Christian Counseling in West Palm Beach, FL
and Long Island, NY

Christian Counseling keyword in West Palm Beach, Florida and Long Island, New York

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You want a therapist who gets it and who understands that your faith isn't separate from your healing. It's central to it. Maybe you've tried secular therapy before and felt like something was missing. Or maybe you've talked to your pastor, but you need more than spiritual guidance, you need clinical support too.

Here's the truth: Your faith and your mental health aren't at odds. They work together. And therapy that honors both? That's where real transformation happens.

You're Not Looking for Generic Therapy

Maybe it's:

  • Your marriage is falling apart.  You and your spouse are barely speaking. Resentment is building. You promised "for better or worse," but this feels worse than you signed up for. You want to honor your commitment, but you need help figuring out how.

  • Depression is stealing your joy.  You know God has a plan, but you can't feel it. You're praying, you're reading Scripture, and you still feel empty. The guilt of not being "joyful in the Lord" makes it worse.

  • Anxiety is overwhelming you. You're supposed to have faith, but your brain won't stop spiraling. You're exhausted from trying to pray it away while your body stays stuck in fight-or-flight.

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  • You're questioning your faith. You've been through something hard, trauma, loss, betrayal, and you're angry at God. Or you feel numb. Or you're not sure you believe anymore, and that terrifies you.

  • Grief is drowning you. You lost someone you love, and everyone keeps saying "they're in a better place." But you're still here, and it hurts. You need space to grieve without someone trying to fix it with Bible verses.

  • Your relationship with God feels distant.  You're going through the motions, church, prayer, service, but you don't feel connected. You're spiritually dry, and you don't know how to get back.

If any of this resonates, you're not broken. You're human. And you deserve support that meets you where you are; faith, doubts, mess, and all.

You're here because something's not working.

What Christian Counseling Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

What is Christian counseling:

What It IS:

  • Therapy that integrates your faith as a source of strength and healing

  • A space where you can talk about God, Scripture, prayer, and spiritual struggles without judgment

  • Clinical tools (like EMDR, CBT, and trauma therapy) combined with biblical wisdom

  • Permission to ask hard questions, doubt, struggle, and be honest about where you are spiritually

  • Support that honors your values while helping you grow emotionally and mentally

What It's NOT:

  • Me preaching at you or telling you to "just pray more"

  • Therapy that ignores real mental health issues and chalks everything up to lack of faith

  • Judgment for struggling, sinning, or questioning

  • A replacement for your pastor or spiritual director (though we can work alongside them)

  • Surface-level Bible verses slapped on deep wounds

Bottom line:

Christian counseling with me means your faith is part of the conversation, but so is your real life, your trauma, your relationships, and your mental health. We integrate all of it because you can't separate who you are from what you believe.

How Faith and Therapy Work Together

You might be wondering: Can therapy really include my faith without feeling preachy or shallow?

Yes. Here's how:

We use your faith as a foundation, not a band-aid.  We'll dig into what God's word says about your pain, your identity, and your purpose and we'll apply it in practical, meaningful ways.

We acknowledge that faith doesn't erase mental health struggles. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, these are real conditions. Prayer is powerful, but you also need therapy, and sometimes medication. Having faith doesn't mean you shouldn't need help.

We create space for doubt and anger. You can be mad at God here. You can question. You can say the things you're afraid to say in church. Faith that's real includes wrestling with hard questions, not pretending everything's fine.

We address the spiritual and the psychological. Sometimes your anxiety has roots in trauma. Sometimes your depression is connected to shame you've carried since childhood. Sometimes your marriage struggles stem from unhealed wounds and unhealthy patterns. We work on all of it, mind, body, and spirit.

We integrate evidence-based therapy with your Christian faith.. I use proven therapeutic techniques (EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, attachment work) alongside Christian values. It's not one or the other, it's both.


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Christian Counseling Services I Offer

 

  • Your marriage is struggling, and you want to honor your vows, but you need help. Maybe communication has broken down. Maybe trust is shattered. Maybe you're roommates instead of partners.

    We'll work on:

    • Rebuilding trust and emotional connection

    • Healthy communication and conflict resolution

    • Healing from infidelity, betrayal, or resentment

    • Aligning your relationship with biblical principles of love, respect, and grace

    • Navigating differences in faith or parenting

    • Rekindling intimacy (emotional, physical, and spiritual)

    Whether you're in crisis or just want to strengthen your marriage, Christian couples counseling gives you tools to love each other the way God intended.

  • Getting married is exciting—but it's also a big deal. Pre-marital counseling helps you build a strong foundation before you say "I do."

    We'll discuss:

    • Communication styles and conflict management

    • Financial planning and shared goals

    • Roles, expectations, and responsibilities

    • Family dynamics and boundaries

    • Faith and spiritual practices as a couple

    • Intimacy, sex, and connection

    • How to navigate future challenges together

    You wouldn't start a business without a plan. Don't start a marriage without one either.

  • You're exhausted from pretending you're fine. Depression makes you feel empty. Anxiety keeps you on edge. And the guilt of not "trusting God enough" makes it worse.

    We'll work on:

    • Understanding the root of your depression and anxiety (trauma, genetics, stress, unresolved grief)

    • Replacing negative thought patterns with truth (both psychological and biblical)

    • Developing coping strategies that actually work

    • Processing past wounds that are keeping you stuck

    • Reconnecting with God when you feel distant

    Here's the truth: You're not lacking faith. You're dealing with a mental health condition. And healing is possible.

