Christian Therapists in Gaston, SC
I am Sherita Dudley Riley, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges with compassion and intention. I work with young adults, adults, and couples who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely and being to create growth and healing at your own pace.
I am Sherita Dudley Riley, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges with compassion and intention. I work with young adults, adults, and couples who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely and being to create growth and healing at your own pace.
Linnette puts the client's needs first. As a LPC-A (Licensed Professional Counselor Associate) under the supervision of Paul Bishop, MA, LPC, LPC/S, she works at Bridge of Hope Counseling Center - Gaston. She counsels individual adults & groups, as well as advocates for women - especially those who have experienced relationship trauma. Her mission is to walk with clients who desire to move beyond their circumstances & learn how to live with purpose & meaning. Linnette strives to get to the heart of the client's issues & help them set goals for healing & growth, providing them with essential tools to aid the healing & growth process.
Linnette puts the client's needs first. As a LPC-A (Licensed Professional Counselor Associate) under the supervision of Paul Bishop, MA, LPC, LPC/S, she works at Bridge of Hope Counseling Center - Gaston. She counsels individual adults & groups, as well as advocates for women - especially those who have experienced relationship trauma. Her mission is to walk with clients who desire to move beyond their circumstances & learn how to live with purpose & meaning. Linnette strives to get to the heart of the client's issues & help them set goals for healing & growth, providing them with essential tools to aid the healing & growth process.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your past or stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, addiction, or self-doubt, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace as we gently explore your story. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you regulate emotions, strengthen your sense of self, and create more peace, confidence, and connection in your daily life. I work with individuals, couples, and kids 8 and up.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your past or stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, addiction, or self-doubt, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace as we gently explore your story. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you regulate emotions, strengthen your sense of self, and create more peace, confidence, and connection in your daily life. I work with individuals, couples, and kids 8 and up.
Julianna Brynne Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Gaston, SC 29053
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Children need help in exploring their emotions, building relationships, and navigating life. All of this affects not only the children but the whole family. Together, we can work to promote healing and lasting positive change. The ultimate goal is to equip families and their children for success while fostering healing from within.
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Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Children need help in exploring their emotions, building relationships, and navigating life. All of this affects not only the children but the whole family. Together, we can work to promote healing and lasting positive change. The ultimate goal is to equip families and their children for success while fostering healing from within.
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I have over 30 years of pastoral counseling helping adults and teens with substance abuse; I have experience in marriage and couples counseling, premarital counseling, and individuals with anxiety and depression.
Each client has individual struggles and needs. I seek to focus on my client's strengths and build on them while providing interventions to help them cope with their struggles. My goal is for my clients to move forward by focusing on their future goals and hopes.
I have over 30 years of pastoral counseling helping adults and teens with substance abuse; I have experience in marriage and couples counseling, premarital counseling, and individuals with anxiety and depression.
Each client has individual struggles and needs. I seek to focus on my client's strengths and build on them while providing interventions to help them cope with their struggles. My goal is for my clients to move forward by focusing on their future goals and hopes.
I believe that every person has a unique set of skills and the ability to learn more, as well as unique challenges and the ability to overcome them. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, or some other challenge, I'm here to be an asset. No challenge is too difficult with the right skills and support.
I believe that every person has a unique set of skills and the ability to learn more, as well as unique challenges and the ability to overcome them. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, or some other challenge, I'm here to be an asset. No challenge is too difficult with the right skills and support.
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Relax. Breathe. Honor the courage it takes to seek help. Choosing to begin your healing journey is not a sign that something is wrong with you—it’s a powerful act of self-awareness and strength.
Life doesn’t always deal us the hand we hoped for, and sometimes reshuffling the deck feels impossible. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood. I am here to help build resilience, uncover clarity, and develop practical tools that empower you to rise above your circumstances.
You are not defined by what happened to you. You have the capacity to become a winner in your own story and your next chapter can begin today.
Relax. Breathe. Honor the courage it takes to seek help. Choosing to begin your healing journey is not a sign that something is wrong with you—it’s a powerful act of self-awareness and strength.
Life doesn’t always deal us the hand we hoped for, and sometimes reshuffling the deck feels impossible. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood. I am here to help build resilience, uncover clarity, and develop practical tools that empower you to rise above your circumstances.
You are not defined by what happened to you. You have the capacity to become a winner in your own story and your next chapter can begin today.
