Pastor Juan Wilder advocates combining faith and therapy for anxiety

Pastor Juan Wilder, author of ‘Anxiety, Go Back to Hell’ and leader of Impact One Church in Capitol Heights, Maryland, advocates for a dual approach to managing anxiety by combining faith with professional therapy. Speaking on ‘Get Up Mornings’ with Erica Campbell, Wilder emphasized that spiritual guidance and clinical treatment can work together rather than being mutually exclusive.

Wilder addressed the misconception that experiencing anxiety indicates a lack of faith, noting that believers should not be discouraged from seeking counseling. He suggested that anxiety often increases when individuals attempt to carry burdens that are not theirs to solve. He encouraged people to support loved ones without feeling personally responsible for resolving every problem, highlighting the importance of accepting what cannot be controlled.