Christian Therapists in Mercer Island, WA
Laura Anne Bowlin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
8 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
We all experience moments when we feel down, confused, or lost. We begin to question how we ended up here—unsure if we even recognize ourselves or our relationships. We may doubt whether we have the tools to find our way out. Strategies that once worked seem to fall short, leaving us back where we started or feeling even more alone. It makes sense that you're ready for change and seeking a compassionate guide to help. Therapy offers safe space to rediscover clarity, curiosity, confidence, and compassion for yourself and others. Together, we can begin where you are, and step by step, move toward the growth you’re seeking.
We all experience moments when we feel down, confused, or lost. We begin to question how we ended up here—unsure if we even recognize ourselves or our relationships. We may doubt whether we have the tools to find our way out. Strategies that once worked seem to fall short, leaving us back where we started or feeling even more alone. It makes sense that you're ready for change and seeking a compassionate guide to help. Therapy offers safe space to rediscover clarity, curiosity, confidence, and compassion for yourself and others. Together, we can begin where you are, and step by step, move toward the growth you’re seeking.
By the end of the day, there's nothing left in your tank. Trying to keep up with the grind of life and responsibilities never seem to lift. You live on auto-pilot, but don’t feel alive. A lingering sense of loneliness and insecurity colors the way you experience life and relationships. You don’t want to live this way, but you can’t seem to change. Unhealthy habits and relationships have become your way of coping to escape reality. In moments alone, you wonder if there is more to life than this?
By the end of the day, there's nothing left in your tank. Trying to keep up with the grind of life and responsibilities never seem to lift. You live on auto-pilot, but don’t feel alive. A lingering sense of loneliness and insecurity colors the way you experience life and relationships. You don’t want to live this way, but you can’t seem to change. Unhealthy habits and relationships have become your way of coping to escape reality. In moments alone, you wonder if there is more to life than this?
I specialize in psychological testing and psychodynamic (analytic) therapy, with expertise in addiction recovery, Christian integration, and men’s psychology.
TESTING: (ADHD, Autism, Cognitive/Memory, Personality Function) Psychological & Neuropsychological testing helps ascertain the cause of symptoms to determine a correct diagnosis. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests. After testing, a report is produced and appropriate treatment often follows.
I specialize in psychological testing and psychodynamic (analytic) therapy, with expertise in addiction recovery, Christian integration, and men’s psychology.
TESTING: (ADHD, Autism, Cognitive/Memory, Personality Function) Psychological & Neuropsychological testing helps ascertain the cause of symptoms to determine a correct diagnosis. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests. After testing, a report is produced and appropriate treatment often follows.
I can help you heal, navigate relationships and transitions, and discover why you may face the same challenges again and again. If you feel trapped, uneasy or stalled in making decisions, I can help. The stresses of life squeeze our ability to think clearly and feel at the same time. As a result, our emotions rule us, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship difficulties. I help clients learn to regulate their emotions, reduce triggers and reach their goals. I also work with clients estranged from loved ones and those with bodily struggles such as eczema/steroid withdrawl and connecting with their bodies
I can help you heal, navigate relationships and transitions, and discover why you may face the same challenges again and again. If you feel trapped, uneasy or stalled in making decisions, I can help. The stresses of life squeeze our ability to think clearly and feel at the same time. As a result, our emotions rule us, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship difficulties. I help clients learn to regulate their emotions, reduce triggers and reach their goals. I also work with clients estranged from loved ones and those with bodily struggles such as eczema/steroid withdrawl and connecting with their bodies
I work with high functioning individuals who experience anxiety and depression which may look like perfectionism, fear of saying no, or disappointing others, self doubt, and negative self talk or maybe it looks totally different for you. I work with single people who are tired of dating the wrong people and really want to get it right the next time. My clients are intelligent and work hard but don't always believe in themselves. You may be feeling stuck or at a crossroad and need to figure out what to do next and advice from friends and family isn't working anymore and you need something different. let me help you find clarity.
