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Christian Counseling

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Overview

"Christian Counseling" is done by a professional counselor who upholds the Christian value system, beliefs and philosophy. The unifying factor is the reliance on Christianity (Christ-centered and Bible-based) for guidance and healing. They can be, but are not required to be a psychologist, psychiatrist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC), or a Certified Addictions Therapist.

Typically the client seeks a "Christian" counselor for his therapy. The therapist then can integrate his/her knowledge of psychology and theology to best treat the client. For some clients, they are comforted knowing their counselor is a Christian and feel their advice can be trusted. Some clients also wish to use the Bible as a reference for their therapy. For some, prayer enters into the counseling process as well.

Christian Counseling can be compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Rogerian psychotherapy, or other similar approaches.

A degree in "Christian Counseling" is not required, but some schools offer a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling while teaching Christian Counseling through the classes. There are about 19 programs currently offering teaching in integration on the subject matters