Many Catholics wonder whether online therapy can truly offer the same healing as meeting face-to-face. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross, LMFT (#116623) explores the question: Does telehealth therapy really work?

Drawing from his own clinical experience, Adam breaks down the pros and cons of telehealth and in-person therapy, how both approaches serve the human person, and what it means to encounter Christ in the digital age of counseling.

Topics covered: • Why telehealth became essential after COVID and how it changed therapy • The spiritual and relational power of being physically present • Accessibility and opportunity—how telehealth expands Catholic therapy • What research says about the effectiveness of online sessions • When in-person therapy is better for children and teens • How trust, honesty, and fit matter more than format • Finding faithful Catholic therapists, wherever you live • Why healing begins in vulnerability, not proximity

Tune in for a thoughtful and encouraging reflection on how faith and technology can work together for healing—showing that grace can reach us anywhere, even through a screen.

Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross, LMFT #116623

Many Catholics hesitate to begin therapy because it can feel clinical, impersonal, or disconnected from faith. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross is joined by Danielle Enriquez, LMFT #152199, for a candid conversation about what Catholic therapy really looks like in practice. Together, they explore how clinical tools and Catholic spirituality unite to bring authentic healing rooted in Christ.

Topics covered:

• Why Catholic integration in therapy matters and how it protects faith and conscience • Danielle’s personal story of anxiety, healing, and her call to become a therapist • What to expect in your first sessions and why healing can feel harder before it feels better • How tools like CBT, Internal Family Systems, and the Empty Chair can deepen healing • Anxiety, scrupulosity, and perfectionism—finding freedom through grace • “Progress, not perfection,” how faith reframes growth and recovery • Why identity as God’s beloved is the foundation of lasting peace

Tune in for a hopeful, faith-filled conversation on what it means to encounter Christ in therapy—where psychology meets prayer, and wounded hearts discover they are seen, loved, and capable.

Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross, LMFT #116623

Many Catholics wonder if they need a Catholic therapist, and if so, how to find one. In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Adam Cross shares why trust is essential in any therapy relationship, what makes Catholic therapy unique, and where to look for faithful resources.

Drawing from his clinical practice and Catholic tradition, Adam explains the importance of Catholic anthropology in healing, why faith matters in therapy, and how to discern if a therapist is a good fit for your needs.

Topics covered:

• Do you need a Catholic therapist? Why any therapy is better than none, and when faith becomes essential.

• Trust and fit in therapy, why the relationship itself is part of healing.

• Catholic anthropology, what it means to view healing through a Catholic lens.

• Resources for finding Catholic therapists, including CatholicTherapist.com, the Catholic Psychotherapist Association, and the Catholic Therapy Center.

• The role of the Holy Spirit in the healing journey.

• How to use online tools and directories to connect with the right therapist.

Tune in for a hopeful and practical conversation on faith, psychology, and taking the next step toward healing.

Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623