RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Return to Directory Juno VanWeelden LCAT-LP, P-RDT Session Format In-Person Telehealth Client Types Adults (18+) Children Couples Groups Teens License Location New York In-Person Location (if applicable) Fishkill, NY Insurance Accepted (if applicable) Private Pay Experience + Training Groups or Religious Traditions Assemblies of God Baptist Catholic Christian/Evangelical Church of Christ Corporate/MLM Groups Judaism New Age/Spiritualism Pentecostal Political Cults Troubled Teen Industry Youth/Teen Ministries Therapy Topics or Issues Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma Coming Out as Non-Religious Current/Former Leaders Deconstruction Dissociative Disorders Domestic Violence/IPV Grief LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices Marriage & Divorce Multigenerational Narcissistic Abuse Neurodivergence PTSD/C-PTSD Pastor's/Missionary Kids Perfectionism Purity Culture & Sex Reclaiming Spirituality Religious Nationalism Ritual Abuse Scrupulosity/Religious OCD Sexual Assault Shame Let's Connect More About Me Contact Information https://www.impact-psych.com/juno-vanweelden juno.vanweelden@impact-psych.com +1 845-208-5511

RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Return to Directory Meira Ellias LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C Session Format In-Person Telehealth Client Types Adults (18+) License Location Maryland Virginia Washington DC In-Person Location (if applicable) Vienna, VA Insurance Accepted (if applicable) Experience + Training Groups or Religious Traditions Judaism Mormon/LDS Therapy Topics or Issues Let's Connect More About Me Contact Information http://goodcompanytherapy.com meira@goodcompanytherapy.com

Therapists: Create a profile in the Religious Trauma Therapist Directory hosted by Empathy Paradigm. Membership is only $12 per year. Let clients know the groups and topics that you have training and experience with. Join the RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Are you licensed counselor with specialized training and/or experience working with religious trauma, spiritual abuse, or cults? Join Empathy Paradigm's growing directory! Our goal is to make this directory as accessible as possible. Join with a 14-day free trial period and cancel any time. Membership in the directory is only $12 per year. To protect client safety and autonomy, you will be required to agree to the following statements: I am a licensed mental health professional who answers to a board-regulated code of ethics. I respect client autonomy and will not use my influence as a counselor to promote a pro or anti-religious agenda. I am affirming of LGBTQ+ identities and am committed to protecting the dignity and privacy of LGBTQ+ individuals. I have done research and/or continuing education to ensure I'm providing trauma-informed, culturally competent care. To get started , create an account with Empathy Paradigm. Then click the "Join the Directory" button in your new account. Create an Account Questions? anna@empathyparadigm.com

Anna is a licensed therapist, author, and trainer specializing in religious trauma and spiritual abuse. ANNA CLARK MILLER Therapist | Author | Trainer Owner of Empathy Paradigm Licenses N CC #718936 LPC-S Texas #75728 LPC Oregon #C8578 LMHC-S Washington #LH61328702 CONTACT My Values The core values that inform my work are empathy, autonomy, and growth. I'm committed to protecting the dignity and autonomy of all individuals by respecting their right to choose their own beliefs and lifestyle. I wholeheartedly affirm and advocate for people with LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, disabilities, and diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. I take a religiously neutral approach to trauma recovery and prevention. While in my personal life, I'm not affiliated with any religious group, as a therapist and trainer, I know that it is not my job to villainize or defend any religious preference or belief system. I know the harm that can happen when someone imposes their personal views on others and I'm not interested in continuing that cycle of abuse. Since many religious trauma survivors have also been forced to participate in the perpetuation of abuse, I find compassion and hope to be a much more effective approach. When working with survivors of high-control ideologies or groups, I focus on the underlying dynamics that caused them harm, not on tearing down the humans involved. Ultimately, whether someone chooses to accept or reject religion, I believe they can pursue healing, address abusive dynamics, and be part of preventing future harm. My