Are you feeling hopeless, stuck, or anxious? Are you frustrated with yourself or a loved one? Looking for a Christian counselor who holds Biblical values?
You don’t have to face your challenges alone! I offer a God-honouring consulting service available to everyone in need. I believe that we are all equal and we all deserve the opportunity to get professional help when we need it the most.
Struggling with your mental health is hard enough without having to deal with it on your own. I have come a long way on my journey to grow and provide help. You can count on me to provide you with support without judgment and an outlet for you to express your feelings.
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Because we live in a fallen world, we will go through hardships and obstacles. Sometimes being a Christian and having emotional or relationship issues can be confusing.
Some of us were taught throughout the years that we need to just “pray more” or “read more scripture” and the problem will go away. Some of us feel shameful that we have problems in our life–that we are somehow not faithful enough, too sinful, or ignored by God. It may be time to consider Christian counseling.
Cristian counseling has a unique approach to therapy. It operates from the premise that all people are made in the image of God. I believe that all of us are unique in the ability to manage ourselves and our environment, we all have a value system and desire to relate to God.
Through sharing of the spiritual Truth, I hope to help all of you discover yourself and heal your soul.
Each one of us needs guidance in our lives from time to time. Relationships and day to day life can be complicated. Sometimes the Bible does not give clear answers to our questions. Sometimes because we feel stuck in one place, we can’t see the healing and restoration that God has for us. Sometimes we need the help of a professional who can point us in His direction for healing and comfort.
Jesus himself had disciples, and scripture talks about the need to have people to help guide us through life. A Christian counselor can help you find clarity and make decisions that will align with your faith.
Christian Counseling is a safe, confidential place for you to share whatever you are going through – without judgment. You will never be judged or labeled a sinner. Everyone deserves to be helped, the only thing you are required to do is to ask for that help.
I have counseled hundreds of people from all walks of life, from different ages and races in the San Jose area over the last 17 years. From CEOs to murderers, I have been able to provide a non-judgmental space for people to process and heal their souls.
Are you interested in Christian counseling, but still have some concerns about the matter? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:
You will not be judged in the therapy sessions. I understand that everyone has a story and a journey that God has allowed us to go through. I applaud and feel so proud of those who are willing to come forward, open their wounds, and be honest and are filled with the desire to change. My approach is affirming and strengths-based. It is directed towards helping people change, not making them feel ashamed and unworthy to be happy.
Yes, of course. You’re welcome to contact me and arrange a session.
If you feel comfortable sharing with your pastor and feel comfortable with your small group, that is great! However, therapy is important when it comes to treating some serious mental health illnesses. If you are going through a crisis and you need professional support that your group of trusted people doesn’t have the time or energy to give, therapy is your answer. There is nothing wrong with going to therapy. Another instance where therapy is important is when you are dealing with something that maybe your small group has never experienced and you are feeling like you need someone who understands human psychology.
I often give examples by comparing therapy to seeing a doctor vs using home remedies. If you have a common cold, home remedies may be enough to make you feel better. However, if the illness becomes more serious, and you no longer can handle it without professional help, you need to seek out Christian counseling.
I am passionate about my faith and my life mission is to help people. I am a former youth minister, ministering to over 100 youth and families–counseling, teaching, and training. I am also a pastor’s wife and heavily involved in the church. Being a Christian is not just something I “do” on Sundays – it’s a part of my everyday life, and it’s what I build my life on.
I enjoy meeting people wherever they are and I love and admire them for who they truly are. I don’t see myself as someone who needs to change others – I believe that’s God’s job. My job is to love and support people and show them the path to mindfulness and healing. I don’t push doctrine or religiosity. The gospel has enough power to change people in itself.
I have vast experience in the “secular” world–with drug addicts, Veterans with PTSD, and abuse victims, stay-at-home moms, overachieving teens, and stressed out Google employees. I do my research and I keep up to date with the literature, I attend conferences and seminars to make sure that I constantly improve myself and my therapy is grounded in best practices.
