Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Christians with Depression: A Practical Tool-Based Primer

Does religion belong in psychotherapy?

For anyone in the helping profession, whether as mental health professional or religious leader, this question is bound to arise. Many mental health professionals feel uncomfortable discussing religion. In contrast, many religious leaders feel uncomfortable referring their congregants to professionals who do not know their faith or intent to engage with it.

And yet Michelle Pearce, PhD, assistant professor and clinical psychologist at the Center for In...