Are you looking for a safe place to process dark soul emotions? Christian counseling sets itself apart, offering a place to heal with faith-based holistic encouragement. Our guest this week for part two of her interview is Meredith Koontz, a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, who shares the benefits of Christian therapy to help heal depression and move toward wellness. Last week she shared about choosing hope through chronic illness. Her faith and gratitude have anchored her for 22 years through the fatigue and complications of Crohn’s Disease, inspiring us to have hope through pain. If you haven't heard her story, check it out! Also join us for this week’s episode with Meredith, 55-How Christian Therapy Helps Heal Dark Soul Depression with Meredith Koontz, part 2.

*Top Five Percent Podcast in Christian Mental Health/Alternative Health*

Next steps:

1. Check out last week’s episode on Meredith’s faith through Crohn’s Disease! https://bit.ly/Choosehopethroughchronic-illness
2. If you need counseling, you can connect with Meredith and other therapists at https://summitwellnesscenters.com/
3. Another therapy option that Meredith mentioned is Better Health, which provides online mental health services: https://www.betterhelp.com/

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Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing from depression.

Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687. Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.