Christian Therapists in Dallas, TX
SoulWork Counseling is holistic Christian counseling to meet you where you hurt and walk with you into your destiny of healing and wholeness.
I provide services for individuals and families in the areas of addiction, trauma, behavioral health, loss/grief, forgiveness, spiritual formation and marriage and family issues. My treatment approach is faith based, client-centered, Cognitive (CBT), Solution Focused and Trauma Focused with Trauma Informed Care.
SoulWork Counseling is holistic Christian counseling to meet you where you hurt and walk with you into your destiny of healing and wholeness.
I provide services for individuals and families in the areas of addiction, trauma, behavioral health, loss/grief, forgiveness, spiritual formation and marriage and family issues. My treatment approach is faith based, client-centered, Cognitive (CBT), Solution Focused and Trauma Focused with Trauma Informed Care.
My goal is to guide clients toward an acceptance of themselves, and to a heightened ability to make positive changes in their lives. Instead of avoiding feelings, denying the pain, or trying to self-medicate emotions and memories... I assist clients to discover meaning in life, even when life is painful. I also work with dreams from a Jungian perspective; your dream is about you and about your future. I also believe in the healing power of humor. I am a licensed professional counselor, and a licensed minister.
My goal is to guide clients toward an acceptance of themselves, and to a heightened ability to make positive changes in their lives. Instead of avoiding feelings, denying the pain, or trying to self-medicate emotions and memories... I assist clients to discover meaning in life, even when life is painful. I also work with dreams from a Jungian perspective; your dream is about you and about your future. I also believe in the healing power of humor. I am a licensed professional counselor, and a licensed minister.
You’re going about your life doing ‘all the things’ and wondering, “Am I missing something? Why am I feeling so hopeless and why is life so painful sometimes? Do I really matter to my friends and family?” You desire deep connection and belonging but often feel like you’re on the outside and wish your life had more meaning. Life is filled with unexpected, often painful, experiences that can leave you feeling a deep sense of brokenness, along with feeling confused, anxious, and even depressed. There is no textbook for dealing with everything you have on your plate, but you’re longing for a solution to the emptiness inside.
You’re going about your life doing ‘all the things’ and wondering, “Am I missing something? Why am I feeling so hopeless and why is life so painful sometimes? Do I really matter to my friends and family?” You desire deep connection and belonging but often feel like you’re on the outside and wish your life had more meaning. Life is filled with unexpected, often painful, experiences that can leave you feeling a deep sense of brokenness, along with feeling confused, anxious, and even depressed. There is no textbook for dealing with everything you have on your plate, but you’re longing for a solution to the emptiness inside.
Do you have big questions, or feel haunted by previous experiences—times when your sense of safety, identity, worth, or belonging was shaken? These stories may show up in your current relationships, your body, or the way you speak to yourself. You maybe started to believe you ARE a diagnosis you've received. You may be yearning for something more whole, but unsure where or how to begin.
I work with people who are not only seeking relief from pain, but also longing to make sense of the patterns that repeat, the emotions that resurface, and the questions that won’t go away.
Do you have big questions, or feel haunted by previous experiences—times when your sense of safety, identity, worth, or belonging was shaken? These stories may show up in your current relationships, your body, or the way you speak to yourself. You maybe started to believe you ARE a diagnosis you've received. You may be yearning for something more whole, but unsure where or how to begin.
I work with people who are not only seeking relief from pain, but also longing to make sense of the patterns that repeat, the emotions that resurface, and the questions that won’t go away.
My approach to treating OCD is collaborative. You are the specialist when it comes to your experience with OCD; I am the trained specialist in treating OCD. Together, we will work from our areas of specialty to overcome your OCD. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
My approach to treating OCD is collaborative. You are the specialist when it comes to your experience with OCD; I am the trained specialist in treating OCD. Together, we will work from our areas of specialty to overcome your OCD. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
I help women who look like they have it all together, actually feel like they do. You’re a capable, driven woman in your 20s, 30s, or 40s who’s doing all the right things, but inside, you feel anxious, exhausted, and like you’re losing touch with who you really are. You carry the weight of perfectionism, the pressure to please, and the fear of not being enough. Life’s transitions—career pressures, marriage, motherhood—have stirred something deeper in you. You long to feel at peace in your own skin, to quiet the inner critic, and to reconnect with the truest version of yourself. You look together, let’s make it feel that way.
I help women who look like they have it all together, actually feel like they do. You’re a capable, driven woman in your 20s, 30s, or 40s who’s doing all the right things, but inside, you feel anxious, exhausted, and like you’re losing touch with who you really are. You carry the weight of perfectionism, the pressure to please, and the fear of not being enough. Life’s transitions—career pressures, marriage, motherhood—have stirred something deeper in you. You long to feel at peace in your own skin, to quiet the inner critic, and to reconnect with the truest version of yourself. You look together, let’s make it feel that way.
