Christain Therapy

The North Woods Christian Counseling provides therapy with a Christian perspective. However, we will never impose our opinions on customers. When a client requests it, we may use spirituality to support their recovery process.

What exactly is Christian therapy?

For many individuals, Christian counseling might imply very different things. We have master's degrees, counselling clinical training, and state-issued licenses at Restorative Counseling Center. We also bring a Christian perspective, which enables us to include spirituality when it is appropriate and the client is open to it. Christian therapy at NWCC combines psychology, scientifically proven techniques, biblical teaching, and the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to provide deeper healing for everyday concerns including relationship problems, depression, and anxiety. Since we are Michigan-licensed professionals, we cannot and will not demand that our clients share our beliefs. Even if we don't have the same beliefs, it won't harm the effectiveness of therapy.

What does Christian counseling at NWCC look like?

Our director, Mark Odland - MA, LMFT, and MDIV bases his counseling style on his lifelong Christian faith, seminary education, and clinical counseling experience. He also believes that everyone is created in the likeness of Christ, which is the basis for his welcome and judgment-free environment. He acknowledges that all of us are flawed and in desperate need of God's tremendous grace. Based on his client's requirements, Mark Odland has a penchant for incorporating spiritual practices and scripture into the therapy process. Every client is unique; therefore we accommodate them at the level of their comfort and meet them where they are in their journey. Mark Odland has extra training as well, including certification in Formational Prayer from Healing Care Ministries, which enables him to treat emotional wounds and incorrect beliefs as well as to include God in the healing process. To learn more about Mark Odland's counseling philosophies and techniques, go here.

What role does spirituality have in my healing?

Our philosophy at North Woods Christian Counseling is to approach recovery holistically by assessing one's emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. We see more profound, long-lasting transformation and healing when all issues are resolved. The cognitive-behavioral theory and neuroscience in particular are in line with many aspects of psychology. Offering spiritual assistance to someone who is a Christian and wants this to be a part of their counseling journey may have a significant influence on their development on the mental and emotional levels. Many Christians find hope, tranquility, and meaning in their religion. We also acknowledge that the church or a member of the church has wounded many people. We can talk about this in therapy as well. Some of these wounds may start to heal if you have a dependable, secure Christian counselor to go through these aches with.