Religious Trauma

Finding clarity, healing, and a path forward

You might be here because…

You’ve experienced fear, shame, or guilt as a result of religious teachings or expectations.
You feel lost after leaving a faith community that once gave you a strong sense of belonging.
You struggle with anxiety around making decisions, feeling like you always need external approval.
You have a complicated relationship with faith—you may not be sure what you believe anymore.
You feel anger toward religious leaders or institutions for the harm they caused or the ways they failed you.
You carry regret for how you acted when you were more involved in a high-control religious environment, wishing you had done things differently.

If this resonates, I want you to know this: your experiences matter, your feelings are valid, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

When Faith Becomes a Source of Pain

For many, religion provides a sense of safety, community, and purpose. But for others, it has also been a source of shame, fear, and confusion.

Maybe you’ve started noticing a disconnect between the values you were taught and the person you’re becoming.

You might feel conflicted about long-held beliefs, unsure of where you stand, or afraid of what it means to question something that once felt like absolute truth.

If you’ve ever struggled with the weight of dogma, felt constrained by a rigid belief system, or questioned your place in a religious community, you’re not alone. Religious trauma can take many forms, from purity culture and fear-based teachings to authoritarian control over thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

Even long after leaving a high-control environment, the effects can linger—self-doubt, fear of getting things “wrong,” difficulty trusting yourself.

The Process of Deconstruction

Religious deconstruction—the process of reevaluating and critically examining your beliefs—can be both freeing and deeply unsettling. It can feel like losing a foundation that once shaped your identity, relationships, and sense of purpose.

It’s not uncommon to feel isolated in this process—like you’re caught between two worlds, no longer belonging in the faith community you came from, but unsure where to go next.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy offers a nonjudgmental space to process these complex emotions, untangle harmful messages, and explore what living authentically means for you. My role is not to tell you what to believe but to help you reclaim your autonomy, process past wounds, and build a life that aligns with your values and personal truth.

Whether you’re seeking to understand, clarify, or make sense of your beliefs—or rebuild your sense of self outside a religious framework—therapy can help you move toward a life that feels grounded, joyful, and meaningful.

A Secular Space for Healing

This is not spiritual counseling or Christian counseling. If you’re seeking religious or theological guidance, you may wish to explore that within a spiritual community.

In our work together, you’ll find a secular, nonreligious space—one where you are welcome to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without pressure or expectation. My role is not to guide your beliefs but to support you in processing your experiences and clarifying what feels true and meaningful for you.

However your path unfolds, you deserve a space where your experiences are heard, validated, and respected.