Catholic Mental Health Professionals

[tinytherese 1,062]

Is anyone on here a Catholic therapist or psychologist? I'm already in counseling for certain issues, but there's something that I need help with from a Catholic viewpoint. I have a question about something I'd like to discuss through private messaging.

I looked at the Catholic Therapists website and for reasons I won't get into, that's just not an option. The Catholic Charities office in my diocese doesn't have anyone that suits my needs. 

 

[CatherineM 6,126]

Having a Catholic therapist is really a game changer. My husband and I do therapy together at CSS because the work we do is stressful. Our therapist is a practicing Catholic with 7 kids. She drives a 15 passenger van like Otto from Simpsons. 

If all else fails, priests can fill that gap. 

[Seven77 992]

17 hours ago, tinytherese said:

Is anyone on here a Catholic therapist or psychologist? I'm already in counseling for certain issues, but there's something that I need help with from a Catholic viewpoint. I have a question about something I'd like to discuss through private messaging.

I looked at the Catholic Therapists website and for reasons I won't get into, that's just not an option. The Catholic Charities office in my diocese doesn't have anyone that suits my needs. 

 

How about https://www.catholiccounselors.com?

Or even http://www.spiritualdirection.com?

[OnlySunshine 4,463]

Some dioceses have a center for marriage and family life and they have resources, including referrals to counselors within your diocese.  This is how I found mine.  She has been invaluable and she respects my Catholic identity.  One of her helpful tips when I was going thru a hard time was spending time with the Blessed Sacrament.  I've been thru many counselors and I think she is the only one, so far, that has actually "gotten" me.

This is not my diocesan website, but the one for Richmond has some online resources that might help you find what you are looking for.  It is a link to help people find both Catholic physicians as well as counselors.

http://www.cdrcmfl.org/catholic-physicians/

[tinytherese 1,062]

I'm not looking for spiritual direction, but help from a licensed therapist. My insurance doesn't cover anyone in another state. I need counseling every week. I find that going longer than that isn't helpful because we don't remember where we were at 2 weeks or more ago.

I need help with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, forgiving people for certain things, and something else which would be inappropriate to mention online that isn't spiritual per se, but something that a secular therapist wouldn't see as a problem.

[OnlySunshine 4,463]

7 minutes ago, tinytherese said:

I'm not looking for spiritual direction, but help from a licensed therapist. My insurance doesn't cover anyone in another state. I need counseling every week. I find that going longer than that isn't helpful because we don't remember where we were at 2 weeks or more ago.

I need help with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, forgiving people for certain things, and something else which would be inappropriate to mention online that isn't spiritual per se, but something that a secular therapist wouldn't see as a problem.

Please look at the link I posted above.  It is to help people find a Catholic mental health professional (i.e. counselor).  You might even call your diocesan office and ask if they know anyone in your diocese who is a licensed mental health therapist who is Catholic.  Mine is affiliated with our local Catholic hospital (another good way to find one).  I don't know if you'd be open to it, but I could help you search for one.  I'll turn on my PMs if you want me to research.  No pressure.  If you aren't comfortable, fine.

[Ice_nine 2,260]

38 minutes ago, tinytherese said:

 

I need help with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, forgiving people for certain things, and something else which would be inappropriate to mention online that isn't spiritual per se, but something that a secular therapist wouldn't see as a problem.

I have a feeling I know what you're talking about. My therapist happens to be Catholic, although I assume someone who doesn't see certain things as sinful/bad, like say masturbation or something like that. Still a good therapist should respect your values and behavioral goals even if they don't share the same ones. Finding a good therapist is tricky though. I pray you find someone who can help you.

 

[dUSt 6,176]

One of the past phatmass rappers from Point 5 Covenant married a psychologist. She's Catholic and practices in Dallas. 

https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Katie_Croft-Caderao_PhD_Dallas_Texas_205902

 

[hotpink 96]

I would contact your priest.  There's several faithful, practicing psychologists at my parish that I refer students to post-college.  They don't sign up with the orgs that certify "Catholic" because there's been bullying in the past with "level" of Catholic. 

Edited Wednesday at 09:35 PM by hotpink