Blooming Bonds Therapy - Anxiety, Couples & DBT
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC, MA
Online Only
And when requested Christian Counseling can be integrated.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or caught in the same frustrating patterns—there is a way forward. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting real tools, real change, and clarity about what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
We specialize in helping individuals and couples solve specific issues such as:
- Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Conflict cycles in relationships
- Communication breakdown
- Trust repair after relational hurt
- Life transitions (motherhood, career shifts, identity changes)
- Difficulty regulating emotions or setting boundaries
And when requested Christian Counseling can be integrated.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or caught in the same frustrating patterns—there is a way forward. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting real tools, real change, and clarity about what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
We specialize in helping individuals and couples solve specific issues such as:
- Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Conflict cycles in relationships
- Communication breakdown
- Trust repair after relational hurt
- Life transitions (motherhood, career shifts, identity changes)
- Difficulty regulating emotions or setting boundaries
Hope-La Center for Therapy, Wellness, and Training
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Dr, Darden, DSW, LISWCPS, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Expertise: Body Image & Sexual Identity after Cancer, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma in Survivorship, Caregiver Stress, Recurrence Fear & Identity Rebuilding After Illness, Faith Integrated Therapy ( Christian supportive).
Breast cancer doesn't just change your body—it can shake your sense of self, your relationships, and your hope for what comes next. I'm Dr. Andrea Darden, a licensed clinical social worker and breast cancer thriver myself. With over 20 years in the field treating trauma and years of focused work specifically with women on the breast cancer journey, I help patients navigate the emotional aftermath of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship—body image struggles, recurrence anxiety, identity shifts, grief, and the fears that often go unspoken.
Expertise: Body Image & Sexual Identity after Cancer, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma in Survivorship, Caregiver Stress, Recurrence Fear & Identity Rebuilding After Illness, Faith Integrated Therapy ( Christian supportive).
Breast cancer doesn't just change your body—it can shake your sense of self, your relationships, and your hope for what comes next. I'm Dr. Andrea Darden, a licensed clinical social worker and breast cancer thriver myself. With over 20 years in the field treating trauma and years of focused work specifically with women on the breast cancer journey, I help patients navigate the emotional aftermath of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship—body image struggles, recurrence anxiety, identity shifts, grief, and the fears that often go unspoken.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma, you are not alone. Maybe you struggle with panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or navigating challenging life transitions that leave you feeling stuck or uncertain. You want to rediscover your inner strength, find peace in your relationships, and build resilience to face life’s ups and downs with confidence. You hope to feel heard, understood, and supported on your journey toward healing and growth.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma, you are not alone. Maybe you struggle with panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or navigating challenging life transitions that leave you feeling stuck or uncertain. You want to rediscover your inner strength, find peace in your relationships, and build resilience to face life’s ups and downs with confidence. You hope to feel heard, understood, and supported on your journey toward healing and growth.
“Life can feel overwhelming at times — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.”
I help teens, young adults, and families find hope, healing, and balance when life feels heavy. Whether you’re a parent worried about your child’s behavior, a teen struggling with identity and peer pressure, or someone battling anxiety, depression, or emotional ups and downs, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can breathe, process, and grow.
“Life can feel overwhelming at times — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.”
I help teens, young adults, and families find hope, healing, and balance when life feels heavy. Whether you’re a parent worried about your child’s behavior, a teen struggling with identity and peer pressure, or someone battling anxiety, depression, or emotional ups and downs, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can breathe, process, and grow.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with resilience, clarity, and compassion. With a deep commitment to mental health and well-being, I specialize in providing personalized, evidence-based therapy to support clients through a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with resilience, clarity, and compassion. With a deep commitment to mental health and well-being, I specialize in providing personalized, evidence-based therapy to support clients through a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I am trained in a variety of modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing which provides a large tool box of approaches to fit with individual person's needs.
I am trained in a variety of modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing which provides a large tool box of approaches to fit with individual person's needs.
Jill Crossgrove
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC/S, LAC, LAC/S, CS
4 Endorsed
Blythewood, SC 29016
Now Accepting New Clients and Accepting Some Health Insurance.
For the last 32 years I have had the privilege of walking with people through their most difficult times; trusted with their personal stories and pain. Through these journeys, I have witnessed miracles of growth and healing. Deciding to begin therapy can be a big step and it is important to work with a counselor you feel comfortable with. Therefore, I begin with a brief phone conversation where you are able to ask questions before scheduling an appointment.
Now Accepting New Clients and Accepting Some Health Insurance.
