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As the year winds down, many people sense that gentle nudge, "Something has to change". But knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. Should you look for a therapist? A counselor? Does it matter? And what if your faith is part of your healing journey?
In this compassionate conversation, faith based therapist Eleanor Brown, LPC, and her co-host Isamary Nieves-Banks break down the real differences between a therapist and a counselor, how to choose the right support, and why asking for help takes courage not weakness. Isa brings honest questions from the layperson perspective, and Elly offers clear, grounded guidance as a therapist in Texas and Florida who integrates faith and emotional healing for those who want it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The simple difference between a therapist and a counselor
- How to choose a therapist who fits your story, your values, and your goals
- Why people hesitate to reach out and how shame and fear keep them stuck
- What Christian listeners often misunderstand about therapy and faith
- Biblical encouragement for seeking wisdom, support, and guidance
- Practical steps to help you find a therapist in Texas or Florida that feels right for you
Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time, rebuilding after a hard season, or looking for faith based counseling support, this episode offers clarity, comfort, and a gentle next step.
Free Resource:
If you’re ready for a place to begin, download Elly’s Healing Starter Kit — a simple, faith-aware guide to grounding, resilience, and emotional clarity. Here's the link:
https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/healing-starter-kit
Looking for a faith-based path toward emotional healing?
Download Elly’s free A Better Way Guide, a 6-step BETTER Framework that blends faith and therapy to help you recognize emotional triggers, build resilience, and start healing from the inside out.
Start your journey today at eleanorbrowncounseling.com/a-better-way-guide-freebie.
Connect with us on Social Media or Visit our website!
Website: eleanorbrowncounseling.com/
Facebook URL: facebook.com/EleanorBrownCounseling/
Instagram URL: instagram.com/eleanorbrowncounseling/
Bookstore: eleanorbrowncounseling.com/store
Chapters
1. Why Faith Alone Isn’t The Plan (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Show Purpose (00:00:31)
3. Back To Basics Of Faith And Therapy (00:01:48)
4. Therapist vs Counselor Explained (00:03:32)
5. Education, Licensing, And Fit (00:06:16)
6. Why Mental Health Maintenance Matters (00:07:41)
7. Blind Spots, Body Signals, And Language (00:09:26)
8. Prayer With Therapy, Not A Substitute (00:12:54)
9. Triggers, The Body, And Specific Prayer (00:15:54)
10. Survival Mode And Healthy Boundaries (00:18:57)
11. Anxiety As A Smoke Alarm (00:21:13)
12. Culture, Stigma, And Generational Trauma (00:22:56)
13. Scripture, Action, And Responsibility (00:24:34)
14. Finding The Right Therapeutic Fit (00:27:01)
15. Respecting Faith In The Therapy Room (00:28:51)
16. Needs, Identity, And Standing Firm (00:30:01)
17. Permission To Heal Without Dishonor (00:31:54)
18. Books, Resources, And Shame Work (00:33:05)
19. Closing And Listener Invitation (00:35:05)
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