Christian Mental Health Counseling, In Virginia
Faith-Integrated Care for Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress
Walking With Christ Through Life’s Challenges
Discover how counseling grounded in biblical truths can strengthen your spiritual and emotional well-being.
Christian counseling at Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling is not about replacing therapy with Bible study, nor is it pastoral counseling. Instead, it is a space where clinically sound therapy and faith walk side by side. Depending on your comfort and needs, sessions may include prayer, practicing faith-based coping skills, reflecting on Scripture that supports your growth, or exploring how tools like CBT, CPT, or EMDR align with biblical truths. Together, we invite Jesus into the process while also using proven therapeutic approaches to help you manage anxiety, process trauma, and move toward greater peace.
What Christian Counseling Looks Like in Practice
A blend of faith and evidence-based therapy
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, or past hurts keep weighing you down. You may be longing for peace but feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break. Christian counseling offers a safe place to bring both your struggles and your faith, so you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Together, we can invite Jesus into the healing process while also using evidence-based tools that help you move forward with strength and clarity.
Our Foundation
At Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling, our Christian therapy services are built on the truth of the Gospel. we believe there is only one God. As Scripture teaches, we were all formed in His image, but when sin entered the world, we became separated from Him and in need of a Savior. God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, who was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead three days later. It is through faith alone in Jesus that we are offered the free gift of salvation and restored into a right relationship with God. Because of this, your faith does not have to be set aside when working on your mental health. Instead, you are invited to bring both your struggles and your relationship with Jesus into the therapy room.
At Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling this is a space where faith and therapy come together. Here, you do not have to set aside your relationship with Jesus to work on your mental health. Instead, we invite Him into the process while also using proven therapeutic approaches to help you find peace, healing, and hope for the future. 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.
What is Christian Mental Health Counseling?
Christian counseling may be a meaningful fit if you are:
An adult (18+) living with anxiety, have experienced past trauma, or feel stressed
Longing for therapy that reflects your relationship with Jesus
Seeking coping skills grounded in faith and Scripture
Navigating doubts, questions, or a deepening walk with God
Wanting care that honors both your faith and your mental health journey
Who this may be a good fit for
FAQs
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Yes. Pastoral counseling focuses on spiritual guidance and teaching. Christian counseling blends faith with clinically sound therapy to support your mental and emotional well-being while honoring your relationship with Jesus.
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That’s okay. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Christian counseling is a safe space to explore doubts, ask questions, and process struggles without judgment.
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Yes. Virtual sessions are secure, private, and flexible, allowing you to receive care from the comfort of your home anywhere in Virginia.
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Please click here and fill out the short form to get started. Once the form is received I will reach out to get your first appointment scheduled.
Why Work With Me
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). I rejoice daily in my walk with Jesus, and I believe that a relationship with Him is the foundation of life—including the therapeutic relationship. While I am not a pastor or Bible teacher, I provide ethical, evidence-based counseling that honors the role of faith in every session. My style combines compassion with gentle challenge, helping clients uncover the root of their struggles and move toward the person God has called them to be.
Respecting Your Choice
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.
Take the Next Step
You don’t have to carry the weight of stress, anxiety, or past hurts on your own. Christian counseling gives you the space to heal while keeping Jesus at the center. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
