Christian Therapists in China Spring, TX
Marriage and family therapy has been the focus of my training in my schooling and professional career. I use this approach (systems approach) to assist my individual, couple, and family clients. During my career I have had the opportunity to work at a hospital, school, and the court system, which all helped prepare me for private practice. I look forward to helping your family reach their goals in a holistic way.
Marriage and family therapy has been the focus of my training in my schooling and professional career. I use this approach (systems approach) to assist my individual, couple, and family clients. During my career I have had the opportunity to work at a hospital, school, and the court system, which all helped prepare me for private practice. I look forward to helping your family reach their goals in a holistic way.
Navigating life can be challenging. That is where I step in. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to reduce conflict and increase positive communication and behavior. I offer a combination of DBT and CBT in individual settings. Come to a space where people learn how to regulate emotions, improve mindfulness, increase interpersonal communication, and manage crisis.
Navigating life can be challenging. That is where I step in. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to reduce conflict and increase positive communication and behavior. I offer a combination of DBT and CBT in individual settings. Come to a space where people learn how to regulate emotions, improve mindfulness, increase interpersonal communication, and manage crisis.
As a prior military Christian with a blended family of 30 years, I use my experiences together with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples to bring healing to individuals and families.
Over the last few years, I have had the honor to work with first responders, prior military, and their families to manage and heal from the disabling effects of trauma. This work expanded my career into the spaces of addiction, men’s issues, sexual trauma, grief and loss, and shame to name a few. Though this work I found a passion for working with relationships in trouble.
As a prior military Christian with a blended family of 30 years, I use my experiences together with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples to bring healing to individuals and families.
Over the last few years, I have had the honor to work with first responders, prior military, and their families to manage and heal from the disabling effects of trauma. This work expanded my career into the spaces of addiction, men’s issues, sexual trauma, grief and loss, and shame to name a few. Though this work I found a passion for working with relationships in trouble.
I'm passionate about helping adults at every stage of life manage and overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach blends compassionate, person-centered care with the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the practical tools of psychoeducation. Together, we work to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I'm passionate about helping adults at every stage of life manage and overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach blends compassionate, person-centered care with the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the practical tools of psychoeducation. Together, we work to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
My goal is for each client that steps in my door to feel seen and heard. My greatest joy in life is helping my clients work through life's challenges with dignity and hope. My experience with young people includes the areas of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm, relational challenges, academic struggles, grief, and family transitions. My work with adults includes trauma, burnout, relationship issues, aging parents, grief, OCD, family transitions, self-esteem, stress, and anxiety. My goal is to help you find relief and hope. Together we will set goals and work towards shaping your life into what you desire it to be!
My goal is for each client that steps in my door to feel seen and heard. My greatest joy in life is helping my clients work through life's challenges with dignity and hope. My experience with young people includes the areas of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm, relational challenges, academic struggles, grief, and family transitions. My work with adults includes trauma, burnout, relationship issues, aging parents, grief, OCD, family transitions, self-esteem, stress, and anxiety. My goal is to help you find relief and hope. Together we will set goals and work towards shaping your life into what you desire it to be!
Relationship Therapist: Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
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Faith-based Christian counseling is available for those who desire it.
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults heal from childhood wounds, navigate life transitions, and find steadiness in who they are. Her approach is warm, practical, and insight-driven, blending evidence-based tools with deep emotional work to create meaningful, lasting change.
Stephanie specializes in working with adults impacted by narcissistic or emotionally immature family dynamics, ADHD, and the emotional weight of unmet expectations. Her clients are often high-functioning but internally overwhelmed, seeking a space where they can be both honest and supported while learning practical tools for growth.
Faith-based Christian counseling is available for those who desire it.
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults heal from childhood wounds, navigate life transitions, and find steadiness in who they are. Her approach is warm, practical, and insight-driven, blending evidence-based tools with deep emotional work to create meaningful, lasting change.
