Most Christians believe it is heretical to see a therapist and most find it difficult to seek therapy when they need it most. However, they forget that our Lord Jesus encouraged therapy. Using BetterHelp, you can find a black Christian therapist local to you.

‘Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed’ – Proverbs 15 vs 22.

The Bible teaches us to work hard and serve the Lord with all our hearts in other to achieve success but there is no success without a well-organized plan on how to achieve that success and the Bible affirmed that most plans will fail without the proper guidance and advice.

It’s disheartening that most Christians do not believe that they need the counsel of professional therapists contrary to the tenets of the Bible and they would rather spend all the time praying hard or even keeping the worries to themselves. Praying hard is certainly not wrong, it is in fact the very first thing a Christian should do as the Bible advises us to pray without season( )but you must also understand that there are several ways God answers prayers. You’d own might just lie in seeing a therapist especially a professional Christian therapist who will advise you based on the tenets of the Holy Bible.

Some Christians also believe that seeing a therapist is a sin and goes against the principle of God. This always comes as a surprise to me when people say these because our Lord Jesus Christ himself encouraged therapy. You remember Nicodemus who came to Jesus Christ at night to know the truth about life. He was so worried and has several doubts about life but Jesus Christ, the greatest therapist allayed his fears. It was Jesus Christ who also said ‘ Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. (Matt 11 vs 30)So if Jesus Christ himself understand the importance of therapy and emphasized it, then therapy is not a sin!

Another erroneous belief in Christianity nowadays is that if God is good and perfect, they should have no worries. Yes God is always good and perfect but no human is perfect ever since that unfortunate incident in the garden of Eden. Several things happen to us that are totally out of our control and all we need is the counsel of brethren(Therapy) to solve these problems. If God is good and perfect, he surely wants the best for our lives and also works through therapists to achieve this.

Christians also believe that therapy is for only grave problems for example someone who has just lost a beloved one or someone in an abusive relationship. Therapy involves having a discussion with a professional who is well educated and trained to help you live a better life through your thoughts and feelings. This simply means you can see a therapist for even the least of all things.

Finally, some Christians believe that the past cannot be changed by humans and they are very correct! No therapist in the whole world can change your past but they can dive into your past with you, bring out certain points that led to your current problems and work together with you to devise means by which the same mistakes are not repeated in the future. This will certainly help you to live the glorious life you desire in Christ Jesus

Choosing BetterHelp for your therapy makes you connect with black devoted Christians that understand the way of the lord. It also affords you the comfortability of having your therapy sessions anywhere and anytime you chose to have it, either resting your back on your pillow at home or sipping coffee in the office. All you need is 10 secs to connect to the internet.

Meet our Top-rated black Christian therapists

1.) Patrick Aaron Brown(LCSW, MSW)

Mr. Patrick Aaron Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience serving the needs of individuals, families, and children. He worked in various human service capabilities such as a Family and Child Services Case Manager, Medical/Hospital Social Worker, Family Consultant Therapist, and Behavioral Health Specialist. His therapeutic approach focuses on encouraging and assisting clients to develop perseverance, become more flexible, and increase their self-worth through evidence-based social work modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Therapies, and Problem Solving Strategies.

Specialties

• Stress, Anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression

2.) Ashley Abraham (MSW, LCSW)

She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of North Carolina, US.

She has worked with clients from a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family dynamic distresses, poor communication styles, racial discrimination in the workplace, and emotional abuse.

She also has eight years of experience assisting individuals and families to connect with local community agencies with homelessness, domestic violence, suicide prevention, and substance abuse.

SPECIALTIES

• Stress, Anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts

3.)Dr Yves Abraham (Ph.D., LMFT)

Dr. Abraham has a solid background in Family Systems Theory which enables her to help people connect and consider how multiple factors- including relationships, health, and spirituality-impact one’s life. She aims to counsel, coach, and encourage those who may be struggling to achieve in a particular area of life or feel that their growth has been halted.

She believes everyone has the tools to rebuild what seems broken or shattered. She has helped many activate the right tools at the right time. She has over 20 years of successful experience as a licensed Psychotherapist and has helped a wide variety of adults, couples, children & families reach their goals.

SPECIALTIES

• Stress, Anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Depression

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BLACK MALE THERAPISTS NEAR ME

Who is a Black Christian therapist?

Black Christian therapists are experts trained to understand the personality of the clients and human relationships to diagnose and treat mental health issues ranging from anxiety to depression using several forms of therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy and many more according to the principles of the Holy Bible.

However, a therapist cannot prescribe or recommend medications but they can refer you for evaluation for medication.

What is the cost of getting a Black Christian therapist?

The average cost of getting a black Christian therapist per session is between $60 to $90 per week(billed every four weeks). You can cancel your membership anytime for any reason.

What are the benefits of getting a black Christian therapist?

You become clear about who you truly are and what you want in life.

A black Christian therapist help you to plan how to achieve your goals and how to work towards long term goals without compromising your Christian faith

A black Christian therapist help you to your faith in Christ Jesus stronger with timely and useful guidance about your worries.

How long does it take to get better?

This varies depending on the condition and peculiarity of an individual. However, it takes most clients an average of 3 months to fully recuperate. Generally, it takes weeks to months to feel significantly better.

Common reasons why Christians get black Christian therapists

• Anxiety
• Uncertainty about life
• Relationship issues

How to get started?

Simply click on the sign-up button to register with BetterHelp and then you can log in to get matched with a therapist. BetterHelp Therapists are well trained and they also have a license. You will be glad you did