Christian Therapists in Raleigh, NC
If you find yourself feeling low and unmotivated to accomplish tasks, feel out of control because your emotions or thoughts are intense, or maybe you feel like there needs to be a change in your lifestyle, this could be a launch point for getting into therapy. As a therapist I hope to create a safe and welcoming environment for people to feel comfortable sharing their life experiences with me at their own pace. There are also times in which life circumstances may be overwhelming, or certain trauma triggers are continuing to be an issue, we can work on how to manage the difficult emotions in order to function in any environment.
If you find yourself feeling low and unmotivated to accomplish tasks, feel out of control because your emotions or thoughts are intense, or maybe you feel like there needs to be a change in your lifestyle, this could be a launch point for getting into therapy. As a therapist I hope to create a safe and welcoming environment for people to feel comfortable sharing their life experiences with me at their own pace. There are also times in which life circumstances may be overwhelming, or certain trauma triggers are continuing to be an issue, we can work on how to manage the difficult emotions in order to function in any environment.
I have experience supporting clients through various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. With a particular interest in clients who are neurodivergent, whether you have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other conditions, I recognize that your experiences are beautifully unique. I offer a safe and inclusive environment where you can explore your strengths, embrace your differences, and develop strategies to navigate the challenges that may arise. Another area of interest for me is working with Spiritual/Religious concerns, especially religious trauma.
I have experience supporting clients through various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. With a particular interest in clients who are neurodivergent, whether you have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other conditions, I recognize that your experiences are beautifully unique. I offer a safe and inclusive environment where you can explore your strengths, embrace your differences, and develop strategies to navigate the challenges that may arise. Another area of interest for me is working with Spiritual/Religious concerns, especially religious trauma.
January 2026- Accepting new clients for individual therapy, ADHD assessments, and Clinical Supervision for other therapists (including LCMHCAs). Individuals of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (formerly LPC) with 9+ years of post-graduate experience who enjoys helping individuals thrive in various life stages. I favor a Person-Centered approach and pull from Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Sand Tray/Art Therapy to best meet the needs of each individual client. I have a multi-cultural family background.
January 2026- Accepting new clients for individual therapy, ADHD assessments, and Clinical Supervision for other therapists (including LCMHCAs). Individuals of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (formerly LPC) with 9+ years of post-graduate experience who enjoys helping individuals thrive in various life stages. I favor a Person-Centered approach and pull from Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Sand Tray/Art Therapy to best meet the needs of each individual client. I have a multi-cultural family background.
Do you or your child feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, trying to recover from trauma, or feeling weighed down by everyday stress. It’s common to feel lost in these moments, and you're not alone. Many people face these challenges, and it can be hard to know what to do next. In therapy, we’ll explore where you are right now, uncover your strengths, and help you find healthier ways to cope and move forward with confidence and peace.
Do you or your child feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, trying to recover from trauma, or feeling weighed down by everyday stress. It’s common to feel lost in these moments, and you're not alone. Many people face these challenges, and it can be hard to know what to do next. In therapy, we’ll explore where you are right now, uncover your strengths, and help you find healthier ways to cope and move forward with confidence and peace.
If you want a space where the importance of your Christian faith also matters, then now is the time and this is the place!
I have been a Counselor for 22 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and couples. I'd love to work with you.
If you want a space where the importance of your Christian faith also matters, then now is the time and this is the place!
I have been a Counselor for 22 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and couples. I'd love to work with you.
Physician Dean Ornish once said, "Awareness is the first step in healing." True healing is difficult when struggles remain hidden or unspoken. My passion lies in helping children, adolescents, and adults cultivate self-awareness and develop healthy strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
With a warm and interactive counseling style, I actively listen, offer new perspectives, and treat every individual with respect, compassion, and dignity. My practice provides a supportive space where clients can openly address their concerns. I admire the courage it takes to step forward, change course, and pursue a healthier life.
Physician Dean Ornish once said, "Awareness is the first step in healing." True healing is difficult when struggles remain hidden or unspoken. My passion lies in helping children, adolescents, and adults cultivate self-awareness and develop healthy strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
With a warm and interactive counseling style, I actively listen, offer new perspectives, and treat every individual with respect, compassion, and dignity. My practice provides a supportive space where clients can openly address their concerns. I admire the courage it takes to step forward, change course, and pursue a healthier life.
Mrs.Richardson here, your Licensed Clinical Social Worker with compassion for Individuals who may deal with challenges throughout life. I enjoy working with Children, Teens to Adulthood. My primary focus is to help Individuals through a Holistic approach on managing and decreasing symptoms. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Masters in Social Work. I have 7 years post Experience and Commitment in the field. I became a Mental Health provider as I knew that it was my calling. I do this to honor my friend "JoJo" as she left this world when we were in 2nd Grade. I look forward to being a Change Agent in your Life!
