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Therapy for Religious Trauma

There may come a time in life when you begin to question or reassess your religious or spiritual beliefs. This process can be deeply personal—and deeply disruptive. It may bring to light experiences you’ve had or beliefs you’ve held that no longer feel right to you.

Whatever path you choose—whether it’s staying in a faith tradition, exploring a new one, leaving religion entirely, or something in between—that path is valid. And it’s yours to define.

This process may have shattered your sense of identity and belief system into pieces. I want you to know: you don’t have to gather those pieces alone.

In therapy, I’ll walk alongside you as we sort through what has harmed you, what still holds value, and what you want to carry forward. Together, we’ll work to rebuild your sense of self—on your terms.

You’ll learn to:

  • Cultivate self-safety

  • Rebuild self-trust

  • Reclaim your self-authority

If you're ready to begin this journey, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation today.

What is Religious Trauma?

Religious trauma can occur when someone experiences harm within a religious or spiritual context, whether through loss of faith, internal conflict with long-held beliefs, or direct experiences of manipulation, control, or abuse by religious leaders or communities.

This kind of trauma can impact every part of a person’s life. It often shows up as:

  • Anxiety or depression

  • Guilt and shame

  • Struggles with self-worth

  • Difficulty trusting others

  • Relationship challenges

  • A deep sense of confusion or identity loss

For many, religious teachings or practices that once offered comfort and belonging can become sources of fear, shame, or distress. When trusted spiritual authorities or communities cause harm, it can lead to profound feelings of betrayal, isolation, and spiritual disorientation.

Religious trauma isn’t “just” about questioning faith—it’s about healing from systems that may have undermined your sense of safety, agency, and identity. If you're carrying pain from past religious experiences, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to work through it alone, either.