Christian Counseling in New York & Florida

Benefits of Christian Counseling

Religion and spirituality are both associated with greater mental and physical well-being. It is very beneficial to engage in religious/spiritual practices and seek spiritual advisory for mental health challenges as well as additional life concerns.

Integrating religion into psychotherapy is correlated with more positive traits, such as gratitude and optimism, which are linked to less depressive feelings. Religion and spirituality are both associated with greater mental and physical well-being.

Overall, investing in spiritual growth adds great advantages to a person’s life, and a Christian counselor may aid in the development of spiritual well-being.

Effectiveness

Christian counseling is effective for spiritual enrichment, strengthening one’s relationship with God, and overcoming or managing mental health issues like depression. It also helps individuals in enhancing positive traits and feeling a sense of purpose in life.

One study found that integrating a client's religion into therapy is just as (if not more) effective in treating depression than "secular treatments" for clients who have a designated faith.

Religion provides a set of beliefs that a therapist can use to help someone replace their own harmful thoughts. In this way, therapy centering on religion can help someone reduce their depressive thoughts and behaviors.

Clergy members can be effective in helping an individual manage depression or anxiety to an extent, but if symptoms persist or reach a certain severity, professional mental health treatment should be considered.