Christian counseling differs from other therapies.
Christian Counseling involves a therapeutic approach that integrates Christian beliefs, Biblical principles, and research-based mental health methods, strategies, and techniques to achieve treatment goals.
Serene therapy is a Christian-focused practice. However, not every client desires a faith-based or spiritual approach as the foundation of their care.
For those who do, scripture is referenced throughout therapy, but every method used is not solely Christian-based. Most clients who seek this approach would like it to serve as the foundation for their treatment style.
Together, the Serene therapist and the client determine what the best strategy is to achieve what the client desires from their therapeutic experience.
Faith-Based Therapy is a little different.
In its approach, it focuses on integrating spiritual, religious, or Biblical principles along with evidence-based methodologies to guide treatment plans for trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Clients choose this strategy to align with their specific belief system during their Serene Journey to healing. They will find safety in a nonjudgmental environment, as the goal is to help them build trust in the process while embracing the familiar, systemic approach to life. Many often achieve greater success in therapy when they embrace a spiritual or faith-based ideology in their goals.
Do you desire Christ-centered therapy?
A Christ-Centered Approach leads with a lifestyle deeply rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus. During Counseling sessions, this approach uses teachings from the Bible to guide the session and gain a clearer understanding of the life Christ desires for the client.
Christ-centered is an approach that allows the client to dig deeper into their purpose, strategies towards forgiveness, and redemption, all while embracing a gospel-focused perspective. Clients may desire to use the Word of God as a tool through the Bible, Christ-centered books, workbooks, and worship.
As a Certified Therapist in the Soul Healing Integrated Psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Joshua P. Smith, I integrate my approach with the teachings essential for those striving to live a Christ-like lifestyle.
If you are interested in keeping the Bible or Christ at the center of your therapeutic journey, please submit the contact form now.
I’m excited to hear from you and see how God wants to move in your future.
