We know that referring someone from your congregation to a therapist requires trust — in the clinician, in their training, and in their understanding of the world your people live in. At Forbes IFT, a significant portion of our team comes directly from ministry or Christian higher education. Several served as pastors. Others trained at Biola, Vanguard, Fuller, or Cal Baptist — not incidentally, but because that formation shapes how they understand people, suffering, and healing.

Our hope is to support your work — not replace it. Ministry leaders carry their people through an enormous range of struggles, and there are areas where clinical care can come alongside what you're already doing to ensure the person receives truly comprehensive support. That's the partnership we're after.

Our approach is depth-oriented: we believe real change requires more than coping strategies. It requires understanding the emotional and relational patterns underneath the surface — the ones shaped by early experience, attachment wounds, and formative relationships. Every clinician listed here is accepting new clients and offers a free 15-minute consultation. We're glad to be a resource to your community.