Christian Counseling of Tampa

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at CCT! ✝️🌸

Rejoicing in the hope and renewal of this special day. May the message of faith, love, and new life fill your heart with peace and joy.

Wishing you a blessed and meaningful Easter.

03/07/2026

For many couples, faith is a source of strength—but it can also become a pressure point when conflict is high. Christian counseling can integrate faith in a respectful, supportive way, helping you pursue honesty, repair, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries.

03/06/2026

What a first session looks like:
-Step 1: Getting the story
-Step 2: Clarifying goals
-Step 3: Understanding the cycle
-Step 4: Building a first tool

03/05/2026

Couples often reach out because of:

•Repeating arguments that never get resolved
•Trust injuries (including infidelity or secrecy)
•Feeling more like roommates than partners
•Parenting stress and constant logistics
•Differences in faith, family boundaries, or expectations
•Big transitions (moving, job changes, new baby)

03/04/2026

New Blog Post: Marriage Counseling in Tampa: What to Expect in your First Session, By: Hope Shenk.

"Most couples don’t come to counseling because they want to “talk about feelings.” They come because something important feels stuck—communication keeps breaking down, conflict escalates quickly, or the distance between you feels bigger than you know how to bridge."

Read more here!

Most couples don’t come to counseling because they want to “talk about feelings.” They come because something important feels stuck—communication keeps breaking down, conflict escalates quickly, or the distance between you feels bigger than you know how to bridge.

02/26/2026

Grounding skills are a great start—but if anxiety is showing up often, impacting sleep, or shrinking your life, it may be time for extra support. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage stress, parenting challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you do not have to sort it all out alone. At Christian Counseling of South Tampa & North Tampa (CCT), we are here to walk alongside you, no matter what chapter you are stepping into next.

02/25/2026

1) The 60-second breathing reset
2) The 5-4-3-2-1 sensory scan
3) Name it to tame it
4) Press and release muscle reset
5) A short prayer to return to the moment

02/24/2026

Grounding is a set of practical skills that help you reconnect to the present moment. When anxiety rises, your nervous system can shift into fight-or-flight. Grounding gently signals safety to your body so you can regulate.

02/23/2026

New Blog Post: Spring Anxiety Reset: Simple Grounding Skills for Busy Schedules, By: Hope Shenk

"Spring can feel like a fresh start—and also like life suddenly speeds up. School schedules shift, work ramps up, family calendars fill, and the pressure to “get it together” can quietly spike anxiety. If you’ve been feeling keyed up, distracted, or emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. The good news: you don’t need an hour-long routine to feel better. A few simple grounding skills—used consistently—can help your body settle so your mind can think clearly again."

Read more here!

Spring can feel like a fresh start—and also like life suddenly speeds up. School schedules shift, work ramps up, family calendars fill, and the pressure to “get it together” can quietly spike anxiety. If you’ve been feeling keyed up, distracted, or emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. ...

02/18/2026

🌟Counselor Spotlight: Mary Virginia Kline 🌟

02/10/2026

🌟 Counselor Spotlight: Taylor Smith 🌟

02/09/2026

🌟 Counselor Spotlight: Hannah Durbin 🌟