Balancing Clinical Practice with Christian Conviction - Live Consulting with Shirlonda Shepard M.Ed, LPC, CPCS, CACII | WP 158
Description
This week's episode of the Wise Practice Podcast is one I'm especially excited about because it's a live consulting session with the amazing Shirlonda Shepard, owner of True North and Associates in Savannah, Georgia. Shirlonda came to the show with a heartfelt question: How can faith-based therapists integrate their Christian values into counseling while staying ethical and professional?
I love conversations like this because they get to the core of what so many of us wrestle with—how to honor God in our work without overstepping our role as clinicians. In this episode, Shirlonda and I talk openly about the gray areas: what to do when faith and ethics seem to collide, how to support clients with different beliefs, and what it means to let the Holy Spirit guide your sessions.
You'll also hear us dive into practical topics like marketing your faith-based practice, handling tough client conversations, and even hiring staff who align with your mission.
If you've ever wondered how to integrate faith into therapy without losing your footing as a professional, this episode will speak straight to your heart.
05:15 The Big Question: Balancing Faith and Ethics
08:50 When Values and Client Choices Collide
10:45 Helping Clients Define Their Own Faith
12:00 Practical Example: The Marijuana Conversation
14:00 Letting Clients Find Their Own Convictions
16:10 Faith-Based vs. Christian Counseling
17:45 Why Transparency Matters
19:45 Ethics, Licensing, and Clarity in Marketing
22:20 Faith in Hiring Decisions
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