old experiences linger. I am here to help you heal and grow. In therapy, you can learn more about yourself, let go of old habits, and try new ways to cope. It is a safe space where you can be yourself and focus on healing and building strength. I look forward to helping you find clarity and make choices that support the life you want.
I also use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process trauma, and I offer Christian Counseling for those who wish to integrate their faith into their healing journey.
Imagine waking up feeling calm and refreshed, no longer burdened by your past. We all need support, especially during big changes or when old experiences linger. I am here to help you heal and grow. In therapy, you can learn more about yourself, let go of old habits, and try new ways to cope. It is a safe space where you can be yourself and focus on healing and building strength. I look forward to helping you find clarity and make choices that support the life you want.
I work with clients who want a compassionate space to be their authentic selves. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, perinatal challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, or navigating family dynamics. Together, we focus on hope, empowerment, and practical strategies to build confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships
I work with clients who want a compassionate space to be their authentic selves. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, perinatal challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, or navigating family dynamics. Together, we focus on hope, empowerment, and practical strategies to build confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships
Welcome to AP Christian Counseling!
As a licensed therapist, I work with couples, families, individuals and children. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, processing a challenging relationship, or struggling to cope with trauma or loss, and/or marital difficulties, we will work together, at your pace. I am DBT certified, along with certification in Advanced Grief.
Welcome to AP Christian Counseling!
As a licensed therapist, I work with couples, families, individuals and children. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, processing a challenging relationship, or struggling to cope with trauma or loss, and/or marital difficulties, we will work together, at your pace. I am DBT certified, along with certification in Advanced Grief.
Kristen Mahar
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, LCMHC, NCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you overwhelmed with life, going through a set of difficult circumstances or the darkness of depression? Are you struggling to communicate in your relationships? Has your ANXIETY become debilitating? Are you feeling completely stressed out with life today? I offer a safe, supportive and comfortable environment where you can express feelings without judgment, share your personal experiences without fear or shame and discover hope. You'll find relief from the physical symptoms, distorted thoughts and emotional rollercoaster. We'll work together to identify issues and create solutions to cope and thrive despite life's challenges.
Are you overwhelmed with life, going through a set of difficult circumstances or the darkness of depression? Are you struggling to communicate in your relationships? Has your ANXIETY become debilitating? Are you feeling completely stressed out with life today? I offer a safe, supportive and comfortable environment where you can express feelings without judgment, share your personal experiences without fear or shame and discover hope. You'll find relief from the physical symptoms, distorted thoughts and emotional rollercoaster. We'll work together to identify issues and create solutions to cope and thrive despite life's challenges.
If your faith is important to you, I also offer Christian counseling and can integrate biblical principles
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in some area of their lives. Many of my clients are navigating autism or ADHD, relationship challenges, anxiety, life transitions, or unhealthy relationship patterns. They often come to therapy feeling exhausted from trying to figure everything out on their own. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can better understand what’s happening
If your faith is important to you, I also offer Christian counseling and can integrate biblical principles
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in some area of their lives. Many of my clients are navigating autism or ADHD, relationship challenges, anxiety, life transitions, or unhealthy relationship patterns. They often come to therapy feeling exhausted from trying to figure everything out on their own. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can better understand what’s happening
Why can't we just get along? It seems like the minute we're together a fight erupts. If you've been wondering this lately, you're not alone. My 8-Week Relationship Transformation Program can help. I specialize in strengthening couple and family bonds, repairing relationship wounds, and breaking destructive generational patterns. Even if you've hit a major bump in the road, it is not too late to create a better life. Imagine being able to laugh and talk together for hours without a single argument, or calmly talking through your differences, so that neither one of you has to go to bed angry.
Why can't we just get along? It seems like the minute we're together a fight erupts. If you've been wondering this lately, you're not alone. My 8-Week Relationship Transformation Program can help. I specialize in strengthening couple and family bonds, repairing relationship wounds, and breaking destructive generational patterns. Even if you've hit a major bump in the road, it is not too late to create a better life. Imagine being able to laugh and talk together for hours without a single argument, or calmly talking through your differences, so that neither one of you has to go to bed angry.
Braun is a Neuropsychologist and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with over 35 years experience counseling individuals/couples with depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, trauma, betrayal, communication and intimacy issues & Christian issues.
When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, anxiety, worry, addiction, or trauma, understand there is hope and a solution. You will find safety, support, and strength to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. You will have the tools to resolve problems, overcome urges and cravings, and create healthy alternatives. You will discover your personal power to increase self-esteem, conquer sadness/anxiety, break free from addiction & trauma, & rebuild intimacy after a marital/couple affair in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Braun is a Neuropsychologist and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with over 35 years experience counseling individuals/couples with depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, trauma, betrayal, communication and intimacy issues & Christian issues.
When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, anxiety, worry, addiction, or trauma, understand there is hope and a solution. You will find safety, support, and strength to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. You will have the tools to resolve problems, overcome urges and cravings, and create healthy alternatives. You will discover your personal power to increase self-esteem, conquer sadness/anxiety, break free from addiction & trauma, & rebuild intimacy after a marital/couple affair in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Every person has the capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change, even during life's difficult seasons. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood and valued. Together we will explore hindering thoughts, emotions, and experiences, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical strategies that align with your values and goals. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I will walk alongside you as you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to live.
