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Christianity & Counseling

   Lately I've been thinking a lot about God's calling for my life.  I know He called me me to be a therapist in private practice, helping people through difficult times in their lives. This has been clear to me since I was in the 8th grade.  Over the years, God has given me vision and direction on what He wants me to do with the gift He's given me.   I struggle with whether I want to market myself as a Christian Counselor or as a Therapist who is a Christian and has a faith based practice.  However you see me or view my practice, it's important to know that I grew up in a Christian family and have been a Christian, a follower of Christ since a very young age.  This influences who I am, how I act, and how I respond to clients.  It calls me to be humble and kind.  It calls me to be empathetic and honest.   I never push Christianity, religion, or faith on any clients.  I understand it has to be a choice, not something that is pushed on you, especially in a space such as