Dr. Lisa Winchell holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry. She is an N.C.C.A. Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, Certified Temperament Therapist, and Ordained Minister of Counseling, with 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and youth. Christian Counseling is provided with a whole-person approach. We first use the Word of God as the basis for the transformation of soul and spirit, leaning into the peace and power of your true Identity in Christ. Second, we utilize the most in-depth and accurate temperament analysis available to identify each client's unique temperament needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Thirdly, together with the client, we identify and bring healing to heart issues from old hurts, unforgiveness, shame, fears, ungodly strongholds, and personal sin. Fourthly, we educate the client on the amazing way God created our bodies and brains to work together for wholeness and learning that when we take care of our bodies, the temple of the Holy Spirit, we thrive more. When needed, we provide referrals to licensed psychiatrists for tests and supplements that help restore balance to the body, mind, and emotions.
Effective Christian Counseling is a biblically based relationship between counselor and client, with the purpose of leading the client toward God's best for their life and relationships. The counselor is a vessel of God's grace and love and is equipped to help the client learn successful ways to overcome their present situation and past hurts. The client is willing and committed to participating in the process. In this setting, our Christ-Centered Temperament model has proven to be 96% successful.
Christian Counseling is available for:
Our Biblically-Based Approach to Counseling
The Arno Profile System is used to identify an individual's God-given temperament traits. This immediately provides a comprehensive portrait of the client’s strengths, weaknesses, and needs. The weaknesses are a result of unmet needs, or needs met in ungodly or unproductive ways. When the needs are met in ungodly and unproductive ways, the individual experiences great interpersonal stress and a lack of intimacy with others and God. This is known as living from the sin nature rather than from the new nature given to them in Christ.
Our goal is to teach the client how to live in God's best for their life and relationships. We first accomplish this by exploring new, godly, productive ways for the client to have their needs met. Secondly, we help the client uncover false beliefs they may have about themselves. We see in the Word of God that "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he". Therefore, we must uncover false beliefs about God and ourselves, and replace them with truth. When we have false beliefs about God and about ourselves, we make bad choices. When we choose by faith to believe what God's Word says about Him and about who we are in Him, we begin to make better choices with better results. As the client begins to understand these scriptural truths, they find themselves in God's will, walking by faith, and experiencing life to the fullest. Thirdly, we give the client further insight into the differences in each individual's temperament, giving them an appreciation for their own and others' differences, as well as a greater ability to forgive and let go. Now all the scriptures that call us to love, be kind, be patient, and believe the best in others become real, reachable goals. Not only does their life become more fulfilled, but the lives of family members, church members, and those around them are touched by the new found joy in their life.
Appointment Information
Christian Counseling appointments are in North Port, Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, and Naples. We also provide online counseling via Zoom for those outside these areas.
Online counseling has been shown to be a highly effective means of counseling for those who do not have the extra time to commute to a counselor's office, or who may simply be more comfortable not walking into an office where others may know them. The latter is particularly true for some leaders in the church. They want to work through their problems, so they can continue to lead and guide God's people, by being an example of living in His victory. But they hesitate to seek help in tough times because confidentiality may be compromised by going to a local office in town. We are here for you, whatever situation you may be in now. We all need help sometimes. The good thing is that God loves you and will meet you right where you are. Call now if you need us.
Appointments available during the daytime and evenings.
Initial assessment $60. Counseling fees are on a sliding scale, based on weekly income. Online counseling clients will make their payment right before each session.
Please Call Dr. Lisa Winchell, our NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, for More Information: 813-684-7927
ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD CONFIDENTIAL. On this call, you can share your reason for seeking counseling and ask any questions you may have. After sharing any necessary information with you, the counselor will pray with you, if you would like, and offer to set up an appointment for you.
