Online Christian Counseling, in Virginia

Christian Counseling

Here at Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling, we believe there is only one God. As scripture teaches, we all were formed in the image of God, but when sin entered the world we were eternally separated from God and in need of a savior; so, God sent his only son to enter the world and he was eventually crucified, buried, and was raised from the dead three days later. It is through faith alone, in Jesus Christ, that we are offered the free gift of salvation and restored into right relationship with God. Christian counseling, here at Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling, is based on this truth.

With that being said, our provider, Sarah Theimer, is not a pastor or bible teacher, and has not attended seminary; She is a licensed and trained therapist, who rejoices in her daily faith walk with Jesus, understands the significance of faith and how a relationship with Jesus Christ serves as the foundation of all aspects of her life and believes the therapeutic relationship should not be any different. Therefore, when Christian based counseling is requested; clinically sound and ethical counseling services, which incorporate the fundamentals of a walk with Jesus, will be provided, as the therapist and client work together to help the client meet their goals and journey to be the person God has called them to be.

While specific interventions will vary depending on person and situation; it may consist of incorporating prayer into sessions, learning and practicing faith-based coping skills, discussing the ways in which different evidenced based approaches or therapeutic interventions align with scripture, identifying how the specific scripture compliments the indicated therapeutic technique, and exploring ways in which one’s presenting concerns could impact their walk with Jesus and vice versa.

So, whether you have never heard of Jesus, have been walking with him for years, are somewhere in between or just questioning your faith; Christian based counseling could be a good fit for you. If you have more questions or are ready to take the next step and schedule an appointment, our therapist is ready to meet you!

One final note from our therapist: while the above statement of faith is a reflection of the belief held by our therapist, we understand that not everyone holds the same or similar beliefs. With that being said, we here at Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling strive to be inclusive and welcoming to all individuals who are interested in services. With that in mind, any requests to not have faith or religion be incorporated in sessions, will be respected. In addition, we would encourage you to explore our other services offered, to see if there may be a better fit.