Christian Counseling in Ambler, PA
We believe God made us to know Him, love Him, and love others. Here at Lime Tree Counseling, we want you to live a fulfilling, purposeful, and joyful life. Our approach to counseling is the same. Whether our client requests Christian Counseling or not, we create a personalized therapy plan to address individual concerns and achieve specific goals.
When a client asks to incorporate their faith into therapy sessions, we make sure to define the problem and goals through a Biblical lens, and we rely upon the client’s relationship with God as a means for both change and building safety, knowing the client is loved and valued. To learn more about Christian counseling in our Ambler, PA practice, continue reading this page. You can also reach out to our team to schedule a consultation or therapy session. If visiting us in our office that serves Lower Gwynedd and all of Montgomery County doesn’t fit your schedule or requires too much travel, we hope you’ll consider online telehealth therapy sessions that are available for anyone in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Colorado
What is Christian Counseling?
There are many different ideas of what defines Christian counseling, as well as the methods or perspectives that should be utilized with clients. At Lime Tree Counseling, every therapist on our team is a Christian, meaning we love Jesus and follow the Bible. The way we see the world is through this Christian perspective. While we value the Bible as the ultimate authority, we also believe God gave us science, psychology, and evidenced-based practices to make it possible for us to heal and draw closer to Him. Our goal is to use the wisdom God offers us (Proverbs 2) and the tools of psychology to apply and understand the Bible’s teachings to everyday, real life.
Common Concerns about Christian Counseling
As with any type of therapy, different therapists will have various approaches, and they will fit some clients better than others. We understand that. If you come see us for Christian Counseling, we want you to know up front that the following things will not happen:
- We will not tell you that your anxiety or depression is a result of a lack of faith on your part.
- We will not tell you to “Let go and let God.” This is over simplistic and ignores the fact that God wants us to participate in our own growth.
- We don’t like divorce and certainly want to see couples stay married; however, we do believe certain situations call for divorce and that God values both spouses’ safety and sanity more than a couple staying married in those circumstances.
- We will never tell a woman in an abusive marriage she needs to submit more to her husband. This is not biblical or helpful. God does not accept abusive behavior and does not want us to allow it to continue. This includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
What if I was Hurt By My Church?
We realize that, in our broken world, painful things happen even in our churches. If you experienced hurt from a church, we understand. We welcome the opportunity to work with you, to help you untangle truth from lies, and to find healing to move forward.
Further Reading On Christian Counseling
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Additional Counseling Services at
Lime Tree Counseling
In addition to Christian Counseling, we also provide a range of therapy solutions, including:
Trauma & PTSD Treatment
We also specialize in trauma and PTSD therapy. Sometimes one partner’s trauma background effects the relationship. In these cases, the one partner will find it helpful to do some trauma counseling before couples therapy…Learn more
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a constant worrying or more intense panic attacks, no one should endure regular anxiety. If you or your spouse struggles in this area, please consider anxiety treatment…Learn more
Online Counseling
Life gets busy, and maybe coming into the office is not doable. Or perhaps you live in a remote area, and don’t have access to quality mental health care. We offer online counseling services to those residing in Pennsylvania…Learn more
Get Started With Therapy Today!
Please contact Lime Tree Counseling to schedule an appointment or a free consultation. We will get back to you as soon as possible and get you scheduled. In our Ambler, PA office, we serve all of Montgomery County, and our therapists are happy to offer online counseling sessions for residents of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Colorado.