Let Go and Let God – Faith-Based Therapy for Christians
Posted: March 2, 2022
Can spirituality and religion be used as a therapeutic strategy? More and more mental health professionals are finding that God can offer some of their clients more direction than they can.
In the past, many Christians have neglected to get the help they need from a counselor because they were afraid their belief in God would be ignored or, worse, belittled. But many therapists today are either religious/spiritual themselves, or highly respectful of their clients who hold Christian or other beliefs.
In faith-based therapy sessions, it is common to pray, use forgiveness protocols, and use biblical texts to reinforce healthy mental and emotional habits. Another important aspect of faith-based therapy is that when a therapist is willing to interact in a religious or spiritual way, it helps the client to trust them more. And trust is the most important thing between client and counselor.
Hi, I'm Altagracia Andre, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist fluent in French and Creole who works with individuals, couples and families seeking changes to overcome challenges in their lives. As someone who focuses on the therapeutic alliance as the basis for change, I believe therapy is a collaborative process and have been a fanatic of client centered work and feedback. I am committed to supporting my clients through their journey of self discovery, healing and growth.
I graduated with a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and have been a therapist for 7 years now. I utilize a variety of techniques, including strength-based approaches like Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
For more information, visit: https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/staff/altagracia-andre-lmft-therapist/
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