Therapy that supports healthy mind and soul.
Catholic Therapy
Catholic therapist specializing in compassionate online therapy for Catholics throughout Ohio & Florida
Are you struggling to discover the peace of Christ in your life?
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Perhaps you feel stressed, afraid, trapped, or uncertain. Maybe you feel down, depressed, unlovable, or hopeless. Or perhaps you feel confused, angry, ashamed, or inadequate. No matter what you’re experiencing, it’s testing your trust in God and your ability to cope.
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Maybe your romantic relationship is on the rocks, full of disconnect, miscommunication and misunderstandings, or conflict. Perhaps your relationships with family members are strained, challenging, or dysfunctional and you don’t know how to navigate them.
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Perhaps you have had doubts about your faith, are questioning why God is allowing your suffering, or are angry at Him for not answering your prayers. Maybe you feel like you are the problem, feeling ashamed and full of regret from the past, or weak in your faith.
You may be struggling to pray to God on a regular basis, or simply not talking to Him at all. Perhaps you think you’re “not good enough” or feel like a failure as a Christian and as a person.
Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every facet of your life:
Struggling to keep up with things you would typically enjoy, let alone handle daily responsibilities and challenges
Experiencing alone and isolated after feeling hurt or abandoned by loved ones, God, or the Church
Feeling afraid, confused, weak, and longing for the peace of Christ
Catholic Therapy can help.
It may feel impossible now, but you can identify the root of the problems you’re experiencing and feel like you're no longer alone in figuring it out.
You can improve your mental health and improve your relationship with your loved ones, God, and yourself.
You can learn the tools that will help resolve your problems, so you can discover clarity, confidence, strength, joy, trust, purpose, and peace. And I can help you get there.
Catholic Therapy helps you do 3 things:
Share
Experience a safe, compassionate place to share what you’re going through and to feel supported by a Catholic therapist who gets what you’re saying and respects both your faith and mental health.
Reflect
Receive sensitive and customized support and discover fresh perspectives about yourself, God, and living with pain and suffering as a Catholic.
Cope
Learn how to better navigate the mental, relational, and spiritual challenges that come with living life as a Catholic, so you can restore strength, trust, and peace in your life.
I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances and blending evidence-based mental health counseling with Catholic spirituality. My approach to Catholic therapy comes from a place of hope: believing that with support, you can reconnect with God and trust Him again, persevere, and rediscover strength and peace.
Feeling overwhelmed and weak in your faith doesn’t have to be your story.
I can help you get there.
Common questions about Catholic Therapy:
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I offer therapy that is evidence-based clinical mental health counseling infused with Catholic spirituality and the wisdom of the Church when desired by my clients. As a Catholic licensed professional counselor, I proudly offer therapy that holistically addresses mental, relational, and spiritual concerns using extensive experience and training in these areas.
I do not offer “spiritual direction,” “biblical counseling,” or “pastoral counseling,” which often place more emphasis on advanced theological training, spiritual exercises, and spiritual advice and less emphasis on mental health counseling; however, I encourage my clients to seek such alternative spiritual support when it is helpful to them and their situation, even sometimes pursuing it while also in therapy!
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I help Catholics with a number of different specific issues related to anxiety (fear, restlessness, stress), depression (feeling down, hopeless, tired), spirituality, relationship challenges, dysfunctional family dynamics, OCD (intrusive thoughts or fears and repetitive behaviors), scrupulosity (persistent fears related to faith), men’s issues, grief, infertility & pregnancy loss, being single not by choice, and more. Contact me to discuss whether I’m a good fit for your specific needs!
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I specialize in helping Catholics who are over the age of 18, including young adults, adults, and older adults. I typically work with individuals, except in the case of couples seeking therapy together for grief, infertility, or the loss of a pregnancy or child.
In addition to Catholics, I work with Christians of all types, including Protestants, Orthodox Christians, non-denominational Christians, and others. And although I specialize in providing therapy to Catholics and Christians, you do not need to be Christian in order to work with me if we both believe I am a good fit for your needs! If you are not Christian, I am happy to provide secular evidence-based counseling for your unique situation that respects your specific spiritual background.
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Catholic Therapy sessions with me are relaxed and conversational. No need for formality here- you can be yourself and I will be my authentic-therapist-self as we walk together through the ups and downs of your journey and focus on you and your unique needs. Some sessions are heavy when you need to unpack difficult experiences; but there are other times when you need a laugh and we joke about how the University of Michigan still sucks or we are celebrating the relief you currently feel. Catholic therapy with me is collaborative and I welcome your feedback and questions. I show genuine care and respect for you in session to help you feel comfortable as we work together to achieve your goal of experiencing relief.
I like to start sessions with updates since your last session- how was Seattle? Did you hear back from that employer after your interview? Then we will talk about what is on your mind: your past or recent experiences, the impact your main concerns have on your life, current stressors or joys in your life, etc. We will spend much time in session giving you space to express yourself and find clarity. We also may learn more specific tools or strategies, maybe even trying a coping exercise in session. All this is done with a warm and empathetic person-centered approach focused on what you need. Finally, we will wrap up our conversation by confirming our next appointment and, if faith is important to you, closing with a personalized prayer offered by me just for you.
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Catholic therapy may be a good fit for you if you are ready to not suffer alone anymore and are ready to walk with a supportive, caring Catholic professional who gets your struggle and your faith. You may be afraid of the future and uncomfortable with your feelings, but you’re ready to face the discomfort of talking about them in order to get the help and relief you deserve. You are willing to self-reflect and have an open mind to what you may learn in session about yourself, your experience, and living in healthier ways. You’re ready to do what it takes in session and outside session in your daily life to restore peace and strength in your life. Therapy is a big investment of time, money, and energy, but you are ready to commit to the process.
Although I specialize in supporting Catholics and other Christians through therapy, you do not need to be Christian in order to work with me if we both believe I am a good fit for your needs because of my areas of expertise, my personality, and my approach to therapy!
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How long you need to be in therapy depends on your particular situation and individual needs. Many of my clients find ongoing counseling every week in the beginning and every 1-2 weeks later on to be helpful; this could be for several months, a year, or more. You will know when to decrease your sessions further or to discontinue sessions when you feel sufficient relief and are ready to face future challenges with less support from me. Ultimately, I want a timeline that works best for you, and I will tailor the counseling process to fit your unique needs. There is no “right” answer for everyone on this, but there is a good answer for you, and I’ll help you find it!
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I am happy to offer the convenience and flexibility of online therapy, allowing you to join session from wherever you are in the states of Ohio or Florida! Join session from home, schedule appointments during your workday, or whatever is convenient for you! For your online video sessions, you will need to be in a private and quiet space with a good internet connection and if in your car, parked in a stationary location. In order to do online sessions, you will need to complete a telehealth consent form in advance.
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Contact me to schedule a free consultation and I will reply to make it happen! During that 30-minute phone conversation, I will ask you to briefly describe your concerns that bring you to counseling and your goals for our work together. I will answer any questions or concerns that you may have about starting therapy, to make sure you are confident I am a good fit for you! If we both agree I am a good fit for your needs, I will then ask for some additional basic information about you, confirm some logistical details, and confirm my current availability for scheduling. Finally, if we’re both ready, I will schedule your first appointment, and I will send you some instructions and the needed paperwork to complete before that appointment. Off we go!
