Christian Therapy
Therapy that honors your faith, your questions, and your whole inner life online from Aptos and across California.
If your faith matters to you, it can belong in therapy
For many people, faith is not separate from their anxiety, their grief, their perfectionism, or their relationships. It shapes how they understand suffering, responsibility, hope, and meaning.
If you’re seeking Christian therapy in Aptos or online across California, you may be looking for a space where your spiritual life doesn’t have to be edited out of the room.
Some of my clients simply want to know their therapist understands the language and worldview of Christianity. Others want more direct integration: reflecting on scripture, exploring spiritual formation practices, or making sense of doubts and disappointments in their relationship with God.
However your faith shows up, it’s welcome here.
Who Christian counseling is for:
High-achieving Christians who feel spiritually and emotionally exhausted
People who have done everything “right” but feel inwardly disconnected
Adults grieving a loss and wrestling with questions about God
Individuals carrying guilt, shame, or an overly harsh inner voice shaped by religious messaging
People navigating church hurt, estrangement, or quiet disillusionment
Questions about calling, purpose, or direction
A longing for a more honest and grounded spiritual life
Anxiety that feels tangled with spiritual responsibility
A harsh inner voice that sounds moral but feels condemning
Exhaustion from trying to be faithful, capable, and selfless all at once
You don’t have to be a “strong” Christian to begin. You don’t need certainty. You don’t need polished answers.
You can bring faith, doubt, anger, confusion, and longing into the same conversation.
An integrated approach to faith and mental health
In addition to my clinical training as a licensed therapist in California, I hold a seminary degree and formal theological education.
That means our work can move beyond surface level encouragement or spiritual platitudes. We can thoughtfully engage questions about:
Suffering and meaning
Spiritual striving and perfectionism
Forgiveness and boundaries
Guilt, responsibility, and grace
Calling, identity, and discernment
If it’s meaningful to you, we may incorporate scripture, prayer, or contemplative practices. If it’s not, we won’t. Faith integration is always guided by you. Your faith can be a source of comfort and meaning. It can also be a place of tension or confusion. Both realities can be explored thoughtfully and without pressure.
My approach remains slow, relational, and reflective. Christian counseling with me is not about correcting your beliefs or strengthening your performance. It’s about creating space to understand how your faith and your emotional life intersect and how they can become more integrated and honest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christian Counseling
What is Christian therapy?
Christian therapy integrates clinical mental health care with thoughtful engagement of Christian faith, when desired. It is not separate from evidence-based therapy, but an integration of psychological insight and theological reflection.
Do you use prayer or scripture in sessions?
If that is meaningful to you, we can incorporate scripture, prayer, or contemplative spiritual practices. If you prefer not to, we won’t. Integration always starts with you and what you need.
How is this different from pastoral counseling?
Pastors and church leaders often provide important spiritual guidance and support. Christian therapy, however, also addresses mental health concerns such as anxiety, grief, trauma, and relational patterns using clinical training alongside theological understanding.
What if I’m questioning my faith?
You do not need certainty to begin. Doubt, confusion, and spiritual tension are welcome parts of the process.
If you’re looking for Christian therapy in Aptos or online across California, and you want a space where your emotional life and your faith can be explored together, you’re welcome to reach out. We can begin with a consultation to talk about what you’re carrying and whether this approach feels like the right fit.