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4,523 people sought christian counseling help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a christian counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Christian counseling

What is Christian counseling?

Christian counseling in Blacksburg is a form of faith-based counseling that utilizes psychological and spiritual techniques to guide and support. Often, Christian counselors often incorporate prayer and scripture-reading into treatment to help practicing Christians work through their challenges.

How does Christian counseling work?

Christian counseling works by focusing on themes of hope and healing through one’s faith. At Thriveworks, your Christian counselor will discuss Christian values and relate them to your unique struggles. You can expect to discuss the following with them:

  • Your Christian identity
  • Your relationship with God
  • What the bible says about your current challenges
  • How you can overcome your struggles in a way that aligns with your faith
  • How to channel your religion in a way that helps you heal

Is Christian counseling conducted in person or online?

Christian counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does Christian counseling last?

Christian counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer. It depends on what challenges the client might be working through, the severity of those challenges, as well as other needs or preferences.

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Christian Counseling – Therapists and Counselors in Blacksburg, VA

Christian counseling focuses on combining a client’s faith with various counseling/therapy approaches.It draws from biblical teachings to promote mental and emotional health.

Christian counselors at Thriveworks Blacksburg will incorporate scripture and its teachings to offer guidance when you’re facing challenges or crises. Sometimes the integration of faith with therapy may be the missing piece in finding successful treatment. A Christian counselor can offer therapy in ways that respect your faith. Reach out today to get started.

Who Can Benefit from Christian Counseling?

For those whose faith is an important part of their life, any struggles or difficulties are not only emotional/mental health concerns, but spiritual ones as well. You want a counselor who not only acknowledges that, but understands, supports and addresses it in your therapy sessions. You want someone who can relate to you and to your deep faith.

For people of faith, there’s more to life than just getting through it. You’re also on a spiritual journey, so to speak, and as such you’ll have the usual challenges and hardships along the way. When our emotional and spiritual health are in sync, we’re in a place where guidance from a faith-based perspective can help us weather those tough situations and even grow stronger because of them.

What Can Christian Counseling Help With?

In this fast-paced, often secular world, one can get out of touch with their faith as the demands and stresses of daily life close in. BUT, this is the time that we need our faith more than ever! Our Christian counselor understands what you’re going through, and can help you to reconnect with their faith even while addressing the emotional and mental health issues you may be facing as well. Our Christian counselor is available and experienced to help with the following issues and more; all while enriching your faith and connection to God:

  • Marital or relationship problems
  • Parenting guidance
  • Mental illness
  • Grief and loss
  • Personal goal setting and development
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Substance abuse and addiction

Should I Pursue Christian Counseling?

Everyone can struggle with issues like grief or marital problems, but when a person’s suffering is more than they can cope with on their own, they will display signs that they need help. You may already have a strong basis for your faith, but counseling centered around biblical teachings may be a turning point in helping you overcome your mental and emotional distress. If you are experiencing any of the following, consider calling Thriveworks Blacksburg for Christian Counseling.

  • Anxiety that interferes with your daily functioning
  • Panic attacks
  • Insomnia or not being able to get out of bed
  • Withdrawing from friends and family
  • Dramatic weight loss or weight gain
  • Feeling overwhelmed or feeling that you cannot cope on your own
  • Irrational anger that is difficult to control
  • Loss of interest in activities that you typically take pleasure in
  • Feeling hopeless or helpless
  • Feeling disconnected to your faith

Scheduling Christian Counseling at Thriveworks Blacksburg

Life can be hard. Our Christian Counselor is available to walk through the hard times with you, and is eager to talk with you and guide you through this very personal process in a loving and gracious way.

Thriveworks can offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and we accept most major insurances. Call today to schedule your first session with Thriveworks Blacksburg Christian Counselor.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Blacksburg therapists and counselors accept 34 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Blacksburg
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Read more Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Sarah Feb 2024
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Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
Read more Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
ROBERT Feb 2024
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I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Read more I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Lynn Feb 2024
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I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Read more I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Michelle Feb 2024
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I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Read more I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Danielle Feb 2024
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My view with Dr. Young was a real eye opener.
Randy Feb 2024
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My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Read more My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Natasha Feb 2024
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I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Read more I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Marjorie Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

We share a building with several other businesses including Fresenius Kidney Care Montgomery County, the Islamic Center of Blacksburg, and Thermostats Service and Repair Company. Next door to us Robinson, Farmer, and Cox Associates, an account service. Nearby is also a Courtyard by Marriott hotel and Park Commercial Realty.

Phone number

(540) 361-6270

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
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