Christian Therapists in Franklin, VA
Now Accepting Virtual Clients Thursday mornings from anywhere in Virginia!
It has been a lifelong dream to help individuals process the many challenges we face in this world. I have experience working with foster children, adolescents, and teens ages 9-18. My passion is to help the next generation, and their families, overcome the challenges of adolescence and transition into their next stage.
In addition, I enjoy working with adults and couples to help them navigate the ups and downs of life. With specific focus on anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, peer relationships, communication, grief, healing from breakup and divorce.
Now Accepting Virtual Clients Thursday mornings from anywhere in Virginia!
It has been a lifelong dream to help individuals process the many challenges we face in this world. I have experience working with foster children, adolescents, and teens ages 9-18. My passion is to help the next generation, and their families, overcome the challenges of adolescence and transition into their next stage.
In addition, I enjoy working with adults and couples to help them navigate the ups and downs of life. With specific focus on anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, peer relationships, communication, grief, healing from breakup and divorce.
I like helping people who are seeking support for self-esteem, self-forgiveness, and feeling more in control of their lives. I work with people that have varying definition of goals and wellness where we collaborate on what would make your life more balanced or healthy.
I always work with empathy and try to be understanding. I believe getting to a point that you can laugh at your mistakes versus your dreams is part of healing. If finding ways to smile in the middle of the storm is for you, then I am here to help.
I like helping people who are seeking support for self-esteem, self-forgiveness, and feeling more in control of their lives. I work with people that have varying definition of goals and wellness where we collaborate on what would make your life more balanced or healthy.
I always work with empathy and try to be understanding. I believe getting to a point that you can laugh at your mistakes versus your dreams is part of healing. If finding ways to smile in the middle of the storm is for you, then I am here to help.
Does your past still haunt you, affecting your relationships, work, or even your sense of self? Trauma doesn’t just stay in the past—it lingers in your thoughts, reactions, and the way you see the world. You might feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, guilt, or self-doubt, unsure how to move forward. The weight of it all can be exhausting, making it hard to see a way out. I help adults and teens gently unpack their trauma, process its impact, and rebuild their sense of safety, confidence, and inner peace. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel whole again.
Does your past still haunt you, affecting your relationships, work, or even your sense of self? Trauma doesn’t just stay in the past—it lingers in your thoughts, reactions, and the way you see the world. You might feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, guilt, or self-doubt, unsure how to move forward. The weight of it all can be exhausting, making it hard to see a way out. I help adults and teens gently unpack their trauma, process its impact, and rebuild their sense of safety, confidence, and inner peace. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel whole again.
At Wonderwall Therapeutics, we serve as a therapeutic pillar to First Responders and individuals of trauma by providing compassion and support through outpatient counseling services. It is our mission to serve the mental health needs that accompany the role of a first responder including the emotional, physical, and mental distress experienced.
At Wonderwall Therapeutics, we serve as a therapeutic pillar to First Responders and individuals of trauma by providing compassion and support through outpatient counseling services. It is our mission to serve the mental health needs that accompany the role of a first responder including the emotional, physical, and mental distress experienced.
Often times, we are faced with challenges in our relationships at home, work or at school, that seem impossible for us to move beyond. The pain associated with a breakup, divorce, or loss of employment, can seem overwhelming. Together we can work through your challenges and help you to reach your full potential.
Often times, we are faced with challenges in our relationships at home, work or at school, that seem impossible for us to move beyond. The pain associated with a breakup, divorce, or loss of employment, can seem overwhelming. Together we can work through your challenges and help you to reach your full potential.
My approach is rooted in integrating biblical principles and evidence-based counseling interventions, aiming to facilitate your journey toward wholeness.
I am dedicated to empowering and supporting you as we collaboratively devise a plan to restore peace in your life. I will meet you at your level and seek to understand the life events that have shaped you. By selecting me as your therapist, rest assured that you will be provided with a non-judgmental, empathetic, and inclusive space for growth and healing.
My approach is rooted in integrating biblical principles and evidence-based counseling interventions, aiming to facilitate your journey toward wholeness.
I am dedicated to empowering and supporting you as we collaboratively devise a plan to restore peace in your life. I will meet you at your level and seek to understand the life events that have shaped you. By selecting me as your therapist, rest assured that you will be provided with a non-judgmental, empathetic, and inclusive space for growth and healing.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, my ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. They’re seeking clarity, balance, and a safe space to heal. I work with all ages and often use play therapy with children to help them express and process emotions. Whether through talk, art, or play, my clients are ready to grow, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful change.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, my ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. They’re seeking clarity, balance, and a safe space to heal. I work with all ages and often use play therapy with children to help them express and process emotions. Whether through talk, art, or play, my clients are ready to grow, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful change.