  • Grief is brutal. Whether you lost a loved one, a pregnancy, a relationship, or a dream—you're allowed to hurt. And no, it doesn't mean you don't believe in heaven or God's plan. It means you're human.

    We'll create space for:

    • Honest, raw emotion (anger, sadness, confusion, numbness—all of it)

    • Processing your loss without rushing the healing

    • Navigating how your faith fits into your grief

    • Finding hope without bypassing your pain

    • Moving forward while honoring what you lost

    Grief counseling isn't about "getting over it." It's about learning to carry it in a way that doesn't break you.

Why Work With Me for Christian Counseling

I'm Sowania Germain, a licensed mental health counselor offering Christian counseling online in Wellington, Florida and Patchogue, New York.

Here's what makes working with me different:

I'm a therapist AND a person of faith. I'm not a pastor pretending to do therapy, and I'm not a therapist who awkwardly throws in Bible verses. I'm trained in clinical mental health and deeply grounded in my faith. You get both.

I'm direct, not preachy. I won't tell you to "just have more faith" or shame you for struggling. I'll tell you the truth, challenge you to think deeper, and walk with you through the hard stuff with compassion.

I honor your questions and doubts. If you're angry at God, confused, or questioning everything that's okay. We'll talk about it. Real faith can hold hard questions.

I use real therapy, not just spiritual advice. You're getting evidence-based treatment (EMDR, trauma therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies) integrated with your Christian values. This isn't just church chat, it's clinical work.

I've been through my own stuff. I've experienced trauma, loss, and personal challenges.. I'm not coming at this from a place of "I have it all figured out." I'm coming from a place of "I've been in the fire too, and I know what healing looks like."

Christian Counseling in Florida & New York (Online)

I provide online Christian counseling for clients throughout Florida and New York, so you can get faith-based therapy from the comfort of your home. Online therapy means no commute, no waiting room, no juggling schedules. Just you, me, and the work God is doing in your life.

What to Expect in Christian Counseling

First session: We talk. I want to know what you're dealing with, where you are spiritually, and what you're hoping to change. We'll also talk about how your faith fits into the therapeutic process because everyone's relationship with God looks different.

From there: We'll use a mix of therapy approaches tailored to your needs, such as EMDR for trauma, cognitive-behavioral strategies for anxiety and depression, attachment work for relationships, and biblical principles woven throughout.

The goal: Healing that's holistic. Mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual. You don't have to compartmentalize your faith. We bring it all together.

Let's Address the Uncomfortable Questions

What if I'm not "Christian enough" for Christian counseling? 

You don't have to be a perfect Christian to do this work. Struggling doesn't disqualify you. Doubting doesn't disqualify you. Even if your faith is hanging by a thread, you're welcome here.

What if I don't want to talk about faith every session? 

That's fine. We follow your lead. Some sessions will be deeply spiritual. Others will focus on practical mental health tools. It's your therapy, and we go at your pace.

Will you judge me for my choices or my past? 

No. My job isn't to judge, it's to help you heal. Whatever you've done, whatever you're dealing with, you'll be met with compassion, not condemnation.

What if I'm mad at God? 

Then we'll talk about it. Anger is a real emotion, and God can handle it. You're allowed to feel what you feel.

Can you work with my spouse if they're not Christian? 

Yes. Christian marriage counseling can still work if only one partner is a believer. We'll honor both perspectives and find common ground.

Do you push Christianity on people? 

No. Faith is integrated when it's helpful and meaningful to you. I don't force anything. This is collaborative, not coercive.

Healing Is Possible

Here's what I know: You're tired. You've been carrying this alone for too long. And you're wondering if things can actually get better.

They can.

Not because you'll suddenly have it all together. Not because your problems will disappear. But because you'll have support that honors who you are—including your faith.

You'll learn to manage your anxiety without drowning in it. You'll work through your depression with tools that actually help. You'll rebuild your marriage or find peace in your grief. You'll reconnect with God, with yourself, and with the people you love.

You'll heal. And you'll grow.

And that's the whole point.


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If you're done struggling alone and ready for therapy that actually aligns with your values, let's talk.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation where we can discuss what you're dealing with, whether Christian counseling is right for you, and what working together would look like.

No pressure. No judgment. Just a real conversation about your next step.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christian Counseling in West Palm Beach, FL and Long Island, NY

  • Christian counseling integrates your faith into the healing process. We use Scripture, prayer, and biblical principles alongside evidence-based therapy techniques. It's not one or the other—it's both.

  •  Technically, no. But it works best if you're open to exploring faith as part of your healing. If you're curious or questioning, that's fine. If you're completely opposed to discussing faith, regular therapy might be a better fit.

  • Yes. Research shows that integrating a client's faith into therapy is just as effective (if not more) than secular therapy for people who have a designated faith. Faith-based counseling helps with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and more.

  • Absolutely. Christian counseling isn't just for spiritual struggles—it's for real mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and addiction. Faith is part of the process, but so is clinical treatment.

  • Prayer is powerful, but it's not the only tool. God gave us therapy, medicine, and mental health professionals for a reason. You can pray AND go to therapy. They work together.

  • Yes. If you'd like me to collaborate with your spiritual leaders, I'm happy to do that (with your permission, of course).

  • If your faith matters to you and you want therapy that honors that, Christian counseling is a good fit. If you're struggling and you want support that integrates your beliefs, this is for you.