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Christian Counseling & Psychotherapy Book List

This is a list of books about counseling and psychotherapy that in some way consider or accommodate Christian beliefs and values. Many are general works but a few are topic-focused such as books about forgiveness or sexuality

In many cases, you will find a link to a book review or book summary, and the availability of the book on Amazon and Google. Some books may be included for those who have the Kindle Unlimited program. Others may be available through Audible as well.

Counseling & Psychotherapy with Pentecostal & Charismatic Christians   

    Culture & Research | Assessment & Practice


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Counseling & Psychotherapy: 

  A Christian Perspective














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Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy 

  REVIEWS & SUMMARIES

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Christian Clients with Depression: 

A Practical, Tool-Based Primer

  REVIEWS & SUMMARIES

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A HOUSE DIVIDED

Sexuality, Morality, and Christian Cultures
















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How Should We Think About Homosexuality?

















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Lay Counseling: Equipping Christians for a Helping Ministry: 
Revised & Updated














  REVIEWS & SUMMARIES

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Helping Groups Heal: 

Leading Small Groups in the Process of Transformation 




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Couple Therapy: 

A New Hope-Focused Approach





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Forgiving and Reconciling: 

Bridges to Wholeness and Hope 



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Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Restoration













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Forgiveness Therapy




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Discipline with Respect: 

    Christian Family Edition


  REVIEWS & SUMMARIES

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Gender Identity & Faith









   Book Review

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Integrative Psychotherapy: 

Toward a Comprehensive Christian Approach 

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Psychology and Christianity

Five Views









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Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling 

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Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: 

Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry

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The Great Sex Rescue
















  Book Review

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Related Books by Christian Scholars
 & Faith Friendly

Assessing Spirituality & Religiosity

A Handbook









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 Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy for Trauma 





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WORLDVIEWS APART

Christianity and Psychology
















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Applied Statistics- Concepts for Counselors




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Free Sample

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Creating Surveys, Second Edition




REVIEWS & SUMMARIES

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Post Author

Geoffrey W. Sutton, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Evangel University, holds a master’s degree in counseling and a PhD in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His postdoctoral work encompassed education and supervision in forensic and neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. As a licensed psychologist, he conducted clinical and neuropsychological evaluations and provided psychotherapy for patients in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and private offices. During his tenure as a professor, Dr. Sutton taught courses on psychotherapy, assessment, and research. He has authored over one hundred publications, including books, book chapters, and articles in peer-reviewed psychology journals. 
His website is https://suttong.com 

You can find Dr. Sutton's books on   AMAZON    and  GOOGLE. 

Many publications are free to download at ResearchGate   and Academia  















































































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