Christian Counseling in Burbank, CA & Online Throughout California
Even if your faith feels strong, life can still feel overwhelming
Christian Counseling that Honors Both Faith & Mental Health
You can love God and still be exhausted. Maybe you've spent years doing faith "right": saying yes, keeping the peace, not being too much, praying harder when the anxiety wouldn't lift.
And underneath, you're tired of performing, even in the places that are supposed to be safe.
I offer Christian counseling for women who want their faith in the room without it being used as a rule to follow or a reason to stay quiet. Together, we'll make room for your whole story: the prayer, the doubt, the anxiety, and the parts of what you were taught that you're not sure you believe.
Who This Is For
Christian Counseling might be a fit for you if...
Grew up learning to be the good girl, at home, at church, or both
Have anxiety that prayer and positive thinking didn't fix
Feel guilty setting boundaries, as if it means you're being unloving
Carry church hurt or religious trauma
Are questioning what you were taught but don't want to lose your faith
Faith as a Resource, Not a Rule
For many women, faith got tangled up with performance: be selfless, be agreeable, don't need too much. Therapy here isn't about replacing your faith or adding more to it. It's about separating what you were taught from what you actually believe, so your relationship with God can become something that supports you instead of something you have to get right.
What Is Christian Counseling?
Christian counseling integrates evidence-based therapy with a client's Christian faith when desired. While therapy is grounded in proven mental health practices, it can also include discussions about faith, values, prayer, scripture, spiritual questions, or a person's relationship with God when those topics are important to the client.
Christian counseling is not about replacing therapy with religious advice. Instead, it provides a space where emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual beliefs can be explored together in a way that feels meaningful and supportive.
I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor, not a pastor, so this work complements your church and pastoral care rather than replacing it.
Faith-Based Counseling for Anxiety
Anxiety can leave you replaying conversations, bracing for what might go wrong, and feeling responsible for everyone else's well-being, even while you're praying and trying to trust. Anxiety is not a sign of weak faith. It often grows from life experiences, stress, relationships, and a nervous system that learned to stay on alert. Many women who struggle with it have spent years trying to get everything right.
In therapy, we'll work on the patterns underneath the worry and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, with your faith as part of the work if you want it there. You can read more about my approach to anxiety therapy in Burbank.
Faith-Based Counseling for Trauma
Painful experiences can change how you see yourself, other people, and even God. Childhood wounds, relationship trauma, grief, betrayal, or spiritual hurt can leave patterns like shame, people-pleasing, or difficulty trusting that continue long after the events have passed. Those responses often began as ways to cope.
We'll work at a pace that feels safe, using trauma-informed care, including EMDR therapy when it fits. You can read more about trauma therapy in Burbank.
Healing from Church Hurt and Religious Trauma
Sometimes the places that were meant to offer support, belonging, and encouragement become sources of pain.
If you've experienced judgment, spiritual abuse, exclusion, shame, manipulation, or other hurtful experiences within a church or faith community, you may find yourself struggling with trust, anger, confusion, or questions about your faith.
Faith-based therapy can provide a safe space to process these experiences without judgment. Whether you're working to rebuild trust, navigate questions about your beliefs, or simply make sense of what you've been through, you don't have to do it alone.
Church hurt isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like rules disguised as faithfulness, pressure to be selfless, or being taught that your needs are selfish. You may not have called it harm at the time.
Your experiences matter, and your healing matters too.
Christian Counseling for Spiritual Growth
Faith isn't always a straight path.
There may be seasons when you feel distant from God, uncertain about your purpose, or challenged by questions you never expected to face. There may also be times when you simply desire a deeper connection with your faith and a stronger foundation for navigating life's challenges.
Christian counseling can provide a supportive space to explore your relationship with God, strengthen your values, and continue growing spiritually while addressing the realities of everyday life.
What to Expect
1. A free consultation. We talk about what's bringing you in and whether we'd be a good fit.
2. You set the pace for faith in the room. We decide together how much, if any, prayer, scripture, or spiritual conversation is part of your sessions.
3. Sessions. 55 minutes, in person in Burbank or online for clients located in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christian counseling the same as pastoral counseling?
No. I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC #8755), not a pastor. I offer clinical therapy, with your faith included as you choose, and it works alongside your church and pastoral care rather than replacing it.
What if I'm questioning my faith or have been hurt by the church?
You're welcome here. You don't need to have it figured out, and I won't push you toward any conclusion. We'll make room for doubt, anger, and grief as well as hope.
How much does Christian counseling cost?
Sessions are $225 and self-pay.
Can Christian counseling be done online?
Change your existing answer to start: "Yes. I offer online Christian counseling for women located anywhere in California, and in-person sessions at my Burbank office."
You Don't Have to Walk Through This Alone
Even if you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or carrying burdens that feel too heavy to hold on your own, there is hope.
Together, we'll create space for healing, growth, and deeper self-understanding while honoring the values and faith that matter most to you.
Ready to get started?
I offer online Christian counseling for in person in Burbank and online throughout California. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and learn whether Christian counseling is the right fit for you.
About Me
I provide counseling in Burbank and support clients throughout Glendale, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, and across California through online therapy.
Licensed Provider
Kellie Murry, LPCC.
#8755 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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