I work with high functioning individuals who experience anxiety and depression which may look like perfectionism, fear of saying no, or disappointing others, self doubt, and negative self talk or maybe it looks totally different for you. I work with single people who are tired of dating the wrong people and really want to get it right the next time. My clients are intelligent and work hard but don't always believe in themselves. You may be feeling stuck or at a crossroad and need to figure out what to do next and advice from friends and family isn't working anymore and you need something different. let me help you find clarity.
Let’s face it: life can be really hard at times. In today’s world, we’re bombarded with information and high expectations, often feeling more isolated than ever. Life’s ups and downs—like growing older, experiencing loss, facing trauma, and dealing with relationship challenges—can make things tougher. During these times, it’s vital to have someone by your side. I’m here to be a supportive presence as you explore your story. I work with children, teens, young adults, and seasoned adults in individual, couple, and family therapy.
Let’s face it: life can be really hard at times. In today’s world, we’re bombarded with information and high expectations, often feeling more isolated than ever. Life’s ups and downs—like growing older, experiencing loss, facing trauma, and dealing with relationship challenges—can make things tougher. During these times, it’s vital to have someone by your side. I’m here to be a supportive presence as you explore your story. I work with children, teens, young adults, and seasoned adults in individual, couple, and family therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, loneliness, life transitions, relationship issues or trying to make sense of past or recent trauma? I am passionate about working with youth, teens and adults with these issues who also might identify as being neurodivergent or highly sensitive. Therapy is a place to build tools to better tackle relationships and grow your ability to better tolerate anxiety. Story work and building a secure attachment with me as your therapist is a big part of this process. My faith in Jesus informs my work and I am happy to integrate faith into sessions upon request.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, loneliness, life transitions, relationship issues or trying to make sense of past or recent trauma? I am passionate about working with youth, teens and adults with these issues who also might identify as being neurodivergent or highly sensitive. Therapy is a place to build tools to better tackle relationships and grow your ability to better tolerate anxiety. Story work and building a secure attachment with me as your therapist is a big part of this process. My faith in Jesus informs my work and I am happy to integrate faith into sessions upon request.
Angela Bolen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCPS, CSAT, AF-EMDR
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As a family systems therapist with an interest in couples reconciliation therapy and healing relational trauma from infidelity, I am passionate about walking beside you to work through the pain and confusion of your life situation. Intimate betrayal is one of the most devastating and disorienting events that can happen to a relationship. The betrayed partner is left questioning fundamental beliefs and wrestling with the very existence of truth, love and relationship history. I also work with couples who long to enhance communication, connection, and build shared long term goals and values.
As a family systems therapist with an interest in couples reconciliation therapy and healing relational trauma from infidelity, I am passionate about walking beside you to work through the pain and confusion of your life situation. Intimate betrayal is one of the most devastating and disorienting events that can happen to a relationship. The betrayed partner is left questioning fundamental beliefs and wrestling with the very existence of truth, love and relationship history. I also work with couples who long to enhance communication, connection, and build shared long term goals and values.
At Grace Mindcare we specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care, cutting-edge ketamine therapy infusions to enhance your mental and physical well-being. Our services are designed to provide holistic support, catering to your unique needs with compassion and expertise.
At Grace Mindcare we specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care, cutting-edge ketamine therapy infusions to enhance your mental and physical well-being. Our services are designed to provide holistic support, catering to your unique needs with compassion and expertise.
When working with my clients, I want them to feel safe. Be able to open up when they are ready. Being able to guide others to a healthy lifestyle by understanding what they are able to do and not do. Allowing my clients to express themselves freely in a safe environment. I want to help my clients make attainable goals by focusing on who they are and what they want to be.
When working with my clients, I want them to feel safe. Be able to open up when they are ready. Being able to guide others to a healthy lifestyle by understanding what they are able to do and not do. Allowing my clients to express themselves freely in a safe environment. I want to help my clients make attainable goals by focusing on who they are and what they want to be.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck—like you need change but nothing you've tried has worked so far. You’re overthinking, feeling stuck, struggling to focus, and running on empty. Maybe you’re facing a divorce, major life change, or relationship stress. From the outside you might look “fine,” but inside you feel disconnected, irritable, lost, or scared. You’re tired of pushing through and wondering why you still feel this way, even when you're self aware and doing your best to cope. You want clarity, calm, and real support to help you feel like yourself again.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck—like you need change but nothing you've tried has worked so far. You’re overthinking, feeling stuck, struggling to focus, and running on empty. Maybe you’re facing a divorce, major life change, or relationship stress. From the outside you might look “fine,” but inside you feel disconnected, irritable, lost, or scared. You’re tired of pushing through and wondering why you still feel this way, even when you're self aware and doing your best to cope. You want clarity, calm, and real support to help you feel like yourself again.
