If you were to Google “Christian counselors near me”, you would find professionals who take very different approaches to counseling.
While Christians practice virtually every form of counseling, they generally fit into four main types. Some counselors may fit in between the lines or think the generalizations are unfair, but these approaches cover the vast majority of Christian counselors. I also invited other counseling professionals to speak into this article to make sure I represent each type accurately.
You need to understand these different approaches whether you’re looking for a Christian counselor, suggesting one to others, or wanting to become one. Depending on which type you choose, you can expect very different practices and results.
Below I describe each of the four approaches and some of their differences.
Overview of the Types
1. Clinical Counselors
Some people call themselves Christian counselors because they are Christians who practice psychology or social work as their profession. They are Christians in their personal lives and beliefs but function as clinicians in their professional roles. In reality, they aim to make people feel comfortable by keeping their personal beliefs separate from their professional practice.
You typically won’t find Christian language on their websites, nor
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