Faith-Based Therapy
Mental health is an important topic that is not discussed enough in the faith-based communities. Your mental wellness matters. Your therapist should be someone you feel comfortable with. They should be someone you can trust - intellectually and emotionally. Whether you choose a Hindu, Muslim, Christian or nonfaith-based therapist, it is always important that your therapist asks about your religious/spiritual beliefs in a non-judgmental manner.
common issues that faith-based therapy helps with
Grief/loss as an immigrant
Identity issues
New parenthood
Post-partum support
Understanding the duty-role connection prevalent in families (father/son; mother-in-law; daughter-in-law)
Marriage & divorce in the community
Co-parenting/Blended families
Parent and child relationships
Intertwining of faith and culture in the community
Youth identity development
Trauma/Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and/or spiritual)
Women from the subcontinent who face relationship abuse (emotional and physical)
We understand that finding a therapist can be difficult for those who have intersectional identities. You should not have to explain yourself in therapy or have fear of judgment. Trust Mental Health’s team of BIPOC therapists are all trained to be open and sensitive to the client's cultural and religious beliefs. However, if you would be more comfortable with a Hindu/Muslim/Christian licensed therapist, our team includes experienced therapists who are Muslim, Hindu and Christian that speak English, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, and Hindi. If your beliefs are an essential component of your life, be sure to bring this up with your therapist and ask how they might include them in your faith-based counseling sessions.
Therapy for Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs
Are you struggling with balancing your Muslim/Hindu/Sikh or Christian identity?
Do you feel judged by others and/or judge yourself because you are not meeting certain expectations?
Has anyone used the name of religion to take advantage of you or make you feel uncomfortable?
It helps to have a therapist from the same religious background as you. A faith-based therapist has the competency to understand religious beliefs, practices, and the cultural background of their client. Our faith-based therapists understand that each client may have a different level of religiosity, which they meet in an open and accepting manner.
Book a session for faith-based counseling and start working towards improving your mental health today! Trust Mental Health offers video chat sessions with therapists who can offer services remotely. Contact us today for a free 15 minute consultation to find a faith-based therapist near you who offers therapy in California. We will ensure that you feel safe and at ease.