Licensed Professional Counselor
Now Accepting New Members for 2 Groups!
Beginning Summer 2026
Religious Trauma Recovery
Support Group
A short term support group to assist you on your journey of recovery from spiritual or religious harm and the aftermath of leaving behind a faith community.
If you've been hurt by a religious or spiritual environment -- whether through overt harm or subtle, chronic messages that left you feeling afraid, ashamed, or not enough -- you're not alone.
"Helplessness and isolation are the core experiences of psychological trauma.
Empowerment and reconnection are the core experiences of recovery."
- Judith L. Herman, MD
Religious trauma can leave deep imprints:
- a harsh inner critic
- chronic shame or guilt
- fear of punishment or social rejection
- self-doubt and loss of self-trust
- grief and isolation
- a lingering sense that something is "wrong" with you
This 10-week support group aims to provide a container for navigating the aftermath of harmful religious systems and experiences, make room for feelings, connect with others who understand, and bring awareness to what so often gets covered up.
What to Expect
This group will be a mix of support, education, and processing. That means:
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A safe space to speak your story (as much or as little as feels right) and hear from others
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Gentle exploration of what you’re carrying and how you've been impacted
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Opportunities to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been silenced or diminished
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Gentle guidance around discussion topics that are common in religious trauma recovery
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Connection with others who’ve had similar experiences
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An atmosphere of respect, consent, and curiosity—no pressure to believe, explain, or justify
This is not a group that will push you toward a specific belief system or path. Instead, we’ll make space for whatever is true for you—doubt, hope, anger, grief, and everything in between.
Group Details
Start Date: Summer 2026, TBD
Meetings: Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:45pm
Format: Virtual (secure video platform) for 10 weeks (with optional in-person meetings on weeks 5 and 10)
Group Size: Limited to 6 participants
Cost: $80 per session | Reduced cost options available
What past Group Members have said about this group...
felt like they had a safe space to talk about things they couldn't talk about anywhere else
felt less like an outsider
felt less alone
opportunities for vulnerability and new experiences with other people helped re-wire the brain
was able to give and receive support
able to unpack stuff
& explore what spiritual practices look like now
Interested in Joining?
Reach out for more info:
All prospective members will receive a free 30-minute consultation to go over group details and to make sure it's a good fit before joining.
Want to Read More?
If you’re still getting familiar with the idea of religious trauma—or if you just want to see how I approach this work—you’re welcome to explore more of my writing.
I've written reflections through my newsletter and blog on topics like:
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What religious trauma is and how it shows up in our lives
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The grief of losing or leaving a belief system
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Shame and re-building self-trust
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What healing might look like after spiritual or relational harm
