Women’s Issues

Whether it is for anxiety or depression, Christian counseling for women’s issues revolves around biblical support that includes compassion and patience. Christian counselors create a safe and trusting environment so women can feel comfortable discussing the issues they face. Part of the counseling process includes discovering biblical solutions to everyday problems. One of the main aspects of Christian counseling is to examine how faith is the foundation of healing.

Each counseling session will last long enough to express concerns about arising issues and discuss the progress that was made in between sessions. The number of these sessions will depend on the issues and the progress that is made. Texas Christian Counseling is here to help you navigate these issues no matter how many sessions you may need.

The type of treatment used will depend on the circumstances of the person. The first step is to find a Christian counselor that will provide a safe place to express concerns as well as provide support through communication.

Some of the treatment plans for women’s issues include:

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy:  This is the most common type of behavioral therapy used to help address and manage women’s issues. This therapy will help identify the patterns of behavior that can result from thought processes or unhealthy emotional issues.
• Psychotherapy: The main focus of this therapy is talking through the issues. Through conversation techniques, women can express concerns about the issues they face.
• Medication: There are times when medication can be prescribed alongside the other types of therapy.

Most of the focus areas are issues women struggle with on a daily basis. Here are a few that are a common part of the counseling for women’s issues at Texas Christian Counseling.

• Anxiety and depression: These are the top focus areas for women’s mental health. Biological and hormonal conditions can contribute to anxiety and depression in women.
• Eating disorders: Most people don’t realize how common eating disorders are among women. Whether anorexia, bulimia, binging, or others, these types of disorders often stem from underlying issues that result from low-self esteem.
• Postpartum depression: This is a clinical depression that occurs after a woman has given birth. It doesn’t always start right after birth, and it has various degrees of severity. The most common symptoms are loss of appetite, anxiety, lack of bonding with baby, and sleeplessness. 
• Sexual/physical abuse: Sexual abuse can be experienced in many ways, but the effects can lead to issues of trust and guilt. Physical abuse or domestic violence can take place during childhood or as an adult. Both of these situations can cause post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Infertility: A woman can become devastated when she realizes that she is unable to get pregnant. The counselors at Texas Christian Counseling can help navigate the emotions that come with this issue.
• Hormonal issues: As women grow older, they experience menopause. This can cause a wide range of struggles for women who are experiencing these changes. Menopause is not the only hormonal issue that women face. Puberty, pregnancy, and postpartum can also cause changes that women experience.

An important part of Christian counseling for women is using a faith-based approach to help them recognize who they are as a woman of God.

Proverbs 31 describes a godly woman as:

A woman of God understands what it is to have noble character and work hard. She takes care of her family and shows compassion to those in need. She will live by faith and offer wise instruction. She is strong and dignified and possesses a beauty that is based on her fear of the LORD. A woman of God is loved by God.

If you feel you would benefit from Christian counseling for women’s issues, reach out to Texas Christian Counseling today and we will help you identify a therapist that works for you.