Stephanie specializes in working with adults impacted by narcissistic or emotionally immature family dynamics, ADHD, and the emotional weight of unmet expectations. Her clients are often high-functioning but internally overwhelmed, seeking a space where they can be both honest and supported while learning practical tools for growth.
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
With over 20 years of diverse experience in a variety of settings including MHMR, universities, residential care for teenage girls, and private practice, I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside others as they seek to reach their own goals and desires.
With over 20 years of diverse experience in a variety of settings including MHMR, universities, residential care for teenage girls, and private practice, I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside others as they seek to reach their own goals and desires.
I bring a Christian perspective to counseling, but my priority is to always provide a respectful, supportive space that honors your unique beliefs, values, and life experiences.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Kiara Williams. I specialize in women's mental health and trauma. I'm compassionate, encouraging, and committed to helping women navigate life’s challenges with clarity and self-understanding. Therapy is a collaborative process that should foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and genuine connection. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, gentle, and tailored to your unique experiences, goals, and strengths. We will work together to explore and identify patterns that create challenges in your life and develop practical tools that empower you to make lasting change.
I bring a Christian perspective to counseling, but my priority is to always provide a respectful, supportive space that honors your unique beliefs, values, and life experiences.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Kiara Williams. I specialize in women's mental health and trauma. I'm compassionate, encouraging, and committed to helping women navigate life’s challenges with clarity and self-understanding. Therapy is a collaborative process that should foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and genuine connection. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, gentle, and tailored to your unique experiences, goals, and strengths. We will work together to explore and identify patterns that create challenges in your life and develop practical tools that empower you to make lasting change.
I offer a compassionate and supportive space for adolescents and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, including depression and anxiety. Whether you’re dealing with stress, grief, relationship concerns, suicidal thoughts, addiction, or the lasting effects of trauma, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a compassionate and supportive space for adolescents and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, including depression and anxiety. Whether you’re dealing with stress, grief, relationship concerns, suicidal thoughts, addiction, or the lasting effects of trauma, you don’t have to face it alone.
Have you ever felt stuck—wanting change, but unsure where to start? I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—because our well-being is shaped by our routines, thoughts, and the hope we hold onto.
With a background in education, I spent over twenty years working with children and young adults in schools, wilderness programs, and international settings. I now combine my clinical training and faith foundation to help clients break free from unhealthy patterns and move toward greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment.
Have you ever felt stuck—wanting change, but unsure where to start? I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—because our well-being is shaped by our routines, thoughts, and the hope we hold onto.
With a background in education, I spent over twenty years working with children and young adults in schools, wilderness programs, and international settings. I now combine my clinical training and faith foundation to help clients break free from unhealthy patterns and move toward greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment.
Buffalo Counseling and Human Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
Undergraduate degree in Christian Studies from Mississippi College.
Have you discovered that you are lacking in motivation? Confused or completely lost when it comes to your own personal purpose in life? The number one symptom I have noticed in the past few years is that people lack motivation and purpose. That might be because of trauma, grief, personal issues, or any number of events and relationships. The goal of therapy with my clients is to increase awareness, renew motivation, and rediscover purpose that aims at a better, more authentic future.
Undergraduate degree in Christian Studies from Mississippi College.
Have you discovered that you are lacking in motivation? Confused or completely lost when it comes to your own personal purpose in life? The number one symptom I have noticed in the past few years is that people lack motivation and purpose. That might be because of trauma, grief, personal issues, or any number of events and relationships. The goal of therapy with my clients is to increase awareness, renew motivation, and rediscover purpose that aims at a better, more authentic future.
As a bilingual Christian and Veteran, I honor the many layers of your lived experience.
My client may be feeling overwhelmed. They may be navigating relationship challenges, carrying unresolved trauma, or living with persistent worry that makes it hard to feel safe, confident, or connected.
