Christian Counseling Durham, NC: Do You Know the Heart Fixer?

You know that Jesus is the mender of broken hearts, but why does your heart still feel so heavy? Feeling the pain and heartbreak of life does not make you a less faithful Christian, it just makes you human. However, you do not have to suffer alone. Perhaps when you say “Amen” you can draw closer to God by doing some heart-fixing work in Christian Counseling in Durham, NC. Jesus is a Heart Fixer, yes He is. Let’s get to know that God as you navigate your pain and suffering with the help of a Black Therapist in Durham, NC. Part of knowing God is experiencing God’s presence in our lives. There are 3 ways that Christian Counseling in Durham NC can help you get to know God as Heart Fixer.

Christian Counseling can provide a safe space for processing and healing:

You have felt significant heartbreak and the pain of grief. Maybe you’ve been living with the pain of loss for a few months or a few years, but you never thought of therapy as a resource. Or maybe you’ve tried therapy but didn’t feel seen in how to integrate your faith into your healing journey. I see you. I am a Black Therapist in Durham, NC and I’m committed to providing a safe and supportive environment to process these feelings and find ways to cope and heal. I know Jesus is a heartfixer. We see Jesus comforting Mary and Martha when their brother Lazarus died(John 11:1-44). Jesus provided space to hear and hold their pain and let them process their grief. I’m sure you’ve prayed and God has held you in the midnight hour and will continue to. If you are ever ready to connect with a sister-in-Christ who is trained in offering mental health support as you navigate your grief and loss, you might consider working with me, a Black Christian therapist. You’ve tried Jesus. Now try meeting Him and me in the therapy room.

Christian Counseling can help us understand and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors:

You want Jesus to be your heart fixer, but what about those unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep you picking up the pieces of your shattered heart? Grief and heartbreak are often accompanied by self-blame, rumination, and avoidance. Therapy can help you process the waves of grief you feel by working on identifying and challenging long-held patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving you. Christ is still in the business of healing hearts, it’s up to you to work what you’ve got available to you. In John 8:1-11 we see Jesus challenging the self-righteous thoughts and behaviors of the religious leaders who sought to stone the woman caught in adultery. Jesus worked in two ways. He helped the religious leaders restructure their unhelpful thoughts and simultaneously mended the woman’s heart by meeting her with compassion instead of condemnation.

Christian Counseling can help us find meaning and purpose in our pain:

Sometimes we work towards healing through meaning-making. Part of the healing journey in therapy is finding meaning and purpose. This can often help improve symptoms of depression and anxiety and can make the pain of loss more bearable. It is very human to seek answers and “the why” behind our suffering. Sometimes there is no "why"…but even in that, we can trust God to hold our hearts with tenderness. In John 9:1-12 people questioned whose fault it was that the man was born blind. Jesus didn’t satisfy them with simple answers, but instead said this is no one's fault but I will use it for my glory. God will help you turn your pain into purpose. But first, you have to make space to heal for yourself. I would love to journey with you through Christian Counseling in Durham, NC to help you find a way to experience the love and care of a God who not only knows your heart but mends your heart. Let’s do that work towards the mending together.

Start your Christian Counseling Journey in Durham, NC

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, encourage them not to do it alone. There are no simple answers, but there can be relief from the pain you feel. If you want to work with a Black therapist in Durham, NC so that you can move towards mental and emotional wellbeing, reach out to me today. I would love to help you experience the love of Jesus, the Heart Fixer, and Christian Counseling might be the right fit if you are ready to work on integrating your spiritual tools with your mental health and wellness journey. Contact me today at 919.213.9894 to get started.