Christian Counseling in Murray, Utah
Faith-integrated counseling for adults who want their faith to be part of their healing, in person in Murray or by telehealth anywhere in Utah.
Your faith is part of who you are, and it deserves a place in your healing
For a lot of people, faith isn’t just something they practice on Sundays. It’s woven into how they understand themselves, process pain, and make sense of what they’ve been through. When you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck, it matters to have a therapist who gets that.
Christian counseling at Lionheart Counseling is for adults who want their faith to be part of the conversation, not something they have to leave at the door. Every client’s treatment is tailored to their needs and values.
What Christian counseling is, and what it isn’t
What it is
A space where your faith, values, and relationship with God are welcomed as part of how you heal. We can bring biblical perspectives into the conversation when it’s meaningful to you, and pray together if you’d like, always at your request, alongside the evidence-based approaches that make therapy effective.
What it isn’t
It isn’t being lectured at or having scripture thrown at your pain. It isn’t being told to pray more or have more faith. Real struggles deserve real support.
Your faith and good clinical care aren’t in conflict; they work together. From a Christian perspective, you were created as a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being, so it makes sense for your healing to include all of you.
Common struggles that bring people to Christian counseling
Many people who seek faith-based therapy are dealing with things like:
Anxiety and fear that feel at odds with their faith: “Why can’t I just trust God with this?”
Depression and hopelessness, including wondering whether God has abandoned them
Trauma, shame, and the belief that they’re too broken or too sinful to be loved
Self-sabotage rooted in deep negative beliefs about who they are
Grief that has shaken their faith or raised hard questions about God
Struggling to forgive themselves or others, even when they know they’re “supposed to”
Feeling spiritually empty or disconnected from their faith community
These are real struggles, and they deserve more than being told to read your Bible more or pray harder. They deserve real care.
How Christian counseling works at Lionheart Counseling
Christian counseling weaves your faith naturally into the therapy process. That might mean exploring how your beliefs shape the way you see yourself, talking through what your faith says about forgiveness or identity, or simply working with a therapist who understands the language and culture of Christian faith.
Evidence-based therapy, faith-integrated
[EMDR], [CBT], [IFS], and [solution-focused therapy] are all compatible with a Christian worldview. They’re the same proven approaches used in all my work, adapted to include your faith and values.
A space free of shame
Shame is one of the most common things Christians bring to therapy: not measuring up, being too far gone. Here it can be examined honestly and without judgment, so a truer understanding of your worth can take root.
A space free of guilt
There’s a difference between being stuck in guilt and walking through conviction. Guilt that keeps replaying what you did wrong keeps you stuck. Conviction names what needs to change and moves you toward growth. Here we can sort out which is which, so you can take honest ownership without staying buried under condemnation.
Who this is for
Christian counseling may be a good fit if you’re an adult who:
Wants your faith respected and included in the therapy process
Is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or self-sabotage
Has felt judged or misunderstood by therapists who didn’t share or respect your worldview
Is asking hard spiritual questions in the middle of real pain
Wants both clinically effective therapy and a faith-informed perspective
You don’t have to choose between your faith and getting help
Reaching out for therapy isn’t a sign of weak faith. It’s a sign you’re taking your wellbeing seriously and trusting that healing is possible. God works through many things, including the courage it takes to ask for support.
Christian counseling FAQ
Is Christian counseling the same as pastoral counseling?
No. Christian counseling at Lionheart Counseling is licensed clinical therapy provided by a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), using evidence-based approaches, with your faith integrated at your request.
Will faith be part of every session?
Only as much as you want it to be. You decide how much faith is part of the conversation, and that can change over time.
Do I have to be a certain denomination?
No. Christians from many backgrounds and traditions are welcome, as are people who are questioning their faith.
I’m not religious. Can I still work with you?
Yes. Lionheart Counseling offers therapy for clients of any belief or none, and faith is never brought into your therapy unless you ask for it.
Does insurance cover Christian counseling?
Christian counseling is provided as regular licensed therapy, so it’s billed the same way. See [Payment Options] for accepted insurance plans and self-pay details.
Christian counseling in Murray, Utah: in-person and online
Lionheart Counseling LLC is located at 5296 S Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Murray, UT 84107. In-person sessions are available Tuesday through Friday, and telehealth Christian counseling is available to adults throughout Utah, including Salt Lake City, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Midvale, West Jordan, Taylorsville, Herriman, and Cottonwood Heights.
Phone: (801) 921-7854
Email: dax@lionheartcounselingllc.com
Dax Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Murray, Utah, whose clinical work focuses on trauma, self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression. He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and holds an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Dax uses evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and SFBT, as well as Christian counseling for clients who desire a faith-integrated approach.
Dax Johnson, LCMHC (#13937032-6004) | Licensed under Utah Code 58-60-402 and 58-60-407