Religious trauma can leave deep emotional scars that affect every aspect of your life. You might be dealing with:
Anxiety and Depression: The fear of divine punishment or the guilt associated with how you feel about your past can lead to crippling anxiety and depression.
Identity Crisis: Who are you beyond your faith identity? Rediscovering yourself can be a profound and often confusing process.
Relationship Struggles: Coming to terms with scars from a strict religious upbringing can affect your romantic relationships, leaving you feeling isolated and rejected.
The Heavy Burden You Carry
The remnants of purity culture or rigid dogma may still echo in your thoughts.
The Shame that Lingers: For years, you were taught that your worth hinged on your purity. Normal, human urges, were met with guilt and condemnation. The shame lingers like an unwelcome guest, whispering that you’re tainted or bad.
Fear of Punishment: What if you're wrong? What if the beliefs instilled in you were right, and you're now going to Hell? Thoughts like these keep you awake at night.
Loss of Identity: Who are you beyond the confines of the faith you grew up in? Breaking free from religious constraints often leaves a void where your identity once stood. You're left wondering, "Who am I without these beliefs? What do I truly value?"
Isolation and Rejection: Leaving behind the faith community that once defined your life can be really scary. The people you once considered family may now judge you, leaving you feeling isolated and rejected.
The weight of all those expectations was never yours to bear.
The wounds of religious trauma run deep, and they don't fade away on their own. But you’re not alone. I’ve worked with many individuals just like you who have faced these same challenges and emerged stronger on the other side.
I’m here to guide you through the process of healing and rediscovery.
Words alone cannot heal the wounds of religious trauma. That's why I offer a holistic approach that combines talk therapy with somatic therapy to help you rediscover yourself and thrive.
Embracing Self-Compassion: It's time to release the shame and guilt. You are not defined by past actions or beliefs. I will guide you in cultivating self-compassion, allowing you to heal and grow both emotionally and physically. Through EMDR, I will help you release the negative self talk that is holding you back.
Rebuilding Your Belief System: You don't have to abandon spirituality altogether. Together, we will address the conflicting parts of yourself and help you find harmony and truth in your spiritual journey.
Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self: Through parts work/internal family systems, you'll have the opportunity to explore and heal the various parts of your inner self that may have been fractured by your religious upbringing. Reconnecting with your authentic self is a transformative process that will empower you to live in alignment with your true values and desires.
Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma: Trauma is not just a mental experience; it's also stored in your body. Somatic therapy is a powerful tool that will help you release physical tension and emotional pain caused by religious trauma. Through gentle and guided practices, you'll learn to reconnect with your body, allowing for profound healing and relaxation.
You’re ready for so much more...
You’re ready to wake up each morning feeling a sense of inner peace, unburdened by the weight of shame and guilt.
You’re ready to rediscover the pleasure and beauty in your body, realizing that it is a gift to be cherished rather than a source of shame. Your physical experiences are filled with joy, passion, and a profound sense of self-acceptance.
You’re ready to have enriching relationships and navigate them with authenticity, love, and understanding, creating deeper connections with those who truly matter.
You’re ready to feel like your choices are purposeful and aligned with your values as you confidently embrace your own spiritual journey - free from the constraints of a rigid past.
This is the life that awaits you - a life filled with self-discovery, empowerment, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Let's work together to make this vision your reality.