Mrs.Richardson here, your Licensed Clinical Social Worker with compassion for Individuals who may deal with challenges throughout life. I enjoy working with Children, Teens to Adulthood. My primary focus is to help Individuals through a Holistic approach on managing and decreasing symptoms. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Masters in Social Work. I have 7 years post Experience and Commitment in the field. I became a Mental Health provider as I knew that it was my calling. I do this to honor my friend "JoJo" as she left this world when we were in 2nd Grade. I look forward to being a Change Agent in your Life!
Beverly J Hicks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NCLCMHC, TX-LMFT, TX-LCDC
Raleigh, NC 27615
I've been in private practice for over 25 years. I'm credentialed as a L.M.F.T. and L.C.D.C. in Texas and L.C.M.H.C. in North Carolina. I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with a variety of mental health and addiction issues. My role is to listen, encourage, educate, and empower.
I've been in private practice for over 25 years. I'm credentialed as a L.M.F.T. and L.C.D.C. in Texas and L.C.M.H.C. in North Carolina. I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with a variety of mental health and addiction issues. My role is to listen, encourage, educate, and empower.
I will help you tailor your specific needs and goals by employing effective psychotherapy techniques and biblical principles (if desired) to highlight your strengths.
My treatment approach is integrative, holistic, and multidimensional by combining different psychotherapy approaches to fit your unique and specific needs, considering your biological, psychological, social, and spiritual (if desired) dimensions.
I will help you tailor your specific needs and goals by employing effective psychotherapy techniques and biblical principles (if desired) to highlight your strengths.
My treatment approach is integrative, holistic, and multidimensional by combining different psychotherapy approaches to fit your unique and specific needs, considering your biological, psychological, social, and spiritual (if desired) dimensions.
The process of working with a new client is to gather pertinent information about the client's psychosocial, environment, and past family history to help accurately diagnose the client. Once a diagnosis is made then a treatment plan would be developed conjointly between the client and me utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals that would help the client be successful in treatment. If you are looking for a counselor who is genuine, compassionate, authentic, and who will listen and care about your concerns. Then I am here to help you restore your self-worth.
The process of working with a new client is to gather pertinent information about the client's psychosocial, environment, and past family history to help accurately diagnose the client. Once a diagnosis is made then a treatment plan would be developed conjointly between the client and me utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals that would help the client be successful in treatment. If you are looking for a counselor who is genuine, compassionate, authentic, and who will listen and care about your concerns. Then I am here to help you restore your self-worth.
You once called them the love of your life. Now you look for signs that maybe you were never "meant" to be together in the first place. In the past, you felt like you knew each other so well and now they feel like a stranger. You want to keep fighting for your marriage to get to the place where things are good again, but you are not sure how to get there or if it is even possible.
You once called them the love of your life. Now you look for signs that maybe you were never "meant" to be together in the first place. In the past, you felt like you knew each other so well and now they feel like a stranger. You want to keep fighting for your marriage to get to the place where things are good again, but you are not sure how to get there or if it is even possible.
Leslie M Hardy, PLLC - Coaching & Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Now Accepting New Clients!
My belief that people want to love and be loved, feel a sense of belonging and acceptance, and fulfill a higher purpose in life is inherent to my work as a therapist. Appreciating the courage, commitment, and consistency required for one to grow and effect true transformation and change, I equip, educate, and empower high achieving individuals to lead, love, and live better, through the "Power of Personal Choice", and create more fulfilled and prosperous lives.
Now Accepting New Clients!
My belief that people want to love and be loved, feel a sense of belonging and acceptance, and fulfill a higher purpose in life is inherent to my work as a therapist. Appreciating the courage, commitment, and consistency required for one to grow and effect true transformation and change, I equip, educate, and empower high achieving individuals to lead, love, and live better, through the "Power of Personal Choice", and create more fulfilled and prosperous lives.
Hi, I am Doug Phares a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) residing in the state of North Carolina. I have several years experience working with various clients from the ages 5 through adulthood. In my practice I have helped clients find positive solutions to problems with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, substance use, ADHD, mood disorders, and other related disorders.
Hi, I am Doug Phares a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) residing in the state of North Carolina. I have several years experience working with various clients from the ages 5 through adulthood. In my practice I have helped clients find positive solutions to problems with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, substance use, ADHD, mood disorders, and other related disorders.
Inspiring Hope Counseling & Recovery
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LMHC, LPC, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613
I'm Debra and I'm a compassionate and dedicated mental health, Christian counselor and substance abuse service provider.
My practice is grounded in authenticity. I consider trust to be essential for effective engagement. I strive to ensure you feel acknowledged and respected. I'm equipped to provide support for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, substance use, suicidal ideation, stress, aging, life changes, challenging family dynamics, cancer, grief and trauma.
I'm Debra and I'm a compassionate and dedicated mental health, Christian counselor and substance abuse service provider.
