Therapist or Spiritual Counselor?

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I would like to help my husband find the best help not sure if he should seek a therapist or a spiritual counselor through our church?? He has been really affecting him that he doesn’t know who his biological father is as well as being sexually abused as a young boy by his babysitters older daughter. I believe that because of this he holds all feelings & emotions in and has a very difficult time opening up to me. He agrees that he needs help and has asked for my help but, I’m not sure what the best thing for him would be? A therapist or a spiritual counselor? Please help.
 
I would think that a good spiritual director would also recommend seeing a mental health professional. Why do only one or the other?
 
Agreed. This could be a “both/and” not “either/or”
a good SD will be able to set and hold to limits so he/she does not go outside of their expertise
 
Your husband should see both My the Lord Jesus heal him and protect him and love more every day and also St Joseph protection of family and guidance amen
 
lovemyfamily said:
I would like to help my husband find the best help not sure if he should seek a therapist or a spiritual counselor through our church?? He has been really affecting him that he doesn’t know who his biological father is as well as being sexually abused as a young boy by his babysitters older daughter. I believe that because of this he holds all feelings & emotions in and has a very difficult time opening up to me. He agrees that he needs help and has asked for my help but, I’m not sure what the best thing for him would be? A therapist or a spiritual counselor? Please help.
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I think he will need both. Now you need to discern greatly about who will be the one to help. Not all therapist or even counselor are integrity. Pray for the right person.

I would go with counseling with a priest. Your husband needs a load of love. My church has a great retreat week set up to heal all childhood issue. It is amazing. So look into this. If this doesn’t do all the trick then therapist would be great. Again discern, it means absolutely nothing to have a certificate on your wall. Their heart must be guided by God not only relying or knowledge from their school.
 
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Agreed. This could be a “both/and” not “either/or”
a good SD will be able to set and hold to limits so he/she does not go outside of their expertise
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Yes, I think both would cover all the bases.
 
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