Fear of punishment, or anxiety that something bad will happen
SPECIALTY
Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse
Religious trauma is the lasting harm that can follow high-control religious environments, spiritual abuse or leaving a faith community. I offer online therapy in Oregon to help you heal at your own pace, whatever you believe today.
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Signs of religious trauma
Shame about your body, sexuality or desires
Perfectionism and constant guilt
Grief over losing a community, family closeness or a sense of meaning
Confusion about who you are outside of the beliefs you were raised with
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Is religious trauma a diagnosis?
Religious trauma is not a formal diagnosis, but its effects can look like anxiety, depression, PTSD or complex PTSD. In therapy, we work with those effects directly.
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How I work with religious trauma
I am trained in EMDR for spiritual trauma and religious abuse. Alongside EMDR, I use IFS-informed parts work and somatic approaches to help the fearful or ashamed parts of you feel safe. You don’t need to give up your faith, and you don’t need to have one.
This practice offers a safe space for LGBTQA+ folks and BIPOC.
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Questions.
Do I have to leave my faith to do this work?
No. Therapy is about your healing, not about changing your beliefs.
Can EMDR help with religious trauma?
EMDR is used to process distressing memories, including memories from religious settings. I have specific training in EMDR for spiritual trauma and religious abuse.
Can I use insurance?
Yes. I am in-network with UnitedHealthcare and Aetna. See insurance and fees.
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Ready to talk?
Email me at [email protected] or use the contact page. I am accepting new clients.