SAN DIEGO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Professional Christian Counseling in San Diego and beyond
Professional Counselors
Browse our list of professional Christian counselors.
Are you seeking professional Christian counseling in the San Diego area that is compatible with your own Christian beliefs? If so, you have arrived at the right place. We offer Bible-based tools and resources to help you navigate any issue with which you might be struggling.
No matter what you need, whether help with marriage or other relationship issues, addiction counseling, a helping hand in dealing with depression, or a host of other concerns, San Diego Christian Counseling is here to come alongside you, help shoulder the burden, and show you the light at the end of the tunnel.
Dr. Joe Raphael, DrPH, MBA, LMFT, FACLM
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-77740
(619) 877-2560
With God’s help, we will work together to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life to give you hope for a more fulfilling and meaningful future in Christ. Some common concerns that my clients share include dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, emotional eating, weight concerns, chronic illness, and more. Whether you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals.
Cyndie Claypool de Neve, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-138446
(760)-307-4605
As a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, I love being used by God to bring healing and hope to those who are hurting. I enjoy working with school-aged children, teens, college students, families, couples, and adult individuals and am experienced working with high-risk clients struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, self-harm behaviors, anger, dysfunctional relationship/communication patterns, life transitions, abuse, and more. I also work with military families and creatives who feel stuck.
Sterling Funk, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-100502
(619) 877-2560
I’ve had the privilege of working with adults, teens, and families both in English and Spanish in such areas as anxiety, depression, PTSD, motivation, self-esteem, difficult life changes, men issues, value shifts and much more. Taking the plunge and getting into therapy is the first step in trying to change the direction of your life. As your counselor, I will walk with you through the valleys you are facing. With empathy and compassion, I will work with you to establish a treatment plan specific to your needs and help you take the next steps to reach your goals.
Taralyn Hemphill, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-145811
(619) 877-2560
As your counselor, I am determined to make your experience in therapy one you want to tell your friends about because it has transformed your life. I am committed to your growth as much as you are, and will continue to encourage you to be a better version of yourself, with God’s help. I am confident that an authentic relationship between client and therapist can cultivate the change you’re seeking that no medication, routine, or coping skill will accomplish. With authenticity, integrity, and empathy, I will point you toward the lasting hope that can be found in Christ.
Carlos (Charlie) Gonzalez, MS, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #LPCC-17004
(619) 877-2560
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has had the blessing and honor to work with teens and adults of all ages, during which time, I have provided individual, couples, and family counseling. As your counselor, I look forward to joining you on your transformative journey that is possible through Jesus Christ. I approach counseling holistically, which means I value and consider your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health as all of these areas impact your overall well-being. Jesus said He came that we may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10), and as your counselor, my aim is to help you live an abundant life in Christ.
Gregory Whiteford, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-135097
(619) 877-2560
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with three decades of experience working in the mental health field, counseling adults, teens and children, individuals and couples, as well as groups. I realize the decision to pursue therapy is not an easy one. If your search has led you to this point, perhaps you’d be willing to come a little further and allow me to come alongside you on your therapeutic journey so you can start living your best and most authentic life now and see yourself become the person God created you to be.
Kimberly Whiteford, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-123600
(619) 877-2560
I have over 25 years of experience as a mental health professional, treating various conditions and concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, abuse, and much more. I offer a nurturing and supportive counseling approach, and will do everything I can to support you in finding tools and solutions for the challenges you face. With compassion and a dependence on the Lord’s wisdom, I will listen to your story and use my decades of experience to craft a treatment plan that will meet your unique needs. I look forward to seeing how the Lord uses your counseling experience to help you heal and grow as an individual and restore any broken or damaged relationships in your life.
Dr. Vanessa Gross, MD, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #AMFT-126046
(619) 877-2560
Employed by A Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling Corp
Supervised by Dr. Joe Raphael, DrPH, MBA, LMFT
As your therapist, I will listen to your story and work with you to craft an individualized approach to therapy based on your situation and circumstances. I have experience helping clients dealing with a variety of issues by using a number of different therapeutic approaches catered to each need. If you’re struggling to overcome the challenges you face, I invite you to consider Christian counseling as part of your healing and recovery journey. By relying on the Holy Spirit for direction, it’s possible to be set free from the aspects of your life that are hindering your growth and experience lasting joy and peace.
Chris Chandler, MA, LPCC, CSAT-S, AF-EMDR
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6281 Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist Attachment Focused EMDR Counselor
(619) 877-2560
I am passionate about helping clients build healthier and more enjoyable lives that are honoring to God and themselves. No matter what you are struggling with, we will actively work to cultivate healthy changes in your life today, heal the painful parts of your past, and strengthen hope and vision for your future.
I am a full-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a wide range of contexts. I have extensive experience working with all forms of addictive and compulsive behaviors as well as issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and Christian/spiritual direction concerns.
