Finding a therapist is a deeply personal decision—and for many people, faith is an important part of that process. When life brings seasons of stress, loss, transition, anxiety, or relationship struggles, it can be comforting to work with someone who respects both your emotional experience and your spiritual foundation.
If you’re searching for a faith-based therapist in North Carolina, you’re not alone. More women (and men) are seeking therapy that honors mental health while remaining open to spiritual values and beliefs.
What “Faith-Based Therapy” Can Mean
The term faith-based therapist can look different depending on the provider and the client.
Common interpretations include:
A licensed therapist who personally values faith and can integrate it into sessions if desired
A counselor who is comfortable discussing spiritual questions, beliefs, or struggles
A therapist who respects Christian values while remaining clinically grounded
For some clients, faith integration may include prayer, Scripture, or spiritual reflection. For others, it simply means knowing that faith is welcome in the room—not avoided or dismissed.
The most important thing is alignment. You deserve to work with someone whose approach fits your comfort level and needs.
Why Licensure Matters
In North Carolina, therapists should be licensed by a state regulatory board such as the NC Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC), or a comparable board for social workers or marriage and family therapists.
Licensure ensures that your therapist has:
Professional training and supervised clinical experience
Ethical accountability
Ongoing education and standards of care
A therapist’s faith perspective should complement their clinical training—not replace it.
Telehealth Expands Access Across North Carolina
One of the advantages of modern therapy is that you are no longer limited to providers in your immediate town or zip code.
As a licensed telehealth therapist in North Carolina, I serve women throughout the state—from Charlotte to Raleigh, Greensboro to Wilmington, and many communities in between.
Telehealth allows you to:
Work with a therapist whose values align with yours
Receive care from the privacy of your own space
Maintain consistency even during life changes or travel
All sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
Questions to Ask a Faith-Based Therapist
When reaching out, it’s okay—and encouraged—to ask thoughtful questions.
You might ask:
How do you integrate faith into therapy, if at all?
Do you work with clients from different denominations or spiritual backgrounds?
How do you support clients who are struggling with faith or spiritual questions?
A supportive therapist will welcome these questions and help you feel at ease.
Trust Discernment—And Give Yourself Grace
Finding the right therapist can take time. Trust your intuition, listen to what feels aligned, and remember that it’s okay to explore options before committing.
Healing work is sacred. You deserve a therapeutic relationship that honors your whole self—mind, heart, and spirit.
Faith-Based Telehealth Therapy in North Carolina
I’m Rita Lynn Berry, LCMHC, a licensed therapist offering faith-integrated telehealth therapy to women across North Carolina.
My work supports women navigating:
Life transitions and emotional overwhelm
Grief, loss, and relational changes
Personal growth and self-worth journeys
If this resonates, you’re welcome to learn more or reach out to explore whether we’re a good fit.
The journey continues.
Hope remains.
And so do we.
— Rita Lynn Berry, LCMHC
Licensed Telehealth Therapist | Founder of Journey to Me™
