Catholic Counseling in Virginia
I help Catholics struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other mental health concerns find peace by integrating faith and proven therapy, so they can reclaim control over their thoughts and deepen their connection with God.
Is Your Faith Central to Your Healing Journey?
It can feel overwhelming when your mind is tangled with fears, worries, or doubts about your faith. Are you constantly questioning yourself, wondering if you’re letting God down or if your spiritual concerns are part of something deeper? Maybe you’ve tried talking to friends or priests, but they don’t quite understand the blend of emotions, thoughts, and fears you’re experiencing. You might be asking yourself:
"Is this anxiety, OCD, or just a crisis of faith?"
"Am I doing enough for God, or am I constantly failing Him?"
"How do I separate my spiritual beliefs from mental health struggles?"
These thoughts can feel isolating and heavy. You may fear being misunderstood by a secular therapist or feeling like your faith is dismissed. The good news is, you don’t have to carry this burden alone. There’s a way to move forward that honors both your mental health and your Catholic faith.
How I Can Help You Through Catholic Counseling
I understand that your faith is central to your life, and my approach respects that. With Catholic Counseling in Virginia, I blend evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR with a Catholic worldview. Together, we’ll create a space where we can explore your challenges through both a therapeutic and spiritual lens.
This might look like balancing internal reflection with actionable steps, looking at where you’re struggling, but also understanding how to take meaningful action in line with your values and beliefs. Whether it's addressing intrusive thoughts or finding peace in moments of spiritual doubt, I aim to support you in aligning your mental health with your faith.
Why I’m the Right Therapist for Your Journey
Drawing on our faith to guide our mental healing
As a resident in counseling in Virginia and owner of Ora et Labora Catholic Counseling, I’ve helped individuals like you navigate the intricate connection between mental health and spirituality. My practice is rooted in the teachings of St. Benedict, emphasizing prayer and work, humility, and service. I’m deeply committed to guiding you through the process of self-discovery and healing, not just from a clinical standpoint, but from a place of shared faith.
With experience in treating conditions like OCD, anxiety, and depression, I use proven therapeutic methods tailored to your unique experiences as a Catholic. I respect the depth of your beliefs and ensure that therapy doesn’t conflict with your values, but instead strengthens your connection with God.
What You Can Expect from Catholic Counseling
Starting therapy may feel like a big step, but the process is simple and designed to meet you where you are. From our first conversation, we’ll work together to create a personalized plan that fits your needs and helps you move toward lasting peace and healing.
A Stronger Connection with Your Faith
You’ll learn to navigate your mental health without feeling like it’s pulling you away from God.
A Sense of Control Over Your Thoughts
We’ll work on strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and fears without feeling overwhelmed by them.
Peace in Both Mind and Spirit
You’ll start to experience a greater sense of balance, where your mental health and faith work together, not against each other.
Confidence in Making Decisions
You’ll gain tools to make decisions that align with your beliefs, without constantly second-guessing yourself.
What is Catholic Counseling?
Catholic counseling integrates faith into the therapeutic process. It’s designed for people who want to address their mental health in a way that also respects their spiritual life. In Catholic counseling, your faith is seen as a strength, not a barrier. We’ll work to help you grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Key aspects of Catholic counseling include:
Blending faith and therapy in a way that feels right for you.
Using therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, OCD, and more, while respecting your beliefs.
Offering practical tools for both mental health and spiritual growth.
How Therapy Can Help You
Therapy offers a safe place to explore the struggles you’re facing, whether they’re related to anxiety, OCD, or depression. By using proven techniques like CBT, we’ll break down the thoughts and fears that keep you stuck. The goal of therapy isn't to eliminate all the pains of this life, but to help you live a fulfilling and meaningful life even with struggles - all the while deepening your connection to your faith.
You’ll learn to manage your mental health in a way that strengthens your relationship with God, not weakens it. Therapy helps you navigate the ups and downs of life with more clarity and peace, even when things get hard.
Catholic Counseling for a Balanced Life
Picture a life where you can pray, go to Mass, and live out your faith without the constant fear or doubt weighing you down. Therapy can help you find that peace. It’s possible to live with more balance, more confidence, and more trust in yourself and God.
Through therapy, you’ll develop the skills to manage your mental health while staying true to your faith. You’ll be able to make decisions without the overwhelming sense of guilt or fear that’s been holding you back. And you’ll start to feel more like yourself again… stronger, more connected, and at peace.
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Start the conversation today.
If you're ready to work on your mental health in a way that honors your faith, I’d love to help. This can be a hard step to take, but it's also the first step toward healing. Let’s talk about how we can work together to help you find peace, clarity, and strength in both your mind and spirit.