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Jane Perkins, Christian/Biblical Counselor, LCPC - Illinois Therapist at Grow Therapy

Jane Perkins, Christian/Biblical Counselor

Jane Perkins, Christian/Biblical Counselor

LCPC
26 years of experience
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Warm
Virtual

A Christian Counselor that includes an Open Bible throughout therapy. I serve individuals grappling with intrusive negative thoughts, shame and guilt from past decisions, and the lack of clarity about your God-given purpose can be devastating. Emotional breakdowns, increased stress, and sleepless nights become the new norm as you fight to quiet down or chase away the persistent inner thoughts/voices. It's down-right SCARY as uncontrollable anxiety and spiritual uncertainty set in, leaving you to wonder, “Where is God?” “Why is this happening to me?” and crying out, “I just want it to stop!” You need something else when positive self-talk, distraction, and deep breathing are not working. Melting the emotional states of worry, fear, and pain away so you can focus on life. You can engage in enjoyable activities and responsibilities with doubt or apprehension. Christian counseling focuses on God's instructions when dealing with our mental health. The Bible is true, and scientific discoveries continue to support what God has been telling us. If you are done with all the annoying, catastrophizing negative thoughts that keep you from enjoying everyday life or rob you of sleep at night, I want to encourage you - you don’t have to live this way. Reach out to me TODAY. FREE 20-minute CONSULTATION AVAILABLE to ask questions and see if therapy with me is a good fit. “The Word of God is sufficiently useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” ~ 2 Tim. 3:16.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During this first session, I will ask questions to understand what situations have instigated and/or led you to see therapy. Our therapeutic relationship will examine the different avenues you may need to explore or change to ease your life's pain, fear, or indecision. Therapy with me will be more than talking things out. As the client, you play an essential part in the healing process. To do this, expect to be given homework after each session that will likely include reading passages from God’s Word. Treatment goals will be created based on learning, understanding, and practicing the ‘put-off’ and ‘put-on’ principles in scripture.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have twenty-six years of experience working with various age groups and have faced many life challenges. I have experience working with adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient addiction therapy. I have experience working with various outpatient mental health challenges such as Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Compulsive disorders such as OCD, and searching for a purpose-driven life. I have experience working with high school students as a mental health counselor within a faith-based setting.

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Christian Counseling

As the client, you play an essential part in the healing process. To do this, expect to be given homework after each session that will likely include reading passages from God’s Word. Treatment goals will be created based on learning, understanding, and practicing the ‘put-off’ and ‘put-on’ principles in scripture, which in secular terms is also called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Let me clarify that the use of secular Cognitive Behavioral counseling techniques (CBT) does not negate the use of Biblical Scripture in my therapy sessions. What our Psychological profession calls Cognitive Restructuring (changing negative thoughts and beliefs) to encourage positive behavior change to heal the pain mental health often presents is truly a Biblical practice. The Bible calls this practice ‘The Putting off/Putting on Principle.’ This principle can be found frequently in both the Old and New Testaments, but it is most often spelled out by Paul in most of his letters. Although CBT and the Putting off/Putting on Principle are similar, as we dive into our session, I focus on how the healing foundations are Christ-centered. Because the Bible provides direction and answers that are lifelong tools for lifelong problems, homework that includes Bible reading and meeting with other Christians will be required. As a therapist, I do not wish to have my clients reliant upon me—a mere human—but upon God. He is able to help anyone willing to test his principles through the most challenging times.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

While the Bible doesn't use the specific terminology of CBT, its principles mimic the instructions God consistently provides us as a way to work through trials and circumstances. Throughout the teachings found in the Bible, God has encouraged His followers to identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors. God doesn’t call negative thoughts "cognitive distortions." Nonetheless, He gives instructions that align with identifying these unproductive thoughts so that we can change them to ones that are profitable, constructive, and beneficial so that a person may live out their life free of worry. This is the same instruction that a cognitive behavioral therapist would use to assist their client in adjusting unproductive thoughts to make specific behavioral changes to live a happier and gratifying life.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

It is not my goal that my clients become dependent upon me. I am a guide who is always willing to walk alongside you during your times of need. Solution-focused counseling is generally a short-term, goal-focused therapeutic approach that helps clients improve their lives by focusing on solutions rather than problems. Therapy with me will be more than talking things out. Our therapeutic relationship will examine the different avenues you may need to explore or change to ease your life's pain, fear, or indecision. As the client, you play an essential part in the healing process.