Every person has the capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change, even during life's difficult seasons. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood and valued. Together we will explore hindering thoughts, emotions, and experiences, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical strategies that align with your values and goals. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I will walk alongside you as you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to live.
Let's Work Together on Healing Your Mental Health Concerns!
Clients have reported successful results when introduced to a personalized approach to therapy.
Connecting with clients is what I am passionate about. While helping clients move forward toward reaching their customized therapeutic goals.
Therapy Works!, Lets Talk!
Let's Work Together on Healing Your Mental Health Concerns!
Clients have reported successful results when introduced to a personalized approach to therapy.
Connecting with clients is what I am passionate about. While helping clients move forward toward reaching their customized therapeutic goals.
Therapy Works!, Lets Talk!
Licensed in IL & IN.
I help individuals weighed down by feeling ‘not good enough’ and emotional overwhelm rediscover their sense of worth and stability. My ideal clients include children with anxiety, ADHD or behavioral challenges; teens struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and communication issues; and adults healing from trauma, narcissistic abuse, and harmful relational patterns. As a therapist certified in DBT and trauma-informed care, I offer practical, compassionate tools to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and emotional resilience, paving the way for confidence, connection, and peace.
Licensed in IL & IN.
I help individuals weighed down by feeling ‘not good enough’ and emotional overwhelm rediscover their sense of worth and stability. My ideal clients include children with anxiety, ADHD or behavioral challenges; teens struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and communication issues; and adults healing from trauma, narcissistic abuse, and harmful relational patterns. As a therapist certified in DBT and trauma-informed care, I offer practical, compassionate tools to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and emotional resilience, paving the way for confidence, connection, and peace.
I work best with clients who are looking to make lasting change in their life. Often my clients are adults working through current or past trauma, emerging adults forming their identity, or adults experiencing a life transition. Together we identify what authenticity means for them and the barriers to expressing their true self (emotions, desires, needs) with others. We challenge assumptions of self and others and identify ways for the individual to understand and manage intense emotions and utilize these to effect change in their life.
I work best with clients who are looking to make lasting change in their life. Often my clients are adults working through current or past trauma, emerging adults forming their identity, or adults experiencing a life transition. Together we identify what authenticity means for them and the barriers to expressing their true self (emotions, desires, needs) with others. We challenge assumptions of self and others and identify ways for the individual to understand and manage intense emotions and utilize these to effect change in their life.
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 a teen, adolescent, or college-aged individual navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or identity concerns. They may feel weighed down by academic stress, social pressures, or life transitions, seeking a safe space to be truly heard. Their goals include building resilience, learning healthy coping strategies, and gaining clarity about who they are. They want to feel confident, empowered, and supported as they move through life’s challenges and embrace their full potential.
My ideal client is a teen, adolescent, or college-aged individual navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or identity concerns. They may feel weighed down by academic stress, social pressures, or life transitions, seeking a safe space to be truly heard. Their goals include building resilience, learning healthy coping strategies, and gaining clarity about who they are. They want to feel confident, empowered, and supported as they move through life’s challenges and embrace their full potential.
We work together to meet your individual needs through personally tailored goals using mental health and wellness resources that are founded in evidence-based practices. I ensure services are trauma-informed, evidenced-based, gender affirming, and multiculturally sensitive to create therapeutic environments that support neurodiversity, chronic illness challenges, and multi-generational trauma while integrating various treatment modalities.
We work together to meet your individual needs through personally tailored goals using mental health and wellness resources that are founded in evidence-based practices. I ensure services are trauma-informed, evidenced-based, gender affirming, and multiculturally sensitive to create therapeutic environments that support neurodiversity, chronic illness challenges, and multi-generational trauma while integrating various treatment modalities.
My clients are often navigating major life transitions, such as academic shifts, career changes, or periods of personal instability. Many feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and struggle with anxiety or depression rooted in a need for control in an unpredictable world. This can sometimes lead to compulsive or self-destructive coping patterns. Beyond simply wanting total relief, they seek deeper self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, and a life more aligned with their values and goals.
My clients are often navigating major life transitions, such as academic shifts, career changes, or periods of personal instability. Many feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and struggle with anxiety or depression rooted in a need for control in an unpredictable world. This can sometimes lead to compulsive or self-destructive coping patterns. Beyond simply wanting total relief, they seek deeper self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, and a life more aligned with their values and goals.
Welcome to Rosario's Profile. As a clinical therapist, I work with individual teenagers, adults, as well as couples. I customize my client's therapeutic interventions to accommodate their psychological growth and development. I use an eclectic mix of Cognitive Behavioral, Reality Therapy and EMDR techniques to best meet the needs of my clients. I am a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) and Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) with 12 years of extensive experience in Trauma, Mood disorders, Domestic Violence, Alcohol, Drugs a gambling addictions.
Welcome to Rosario's Profile. As a clinical therapist, I work with individual teenagers, adults, as well as couples. I customize my client's therapeutic interventions to accommodate their psychological growth and development. I use an eclectic mix of Cognitive Behavioral, Reality Therapy and EMDR techniques to best meet the needs of my clients. I am a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) and Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) with 12 years of extensive experience in Trauma, Mood disorders, Domestic Violence, Alcohol, Drugs a gambling addictions.
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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.