How Faith and Therapy Can Go Hand in Hand: A Guide for Women of Faith
For many women of faith, spirituality is a central part of life. Prayer, scripture study, and service provide strength and direction, but sometimes additional support is needed when life feels overwhelming. Therapy can be that support, and it doesn’t have to be separate from your beliefs. In fact, faith-based therapy and Christian counseling can work beautifully alongside your spiritual practices.
What Faith-Based Therapy Looks Like
Faith-based therapy creates a safe and respectful space where you can talk openly about both your challenges and your beliefs. It’s not about replacing your faith, but about weaving it into the healing process in a way that feels natural and authentic.
Some ways therapy can incorporate faith include:
Exploring scripture or gospel principles that feel meaningful to your situation
Using values-based decision-making to guide choices in relationships, family life, or personal growth
Applying an eternal perspective to find strength and meaning when facing grief, loss, or estrangement
Blending spiritual practices with therapeutic tools such as mindfulness or EMDR so you feel supported emotionally and spiritually
Why This Approach Matters
When therapy honors your beliefs, it feels less like two separate worlds and more like one integrated path. For many LDS women, that integration makes healing more powerful. You don’t have to leave your faith at the door. You can process emotions while staying grounded in gospel principles. Therapy becomes not just a place to cope with challenges, but also a way to deepen your relationship with God.
Walking the Path of Healing
Therapy is not about taking away from your faith. It’s about helping you live it more fully. When your emotional burdens are lighter, it becomes easier to feel God’s love, nurture your family relationships, and find peace in daily life.
If you’re a woman of faith seeking support, I would love to walk alongside you. Together, we can create a space where faith-based therapy and Christian counseling go hand in hand, helping you heal, grow, and move forward with both strength and spiritual peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be LDS to benefit from faith-based therapy?
No. While I enjoy working with LDS women and others in Christian faith communities, I welcome clients from all backgrounds. The focus is always on respecting your values and helping you feel supported.
What if I want therapy but I’m not sure how much to include my faith?
That’s completely up to you. Some women like to bring scripture or gospel principles into sessions, while others simply want to know their faith will be respected. Faith-based therapy is always tailored to your comfort level.
Can therapy help with grief, trauma, or family struggles even if I already have a strong faith?
Yes. Faith provides hope and strength, and therapy offers practical tools for emotional healing. Many LDS women find that combining both allows them to feel spiritually and emotionally stronger.
Is Christian counseling different from traditional therapy?
Christian counseling integrates emotional and relational support with respect for your faith. It offers the same evidence-based approaches as traditional therapy, but with an added layer of spiritual understanding.
