Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse therapy

Are you struggling with the aftermath of a damaging religious or spiritual experience or belief? Does doubt, confusion, anxiety, shame, anger, and loneliness loom large within you?

Discover evidenced-based therapy tailored especially for helping you embrace true healing from hurt caused by spiritual/religious beliefs and communities.

Religious trauma and spiritual abuse occur when a person's religious or spiritual beliefs, practices, or community cause them significant psychological, emotional, or physical harm. This can happen in many ways, such as:

Being shamed, controlled, or isolated by a religious group
Experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse in the name of religion
Having your doubts and questions dismissed or punished
Being taught toxic beliefs like eternal damnation or that you are inherently sinful
Facing rejection from your family or community for leaving your faith

Evidence-based Healing for the Religious Trauma Survivor

The impacts of these experiences can be profound and long-lasting. Many survivors struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, shame, and a deep sense of betrayal or loss of meaning. Rebuilding a healthy relationship with spirituality can feel impossible.

If any of this sounds familiar, please know that you are not alone. Religious trauma and spiritual abuse are unfortunately all too common. But there is hope for healing. With the right support, you can work through the pain and reclaim your sense of self, your spirituality, and your power.

In our work together, I’ll draw on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:

CBT to address PTSD symptoms and negative thought patterns
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you reconnect with your values
Narrative Therapy to rewrite the stories that have held you back
IFS to help you connect with your core Self and manage the many (and sometimes at odds) parts of you
Somatic practices to release trauma stored in the body

We'll also explore healthy, fulfilling ways for you to engage with spirituality, if that feels right for you. My role is to provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore, grow, and reclaim your authentic self.

If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I encourage you to reach out. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit to work together. You deserve to feel whole, empowered, and at peace. Let's get started.

"The critical issue is allowing yourself to know what you know. That takes an enormous amount of courage."

—Bessel Van Der Kolk