Integration of Psychological and Behavioral Tools with Faith
Some Christian counselors use certain psychology tools to better understand how God designed our thoughts and emotions. These tools can be helpful, but only when they are guided by Scripture. The goal is not to mix the world’s ideas with God’s truth, but to use what is useful in a way that honors Him. Psychology can describe how people think and behave, but the Bible explains why we think and act the way we do—and how real change happens through Christ.
For example, Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), for example, teaches that thoughts influence feelings and behavior. The Bible has already made this clear: “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). God’s Word calls believers to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2) and to “take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). These verses show that transformation begins in the mind as we learn to compare our thoughts with truth and submit them to God.
A Christian counselor may guide someone to notice anxious or fearful thoughts, but instead of analyzing them through human reasoning alone, they are compared to Scripture. The question becomes: Does this thought agree with what God says about Himself and about me? If it doesn’t, it must be surrendered and replaced with God’s truth. A client who believes, “I’m only safe when I’m in control,” can be taught to recognize that fear as misplaced trust and to anchor instead in Psalm 46:1—“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Even simple behavioral practices can be redeemed when their purpose is directed toward God. Breathing, slowing down, or journaling become acts of worship when paired with Scripture and prayer. For example, breathing slowly while meditating on Isaiah 26:3—“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You”—is not a relaxation trick but an act of obedience, using the body as God designed to honor Him in moments of distress.
True integration does not mean compromise; it means redemption. Every tool, exercise, or reflection becomes a servant to truth. Psychology can describe how the mind works, but only the Holy Spirit renews it. When a believer learns to align thoughts with Scripture, anxiety no longer rules the heart—Christ does.
The Difference Between Christian Counselors and Christian Life Coaches
Within faith-based care, both Christian counselors and Christian life coaches help people grow spiritually and emotionally, yet their purposes are distinct.
A Christian counselor is trained and licensed to address emotional and mental health concerns through a biblical lens. They help people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other struggles that affect the heart and mind. Counselors look beneath the surface to uncover root issues, patterns of thought, and wounds that keep a person bound. Their work focuses on healing—renewing the mind through Scripture, prayer, and evidence-based tools that align with biblical truth.
A Christian life coach, on the other hand, focuses on growth and direction. Coaching is not about diagnosing or treating emotional wounds; it’s about helping believers take what they already know to be true and apply it in everyday life. A coach helps clients set goals, strengthen faith disciplines, and walk out obedience with accountability. Coaching looks forward, while counseling often looks inward to heal what’s been broken.
Both roles are valuable in the body of Christ. Counselors help bring healing and renewal; coaches help bring clarity and momentum. One restores what has been lost, the other equips for what comes next. When they work together, they offer believers a full picture of biblical wholeness—hearts healed through Christ and lives guided by His truth.
How to Contact Jane and Understand Her Two Roles
Jane Perkins serves women in two distinct ways—as a Licensed Christian Counselor and as a Faith-Based Life Coach through the Anchored Woman Experience. While both roles are rooted in biblical truth, they differ in purpose, setting, and availability.
1. Christian Counseling (Are You Ready Counseling, LLC)
If you are struggling with anxiety, panic, grief, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm that affects your daily life, counseling may be the right path. Jane provides professional online Christian counseling to adults in Illinois and Missouri, integrating biblical truth with therapeutic insight. These sessions are structured, private, and designed for healing. Counseling is covered under professional licensure (LPC/LCPC) and follows state guidelines for confidentiality and ethics.
What to Expect:
50-minute online counseling sessions
A biblical approach that addresses emotional, mental, and spiritual struggles
Tools for managing anxiety, panic, grief, and compulsions
Personalized treatment goals based on Scripture and sound clinical methods
A safe and confidential environment
How to Contact:
Visit www.areyoureadycounseling.com to learn more or book a free 20-minute consultation at https://calendly.com/areyoureadycounseling.
(Counseling services are only available to Illinois and Missouri residents.)
2. Faith-Based Coaching (The Anchored Woman Experience)
If you are seeking spiritual growth, direction, or a deeper walk with God—but you’re not necessarily struggling with a clinical concern—Jane also offers faith-based coaching and group experiences through the Anchored Woman Experience. This program helps women overcome anxiety, fear, and self-doubt by learning to anchor their identity in Christ. Coaching is not clinical counseling; instead, it focuses on spiritual renewal, emotional awareness, and biblical mindset growth.
What to Expect:
Guidance through the Anchored Woman Framework: Safety → Self-Awareness → Spiritual Connection
Biblical tools like the Faith Over Fear Reset, Identity Anchor, and Thought Reset Filter
Scripture-based teaching, reflection exercises, and prayerful accountability
Group Coaching: A Christ-centered community of women pursuing confidence, peace, and purpose
How to Contact:
Illinois and Missouri Residence seeking a Licensed Christian Counselor: Healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and emotional distressWomen in Illinois or Missouri seeking therapeutic care. Licensed & confidential. www.areyoureadycounseling.com → Free consultation
Out side of Illinois and Missouri seeking Faith-Based Life Coach: Spiritual growth, emotional renewal, and biblical mindset transformation. Christian women seeking growth, not therapy. Open to women anywhere (online) www.anchoredwoman.org → Coaching inquiry