Garden City Center
Garden City Center
Belonging & Becoming
 

Faith-Informed Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia

At Garden City Center, we provide therapy that honors your Christian beliefs and faith values while addressing your mental health needs.

 
 

Whether you’re processing church hurt, navigating spiritual abuse, exploring faith deconstruction and reconstruction, or reconciling your upbringing with your current values, our licensed therapists offer compassionate, client-led care. Sessions are available in-person in Washington, DC and secure online therapy is available for clients in Maryland and Virginia.

 
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Your Faith Matters in the Healing Process

 

Having to choose between your faith and your mental health is a losing battle. Suppressing your struggles or ignoring your past can keep you from connecting deeply with God and from experiencing the healing you deserve. With the right support, you can work through pain, strengthen your faith, and step into the life God has for you — without guilt or shame.

 
 

Why Choose Faith-Informed Therapy at Garden City Center?

 

Faith and mental health are deeply connected, and your beliefs are an important part of your healing journey. Our therapists have advanced training in both psychology and theology, allowing us to integrate your faith into therapy in a way that feels authentic to you.

Whether you want faith to be a central focus in sessions or simply want the comfort of knowing your therapist understands your worldview, you set the pace and depth of integration.

 
 
Therapists for this Specialty
Ashley Bauman
Ashley Bauman

Ph.D., LPC, NCC

Stacey Mayo
Stacey Mayo

LMFT

Trina Leary
Trina Leary

LICSW

Ly Tran
Ly Tran

D. MIN, LPC-S

Pete Bauman
Pete Bauman

LGSW

 
 

How We Help —

In faith-informed therapy, you can:

  • Find healing without compromising your beliefs or values

  • Address faith-specific challenges like deconstruction or spiritual abuse

  • Foster a deeper, more meaningful connection with God and yourself

  • Explore your faith journey in a safe, non-judgmental space

  • Integrate biblical wisdom and therapeutic insight to support your growth

 

We work with clients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia on:

  • Navigating church hurt and spiritual abuse

  • Reconciling faith upbringing with current beliefs and values

  • Understanding purity culture and its impact on relationships and identity

  • Strengthening your connection with God through personal growth

 
 

 Our Process

 Your First Steps Toward Healing and Connection

 
 

// step one //
Your first Faith-informed therapy session 

Connect with a caring team member to share
your needs and goals.

// step two //
Explore How We Integrate Faith and Therapy

Discuss your desired level of faith integration
and your therapy preferences.

 
 
 

// step three //
begin your transformation 

Work through challenges with the guidance
of a therapist who understands your faith and your values.

// step four //
Grow in Faith and Well-being

Experience ongoing support that nurtures both
your mental health and spiritual life.

 
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Faith-Informed Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia

  • Our approach is completely client-led. While we generally do not pray in sessions, your therapist may draw from biblical stories as metaphors when helpful and relevant to your goals.

  • Yes. Many of our therapists are trained to work with individuals harmed by spiritual leaders or communities.

  • No. We are bound by HIPAA and cannot share any information without your written consent.

  • Absolutely. Some clients simply prefer a therapist who understands their faith perspective, even if it’s not the primary focus of sessions.

 

 Don’t see your question here? Contact us to learn more about faith informed therapy at Garden City Center.

 
 
 

 Start Faith-Informed Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia

You don’t have to choose between your faith and your healing.

Schedule your consultation today.

 
 
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