Vazquez Counseling

As a Christian therapist, I get to meet people who are all in different places spiritually. Some of my Clients don’t know God at all, and some of them are walking closely, albeit imperfectly, with our LORD. As a Christian therapist I don’t judge anyone based on where they are in their faith journey. My goal as a Christian is to evangelize; my goal as a therapist is to help bring healing into the lives of my Clients. Sometimes, the two goals cross over; sometimes they don’t.

When I work with a Christian Client, most of the time they are receptive to my use of the Scriptures to help them heal. With my non-Christian Clients, I often use the Truth of God with them, and the reason I do is because it is not only true but it is often helpful in their situations. I am careful not to impose my faith on anyone, but I will offer the hope that is inherent in Christian doctrines and teachings to my Clients, many of whom are hurting severely and are in need of that hope.

I used to say that I was a therapist who was Christian. As I grew in my faith and in my understanding of how Christianity can be beneficial, I realized that my faith should come first in my life and in my career. I now say I’m a Christian therapist. I’ve had many Clients who didn’t appreciate the faith aspect of my work. I never turn them away. What I do is focus on their mental health, often finding that Godly principles are what they need the most. I once had a Client who in his last session told me, “You know, Manny, when I first came to counseling, I didn’t want to talk about God. As we end therapy today, I realize that is what I needed the most.” I wasn’t surprised by his statement. I know that Christianity is not for everyone because I know that God doesn’t save everyone. What I do know is that my practice is a place where anyone can find the healing freely offered by God. My job as a Christian therapist is to get out of God’s way and let Him heal.