Are you seeking meaningful change, a clearer sense of purpose, or greater fulfillment in life? Perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, others, or the world around you. In therapy, you don't have to face those experiences or navigate the journey alone. Therapy can be a supportive place to slow down, reflect, and begin moving forward. I offer a relational space where you are met with openness, genuine presence, compassion, and respect. I work with individuals who are ready to explore inner-healing, deepen self-understanding, cultivate a sense of peace and renewed balance in their life.
Are you seeking meaningful change, a clearer sense of purpose, or greater fulfillment in life? Perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, others, or the world around you. In therapy, you don't have to face those experiences or navigate the journey alone. Therapy can be a supportive place to slow down, reflect, and begin moving forward. I offer a relational space where you are met with openness, genuine presence, compassion, and respect. I work with individuals who are ready to explore inner-healing, deepen self-understanding, cultivate a sense of peace and renewed balance in their life.
Initial trust is not earned; it is a risk. And so, it means you might be a human if you’ve struggled in this. The more emotionally safe a person is, the easier it is to venture into trust, a process which requires getting to know someone. For some though, it comes down to “who is even worth the risk anymore?” Well, for starters, it’s when you can be yourself, feel acceptance and kindness, do not have to fear controlling behavior, and the other person demonstrates honesty and accountability through courage, compassion...and a tad of humor, as the medicine of connection comes in both the oxygen of laughter and the saline of tears.
Initial trust is not earned; it is a risk. And so, it means you might be a human if you’ve struggled in this. The more emotionally safe a person is, the easier it is to venture into trust, a process which requires getting to know someone. For some though, it comes down to “who is even worth the risk anymore?” Well, for starters, it’s when you can be yourself, feel acceptance and kindness, do not have to fear controlling behavior, and the other person demonstrates honesty and accountability through courage, compassion...and a tad of humor, as the medicine of connection comes in both the oxygen of laughter and the saline of tears.
You often feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or unsure of yourself, especially in relationships. Your body seems to respond before you can make sense of what’s happening, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, “too sensitive,” or constantly on edge.
You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, through thinking, analyzing, or even therapy, but something still doesn’t shift. You might notice patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling stuck in cycles that don’t fully make sense. My work focuses on helping you feel different, not just think differently.
You often feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or unsure of yourself, especially in relationships. Your body seems to respond before you can make sense of what’s happening, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, “too sensitive,” or constantly on edge.
You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, through thinking, analyzing, or even therapy, but something still doesn’t shift. You might notice patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling stuck in cycles that don’t fully make sense. My work focuses on helping you feel different, not just think differently.
Are you having a hard time getting a full breath in, feeling tense with a sense of urgency? If you're finding yourself confused, burned out, and anxious, you're in good company. You may be finding yourself dealing with overwhelming life experiences, have been to therapy before, and found that it didn't help you. Are you ready to become conscious, to see the roles you are playing, how you are relating to others, what needs you have, and what you may or may not be bringing to the proverbial table? Here's the thing, you're here because you need change to happen in your life and you need help. I can help you reclaim your life.
Are you having a hard time getting a full breath in, feeling tense with a sense of urgency? If you're finding yourself confused, burned out, and anxious, you're in good company. You may be finding yourself dealing with overwhelming life experiences, have been to therapy before, and found that it didn't help you. Are you ready to become conscious, to see the roles you are playing, how you are relating to others, what needs you have, and what you may or may not be bringing to the proverbial table? Here's the thing, you're here because you need change to happen in your life and you need help. I can help you reclaim your life.
