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    DISCLAIMER--- for those people out there who don't believe in the healing power of Christ, a…read moreportion of this post may not be your cup of tea. Secondly.... some people may be turned off by even the word "counseling" or "therapy". But let me tell you.... Brian Nelson (licensed psychologist) and Christian Heart Counseling has absolutely changed my life and my marriage. To choose to go to therapy, you usually have to admit that there's a problem. Brian showed us that we are not bound by the decisions of our past.... and along with the Holy Spirit and our open-ness... we are renewed daily, by shedding our former identity and continually being healed and re-centered together, as partners, by our incredible God. There is no judgement, it's a nurturing environment for growth, Brian is down to earth, and deals with many problems through the gift of humor. The spirit of the Lord was present in our thoughts and even blessed us with visions to encourage one another... Prayer, communication, empathy, assertiveness, respect, love, selfless-ness are all powerful tools... Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come! 2CORINTHIANS 5:17

    My parents sought couples counseling hoping for a neutral, professional environment where both of…read morethem would feel heard. Instead, they experienced one of the most unprofessional and damaging therapy sessions they have ever had. Throughout the session, Brian repeatedly sided with my father while criticizing and belittling my mother. He called her "controlling" and even a "gold digger"--labels that were judgmental, humiliating, and completely inappropriate coming from a mental health professional. Rather than helping them communicate or understand one another, he seemed intent on tearing my mother down. She left the session feeling attacked, embarrassed, and emotionally devastated. The most shocking part was that at the end of the appointment, Brian told them he only wanted to continue therapy with my father. That completely undermined the purpose of couples counseling. Instead of working to help the relationship or support both partners equally, he effectively dismissed my mother and chose one side. As they were leaving, he said "adiós" to my Hispanic mother while simply saying "goodbye" to my white father. Whether intentional or not, it came across as insensitive and left my family feeling disrespected. A couples therapist's role is to create a safe, balanced, and impartial environment--not to shame one partner, take sides, and end the session by suggesting he would rather only work with the other spouse. My parents paid for professional guidance and instead walked away feeling judged, humiliated, and worse off than when they arrived. Based on their experience, I would strongly discourage anyone seeking couples counseling from choosing this provider. Dr. Cristina Marier

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    Christian Heart Counseling - Located at the Ridgedale Office Center, just down the block from Ridgedale shopping center.

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    Located at the Ridgedale Office Center, just down the block from Ridgedale shopping center.

    The Retreat - c_and_mh - Updated August 2026

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