For the last 32 years I have had the privilege of walking with people through their most difficult times; trusted with their personal stories and pain. Through these journeys, I have witnessed miracles of growth and healing. Deciding to begin therapy can be a big step and it is important to work with a counselor you feel comfortable with. Therefore, I begin with a brief phone conversation where you are able to ask questions before scheduling an appointment.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist passionate about helping you experience new ways of understanding, managing, and living life. I help clients that have experienced childhood traumas, and relational challenges, strengthen marriages, prepare for marriage, navigate emotional/psychological distressful experiences, strengthen emotional connections/bonds, and recover the hope and joy that once was. Village Designed Counseling creates an emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually safe place to explore, heal, and recover hope.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist passionate about helping you experience new ways of understanding, managing, and living life. I help clients that have experienced childhood traumas, and relational challenges, strengthen marriages, prepare for marriage, navigate emotional/psychological distressful experiences, strengthen emotional connections/bonds, and recover the hope and joy that once was. Village Designed Counseling creates an emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually safe place to explore, heal, and recover hope.
Life can feel overwhelming, and finding the right support can make all the difference. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating major life transitions, I offer a compassionate and client-centered approach to help you gain clarity and confidence. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. With a background in mental health and social work, I bring a unique perspective that blends evidence-based strategies with a deep understanding of individual and systemic challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming, and finding the right support can make all the difference. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating major life transitions, I offer a compassionate and client-centered approach to help you gain clarity and confidence. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. With a background in mental health and social work, I bring a unique perspective that blends evidence-based strategies with a deep understanding of individual and systemic challenges.
You’ve done so much for everyone else. You’ve pushed through pain, held it together, and kept showing up. But now, something in you is saying—it’s time to be seen, supported, and whole. I help people like you slow down, show up for themselves, and finally exhale.
I’m Dr. Suzette Fagan, LCSW, founder of Door2Door Therapy. We offer a space where healing meets you right where you are—whether that’s emotionally, spiritually, or geographically. Through telehealth sessions, we support adults and teens navigating trauma, burnout, relationship wounds, life transitions, and faith-based struggles.
You’ve done so much for everyone else. You’ve pushed through pain, held it together, and kept showing up. But now, something in you is saying—it’s time to be seen, supported, and whole. I help people like you slow down, show up for themselves, and finally exhale.
I’m Dr. Suzette Fagan, LCSW, founder of Door2Door Therapy. We offer a space where healing meets you right where you are—whether that’s emotionally, spiritually, or geographically. Through telehealth sessions, we support adults and teens navigating trauma, burnout, relationship wounds, life transitions, and faith-based struggles.
As a therapist, I view my work as a calling, not just a career. I specialize in creating a confidential, judgment-free space for high-performing professionals who are often expected to carry the weight of the world. In our work together, I meet you where you are, offering a warm and collaborative environment where trust, acceptance, and healing can take root.
As a therapist, I view my work as a calling, not just a career. I specialize in creating a confidential, judgment-free space for high-performing professionals who are often expected to carry the weight of the world. In our work together, I meet you where you are, offering a warm and collaborative environment where trust, acceptance, and healing can take root.
Services are provided within a trauma-informed environment, and Christian counseling is available for those who wish to integrate faith into the therapeutic process.
I offer individual counseling to adults seeking to navigate difficult life circumstances, adjust to change, improve their self-image, create change in their lives, or recover from the effects of trauma.
Services are provided within a trauma-informed environment, and Christian counseling is available for those who wish to integrate faith into the therapeutic process.
I offer individual counseling to adults seeking to navigate difficult life circumstances, adjust to change, improve their self-image, create change in their lives, or recover from the effects of trauma.
Congratulations on taking such a huge step in reaching out for guidance - someone that can partner with you on your life's journey. It is critical that you secure a safe place to process your feelings. I get it, feeling stuck can grip you into paralysis. You feel overwhelmed, you feel disconnected, or you may feel like you are behind. You may be struggling in your relationships, in making a smooth career transition, losing a loved one, financial challenges, or women issues. I specialize in trauma and although life feels tough, Happiness is possible and it is at your fingertips! I am already proud of you.
Congratulations on taking such a huge step in reaching out for guidance - someone that can partner with you on your life's journey. It is critical that you secure a safe place to process your feelings. I get it, feeling stuck can grip you into paralysis. You feel overwhelmed, you feel disconnected, or you may feel like you are behind. You may be struggling in your relationships, in making a smooth career transition, losing a loved one, financial challenges, or women issues. I specialize in trauma and although life feels tough, Happiness is possible and it is at your fingertips! I am already proud of you.
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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.