Christian Counseling

Christian Counseling is a form of therapy that integrates evidence-based psychological tools with Christian values, Scripture, and faith-based practices to support emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

What Is Christian Counseling?

Christian counseling combines evidence-based therapy with Christian values and faith for those who want to include their beliefs in the counseling process. It provides a safe, supportive space to work through life's challenges while focusing on emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

How Is It Different from Traditional Counseling?

Traditional counseling focuses on evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Christian counseling uses those same approaches while also offering the option to incorporate your faith, values, and biblical principles into your sessions if you choose.

Christian Counseling | The Lighted Path LLC Therapy

Insurances We Accept

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • GEHA
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Presbyterian
  • SUREST
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Coverage for services varies depending on your health insurance provider and specific plan.  We will provide the necessary “superbill” to submit for “in-network” claim filing. You can call your insurance company to determine your mental health coverage, deductibles, co-pays, etc.
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Who Can Benefit?

If you are struggling with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship challenges
  • Marriage concerns
  • Parenting
  • Life transitions
  • Spiritual struggles
  • Identity questions
  • Forgiveness
  • Burnout

Meet our christian Counselor

Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate

Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate

Therapist | Master's Intern Counseling

Rachel Rascon, MS, LMHC

Rachel Rascon, MS, LMHC

Therapist | In-Person & Online

Natalie D. Vasquez, LMSW

Natalie D. Vasquez, LMSW

Therapist | Master's Intern Counseling

Britt Verstegen, LMSW, LSAA

Britt Verstegen, LMSW, LSAA

Therapist | Online Only

Frequently Asked Questions About Christian Counseling

What Is Christian Counseling?

Christian Counseling is a form of therapy that combines professional mental health counseling with Christian beliefs and values. Depending on the client's preferences, therapy may incorporate faith, Scripture, prayer, and other spiritual practices alongside evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

How Is Christian Counseling Different From Traditional Counseling?

Christian Counseling can use many of the same evidence-based therapeutic approaches as traditional counseling while also incorporating a Christian worldview. Your therapist can integrate faith into the therapeutic process in a way that respects your beliefs, values, and goals.

Does Christian Counseling Include Prayer or Scripture?

It can, if you want it to. Christian Counseling may incorporate prayer, Scripture, spiritual reflection, or other faith-based practices as part of therapy. The role of faith can be discussed with your therapist so that your counseling experience reflects your preferences and comfort level.

Can Christian Counseling Help With Anxiety, Depression, or Trauma?

Yes. Christian Counseling can address many of the same mental health concerns as traditional therapy, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can be combined with a Christian perspective when appropriate and desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AGORA CRISIS LINE

505-277-3013


NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE

1-800-273-8255


NM CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE

855-662-7474

Lifeline

800-273-8255

(National Crisis Line)