Crystal Ridlon, LPC, LMHC, is the owner and founder of Victorious Living Counseling. She offers a holistic approach to the healing process. Integrating psychological and Christ-centered tools in the therapeutic process, results in wholesome healing that is longterm and life changing. Counseling services are available in TX, IN, & MO. Together we will journey the difficult areas of your life, for the purpose of discovering peace and joy! Friends, We were never promised a perfect or carefree life. In fact, the Bible say's "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world!" We are promised victory through Christ! We can live victoriously in the midst of heartache, trauma, pain, and brokenness! Living a Victorious life is a real possibility!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will work on a thorough assessment, which will allow me to get a clear and overall view of the Client, their past, and their current struggles. The first session will be a get to know you, building the relationship, establishing rapport, establishing trust in the therapeutic environment, and we will begin learning tools and coping skills for better mind management, and spiritual renewal.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Christian counseling focuses on building an intimate relationship with Christ, as the catalyst for deeply ingrained healing. Throughout the counseling experience, you will begin discovering profound truths that offer freedom, redemption, and longterm recovery. Each session will consist of a combination of talk therapy, exploring God's word, and recognizing the presence of the Holy Spirit, all while utilizing psychological tools to achieve holistic outcomes! Counseling theories commonly utilized in sessions consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, emotional focused couples therapy, emotional focused therapy, choice therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma focused therapy.