Background My passion for religious trauma and spiritual abuse recovery started with personal experiences in evangelical Christian groups. I was raised overseas by Southern Baptist missionaries and experienced a lot of isolation, trauma, and spiritual abuse. After moving to the US alone, I attended a Baptist college and then worked exclusively in religious fundamentalist organizations for another 10 years. When I began my master's in counseling, I was finally ready to acknowledge and start healing from the suppression, shame, and trauma that I had been running from. I was overwhelmed and relieved as I started learning about mental health, trauma responses in the body, and unhealthy relationship dynamics. For the first time, I realized I had the autonomy to think for myself and make positive changes in my life. Each year as I continue to heal, I uncover new parts of myself that had been hidden, deepening my self-compassion and expanding my empathy for others. I've found immense satisfaction in educating and supporting other trauma survivors who are on the same journey of recovery that I'm on. Since beginning my "second career" in counseling, I’ve worked in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, domestic violence recovery, cult and high-control religion recovery, and corporate inclusivity. I have experience working with adults in settings ranging from shelters, jails, churches, schools, and therapy practices. I now try to approach the world with as much curiosity and non-judgment as I can, remembering that I have perpetuated many of the same harmful messages that hurt me. My goal is to keep listening to others' experiences, learning, and adapting instead of assuming I have all the answers. Education + Experience I have a master of arts (MA) in Clinical Counseling and I'm trained and experienced in Clinical Supervision, Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse Recovery, Cult Recovery, EMDR Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Person Centered Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Risk Prevention. I'm a licensed professional counselor in Texas and Oregon, a licensed mental health counselor in Washington state, and an approved clinical supervisor in Texas and Washington. My Approach to Therapy + Training I believe we all have the capacity to heal and grow and my goal as a therapist is to promote that with curiosity and non-judgment. I certainly don't see myself as an expert on how to live life, so I view my role as a supporter, not an instructor. I do my best to support each of my clients without causing any hurt, shame, or exploitation of power. I value individual autonomy and our right to make choices for ourselves. If we work together, I'll let you decide what you want to focus on and the pace you want to go at. The therapy modalities and theories that I use and align with most are existential therapy (finding meaning and motivation), cognitive behavioral therapy (connecting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors), internal family systems (integrating all of our different parts), and EMDR (reprocessing past trauma from a new perspective). I take an eclectic approach, meaning I pull from lots of different techniques depending on the client and the issue we're tackling. As a trainer, I believe that learning and growth should be a collaborative activity. When I'm in the role of a trainer or supervisor, my top priorities are being curious and open to learning something new rather than impressing others with my knowledge. I'm constantly revising the content of my trainings and my supervision strategies to incorporate what I'm learning from my research, my colleagues, my clients, and my personal life. I don't consider myself an "expert" on religious trauma or on being a therapist. My job is to organize the information I'm gathering and then share that with others in clear and helpful ways. I do my best to stay up-to-date with the current research and continually work on myself so I can be humble enough to admit when I should be listening instead of speaking. Specialties + Client Populations I love to work with people from all backgrounds, identities, and belief systems. I can't be educated or experienced with all cultural factors or mental health issues, though. The topics I have the most passion for and experience working with are high-control religious groups or relationships, clear communication skills, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ identities, and trauma recovery. If you're hoping to work on something in therapy or get training on a topic I didn't list above, please reach out and ask me about it. I'll be