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If you’ve ever wondered how Christian faith and counseling work together, you may find this article helpful: Why Christians Seek Counseling (Even When They Love and Have God
Faith-Informed Counseling
What is Christian Counseling?
Christian counseling is an approach grounded in biblical truth that understands human suffering, healing, and growth through the lens of Christ, while remaining firmly rooted in professional ethics and evidence-based practice.
At Healing Psychotherapy Practices of Georgia, faith does not replace clinical skill, and clinical work does not replace faith. Counseling is guided by sound psychological theory, ethical standards, and a Christ-centered understanding of compassion, accountability, grace, and truth. Clients are respected as whole persons with their own experiences, struggles, and choices, and counseling honors those realities as well.
Faith-informed counseling means that Scripture, spiritual themes, and questions of belief are addressed thoughtfully and responsibly, not avoided or softened. At the same time, these elements are never forced or used to shame or control. Counseling remains a professional, ethical space focused on healing, insight, and growth, with Christ serving as a guiding worldview.
Our work is shaped by Christian truth, while our care is extended with humility, wisdom, and respect for each client’s journey.
Do We Pray in the Counseling Session?
Prayer is always optional and client-led. If prayer is meaningful and something you would like included in your session, you are welcome to discuss this with your therapist. Counseling sessions are guided by your comfort level, goals, and needs.
Can I be seen for sessions if I am not a Christian?
Absolutely you can.
Clients of many different faith backgrounds, as well as those without a faith tradition, are welcome at Healing Psychotherapy Practices of Georgia. While this practice is shaped by a Christian worldview, counseling is always provided with respect for each client’s beliefs, values, and personal convictions.
Clients are not expected to believe, speak, or behave in a particular way to receive care. Therapy is a space for honesty, reflection, and healing, not judgment or spiritual pressure. Sharing that we offer Christian counseling allows individuals to make a fully informed decision about whether this approach feels like a good fit for them.
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Treatment Modalities
Biblical teachings are the foundation and the following interventions are used as skill builders.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy – recognizing patterns of thinking that lead to beliefs that leads to behaviors. One or more areas of the chain are interrupted to deconstruct poor thoughts and/or behaviors that are creating stressors in ones life.
Dialectical-behavioral therapy – skills are taught that encompass mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance;
Solution-focused therapy – a focus is on developing solutions and identifying strengths and resources within the client to create a healthier future.