“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
– Matthew 11:28
You don’t have to leave your faith at the door — here, it’s central to healing.
Meet Lorna Akabogu
Christian Therapist | Compassionate Listener | Fellow Believer
Lorna combines Christian values with evidence-based care, offering a safe and compassionate space to work through life’s emotional and spiritual challenges.
With training in both traditional and faith-integrated therapy, she tailors each session to your needs — whether you are seeking prayerful support, practical strategies, or a deliberate integration of the two.
Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of populations and contexts, giving her refined insight into the ways theology, culture, and psychology converge. This depth allows her to deliver care that is both scientifically rigorous and spiritually informed, a level of integration that few practitioners achieve.
Her academic background includes advanced graduate study in mental health counseling, with a focus on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, providing the scholarly foundation that supports her clinical expertise.
Testimonials
“Lorna is incredible. She has supported me through a difficult time in my life, and I always leave our sessions feeling hopeful and happy. I am so grateful for her and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and effective care.”
“What sets Lorna apart is her ability to blend faith and psychology seamlessly. Her Christian counseling approach made me feel deeply understood both spiritually and emotionally. I came to her during a season of grief, and with her guidance, I’ve been able to find peace again. She’s truly a gift.”
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Why Christian Counseling?
Christian counseling with Lorna integrates biblical wisdom with evidence-based care. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, grief, relationships, or spiritual struggles, this is a space where your faith in Christ can guide the healing process. Here, reflection, Scripture, and clinical expertise work together to help you find peace, clarity, and strength in Him.
Some therapists tiptoe around your faith. Others treat it like the problem. Here, your beliefs are welcomed, not ignored or sidelined. And this difference is more than personal experience. Research shows that when therapy honors a client’s faith, spiritual well-being rises and quality of life improves. The figures below highlight some of these findings.
Figure 1 shows levels of spiritual well-being after therapy. Faith-integrated counseling raised clients to the 63rd percentile, compared to the 50th percentile for standard secular therapy. This represents a 13-point lift in spiritual well-being when faith is actively incorporated into treatment. In these studies, spiritual well-being included feeling closer to God, finding greater peace through prayer, experiencing less guilt and shame around faith, and gaining a stronger sense of purpose and meaning.
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11
Reference:
Captari, L. E., Hook, J. N., Hoyt, W., Davis, D. E., McElroy-Heltzel, S. E., & Worthington, E. L. (2018). Integrating clients’ religion and spirituality within psychotherapy: A comprehensive meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(11), 1938–1951. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22681
Figure 2 shows the results of 10 studies on spirituality and quality of life. Nine studies found that higher spirituality or religiousness was associated with better health-related quality of life, while only one study did not. In these studies, quality of life meant more than just general well-being. It included better emotional health (less anxiety and depression, greater peace of mind), a stronger sense of meaning and purpose, closer relationships and social support, and improved ability to handle daily responsibilities.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
Reference:
Borges, C. C., Santos, T. R., Pinheiro, J. E., Rocha, N. S., & Fleck, M. P. (2021). Spirituality and health-related quality of life: A review of the literature. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 19(1), 35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-021-01878-7
An Integrated Model of Christian Counseling.
Christian counseling at A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy combines the rigor of evidence-based methods with a foundation in faith. Interventions draw from proven approaches such as CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care, while also incorporating biblical truth, prayer, and Christian worldview. This way, your faith is not sidelined but becomes an essential part of the healing process — without ever compromising clinical precision.
What makes Christian counseling different?
Faith is respected, never imposed.
Every client’s journey with God looks different. In Christian counseling, Scripture, prayer, and faith-based reflection are always available but never forced. You decide whether and how they’re woven into your sessions. Some clients lean deeply into prayer and biblical guidance. Others prefer a lighter touch, drawing on Christian principles while focusing mainly on counseling dialogue.
Grounded in Scripture and Truth.
At A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy, Christian counseling is rooted in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. While evidence-based methods provide practical tools for growth, Scripture offers the deeper foundation for lasting peace and direction. Clients are invited to draw strength from biblical wisdom, finding clarity and stability in a world that often feels uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Christian to work with Lorna?
No. Lorna welcomes clients from all backgrounds. Her approach is rooted in Christian faith, but every client chooses the role spirituality plays in their sessions.
Will I have to pray or read Scripture in sessions?
Only if you want to. Prayer and Scripture are always available, never required. Sessions are tailored to your comfort and needs.
How is Christian counseling different from traditional therapy?
Christian counseling integrates evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care with biblical wisdom. This provides both practical tools and spiritual grounding for healing and growth.
What kinds of issues can Christian counseling help with?
Clients come for a wide range of struggles including anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, spiritual doubt, and life transitions. Christian counseling provides support both emotionally and spiritually.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is focused on understanding your goals, history, and preferences. Together, you and Lorna will decide how faith and clinical methods can best work together in your care.