Many clinicians feel caught between secular frameworks, ethical responsibilities, biblical convictions, and client autonomy. But what if there’s a third option beyond compromise or confrontation?

In this week's episode of Christ in Private Practice, I sit down with licensed therapist and coach Melissa Gendreau to explore some of the tensions Christian clinicians face when relationship frameworks, counseling models, and faith convictions intersect.

We discuss:
✨ Why some counseling tensions feel so emotionally charged
✨ The difference between being a Christian counselor and a counselor who is Christian
✨ How curiosity and compassion can change difficult clinical conversations
✨ Why understanding therapeutic frameworks matters more than ever

This conversation may challenge some assumptions while offering practical wisdom for navigating complex clinical spaces.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

👇 After listening, I'd love to hear from you:

Have you ever felt tension between your clinical training and your faith convictions? What helped you navigate it?