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Therapy and Theology

S6 E6 | If You’re Afraid To Go to Counseling

Apr 11, 2024
Lysa TerKeurst and Jim Cress address common questions on counseling. They discuss finding the right counselor, the importance of self-awareness, therapists' limits, and the intersection of faith and medication for holistic healing.
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  • Finding the right counselor requires research, focusing on specialties and credentials.
  • Medication can be a tool for mental healing, not a lack of faith.

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Finding a Counselor

To find a counselor, individuals are advised to conduct their due diligence by researching online, utilizing social media to view therapist bios and videos, and narrowing down their options by attending sessions or purchasing single counseling sessions. They are encouraged to focus on therapists' specializations and credentials, such as master's degrees (MA, MS), licensing (LPC), psychologists (PhD), and psychiatrists (MD) for optimal treatment outcomes.

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