Are you struggling with your mood or ADHD? Do you think your partner struggles to listen to you, understand you, or consider you? Are you struggling with willpower or your identity? I am here for you. Do you have issues with controlling you emotions, negative thoughts about yourself or what is going on around you, or can not seem to do the things you want? Do you find you have issues with focusing, accountability, discipline, motivation, or self-awareness, which impacts your everyday life? If these are issues that impact you and you are not sure what to do, please reach out.
Are you struggling with your mood or ADHD? Do you think your partner struggles to listen to you, understand you, or consider you? Are you struggling with willpower or your identity? I am here for you. Do you have issues with controlling you emotions, negative thoughts about yourself or what is going on around you, or can not seem to do the things you want? Do you find you have issues with focusing, accountability, discipline, motivation, or self-awareness, which impacts your everyday life? If these are issues that impact you and you are not sure what to do, please reach out.
We are skilled with CBT, DBT, Gottman Therapy, Emotion Focused EFT, Prepare Enrich, SYMBIS, Christian Counseling, Family, ADHD, Neuro-divergent, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, OCD/Exposure Response Prevention.
Marriage & Family Counseling—Therapy. Divorce. Family Drama. Is family trauma keeping your from living life fully? Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are your adult children causing you distress? Are you struggling with post-partum blues? Is your new baby putting a strain on your relationship? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, about how they manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Do you often put your needs at the bottom of the list making you feel dumped on? Were you passed up again for that promotion?
We are skilled with CBT, DBT, Gottman Therapy, Emotion Focused EFT, Prepare Enrich, SYMBIS, Christian Counseling, Family, ADHD, Neuro-divergent, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, OCD/Exposure Response Prevention.
Marriage & Family Counseling—Therapy. Divorce. Family Drama. Is family trauma keeping your from living life fully? Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are your adult children causing you distress? Are you struggling with post-partum blues? Is your new baby putting a strain on your relationship? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, about how they manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Do you often put your needs at the bottom of the list making you feel dumped on? Were you passed up again for that promotion?
Folks I work with describe me as warm and nonjudgmental, yet assertive and highly engaged. Our work will be an active collaboration - while I will continuously strive to deeply understand your inner experience, I will also point out things in your behavior or thinking that you may not be aware of and offer potential explanations of your challenges as well as practical suggestions about achieving your goals. As you gain more understanding and compassion towards the anxious, depressed, angry, or hurting parts of yourself, you will feel increasingly more grounded and empowered to lead the life that you desire.
Folks I work with describe me as warm and nonjudgmental, yet assertive and highly engaged. Our work will be an active collaboration - while I will continuously strive to deeply understand your inner experience, I will also point out things in your behavior or thinking that you may not be aware of and offer potential explanations of your challenges as well as practical suggestions about achieving your goals. As you gain more understanding and compassion towards the anxious, depressed, angry, or hurting parts of yourself, you will feel increasingly more grounded and empowered to lead the life that you desire.
Building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship is my highest priority. My approach is very relational and client centered. Creating a safe place for you to talk about challenging issues and express painful feelings is the essence of good therapy. I provide gentle confrontation to promote growth balanced with empathy, acceptance, and caring. I truly love my work and would be honored to help you to feel better.
Building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship is my highest priority. My approach is very relational and client centered. Creating a safe place for you to talk about challenging issues and express painful feelings is the essence of good therapy. I provide gentle confrontation to promote growth balanced with empathy, acceptance, and caring. I truly love my work and would be honored to help you to feel better.
I am passionate about working with women who are looking for balance in their social, emotional, physical, spiritual and vocational needs. Women have many roles and the complexities of those demands are difficult to manage. My goal is to provide an individualized approach to your needs. I can employ a faith based approach if you prefer. If you are a parent, our work together may include parent education and coaching. Parents consult with me when they are facing challenges with their children. I provide individualized information, practical skills, support and inspiration to enrich the parent-child relationship and help families flourish.
I am passionate about working with women who are looking for balance in their social, emotional, physical, spiritual and vocational needs. Women have many roles and the complexities of those demands are difficult to manage. My goal is to provide an individualized approach to your needs. I can employ a faith based approach if you prefer. If you are a parent, our work together may include parent education and coaching. Parents consult with me when they are facing challenges with their children. I provide individualized information, practical skills, support and inspiration to enrich the parent-child relationship and help families flourish.
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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.