Currently enrolling new group clients for our next Living With Loss support group as of 9/3/2025! At The Mendery, we help you repair the parts of your stories that keep you stuck in distress, isolation, and shame. We cannot erase your stories of pain and suffering, but we can help you to heal and to find new ways of understanding yourself and others that lead to connection, understanding, and hope.
Currently enrolling new group clients for our next Living With Loss support group as of 9/3/2025! At The Mendery, we help you repair the parts of your stories that keep you stuck in distress, isolation, and shame. We cannot erase your stories of pain and suffering, but we can help you to heal and to find new ways of understanding yourself and others that lead to connection, understanding, and hope.
Katie Smelko is passionate about the beauty that can come from broken places and wants to see you healthy in body, heart, and mind. She believes that all of these aspects contribute to you thriving. By co-creating a safe space for openness, processing, and healing, she will partner with you to identify questions and experiences that may be interfering with your sense of wholeness. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as those who deal with issues that are often linked with trauma experiences. These include substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Katie Smelko is passionate about the beauty that can come from broken places and wants to see you healthy in body, heart, and mind. She believes that all of these aspects contribute to you thriving. By co-creating a safe space for openness, processing, and healing, she will partner with you to identify questions and experiences that may be interfering with your sense of wholeness. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as those who deal with issues that are often linked with trauma experiences. These include substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Hi, I’m Dr. Magee. I have been working with children and families since 2009. During my almost decade in Dallas, I have continued to develop expertise in providing the highest quality, evidence-based mental health care to children and their families. I know how confusing it can be for parents and caregivers to navigate mental health treatment, and it gives me great joy to walk alongside families as they consider their options for accessing the best possible care for their child.
Hi, I’m Dr. Magee. I have been working with children and families since 2009. During my almost decade in Dallas, I have continued to develop expertise in providing the highest quality, evidence-based mental health care to children and their families. I know how confusing it can be for parents and caregivers to navigate mental health treatment, and it gives me great joy to walk alongside families as they consider their options for accessing the best possible care for their child.
I am a trauma-informed, Christian counselor.
I am certified in Restoration Therapy, a change-focused model. I am a long-time student of the Enneagram. It's helped me understand myself better and it may help you, too.
I am a trauma-informed, Christian counselor.
I am certified in Restoration Therapy, a change-focused model. I am a long-time student of the Enneagram. It's helped me understand myself better and it may help you, too.
If you’re looking for an understanding, non-judgmental therapist who specializes in helping children and teens express their feelings, supports first-generation students and adults navigating major life transitions, and speaks Spanish and English fluently, I may be the fit for you!
If you’re looking for an understanding, non-judgmental therapist who specializes in helping children and teens express their feelings, supports first-generation students and adults navigating major life transitions, and speaks Spanish and English fluently, I may be the fit for you!
Hi! I am a counselor, educator, and coach wrapped in one. I help young humans (and their parents) to achieve wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul in order to fulfill their individual purposes. I hold a Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as, a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Human Services. With experience providing services in the community setting and intensive outpatient hospital setting, I am passionate about guiding kiddos and families through their own unique healing process.
Hi! I am a counselor, educator, and coach wrapped in one. I help young humans (and their parents) to achieve wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul in order to fulfill their individual purposes. I hold a Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as, a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Human Services. With experience providing services in the community setting and intensive outpatient hospital setting, I am passionate about guiding kiddos and families through their own unique healing process.
Hi there, I’m Melinda and I’m dedicated to helping you heal from the past so you can move forward with confidence and joy. As a trauma therapist trained in EMDR, my specialty is supporting individuals who are struggling with early life experiences and the lingering effects of trauma. By addressing these early wounds, we can work together to uncover your authentic identity, set healthy boundaries, improve your relationships, and make more informed choices in your dating life. Ultimately, this journey will help you discover a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Hi there, I’m Melinda and I’m dedicated to helping you heal from the past so you can move forward with confidence and joy. As a trauma therapist trained in EMDR, my specialty is supporting individuals who are struggling with early life experiences and the lingering effects of trauma. By addressing these early wounds, we can work together to uncover your authentic identity, set healthy boundaries, improve your relationships, and make more informed choices in your dating life. Ultimately, this journey will help you discover a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you love God but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break? Maybe you are carrying shame around sexual struggles, tension in your marriage, or wounds from family trauma that keep resurfacing. You want peace without pretending. You want intimacy without fear. You want your faith and your mental health to work together, not against each other. Most of all, you want freedom that feels real and sustainable.
Do you love God but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break? Maybe you are carrying shame around sexual struggles, tension in your marriage, or wounds from family trauma that keep resurfacing. You want peace without pretending. You want intimacy without fear. You want your faith and your mental health to work together, not against each other. Most of all, you want freedom that feels real and sustainable.
