Seek out Christian counselors committed to being clinically informed, but avoid those who merely tack their Christianity onto a secular psychological approach.
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Looking for a counselor can be overwhelming. How do you know if someone will be good? Is that person properly trained? Is he or she a Christian? If so, how much does a Christian worldview shape that provider’s counseling?
One frequent piece of advice I hear is to seek out a licensed Christian counselor. I recently finished reading a book by a counselor I respect, and she offered this advice several times. Near the end, she explained that she urges people to seek a licensed counselor because licensure certifies that the counselor has received proper training and isn’t offering faulty or half-baked advice.
