Christian Therapists in Clare County, MI
I believe in a holistic approach to wellness. Our mind and body are connected to make up who we are. It is often hard work to get better and it requires commitment and patience. There will be times you will want to give up, however, know that I will be with you throughout the healing process. I will listen with an open mind and sometimes push you a little out of your comfort zone. My goal is to help you heal past hurts, hang ups and traumas.
I believe in a holistic approach to wellness. Our mind and body are connected to make up who we are. It is often hard work to get better and it requires commitment and patience. There will be times you will want to give up, however, know that I will be with you throughout the healing process. I will listen with an open mind and sometimes push you a little out of your comfort zone. My goal is to help you heal past hurts, hang ups and traumas.
Although he works with those of any faith, or even no faith, he specializes in working with clients of the Christian faith.
During our first session, we will spend time hearing your story, getting to know you, and collecting some history. I will seek to understand, assess, and if applicable, diagnose some issues that are holding you back from being the person you want to be.
Although he works with those of any faith, or even no faith, he specializes in working with clients of the Christian faith.
During our first session, we will spend time hearing your story, getting to know you, and collecting some history. I will seek to understand, assess, and if applicable, diagnose some issues that are holding you back from being the person you want to be.
Throughout my career I’ve worked with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in coping with anxiety, depression, ADD, 2SLGBTQ+, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, domestic violence, women's issues, parenting issues, school difficulties, behavior management, self esteem, stress as well as other life challenges.
Throughout my career I’ve worked with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in coping with anxiety, depression, ADD, 2SLGBTQ+, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, domestic violence, women's issues, parenting issues, school difficulties, behavior management, self esteem, stress as well as other life challenges.
If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
Online Therapists
Hi, I’m Samantha, and I’m here to support you through life’s challenges, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the impact of past trauma. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.Whether you are dealing with overwhelming emotions, struggling with past experiences, or simply seeking a space to understand yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you in your journey.
I especially enjoy working with teenagers and young adults.
Hi, I’m Samantha, and I’m here to support you through life’s challenges, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the impact of past trauma. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.Whether you are dealing with overwhelming emotions, struggling with past experiences, or simply seeking a space to understand yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you in your journey.
I especially enjoy working with teenagers and young adults.
Steven Bristol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LMSW-C, EMDR, CAADC
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
I'm experienced in a breath of crises and family needs through years of church-based pastoral care and clinical counseling.
I am a CAADC (addiction counselor). I have trauma therapy experience working with children, adolescents, & adults. I specialize in helping clients overcome trauma, depression, substance use, anxiety, and many other concerns. I am trained in CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, & EMDR. I have experience with Trauma-Informed Parenting to support parents/caregivers.
I'm experienced in a breath of crises and family needs through years of church-based pastoral care and clinical counseling.
I am a CAADC (addiction counselor). I have trauma therapy experience working with children, adolescents, & adults. I specialize in helping clients overcome trauma, depression, substance use, anxiety, and many other concerns. I am trained in CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, & EMDR. I have experience with Trauma-Informed Parenting to support parents/caregivers.
I often work with clients whose values and identity are shaped by their Christian faith and who are open to personal and relational transformation, realigning thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs with God’s design for wholeness and peace.
Whether you're a parent concerned about your child’s behavioral or emotional wellbeing, a teen struggling with identity and belonging, or an adult ready to break cycles and heal, I offer a supportive, grace-filled space for your journey. I help clients develop self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools for healthier communication and connection.
I often work with clients whose values and identity are shaped by their Christian faith and who are open to personal and relational transformation, realigning thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs with God’s design for wholeness and peace.
Whether you're a parent concerned about your child’s behavioral or emotional wellbeing, a teen struggling with identity and belonging, or an adult ready to break cycles and heal, I offer a supportive, grace-filled space for your journey. I help clients develop self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools for healthier communication and connection.
If you seem like you have it together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or alone, I can help. I offer EMDR in Grand Rapids, MI. You may understand your patterns (overthinking, self-doubt, feeling responsible for others, never quite feeling settled) but they keep showing up. If therapy hasn’t fully helped, you’re not alone.
Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, have been to therapy and understand their patterns, but still feel stuck. Emotional neglect and relational trauma (or CPTSD) are held not just in your thoughts, but in your nervous system and they need more than insight to start to shift.
If you seem like you have it together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or alone, I can help. I offer EMDR in Grand Rapids, MI. You may understand your patterns (overthinking, self-doubt, feeling responsible for others, never quite feeling settled) but they keep showing up. If therapy hasn’t fully helped, you’re not alone.
Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, have been to therapy and understand their patterns, but still feel stuck. Emotional neglect and relational trauma (or CPTSD) are held not just in your thoughts, but in your nervous system and they need more than insight to start to shift.
Hi, I’m Abi — a therapist who believes healing happens when you feel truly seen, safe, and accepted exactly as you are. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that you already carry the strength and insight needed to heal; my role is to help you uncover it.
Hi, I’m Abi — a therapist who believes healing happens when you feel truly seen, safe, and accepted exactly as you are. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that you already carry the strength and insight needed to heal; my role is to help you uncover it.
Sometimes people get stuck. Whether it's parents with children, or people in a relationship, or an individual working through things in their life, there are times when it is helpful to talk to someone. I enjoy working with people of all ages.
Sometimes people get stuck. Whether it's parents with children, or people in a relationship, or an individual working through things in their life, there are times when it is helpful to talk to someone. I enjoy working with people of all ages.
It feels like your anxiety has taken the driver’s seat lately. That voice in your head won’t stop—it’s loud, it’s persistent, and honestly, it sounds really convincing. You know it’s not always telling the truth, but it’s hard not to listen. And ignoring it? That feels scary, like something bad might happen if you don’t stay on high alert.
You’re tired of overthinking everything. You’re exhausted from the constant loop in your head. You just want some peace.
It feels like your anxiety has taken the driver’s seat lately. That voice in your head won’t stop—it’s loud, it’s persistent, and honestly, it sounds really convincing. You know it’s not always telling the truth, but it’s hard not to listen. And ignoring it? That feels scary, like something bad might happen if you don’t stay on high alert.
You’re tired of overthinking everything. You’re exhausted from the constant loop in your head. You just want some peace.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious about where your life is headed. Maybe you’re a young adult navigating anxiety, depression, college pressure, or early career stress—or a senior or caregiver adjusting to changing roles and responsibilities. You want relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. You’re ready to move forward with hope, confidence, and the belief that this next chapter can truly be better.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious about where your life is headed. Maybe you’re a young adult navigating anxiety, depression, college pressure, or early career stress—or a senior or caregiver adjusting to changing roles and responsibilities. You want relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. You’re ready to move forward with hope, confidence, and the belief that this next chapter can truly be better.
Life can sometimes make us feel weighted down and we have a hard time finding a way to balance our emotions.
Life can sometimes make us feel weighted down and we have a hard time finding a way to balance our emotions.
Throughout our sessions, I will incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducational Therapy, and other various therapy styles all incorporated into a Christian-focused holistic approach to helping you be the best version of yourself.
Every person is uniquely and wonderfully created by God. In our uniqueness we can sometimes get stuck. I am passionate about walking with individuals as they work to get unstuck, find healing, and find their path to living a fuller life. As your counselor I will work to incorporate mind, body, and spirit in the healing process as I walk with you on your journey. I want to collaborate with you to achieve your goals in finding hope and healing.
Throughout our sessions, I will incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducational Therapy, and other various therapy styles all incorporated into a Christian-focused holistic approach to helping you be the best version of yourself.
Every person is uniquely and wonderfully created by God. In our uniqueness we can sometimes get stuck. I am passionate about walking with individuals as they work to get unstuck, find healing, and find their path to living a fuller life. As your counselor I will work to incorporate mind, body, and spirit in the healing process as I walk with you on your journey. I want to collaborate with you to achieve your goals in finding hope and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying anxiety, relationship stress, painful past experiences, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of how to move forward. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
As a licensed therapist, I help you sort out the pieces of your story, makes sense of them, and even find joy in them.
