Integration of Faith and Mental Health Therapist in Venice
Honor Your Beliefs. Support Your Mind. Heal from a Place That Feels Whole.
In our therapy sessions, we will explore:
• Using faith as a resource for resilience, compassion, and meaning
• Navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma within a faith framework
• Healing from religious trauma while staying connected to core values
• Exploring prayer, meditation, or spiritual practices as therapeutic tools
• Rebuilding your relationship with G*d, community, or yourself
• Making space for both clinical insight and spiritual guidance
• Integrating body, mind, and spirit in your healing journey
Faith and mental health don’t have to exist in separate worlds. Whether you’re deeply spiritual, religiously observant, deconstructing old beliefs, or somewhere in between, your values, beliefs, and lived experiences matter in the healing process. True integration means creating space for both emotional insight and spiritual wisdom.
As a licensed psychotherapist and former medical doctor who honors the intersection of mental health and faith, I help clients explore how their spiritual identity can support—not suppress—their emotional well-being. Together, we work to understand what’s sacred to you, what may need healing, and how your beliefs can empower your growth.
You don’t have to choose between emotional healing and spiritual integrity. Let’s help you bring all parts of yourself to therapy—including the ones that reach for something greater.
I provide therapy in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palms, and Santa Monica.
What does an Integration of Faith and Mental Health Therapist do?
An Integration of Faith and Mental Health Therapist helps clients explore emotional and psychological issues through a lens that respects and includes their spiritual beliefs. Many individuals struggle to find mental health services that support both emotional well-being and faith. This type of therapy bridges that gap.
At Steven Kilmann, LMFT, we believe you shouldn’t have to separate your spirituality from your mental health. Our approach combines evidence-based therapy with a deep understanding of faith, helping clients find strength, resilience, and purpose.
This service is particularly valuable for those who want to:
Resolve internal conflicts related to faith and life decisions
Process grief or trauma through spiritual reflection
Explore anxiety or depression in the context of religious beliefs
Strengthen their relationship with both themselves and their higher power
Clients who work with a therapist specializing in the integration of faith and mental health often report greater clarity, improved emotional balance, and renewed spiritual connection.
Why combine faith with therapy?
Faith plays a central role in the lives of many people. Ignoring it in therapy can feel incomplete or disconnected. Integrating faith helps ensure therapy aligns with the client's values and beliefs.
Here are a few key benefits:
Cultural relevance: Therapy that respects religious context feels more relatable.
Moral alignment: Clients receive guidance in line with their ethical framework.
Stronger motivation: Spiritual goals often lead to deeper commitment to growth.
Coping strength: Faith can provide an inner resource during tough emotional times.
What to expect from therapy sessions with Steven Kilmann, LMFT
Steven Kilmann, LMFT, offers a safe, non-judgmental space where both faith and psychology are respected. Every session is collaborative and personalized.
You can expect:
Open discussions about your spiritual beliefs and how they influence your emotions
Therapeutic tools such as CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused therapy
Faith-sensitive perspectives on life transitions, relationships, or identity questions
A balance of mental health techniques and spiritual exploration
Our goal is not to change your beliefs, but to help you use them as a guide through emotional struggles.
Is this type of therapy right for you?
This type of therapy is helpful if you:
Want your therapist to understand and honor your faith
Feel your spiritual life and emotional life are deeply connected
Are you dealing with spiritual distress or religious guilt
Have past trauma linked to religious experiences
We work with clients from a wide range of spiritual backgrounds, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and more. Whether you’re devout or exploring your beliefs, therapy sessions will meet you where you are.
Serving Venice Beach and surrounding areas
Steven Kilmann, LMFT, offers Integration of Faith and Mental Health Therapy in Venice Beach to those seeking alignment between their inner world and spiritual identity. Whether you live locally or nearby in Mar Vista or Marina del Rey, we welcome you.
Clients also find support through related services such as grief therapy and neurodivergent therapy, which we offer in ways that respect and incorporate spiritual views. Explore our grief therapy services to learn more.
How therapy can support different spiritual concerns
Depending on your situation, you might bring any of the following into the session:
Prayer or meditation as a coping tool
Spiritual doubt or crises of faith
Pressure from religious communities or expectations
A need to forgive or be forgiven
Desire for deeper meaning or purpose in life
By working with a Venice-based therapist who specializes in the integration of faith and mental health, you're choosing care that sees the whole you—mind, body, and spirit.
What makes Steven Kilmann, LMFT, different?
Steven Kilmann brings over 20 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has helped hundreds of clients who seek to reconcile their faith with their emotional struggles.
Why clients choose our practice:
Compassionate understanding of diverse religious views
Flexible online and in-person sessions
Practical tools grounded in both science and spiritual insight
Transparent communication and goal-focused care
As seen in our reviews, clients appreciate Steven's ability to integrate clinical support with meaningful conversations about faith. Learn about concierge therapy options if you are seeking more private, flexible care.
How to get started
Scheduling an appointment is simple. Reach out through our contact page or call the number listed. During the first session, we’ll discuss your goals and ensure this therapy model is a good fit for you.
There’s no pressure. This is a space for healing, reflection, and honest growth.
