If a person is experiencing difficulty in their spirituality, they may benefit from counseling. Some therapists and counselors specialize in religious denominations and beliefs. Depending on what the person is experiencing, they may seek therapy from a person who more fully understands their religious or spiritual beliefs.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include offering a safe, validating space for people to question their beliefs, mindfulness interventions for self-discovery, or existential interventions for assisting folks in grappling with life’s “big questions.”
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Spirituality
You are in the deepest pain of your life, and it feels like you’re losing your mind. Your world has been turned upside down, leaving you lost and insecure. You’re normally upbeat and on top of things, but now you’re struggling to hold yourself together. You need knowledgeable, compassionate support to find clarity and hope in a desperate situation. Whether trauma, betrayal, loss, disordered...
My mission is to help you feel deeply understood and connected as you gain awareness of how your rational mind, core emotions, and body are inextricably linked. Healing is a process, and residing in each of us is a drive to flourish and seek health. As an experiential clinician, I use an eclectic approach, primarily drawing from strengths-based therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic...
**Not currently accepting new clients** Are you dealing with stress and anxiety regarding COVID-19? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with daily life challenges and transitions? Relationship issues? Conflict at work? Are you searching for a sense of peace that seems to be missing in your life? If so, we can work together to explore the challenges that you're facing and develop a plan to address...
I have a deep belief that life should be enjoyed. There are many things that can create limits in life, and whether it is our own fault, or someone else's, these limits do not have to keep us from enjoying life. I have extensive work with people who have struggled with drug and alcohol addictions, sexual addictions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, as well as parenting and adoption...
I have been in practice in the area for over 40 years, working with a very diverse population, including individual's, adults, adolescents, and couples with a wide variety of concerns and complex life challenges. I taught for 28 years, first as an associate professor of psychology at Marymount College, and have taught graduate courses at Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University....
So many of us are misunderstood, feel the need to hide our authentic selves, or are unsure of who we even are. Old beliefs keep us stuck and afraid to live the life we desire to live. My passion is ignited when I can bridge the gap between the old stories we tell ourselves and the new ones we write together. Bring me your old stories and beliefs. I welcome all of them. Let's explore where they...
When life feels overwhelming we may need to slow down, ask for support, be still, and ground ourselves. I offer an environment to do just that; to explore with gentleness and compassion, the aspects of ourselves that need our kindness the most. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to support you in tapping into your own rich resources that bring clarity, strength,...
Seeking help can potentially feel daunting, exposing, and overwhelming. It can also be our first steps toward repair, healing, and growth. I have found that people are so very strong, courageous, and hard-working, and still need some help when things get hard. I believe therapy can be a unique chance to discover parts of ourselves we forgot about, allow healing for the tender parts, and find ne...
Are you weary from overwhelm, stress, depression or anxiety that does not go away? Perhaps you’ve tried to create change in your life, but you’re tired of not seeing the results. The negative thoughts and feelings persist no matter what you try. Certain situations or relationships continue to trigger you stealing the peace you long for. There’s an emptiness, frustration, and worry. Feelings of...
Most everyone dreams of a life that will turn out as we imagine it. But often, life takes a detour from that plan and many times we face discomfort or unwanted pain. We can experience anxiety, feel depressed, have broken relationships and don't know what to do. You want someone who can help you, your marriage, or family to move forward in life. One of the most important practices I gained as a...
My vision is to engage individuals in comprehensive change processes to improve health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential by addressing substance misuse and mental health issues. My philosophy is simple – treat each person with dignity and respect; every individual has tremendous capacity for resilience, empowerment and change My approach to therapy...
All people have stories that are worthy of respect and understanding. My first priority is to help you feel comfortable in sharing your story with me. I welcome clients who seek therapy for a variety of topics, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, insomnia, and forming life goals. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages. I've recently...
I believe understanding who we are and why we do things is a fundamental part of self-growth. My aim is to help you gain self-awareness and agency by using empirically grounded techniques in therapy. Additionally, I am mindful that no two people are alike. Taking into consideration your personality traits and culture help me tailor my approach to working with you. My style is supportive, warm, ...
Relationships can be the most wonderful thing in the world. But, there are also times when couples can feel hopeless and wonder if they should stay together. You may feel trapped in an endless loop, replaying the same fights and running into the same barriers to the intimacy, love, and connection you both long for. Perhaps you have experienced infidelity, we can work to rebuild trust and find a...
Therapeutic fit, or how well we “click,” is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. In therapy you’ve got to feel able to take risks and be vulnerable. I’m certificated in the Daring Way, a therapeutic approach based on Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability and shame (root of perfectionism, self-harm & feeling not good enough). I am trained in DBT (type of emotion regulation sk...
