Humans are created as body and soul, mind and spirit. Just as our Lord provides medical doctors to care for a person’s physical ailments, so also He provides pastors and mental health professionals to care for mental health conditions. But finding the right therapist — one that is in-network and aligns with a person’s faith and goals — can be challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health Therapy and Counseling, a resource from LCMS Family Ministry, provides some guidance on this topic. Topics include how to find a therapist, whether it’s important for that person to be Lutheran, questions to ask to evaluate a potential therapist, and more.
We pray this resource will be helpful as you seek wellness in body and soul.