Episode 19: Faith, Therapy & the Whole Person: Hope for the Hurting – Interview with Laura Lewis

Description: In this powerful episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with licensed counselor, educator, and suicide prevention expert Laura Lewis to unpack what holistic wellness truly means. We discuss the integration of faith and mental health, the ethical role counselors play in addressing spirituality, and how the Church’s view of suicide has shifted over time. Whether you’re walking through pain yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers both practical insight and hope for healing.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ What holistic wellness really looks like (body, mind, and soul)
✨ Why faith and mental health aren’t enemies—but essential partners
✨ How counselors ethically address spirituality in clinical care
✨ The Church’s evolving theology of suicide and why it matters
✨ Practical ways faith communities can help, not harm, those who are struggling
✨ What a mentally healthy, emotionally safe church looks like

Takeaways:
✨ You are more than just your thoughts or body—you’re a whole person, and healing must honor that.
✨ Counselors have an ethical duty to consider spirituality as part of care.
✨ The Church’s view of suicide has shifted, but more growth and compassion are still needed.
✨ Faith communities can offer safe, supportive spaces instead of judgment.
✨ Hope isn’t found in avoiding pain, but in walking through it holistically—with God.

Resources Mentioned:
📚 Learn more about Laura Lewis: laurajlewiscounseling.com

Let’s Connect:
💻 Website: AmberGinter.com
📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor

Reminder:
Faith and mental health are not opposites—they’re partners in healing.