Can you go to a psychologist as a christian?

[123flower]

I’ve read on the internet that doctors and psychologists are not for christians to visit because of their origin. Now I have terrible OCD and I’ve learned about ERP and want to apply that, but because of what I’ve read I don’t know anymore whether I should use ERP. And what to do if you have a symptom in your body which can be cancer and then you can’t go to the doctor?

 

[HTacianas]

I’ve read on the internet that doctors and psychologists are not for christians to visit because of their origin. Now I have terrible OCD and I’ve learned about ERP and want to apply that, but because of what I’ve read I don’t know anymore whether I should use ERP. And what to do if you have a symptom in your body which can be cancer and then you can’t go to the doctor?

Yes, you can go to a psychologist as a Christian. Anyone saying any differently has crossed the line between religion and superstition.

 

[Taylorz27]

Going to a psychologist is one of the best things that we can do. It's no different then going to your doctor if you are sick or have a broken leg.

 

[subtlecollision]

I’ve read on the internet that doctors and psychologists are not for christians to visit because of their origin. Now I have terrible OCD and I’ve learned about ERP and want to apply that, but because of what I’ve read I don’t know anymore whether I should use ERP. And what to do if you have a symptom in your body which can be cancer and then you can’t go to the doctor?

I'm not sure what you mean by "their origin," but I have found going to a therapist to be helpful.

 

[DragonFox91]

Honestly, for a lot of psychological issues it really won’t be any different than seeing a Christian counselor or pastor. Depends on the severity of your issue & how it’s affecting you day-to-day.

Why would you not be able to go to the doctor for cancer??? Science comes from the Christian believe that there's order in the world.

 

[AgapeBible]

Nonsense! of course you can see a doctor and psychologist. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. The internet is filled with false information. I have to see the local government supported psychologist, a therapist and psychiatrist for psychotropic medication. There's nothing wrong with it. As a matter of fact I would be suspicious of reverends, pastors, preachers who are against science, medicine, doctors and modern day psychiatry. There are a lot of bad clergy out there, especially the ones on TV or the net.

 

[Sabertooth]

Can you go to a psychologist as a christian?

(For OCD, it would be a psychiatrist.)
Some are compatible with faith. Others are not.

It is best to seek out a good psychiatrist AND get prayer for healing at church,
to see which one God chooses to use.

 

[Unqualified]

if you need help there is biblical counseling and Christian psychologists. Some mental health professionals say they are ok with faith and can help. But mostly they just want to teach about you, and it can be helpful.
where else would yo go- my pastor doesn’t understand me and can’t help. But science knows a little more. But after all these years they can’t help me either. But if you want to face it and give it attention then science will do that for much money. I found someone who was only 30/hr in the eightys . I was blessed.