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I am Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual counseling to teens - adults fusing a variety of individual, family, and group treatment modalities. I have a particular interest and expertise in partnering with clients who present with a variety of mental health diagnoses including (but not limited to) mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adolescent/adult ADHD, problems with adjustment, as well as working with individuals hoping to gain insight into everyday issues.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual counseling to teens - adults fusing a variety of individual, family, and group treatment modalities. I have a particular interest and expertise in partnering with clients who present with a variety of mental health diagnoses including (but not limited to) mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adolescent/adult ADHD, problems with adjustment, as well as working with individuals hoping to gain insight into everyday issues.
Dr. Noelle Lowry, Ph.D., LCP, LPC, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and provides psychological services for a variety of different reasons to include clinical clarification, mental health diagnosing, cognitive assessment, and educational testing.
Dr. Noelle Lowry, Ph.D., LCP, LPC, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and provides psychological services for a variety of different reasons to include clinical clarification, mental health diagnosing, cognitive assessment, and educational testing.
If life has been feeling overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally draining, know that you don't have to face those challenges alone. I provide a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where individuals and couples can explore their challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
If life has been feeling overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally draining, know that you don't have to face those challenges alone. I provide a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where individuals and couples can explore their challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
Christian clients may especially value a space where faith is openly welcomed and thoughtfully integrated into healing, while clients from all backgrounds are respected and supported.
Christian counseling is integrated with CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a compassionate, strengths-based approach. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and support emotional and spiritual well-being. Care is tailored to the needs of each child, adult, parent, or family.
Christian clients may especially value a space where faith is openly welcomed and thoughtfully integrated into healing, while clients from all backgrounds are respected and supported.
Christian counseling is integrated with CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a compassionate, strengths-based approach. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and support emotional and spiritual well-being. Care is tailored to the needs of each child, adult, parent, or family.
Together we practice strategies to reduce the issues that have been making your life harder and build skills to grow healthier through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotional Freedom Technique, trauma-informed therapy, nutritional psychology, and Biblical-based approaches integrated.
Hey! I'm Ashley Wroton Lawrence, Ed.S., LPC, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident and support your growth to your healthiest goals! I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults (15+) who experience anxiety, depression, attachment and relational struggles, ADHD, and spiritual concerns. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, are weighed down by negative or scary thoughts, find it hard to get or stay motivated, keep repeating the same issues and have difficulty breaking out of old patterns, we can work together to give you the new skills and ways of thinking to break free!
Together we practice strategies to reduce the issues that have been making your life harder and build skills to grow healthier through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotional Freedom Technique, trauma-informed therapy, nutritional psychology, and Biblical-based approaches integrated.
Hey! I'm Ashley Wroton Lawrence, Ed.S., LPC, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident and support your growth to your healthiest goals! I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults (15+) who experience anxiety, depression, attachment and relational struggles, ADHD, and spiritual concerns. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, are weighed down by negative or scary thoughts, find it hard to get or stay motivated, keep repeating the same issues and have difficulty breaking out of old patterns, we can work together to give you the new skills and ways of thinking to break free!
Whether you’re navigating the complexities of 504 Plans or IEPs, coping with trauma or mental health
challenges, or simply seeking pastoral counseling, I’m here to help.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sherika Hairston Scales, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate
life’s challenges, develop resilience, and unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in
counseling, ministry, and coaching, I provide a holistic approach to personal and spiritual development,
drawing on my diverse professional background and extensive training.
Whether you’re navigating the complexities of 504 Plans or IEPs, coping with trauma or mental health
challenges, or simply seeking pastoral counseling, I’m here to help.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sherika Hairston Scales, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate
life’s challenges, develop resilience, and unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in
counseling, ministry, and coaching, I provide a holistic approach to personal and spiritual development,
drawing on my diverse professional background and extensive training.
There are times that we all encounter difficulties throughout our journey that we could use some support to help navigate through life’s difficulties. My goal is to help you identify and use your strengths to support you through these seasons in your life. I believe that how you think is directly connected to how you feel and ultimately behave. I am here to help challenge the way you think to ultimately live a more abundant life.
There are times that we all encounter difficulties throughout our journey that we could use some support to help navigate through life’s difficulties. My goal is to help you identify and use your strengths to support you through these seasons in your life. I believe that how you think is directly connected to how you feel and ultimately behave. I am here to help challenge the way you think to ultimately live a more abundant life.
I also offer Christian counseling for clients seeking faith-integrated care.
You may be a woman or mother who feels overwhelmed, worn down, or stuck in survival mode—trying to hold everything together while silently struggling. You may find it hard to focus, manage your emotions and moods, or navigate postpartum challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-harming behaviors, all while wanting to honor your faith and care for others. My heart is to walk alongside you with compassion and hope, helping you regain stability, build resilience, and move toward emotional wholeness.
I also offer Christian counseling for clients seeking faith-integrated care.
