Christian & Faith-Based Couples Counseling
Strengthen your relationship while honoring your shared values, spiritual beliefs, and commitment to one another.
Faith at the Center of Your Relationship
When your relationship is rooted in faith, it can feel especially disorienting when things feel off track. Maybe you’re facing conflict that challenges your values, struggling to communicate across differences, or navigating decisions that feel spiritually complex.
You might be:
Faith can be a powerful resource in your healing — not just a background belief, but a guiding light.
How Faith-Based Counseling Can Help
Whether you share a spiritual background or are navigating different beliefs within your relationship, therapy can help you build a deeper connection — both emotionally and spiritually.
In our sessions, we’ll work on:
- Aligning your relationship values with your daily interactions
- Strengthening mutual respect, empathy, and listening
- Processing conflict through a lens of grace and understanding
- Exploring how your faith can support your healing and growth
- Reconnecting with one another through shared spiritual practices or principles
Your faith is not something you have to leave at the door — it can be part of what strengthens your relationship.
My Approach to Faith-Centered Therapy
I offer faith-sensitive couples counseling for those who want their values and beliefs to be respected and integrated into the therapeutic process.
Whether you’re seeking Christian counseling or simply want to explore your relationship through a spiritual lens, I provide:
- A warm, judgment-free space for honest conversations
- Respect for both shared and differing belief systems
- Guidance rooted in emotional insight and spiritual compassion
- Tools to navigate conflict with faith-informed understanding
My approach is never preachy or prescriptive — but always respectful of your beliefs and the role they play in your life together.
"Let your faith be a foundation — not just for your values, but for how you love, listen, and grow as a couple."
What Clients Say
“Before working with Irene, I didn’t even realize how anxious I was all the time. She helped me slow down, breathe, and feel like I wasn’t broken — just burnt out.”
What Clients Say
“I used to feel like my mind never shut off. Now I feel like I have actual tools that work. And I know I’m not alone.”
What Clients Say
“Irene helped me realize I don’t have to say yes to everything. Learning to set boundaries changed everything.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do we need to be religious to benefit from this?
Not at all. This service is for couples who want their values, faith, or spiritual background to be part of the conversation — at any level.
Q: What if our beliefs are different?
Therapy can help you explore those differences with mutual respect, curiosity, and clarity. Many couples grow stronger through understanding.
Q: Is this therapy based on Christian doctrine?
No. While I offer Christian-sensitive support, therapy is tailored to your goals — not specific dogma. You guide the role faith plays in our work together.
Q: Can we include prayer or scripture in sessions?
If it feels meaningful to you, yes. We’ll talk together about what feels most supportive and authentic for your process.
Q: Are online sessions available?
Yes. I offer virtual sessions throughout California, and in-person sessions in Newport Beach.
Schedule a Free Consultation
If you’re ready to strengthen your relationship while honoring your faith, I’d be honored to support you. Let’s talk about what you’re facing and how we can begin.
Maria Irene Alvarez de Schwartz, LMFT 155789
(949) 385-3689
Newport Beach Office
1000 Quail St., Suite 220
Laguna Beach Office
333 3rd St #6
Online Therapy
California Residents Only
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