My practice is grounded in authenticity. I consider trust to be essential for effective engagement. I strive to ensure you feel acknowledged and respected. I'm equipped to provide support for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, substance use, suicidal ideation, stress, aging, life changes, challenging family dynamics, cancer, grief and trauma.
I specialize in Christian counseling and trauma-informed care.
As a therapist, I aim to create a space where you can speak honestly about what you're carrying, without pressure to have everything figured out. I work with men and teen boys who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and questions around faith or identity. My approach is practical and collaborative, focused on understanding patterns, building emotional awareness, and setting clearer, healthier boundaries. I help my clients explore identity and purpose, supporting them in developing greater confidence, direction, and stability as they work toward meaningful change in their lives.
I specialize in Christian counseling and trauma-informed care.
As a therapist, I aim to create a space where you can speak honestly about what you're carrying, without pressure to have everything figured out. I work with men and teen boys who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and questions around faith or identity. My approach is practical and collaborative, focused on understanding patterns, building emotional awareness, and setting clearer, healthier boundaries. I help my clients explore identity and purpose, supporting them in developing greater confidence, direction, and stability as they work toward meaningful change in their lives.
Roni Bentley : Couples and Marriage
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, MS, NCC
8 Endorsed
Online Only
This work is not just my profession; it is one of my deepest passions. Long before becoming a therapist, I was fascinated by what helps relationships become places where people feel loved, valued, safe, and able to grow. I have spent years exploring what allows some relationships to grow stronger through adversity while others slowly drift apart. Today, that passion shapes both my clinical work and my doctoral studies at NC State, where I focus on relationship repair, trust, accountability, and the processes that help people heal after relational injury.
This work is not just my profession; it is one of my deepest passions. Long before becoming a therapist, I was fascinated by what helps relationships become places where people feel loved, valued, safe, and able to grow. I have spent years exploring what allows some relationships to grow stronger through adversity while others slowly drift apart. Today, that passion shapes both my clinical work and my doctoral studies at NC State, where I focus on relationship repair, trust, accountability, and the processes that help people heal after relational injury.
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking, relationship satisfaction, or relieving past hurts or scary moments? Please know that you don't have to go through this. Establishing treatment with the goal to manage these symptoms, and in many cases eliminate the symptom is within reach. To wake up feeling light and burdensome free, without past hurts shadowing over your present is reason enough to establish care.
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking, relationship satisfaction, or relieving past hurts or scary moments? Please know that you don't have to go through this. Establishing treatment with the goal to manage these symptoms, and in many cases eliminate the symptom is within reach. To wake up feeling light and burdensome free, without past hurts shadowing over your present is reason enough to establish care.
Therapy is hard work and I believe a partnership is required for positive outcomes to be achieved. You see, as engaged and motivated as I may be to help you succeed, your buy-in is absolutely necessary in order for change to occur. As a therapist at Potter Counseling, I'm looking for clients who are seeking a different tomorrow and are ready to take steps to make it happen. This means being an active participant in therapy, being willing to face challenging conversations, making changes that may not feel so great in the moment, and doing work outside the session to make changes stick.
Therapy is hard work and I believe a partnership is required for positive outcomes to be achieved. You see, as engaged and motivated as I may be to help you succeed, your buy-in is absolutely necessary in order for change to occur. As a therapist at Potter Counseling, I'm looking for clients who are seeking a different tomorrow and are ready to take steps to make it happen. This means being an active participant in therapy, being willing to face challenging conversations, making changes that may not feel so great in the moment, and doing work outside the session to make changes stick.
I am honored to welcome you on this journey toward self-discovery and growth. I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, fostering resilience and empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. Trust is the foundation of our therapeutic relationship, and I am committed to providing compassionate support as you embark on this transformative path.
I am honored to welcome you on this journey toward self-discovery and growth. I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, fostering resilience and empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. Trust is the foundation of our therapeutic relationship, and I am committed to providing compassionate support as you embark on this transformative path.
Half the Battle Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CRC
Raleigh, NC 27603
Sometimes life feels unbearable and unmanageable which could have a huge impact on how we treat ourselves and those around us. You may feel like you are alone and that no one can truly understand because of the weight of your troubles. How will you ever cope? Will this ever end? Yes, it can! However, finding the silver lining may be a difficult feat to create on your own. You are not alone! Whether it is adjusting to a new job, becoming a new parent, preparing for college, or experiencing grief. If you want help managing life's varied challenges and live a more fulfilled life, then you are in the right space!
Sometimes life feels unbearable and unmanageable which could have a huge impact on how we treat ourselves and those around us. You may feel like you are alone and that no one can truly understand because of the weight of your troubles. How will you ever cope? Will this ever end? Yes, it can! However, finding the silver lining may be a difficult feat to create on your own. You are not alone! Whether it is adjusting to a new job, becoming a new parent, preparing for college, or experiencing grief. If you want help managing life's varied challenges and live a more fulfilled life, then you are in the right space!
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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.