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Christian counseling is a form of professional therapy that integrates Christian faith with evidence-based psychological principles. It's not a replacement for clinical training — a qualified Christian counselor holds the same licensure and uses many of the same therapeutic approaches as any other licensed therapist. The difference is that faith is treated as a real and meaningful dimension of a person's life, rather than something to be set aside in the therapy room.