Who we are
San Diego Christian Counseling is an affiliation of professional Christian counselors with many years of experience providing help and counsel to people of all ages and backgrounds as they work through a variety of issues.
The counselors at San Diego Christian Counseling provide care and guidance that align with your personal beliefs and values, making use of teaching from the Bible, Christian wisdom, and methods of psychology to bring about genuine healing and results that last.
How it works
Starting Christian counseling is easy. Simply browse our online counselor profiles to help match you with the perfect professional for your needs. You can either reach out to the counselor directly to schedule an appointment or contact our attentive office staff for further assistance. To make sure you get the best counselor for you, we offer a risk-free initial session.
Biblical Counseling
Enjoy counsel that is aligned with God’s Word.
Risk-Free Initial Appointment
We want to make sure your counselor is the best fit for you and your needs
Locations Near You
Visit one of our conveniently located offices.
Services
The licensed counselors at San Diego Christian Counseling in Southern California offer a variety of mental health services including individual therapy, counseling for children, counseling for teens, family therapy, and group therapy options.
The faith-based therapists in San Diego can help you address issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems including codependency and infidelity, grief and loss, abandonment or neglect, chemical dependency, ADHD, and much more.
Contact our reception team today to get started.
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Our caring reception team will gladly answer any questions you may have about Christian counseling in San Diego and will help you find the best Christian counselor in San Diego to meet your mental health and therapeutic needs.
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated with your relationships, or just plain stuck and unable to move forward, one of the therapists at San Diego Christian Counseling in California can help you overcome the challenges you face using proven therapeutic methods combined with a biblical approach.
Take the first step toward improving your mental health and your relationships by contacting our office today to schedule your initial risk-free appointment.
Treatment for Anxiety
If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, the counselors at San Diego Christian Counseling can help. We offer professional treatment for anxiety that caters to your individual needs. Using proven therapeutic methods from a faith-based perspective, your counselor in San Diego will work with you to develop a catered treatment plan to help you overcome your anxiety so you can live a calm, peaceful life with God’s help.
Counseling for Depression
If you’re feeling depressed, San Diego Christian Counseling can help. The licensed, faith-based therapists in San Diego have experience helping people overcome various types of depression using a combination of effective treatment methods. Your counselor in San Diego will listen to your story, help you establish realistic goals for your treatment, and walk with you each step of the way until you’ve accomplished those goals and make dramatic improvements, with God’s strength.
Christian Marriage Counseling in San Diego
Relationships are hard. No matter how long you’ve been married, marriage takes work, and oftentimes that work can be much more productive when you have a neutral third party involved in the form of a professional Christian couples counselor in San Diego. At San Diego Christian Counseling, we offer couples therapy for married couples facing a variety of challenges, including communication issues, lack of trust, role expectations, infidelity, codependency, and much more. Find biblical support for your marriage at San Diego Christian Counseling in California.
Family Therapy in San Diego
If the atmosphere in your home is tense (or worse), or the members of your family just struggle to communicate and understand each other well, you may benefit from family counseling in San Diego. At San Diego Christian Counseling in California, we offer professional, faith-based therapy for families who are struggling with a variety of issues. Whether you have experienced a loss and need help with the grieving process, or you are a blended family looking for ways to adjust to your new normal, the Christian family counselors in San Diego are available to support you and your family’s needs.
Group Counseling
Group therapy in San Diego can be a great way to find support for your mental health needs. At San Diego Christian Counseling, we offer a number of group counseling options related to various topics including addiction in various forms (drug, alcohol, sex, pornography, etc.) as well as other concerns. One of the benefits of group counseling in California is the opportunity to find community amongst other group members who are struggling with similar issues. Your group therapist will guide the conversation and facilitate the direction of each session to maximize the benefit for each group member.
Get connected with a Christian Counselor
Please contact our reception team at
619-877-2560
TESTIMONIALS
I effusively recommend Sterling Funk. He’s has been a dear friend and colleague of mine since 2011, for over 12 years. He works hard for his clients, deeply cares about them, and has amassed a lot of skills over the years to do good, ethical therapy. Examples of this are how he protects his clients confidentiality with a high degree of seriousness, and he continues to get extra trainings to strengthen his skills. He also has a very high command of Spanish and understands Latinx and Mexican culture VERY well.
Jason Linder
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Sterling does an amazing job meeting clients where they are at and giving them the safe space to speak their mind!!!
Michael Garrett
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Dr. Joe has been very helpful to me in dealing with the trauma I experienced in my childhood, as well as in dealing with the challenges I face today. He is empathetic as well as professional. I am learning to live life to the fullest with his help.
Charlotte Gordon
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I highly recommend Dr. Joe Raphael. It was very easy for me to speak with him about all my issues from relationship distress, problems at work and even some mental health issues I was experiencing. I really like the way he explains things and finds ways to help me cope with them. Thank you, Dr. Joe
Enzio Clarke
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