I had Vets with PTSD in my practice. I have been a Christian since I was 10 years old. I was a church pianist for years. I haven't kept up with this war between you and piytar but one can't paint every counselor/psychologist/psychiatrist with the same brush - we are all individuals with different belief systems so one can't say “all” mental health workers definitely do “this” (whatever “this” is).
I used my belief in God to do the best I could for every patient who needed help. To suggest I didn't believe in God if I was a professional counselor/psychological examiner, would be absolutely wrong. Judging the soul of mental health workers or anyone is a sin and that is Biblical.
Of course not. And I NEVER derided the value of good counseling. I just stood up for G Larry's post that faith in God and praying were valid ways to deal with grief. The rest has been projection by CodeToad. Apparently to him, the idea that you can seek comfort in God means you hate counselor/psychologist/psychiatrist. I never said that. I did note the getting medicated into a stupor as opposed to dealing with grief may not be a good thing (in so many words). Apparently that makes me a religious nutcase.
To be blunt, that level of projection and anger scares me and requires professional counseling.
PS Your posts have been very insightful and informative. Thank you for sharing you professional experience.