You may be a woman or mother who feels overwhelmed, worn down, or stuck in survival mode—trying to hold everything together while silently struggling. You may find it hard to focus, manage your emotions and moods, or navigate postpartum challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-harming behaviors, all while wanting to honor your faith and care for others. My heart is to walk alongside you with compassion and hope, helping you regain stability, build resilience, and move toward emotional wholeness.
I welcome you to feel supported, uplifted and understood at our agency Release it Counseling! I am therapist who knows how it feels to lack support, confidence and understanding in the most important times in your life. My goal is that I help to support, uplift & understand you, helping you to overcome trauma, stagnation, abuse and more. You don’t have to walk these challenging circumstances alone. From others bad decisions or even our own, we can find ourselves in ruts that can keep us bound to sadness, worry, fear and much more. But when you have the right tools, support and a clear vision, you can strike down any Goliath!
I welcome you to feel supported, uplifted and understood at our agency Release it Counseling! I am therapist who knows how it feels to lack support, confidence and understanding in the most important times in your life. My goal is that I help to support, uplift & understand you, helping you to overcome trauma, stagnation, abuse and more. You don’t have to walk these challenging circumstances alone. From others bad decisions or even our own, we can find ourselves in ruts that can keep us bound to sadness, worry, fear and much more. But when you have the right tools, support and a clear vision, you can strike down any Goliath!
I believe most of us have an innate desire to be heard; to be seen as we are. We are hard-wired for connection. Achieving a healthy sense of self is fundamental to authentic and wholesome relationships. Feeling valued is essential in the healing process. When entering counseling, a person is looking for a change in their life. It is essential as a therapist, to hear the needs and desires expressed. Establishing trust and authenticity is foundational to beginning a healing journey. A big part of my role is to provide truth with honesty and compassion. Truth shared in a safe space acts as a powerful tool to promoting insight.
I believe most of us have an innate desire to be heard; to be seen as we are. We are hard-wired for connection. Achieving a healthy sense of self is fundamental to authentic and wholesome relationships. Feeling valued is essential in the healing process. When entering counseling, a person is looking for a change in their life. It is essential as a therapist, to hear the needs and desires expressed. Establishing trust and authenticity is foundational to beginning a healing journey. A big part of my role is to provide truth with honesty and compassion. Truth shared in a safe space acts as a powerful tool to promoting insight.
I am glad that YOU have decided to stop by! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, or frustrated? Perhaps you have experienced loss, trauma, grief or relational issues. Maybe life has just become too overwhelming for you and you're trying to navigate through the peaks and valleys. Soliciting the help of others is not always easy. But I am happy that you were courageous enough to take bold steps towards creating change for yourself.
I am glad that YOU have decided to stop by! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, or frustrated? Perhaps you have experienced loss, trauma, grief or relational issues. Maybe life has just become too overwhelming for you and you're trying to navigate through the peaks and valleys. Soliciting the help of others is not always easy. But I am happy that you were courageous enough to take bold steps towards creating change for yourself.
As a Christian ministry leader for 10+ years, it's my desire to see transformation in others as they regain hope and live life with purpose.
If you’re feeling trapped in a cycle—whether it’s pornography use you can’t seem to quit or anxiety that won’t let you breathe—you’re not alone. I help people untangle the thoughts, habits, and emotions that keep them stuck so they can finally feel in control again. You may not have been raised in the best home or with both parents. Your relationship choices and career path may not match the American dream, but if you're willing to shift your focus, you'll find purpose through your pain and lessons from your losses.
As a Christian ministry leader for 10+ years, it's my desire to see transformation in others as they regain hope and live life with purpose.
If you’re feeling trapped in a cycle—whether it’s pornography use you can’t seem to quit or anxiety that won’t let you breathe—you’re not alone. I help people untangle the thoughts, habits, and emotions that keep them stuck so they can finally feel in control again. You may not have been raised in the best home or with both parents. Your relationship choices and career path may not match the American dream, but if you're willing to shift your focus, you'll find purpose through your pain and lessons from your losses.
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I’m Brianna Williams, MSW, a clinical clinician that believes every person has a God-given purpose and that with faith, healing, and support, we can overcome even the hardest challenges. My professional journey has included work in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, the school system, and government agencies such as the Hampton VA Medical Center and the Department of Justice. These experiences have strengthened my belief in the power of resilience, faith, and compassion in helping others heal and grow.
I’m Brianna Williams, MSW, a clinical clinician that believes every person has a God-given purpose and that with faith, healing, and support, we can overcome even the hardest challenges. My professional journey has included work in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, the school system, and government agencies such as the Hampton VA Medical Center and the Department of Justice. These experiences have strengthened my belief in the power of resilience, faith, and compassion in helping others heal and grow.
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FAQ - About Christian Counselling
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.