Pastoral Counselors in California

151 Pastoral Counselors found in California

female counselor

Ms. Liana Sarksyan

Pastoral Counselor
6412 Matilija Ave Ste 203, Van Nuys, CA - 91401
818-433-1678

male counselor

Mr. Kelly J Ventura

Pastoral Counselor
246 W Caldwell Ave, Visalia, CA - 93277
559-303-8039

male counselor

Eric Sherlock, MDIV, MA, AMFT

Pastoral Counselor
1250 Pine St Ste 101, Walnut Creek, CA - 94596
925-718-6440

male counselor

Samuel Bonderov

Pastoral Counselor
8747 Nogal Ave, Whittier, CA - 90606
562-441-4903

male counselor

Lance Obrian Smith

Pastoral Counselor
648 Overhouse Dr., Winters, CA - 95694
405-642-5758

female counselor

Dr. Jan L. Piraino, PH.D.

Pastoral Counselor
6014 N Pointe Pl, Woodland Hills, CA - 91367
818-992-0006 818-992-0070

male counselor

Sherwood B. Totton, M. DIV.

Pastoral Counselor
35005 Persimmon Ave, Yucaipa, CA - 92399
909-754-1560

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About Pastoral Counselors: Pastoral Counselor : A Pastoral Counselor (also known as Christian counselor) licensed mental health professional who integrates psychological principles with spiritual and theological insights to provide holistic counseling. They are typically trained in both mental health counseling and religious or theological studies, allowing them to address clients’ emotional, psychological, and spiritual concerns. School Counselor : A School Counselor is a certified and professionally trained educator who provides academic, career, college readiness, and social-emotional support to students within a school setting. School Counselors play a critical role in providing guidance to students on personal challenges as well like bullying, anxiety, peer pressure, family issues, grief, or low self-esteem. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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