Business Details
25 Years
experience
Christian Mental Health Counseling in Bonita Springs
SW FL Christian Counseling has been dedicated to providing integrative mental health care since 2001. Our foundation was laid in Washington state, and we expanded our mission to Southwest Florida in 2015. We specialize in combining evidence-based psychological practices with theological principles to address the mind, body, and spirit. Our team of licensed professionals uses innovative approaches like music therapy, art therapy, and massage integration to treat trauma and emotional distress.With advanced training from institutions like Wheaton College, our clinicians employ emotionally focused therapy and trauma-informed care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our requirement for all therapists to hold masters degrees from CACREP-accredited programs and maintain active licensure. We collaborate with local churches and organizations to provide community-focused care while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Services
Christian Counseling
Mental Health Therapy
Couples Counseling
Art Therapy
Teletherapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Massage Integration
Premarital Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer parent-inclusive counseling for children and teens
- Our team uses art therapy for developmental stages
- We integrate psychology and theology for holistic treatment
- Therapists require masters degrees and Florida licensure
- We partner with local churches for community integration
Services
Christian Counseling
Our Christian Counseling integrates theological principles with evidence-based psychological practices. This approach addresses mental health challenges through a faith-informed lens, helping clients align their spiritual beliefs with emotional healing. We focus on resolving trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues while strengthening spiritual foundations. Services are delivered by licensed clinicians with graduate theological training.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy uses creative expression to help children and teens process emotional challenges. This developmentally appropriate approach bypasses traditional talk therapy barriers through visual mediums. Aina Boyd, our art therapist, facilitates sessions that help young clients externalize complex emotions while parents participate in parallel counseling to address family dynamics impacting youth mental health.
Massage Integration
Massage Integration addresses the mind-body connection for trauma recovery. Licensed massage therapists work alongside counselors to reduce physical tension from chronic stress or PTSD. This somatic approach prepares clients for emotional processing by calming the nervous system after intensive therapy sessions, creating synergistic effects for comprehensive healing and trauma resolution.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy provides remote mental health services through HIPAA-compliant video platforms. This accessible option maintains professional standards while offering flexibility for clients unable to attend in-person sessions. Virtual care includes individual therapy, couples counseling, and follow-up appointments, ensuring continuity of care across Southwest Florida and beyond.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling focuses on improving relationship dynamics through emotionally focused therapy techniques. Specializing in trauma-informed approaches, we address communication patterns, attachment wounds, and conflict resolution strategies. Sessions emphasize rebuilding trust and strengthening emotional connection using evidence-based frameworks grounded in psychological science.
People
Gregory Hasek
Director
Gregory Hasek, licensed in Florida and Oregon, directs SWFL Christian Counseling with 20+ years of trauma counseling experience. Integrates music therapy with theological insights, emphasizing mind-body-spirit healing through graduate theological training.
Courtney Newbery
Therapist
Courtney Newbery specializes in trauma-informed care, offering evidence-based treatment for emotional and mental health challenges. Focuses on holistic healing approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Sarah Pint
Marriage & Family Therapist
Sarah Pint provides licensed marriage and family therapy with expertise in relational dynamics. Offers evidence-based interventions for couples and individuals seeking improved emotional well-being.
Marko Tunjic
Counseling Specialist
Marko Tunjic combines pastoral care background with EFT techniques for couples counseling. Specializes in addictions treatment and relational boundaries, bringing Croatian cultural perspective to his practice.
Aina Boyd
Art Therapist
Aina Boyd, registered mental health counselor intern, delivers art therapy for youth treatment. Specializes in developmentally appropriate care for children and teens through creative expression.
Questions
Do you offer teletherapy options?
We provide HIPAA-compliant teletherapy services for clients unable to attend in-person sessions. Virtual appointments maintain the same professional standards as our in-office counseling.
How does art therapy benefit teens?
Art therapy helps teens express emotions non-verbally through creative mediums. This developmentally appropriate approach works alongside parental counseling to address family dynamic issues.
What counseling approaches do you use?
Our therapists employ evidence-based methods including emotionally focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral techniques integrated with theological principles.
Are your counselors licensed?
All our therapists hold master’s degrees from CACREP-accredited programs and maintain active Florida licensure, ensuring highest professional standards in mental health care.
How does massage therapy help mental health?
Massage therapy addresses the mind-body connection by reducing physical tension from chronic stress or trauma, creating synergistic effects with traditional counseling approaches.
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Reviews (2)
Will Hutcherson
Jun 13, 2020
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Highly recommended! Professional staff and excellent cafe feeling environment. As a pastor, I have referred dozens here.
Derk Jones
Jul 05, 2019
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Wonderful place! Dr. Greg has been incredibly helpful and able to being peace and clarity to a few minor things that were limiting me, we dug deep and got to the root issues. Strategies, action and implementation that I've gained have made a huge difference in my life.