I specialize in working with girls and women walking through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and depression.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying anxiety, relationship stress, painful past experiences, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of how to move forward. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
As a licensed therapist, I help you sort out the pieces of your story, makes sense of them, and even find joy in them.
I specialize in working with girls and women walking through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and depression.
Hi! my name is Jenna, I am a clinical social worker with a lifetime of combined personal & professional experience. I provide a unique, individualized & wide array of objective practice approaches focusing on choices that foster solutions to lead to a more meaningful life. I am a graduate of Michigan State University with over 18 years working in behavioral health & I engage a holistic, conversational approach to therapy. I provide grief & trauma therapy, ADHD & Autism support & among many other things a cognitive/ dialectical approach to manage depression & anxiety.
Hi! my name is Jenna, I am a clinical social worker with a lifetime of combined personal & professional experience. I provide a unique, individualized & wide array of objective practice approaches focusing on choices that foster solutions to lead to a more meaningful life. I am a graduate of Michigan State University with over 18 years working in behavioral health & I engage a holistic, conversational approach to therapy. I provide grief & trauma therapy, ADHD & Autism support & among many other things a cognitive/ dialectical approach to manage depression & anxiety.
I'm a clinical social worker in Grand Rapids, Mi. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University and my Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary and have 20 years of experience providing professional care and counseling.
I'm a clinical social worker in Grand Rapids, Mi. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University and my Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary and have 20 years of experience providing professional care and counseling.
While I am happy to work with families of all faith beliefs (or non-belief), I am able to incorporate Christian faith into sessions at the individual's request and enjoy incorporating faith where it makes sense in treatment.
Have you or your child been diagnosed with ARFID? Are you wondering if it is normal picky eating or something more? Has your child "failed" out of traditional feeding therapies? Are you at a loss of how to help your loved one? I am here to help you tackle the emotional, behavioral, and fear-based elements of ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). I am also passionate about working with individuals who have co-occurring conditions with ARFID such as ADHD, autism (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety/phobias. I am neuro-affirming, acknowledge sensory differences, and identify as having ADHD myself!
While I am happy to work with families of all faith beliefs (or non-belief), I am able to incorporate Christian faith into sessions at the individual's request and enjoy incorporating faith where it makes sense in treatment.
Have you or your child been diagnosed with ARFID? Are you wondering if it is normal picky eating or something more? Has your child "failed" out of traditional feeding therapies? Are you at a loss of how to help your loved one? I am here to help you tackle the emotional, behavioral, and fear-based elements of ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). I am also passionate about working with individuals who have co-occurring conditions with ARFID such as ADHD, autism (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety/phobias. I am neuro-affirming, acknowledge sensory differences, and identify as having ADHD myself!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or as if you're on a “merry-go-round” you just can’t get off? Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns in life choices and in relationships, and wonder, “How did I end up here?” Life often presents us with unexpected challenges—relational conflicts, heartache, loss, and trauma—that can shake our sense of stability, impact our well-being, and leave us feeling disconnected from the life we hoped for.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or as if you're on a “merry-go-round” you just can’t get off? Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns in life choices and in relationships, and wonder, “How did I end up here?” Life often presents us with unexpected challenges—relational conflicts, heartache, loss, and trauma—that can shake our sense of stability, impact our well-being, and leave us feeling disconnected from the life we hoped for.
When working with clients, I stand by the phrase, "whatever the client brings, I will work with". Whatever issue or concern that is presented to me, I will help meet the needs to the best of my ability. In terms of specialty, I am primarily focused on relationship issues, which consists of couples work, sex issues, infidelity, adjustment issues, and so on.
When working with clients, I stand by the phrase, "whatever the client brings, I will work with". Whatever issue or concern that is presented to me, I will help meet the needs to the best of my ability. In terms of specialty, I am primarily focused on relationship issues, which consists of couples work, sex issues, infidelity, adjustment issues, and so on.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.