I work with people who are ready to explore these feelings with compassion and curiosity — even if they’re unsure where to begin. In our virtual sessions, I offer a steady, non‑judgmental presence. I’m here to listen deeply, to help you make sense of what you’re carrying.
As a bilingual Christian and Veteran, I honor the many layers of your lived experience.
My client may be feeling overwhelmed. They may be navigating relationship challenges, carrying unresolved trauma, or living with persistent worry that makes it hard to feel safe, confident, or connected.
I work with people who are ready to explore these feelings with compassion and curiosity — even if they’re unsure where to begin. In our virtual sessions, I offer a steady, non‑judgmental presence. I’m here to listen deeply, to help you make sense of what you’re carrying.
Do you often find yourself getting angrier than you think you should? Do you frequently feel sadness, stress, or worry you can’t explain? Have you found yourself feeling like more of a roommate instead of a couple with your spouse? Is poor communication having a negative impact on your relationships? These are challenges we often face in life. I can help you see the triggers of anger, anxiety, and depression with a different perspective with CBT and REBT. Using Gottman Method Couples Therapy I can help you get your relationship back on track.
Do you often find yourself getting angrier than you think you should? Do you frequently feel sadness, stress, or worry you can’t explain? Have you found yourself feeling like more of a roommate instead of a couple with your spouse? Is poor communication having a negative impact on your relationships? These are challenges we often face in life. I can help you see the triggers of anger, anxiety, and depression with a different perspective with CBT and REBT. Using Gottman Method Couples Therapy I can help you get your relationship back on track.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or questions about faith? Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don't have to walk through it alone. My desire is to provide a safe, compassionate space where healing, growth, and hope can flourish.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or questions about faith? Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don't have to walk through it alone. My desire is to provide a safe, compassionate space where healing, growth, and hope can flourish.
Is your life in chaos due to negative sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're living a lie and that you've failed as a man, husband, or parent. Worse yet, do you feel that your families trust has been broken beyond repair from an affair or addiction? You are not alone and you can mend! I help men learn ways to heal, reconnect, and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll understand the origins of your negative behavior and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending
Is your life in chaos due to negative sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're living a lie and that you've failed as a man, husband, or parent. Worse yet, do you feel that your families trust has been broken beyond repair from an affair or addiction? You are not alone and you can mend! I help men learn ways to heal, reconnect, and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll understand the origins of your negative behavior and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending
About half of my clients prefer a Christian perspective and the others don't.
Dealing with life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. We all do the best we can with the tools and knowledge we have, but there are moments when we feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of how to move forward. During these times, it can be helpful to adopt new approaches or develop additional tools to regain a sense of peace, balance, and direction in life. We’ll work collaboratively to understand your unique experiences, concerns, and goals. We will establish a trusted, open relationship based on mutual respect to explore your behavior patterns, thought processes, and perspectives contributing to your current struggles.
About half of my clients prefer a Christian perspective and the others don't.
Dealing with life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. We all do the best we can with the tools and knowledge we have, but there are moments when we feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of how to move forward. During these times, it can be helpful to adopt new approaches or develop additional tools to regain a sense of peace, balance, and direction in life. We’ll work collaboratively to understand your unique experiences, concerns, and goals. We will establish a trusted, open relationship based on mutual respect to explore your behavior patterns, thought processes, and perspectives contributing to your current struggles.
Hello! My name is Zachary Willis, but I often go by Zach. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I currently work with individuals, couples, and families virtually for a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals with depression and anxiety and with couples and families in connection and communication. I have worked with parents and teenagers for over a decade and enjoy working with clients from every demographic. My passion is helping families and individuals resolve issues, meet their need, help them succeed in their goals.
Hello! My name is Zachary Willis, but I often go by Zach. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I currently work with individuals, couples, and families virtually for a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals with depression and anxiety and with couples and families in connection and communication. I have worked with parents and teenagers for over a decade and enjoy working with clients from every demographic. My passion is helping families and individuals resolve issues, meet their need, help them succeed in their goals.
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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.