Christian Counseling for Women in Louisville, KY
Want Therapy That Honors Your Faith And Your Mental Health?
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or intrusive thoughts during pregnancy or postpartum?
Are you grieving a miscarriage or struggling to process the deep emotional toll of infertility?
Do you feel like your relationship with God is strained, silent, or confusing in the midst of it all?
When you’re in a vulnerable season, whether you’re carrying a baby, holding a loss, or healing from a difficult birth, it can feel like your faith is supposed to hold everything together. You may hear well-meaning messages like, “Give it to God,” or “Everything happens for a reason,” but those words often land flat or even painful when you’re in the depths of grief, rage, or depression.
You might feel like you’re supposed to be grateful, strong, or joyful, especially if motherhood was something you longed for. But instead, you feel anxious, irritable, or numb. You may feel like you’re failing your faith or failing as a mom. Or maybe the faith you used to rely on doesn’t feel the same anymore and you’re not sure what to do with that.
These emotions are heavy and trying to carry them alone only makes them heavier.
With the right support, you don’t have to choose between honoring your faith and honoring your mental health. You can show up as your whole self and begin to feel like you again.
You’re Not Lacking Faith - This Is Just Really, Really Hard
There’s a quiet pressure in many Christian communities to be “okay.” To be content in every circumstance. To smile through grief or lean harder into Scripture when things get dark. And while faith can be a beautiful source of strength, it can also feel complicated in the midst of real emotional pain.
Perinatal mental health struggles are far more common than we talk about in church. One in five women experiences a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). Miscarriage affects one in four pregnancies. Birth trauma, fertility struggles, and postpartum depression or rage are all part of the story for so many women but rarely named from the pulpit.
You might be wondering why you’re not “handling it better.” You might feel shame for needing help, or guilt for feeling distant from God. You might think you’re the only one sitting in the pew silently falling apart. But you’re not.
Struggling in motherhood doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby. Feeling depressed or anxious doesn’t mean you don’t have enough faith. And grieving a loss doesn’t mean you’re spiritually broken.
Therapy can help you unburden yourself from those silent expectations. It offers a space to be fully honest about what hurts, what feels missing, and what still feels sacred.
With a compassionate therapist who understands both clinical care and Christian faith, healing becomes not just possible but deeply personal and meaningful.
A Faith-Integrated Approach to Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma
As a therapist who is also a Christian, I offer a space where your faith is welcome whether you’re holding onto it tightly, questioning it, or somewhere in between. You won’t be shamed for struggling or given spiritual platitudes instead of real support. I understand what it’s like to want help that honors your values and your pain.
My approach blends clinical excellence with spiritual sensitivity. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help process and release trauma, whether from a birth experience, medical procedures, or longstanding emotional wounds that are resurfacing in this season. I also incorporate parts work (IFS-informed), which helps identify and tend to the overwhelmed, anxious, or self-critical parts of you that may be showing up more strongly in pregnancy, postpartum, or after loss.
For many women, these parts are trying to keep you safe: pushing through the exhaustion, shutting down your needs, or holding onto shame. But you don’t have to stay in that survival mode. Therapy gives those parts space to soften, and allows your true, grounded self to lead with clarity and compassion.
We’ll also work directly with your nervous system, helping you understand your body’s stress responses and find tools that truly help you feel calm, connected, and safe. Whether you’re dealing with intrusive thoughts, rage, panic, or numbness, therapy offers a path toward regulation and relief.
And then, there’s the spiritual layer. If you want to incorporate your faith into the work, I’m here for it. We might explore how grief or anxiety has impacted your relationship with God, wonder aloud about where He is in all of this, or use Scripture and prayer as part of the healing process. We’ll do that gently, and only if it feels supportive for you. This isn’t church. It’s therapy that welcomes the whole you: body, mind, and soul.
Clients often tell me that therapy becomes the first space where they feel like they can bring everything - the fear, the sadness, the anger, the doubt - and be met with kindness instead of judgment. That’s what I aim to create: a space where you don’t have to compartmentalize your pain or your faith.
This work is deeply personal to me. I’ve experienced my own seasons of postpartum struggle, faith shifts, and grief. And I’ve walked with so many women through these tender, tangled places. I know what it’s like to feel exhausted, disconnected, or ashamed and what it’s like to slowly come home to yourself again.
You don’t have to keep pushing through. Therapy can help you feel grounded, whole, and reconnected to yourself, your story, and your faith. Let’s walk this road together.
You May Still Be Wondering About Christian Counseling…
What if my faith feels distant or complicated right now?
That’s completely okay. You don’t need to be in a spiritually “strong” place to begin therapy. Many clients come to me in a season of doubt, disconnection, or even frustration with God. Christian counseling isn’t about forcing you to feel a certain way; it’s about creating space for the real, raw parts of your spiritual life and emotional experience. Whether your faith is hanging by a thread or evolving in ways you didn’t expect, therapy can help you explore that safely and honestly.
Do I have to talk about my faith in every session?
Not at all. Faith integration is always optional and client-led. Some clients want to pray during sessions or explore Scripture in relation to their healing, while others simply want to know that they’re sitting with someone who understands their worldview. Your beliefs are welcome in the room, but they’ll never be imposed or assumed. We’ll follow your lead and find a rhythm that feels supportive, not performative.
I’ve had painful experiences in the church. Can I still come?
Yes, absolutely! Many women carry deep wounds from faith communities, particularly around fertility, gender roles, emotional suppression, or being dismissed when struggling. I hold space for that pain with care and without judgment. Christian therapy with me doesn’t mean going back to harmful theology; it means exploring what still feels true and what you want to heal or reclaim. You deserve a space where your story, your boundaries, and your voice are honored.
You Deserve Support That Honors Your Whole Story
If you’re in a season of overwhelm, grief, or anxiety and want therapy that welcomes both your faith and your humanity, I’d love to walk with you.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions, share a bit about what’s going on, and see if we’re a good fit. No pressure. Just a place to start.
Click below to schedule a consultation and take the next gentle step forward.