Christian counsel may be good, but you really need to see a Psychiatrist to have an exact, precise, evaluation, I cannot stress this enough. Psychologists can do this, but will usually refer you to a Psychiatrist to make a definate diagnose and it is there that proper treament can begin, if this is definately schizophrenia, talk therapy alone is not going to treat this, you need to have both. Also, when you have an experience once with a therapist, etc. and are not pleased with the results you cannot just stop there and call it quits, you must find another one and persue this otherwise there will be no progress at all. And one last word, you can not go strictly by DSM IV criteria for mental disorders, many can overlap, ex: some behaviors of Bipolar disorder can mimic Schizophrenic behavior, some ADD/ADDHD behaviors can be similar as Bipolar, etc. you see what I am saying? These are just guidelines, but it is up to the professionals to make the determination as to what the indivdual has, not us or some Christian counsel. This is or could be a serious matter and should not be taken lightly, so for the benefit of your loved one and you too I'd suggest you pursue this. Maybe your family doctor can refer you to someone, or call you local Mental Health, or Hospital and see if they have a Psychiatric dept. and get a referral to a doctor in your area, it is hard but don't give up.
I am praying for you and wish you lots of love and luck.
Please take care of yourself and her
"darkeyes"