Jesus said, “I have come that they may live, and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). My hope is that you would be able to experience abundantly what God has in store for you.
If you are ready to take the next step towards healing and wholeness, contact me today for your free 20-minute Christian counseling session.
Lia Huynh, Christian Counselor
This was the best experience I’ve had with therapy. Lia gave me great advice on how to handle my panic attacks. It was helpful to get information that other doctors never gave me. I liked being able to work on overcoming the anxiety without being medicated. She was always very kind and listened to what I needed to talk about.”
— Client
I suffered from emotional hardship after my breakup. I lost my self confidence, and was doubtful of my self-value. That’s the time when I sought out Lia’s help. Lia helped me through giving me support and positive encouragement when I needed them the most. I am very thankful that God has given me help through Lia so that I can find my joy and peace again!
— Client
I was struggling with a long period of anxiety and depression as a result the break-up. Lia was able to help me understand my part in the cycle of behavior and showed me how to extract myself from the situation and move on with my life. She gave me tools to help focus on my wellbeing and stop events from the past influencing my future. Lia seemed to listen actively and carefully to what I was saying and was able to understand what I was expressing sometimes even before I fully understood it myself. I appreciated that her office was comfortable, clean and quiet. I found it very easy to relax and say what needed to be said.
— Client
Lia’s calm demeanor was nice–nothing felt forced or hurried. Also for every story I’d share there was always a comment–felt listened to and had engagement. I also enjoyed the good laughs that would come up during conversations. Lia helped me by helping me deal with my fears and feelings and initially overcoming the hardship of struggling with a mental illness. Lia is a great listener with comments that are reflective and engaging.
— Client
Lia let me know if was okay to have my feelings and where they were coming from. It makes more sense now. I have grown as a person. Thank you, Lia.
— Client
I was dealing with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Lia listened to the issues that I was facing. She would provide support through feedback as well as help me come up with coping strategies to deal with things. She was always very positive and friendly and made me feel like I was not crazy, that I am simply a human being going through a lot.
— Client
It was helpful for me to be able to talk through issues. I learned that a willingness to compromise on issues with your significant other is important. I also got to work through my feelings about work/career.
— Client
My boyfriend was dealing with a form of depression and it was putting a strain on our relationship. Lia helped me realize that depression doesn’t have to be a deal breaker for someone you really love. You can work through differences and make things work if you want to put the effort in. I had a lot of insightful sessions with her.
— Client
I felt like Lia really cared and was willing to help. Counseling felt like a safe place where I didn’t feel judged and I could talk honestly about my feelings without worrying what the other person thinks of me. My goal for therapy was to get out of feeling stuck especially with my career and also to gain self confidence. I became more open to new experiences, people, and adventures as a result of therapy. Lia helped me step by step through the interview process and I was able to get a new job. She kept pushing me every week and encouraging me to keep trying.
— Client
“Lia is good at finding out what the situation is, in a gentle and non-intrusive way. Within the first session, she is able to build a strong rapport, and able to pinpoint the problems my family is having. Her ideas and suggestions towards the problems are innovative and give me insight about my relationship. I can’t thank her enough and appreciate all her efforts!”
— Client
“I had an excellent experience with Lia. She is very caring, kind and sensitive to what ever your problem you have. I learned about myself that being considerate and kind is not a form of weakness. I also learned to just be myself. She did an excellent job tending to my problems, and for that I would like to extend my gratitude. Thank you, Lia! “
— Client
“Lia is professional without being intimidating, kind, incisive, and very complimentary. I find her very helpful, and not at all someone to be afraid of. Her service is caring, professional, not overly concerned with the dogma of any school of thought.”
— Client
“With Lia, I felt the openness to speak whatever I was feeling and she helped me to cope with the grieving process and work through it. She is very professional and polite. I was impressed by her website as well as prompt responses to my emails and calls.”
— Client
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Lia Huynh, MS, LMFT