Hello there! My name is Chris and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. My background is in trauma/abuse, dual diagnosis, anxiety/depression, and suicidal thoughts; and my experience comes from my time in the military as a U.S. Army combat medic in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as my own history of childhood and relational trauma. I proudly offer my services to folks from all backgrounds to help them regain control of their lives and to help them to develop their sense of purpose. For those seeking a faith-based therapist, I am a former Baptist who is now an Orthodox catechumen.
Hello there! My name is Chris and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. My background is in trauma/abuse, dual diagnosis, anxiety/depression, and suicidal thoughts; and my experience comes from my time in the military as a U.S. Army combat medic in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as my own history of childhood and relational trauma. I proudly offer my services to folks from all backgrounds to help them regain control of their lives and to help them to develop their sense of purpose. For those seeking a faith-based therapist, I am a former Baptist who is now an Orthodox catechumen.
Hello there! Saludos! I have vast experience working with adult and geriatric populations, veterans, health care workers and patients with chronic illnesses. I use evidence based treatments to address a variety of mental health diagnoses and will use tailored-treatment plans specific to your needs! From Depression, Anxiety, Grief, PTSD, Relationship issues to Life transitions, stress and wanting change but not knowing where to start... I am here to help guide you in this journey towards mental health!
Hello there! Saludos! I have vast experience working with adult and geriatric populations, veterans, health care workers and patients with chronic illnesses. I use evidence based treatments to address a variety of mental health diagnoses and will use tailored-treatment plans specific to your needs! From Depression, Anxiety, Grief, PTSD, Relationship issues to Life transitions, stress and wanting change but not knowing where to start... I am here to help guide you in this journey towards mental health!
I love working with couples; specifically, working with them to understand their relationship dynamics. I help the individuals in a couple better understand themselves and relate to each other in a loving, respectful and gracious manner. I want to support you and walk with you to create a thriving relationship. I have experience working with couples for premarital counseling, communication problems, infidelity, parenting, and blended family issues. I also work with adults facing life or career transitions or experiencing anxiety.
I love working with couples; specifically, working with them to understand their relationship dynamics. I help the individuals in a couple better understand themselves and relate to each other in a loving, respectful and gracious manner. I want to support you and walk with you to create a thriving relationship. I have experience working with couples for premarital counseling, communication problems, infidelity, parenting, and blended family issues. I also work with adults facing life or career transitions or experiencing anxiety.
Life can get challenging and leave us angry, worried, fearful, doubtful, confused, sad, and everything else which can lead us to making damaging decisions. I know that feeling of wanting to walk away, hide, or give up. Let's explore what is on your mind and heart. We will discuss everything from family, friends, marriage, relationships, to development trust, transition, job, or loss; or if you have lost, searching for, or started questioning your faith in God and Jesus Christ, I am here to walk with you. (Matt. 18:19-20 & 1 Cor. 13:13). Let's do something different. Let's do it together and...
Life can get challenging and leave us angry, worried, fearful, doubtful, confused, sad, and everything else which can lead us to making damaging decisions. I know that feeling of wanting to walk away, hide, or give up. Let's explore what is on your mind and heart. We will discuss everything from family, friends, marriage, relationships, to development trust, transition, job, or loss; or if you have lost, searching for, or started questioning your faith in God and Jesus Christ, I am here to walk with you. (Matt. 18:19-20 & 1 Cor. 13:13). Let's do something different. Let's do it together and...
Seeking Self-Discovery and Change? BIPOC Therapist Here to Help Are you a Millennial, Individual of Color, or male facing life challenges? I'm Malton Cook, LPC-S, LPC,LCPC, LMHC, a therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate adjustment issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and mood disorders. I understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
Seeking Self-Discovery and Change? BIPOC Therapist Here to Help Are you a Millennial, Individual of Color, or male facing life challenges? I'm Malton Cook, LPC-S, LPC,LCPC, LMHC, a therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate adjustment issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and mood disorders. I understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
Upon request, I can integrate Christian faith with evidence-based therapy practices.
Many of my clients are deeply caring, intuitive individuals-
often carrying more than others realize. If that is you, you don’t have to carry your burdens alone anymore. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore your inner world, value your thoughts and feelings, and begin to rediscover your authentic self: who you are beneath the roles, responsibilities, and unhealthy patterns.
My counseling approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your internal experience. As you and I work together, my hope for you is that, step by step, you experience greater clarity, connection, hope and healing.
Upon request, I can integrate Christian faith with evidence-based therapy practices.
Many of my clients are deeply caring, intuitive individuals-
often carrying more than others realize. If that is you, you don’t have to carry your burdens alone anymore. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore your inner world, value your thoughts and feelings, and begin to rediscover your authentic self: who you are beneath the roles, responsibilities, and unhealthy patterns.
My counseling approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your internal experience. As you and I work together, my hope for you is that, step by step, you experience greater clarity, connection, hope and healing.
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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.