honest with you about my experience and comfort level. If I'm not a good fit, I'll gladly help you find someone who is. When I'm Not at Work In my personal life, I'm a total nerd. My favorite hobbies are playing video games, playing D&D, reading sci-fi/fantasy books, and doing jigsaw puzzles. I'm a natural introvert, so I have a small group of close friends but I don't do a ton of extra socializing. My partner and I have been together for 20 years and when we're not at home chilling with our cats, we love to travel and see live music together. Media PODCAST With Intention: Healing Religious Trauma and Reclaiming Autonomy ARTICLE The Poisonous Legacy of James Dobson PODCAST The New Evangelicals: The Empathy Paradigm ARTICLE Understanding Religious and Spiritual Trauma PODCAST Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: High-Control Religion and Religious Trauma ARTICLE Deconstructing Religious Certainty: Embracing Cognitive Flexibility ARTICLE Anxiety “Disorders” in the Apocalypse PODCAST Heretic Happy Hour: Surviving Religious Trauma PODCAST Life Unwasted: Growing up as a Missionary Kid PODCAST Heretic Happy Hour: The Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Psychology ARTICLE Spiritual Bypassing in Times of Crisis PODCAST Save the Therapist: Religious Trauma VIDEO PTS for Life: Scientology and the Power & Control Wheel ARTICLE The Greater Good: A Justification of Abuse ARTICLE Relationship Strain and Setting “Healthy” Boundaries ARTICLE Nope, Therapists Aren't Alright

Find resources for religious trauma and spiritual abuse recovery. Includes recommended books, podcasts, documentaries, a therapist directory, and more. Religious + Spiritual Trauma Recovery RESOURCES Recommended Media Religious Trauma Therapist Directory Supportive Organizations Continuing Education Self-Inventories Research + Assessment Professional Consultation Religious Trauma Worksheet Bundle Anna's Book: For God's Sake Martyr, She Wrote Podcast SELF-INVENTORIES Learn how religious trauma and high-control group dynamics may be impacting your life. Religious Trauma Inventory High Control Group Inventory Childhood Religious Messages Codependency Inventory Learned Helplessness Inventory Freedom of Consent Inventory Religious Patriarchy Inventory Person vs Group Values Inventory Buy: Worksheet Bundle RECOMMENDED MEDIA Books, podcasts, documentaries, and articles related to religious trauma and cults. Select Media Type Select Tags/Key Words Select Title Title Resource Type Author/Host Tags Link After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America Book Sara Moslener Sex/Purity Culture,Christian Nationalism,Culture https://a.co/d/01sGjtl6 Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape Book Jenna Miscavige Hill, Lisa Pulitzer Memoir,Scientology,Cults https://a.co/d/05ktq0bS Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms Book Matthias Roberts Self-Help,Sex/Purity Culture,Shame https://a.co/d/0dk4WfWl Beyond the Surface: Conversations on Religious Trauma, Faith Deconstruction, & Cults Podcast Sam Sellers Religious Trauma,Deconstruction,Recovery,Cults https://anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au/podcast-beyond-the-surface/ Children of God: Lost and Found (2007) Documentary Noah Thomson Cults,Christian/Evangelical,Children of God https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0806136/ ChurchToo: How Purity Culture Upholds Abuse and How to Find Healing Book Emily Joy Allison Sex/Purity Culture,Deconstruction https://a.co/d/05qhOwrQ Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue and Recovery from Destructive Cults Book Steven Hassan Self-Help,Cults,Spiritual Abuse https://a.co/d/0eHQwALv Cracking the Cult Code for Therapists: What Every Cult Victim Wants Their Therapist to Know Book Bonnie Zeiman Cults,Therapy Tools https://a.co/d/02wk9shT Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism―Understanding the Social Science of Cult Influence Book Amanda Montell Cults,Spiritual Abuse https://a.co/d/0009zyKS Cults and Extreme Belief (2018) Documentary Elizabeth Vargas Cults,Spiritual Abuse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8457940/ Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Do Movie/Video Amy McPhie Allebest LDS/Mormon,Patriarchy https://youtu.be/RqBWbJIBGdA?si=wlXB36-AHTeaSMym Deconstruction Dictionary Article Grisel Lopez-Escobar Deconstruction,Education https://www.drgrisel.com/deconstruction-dictionary Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion Book Daryl Van Tongreren Deconstruction,Religious Abuse,Religious Trauma https://a.co/d/0fxM1OXU EXJW Diaries Podcast Justin Jehova's Witness https://www.youtube.com/@exjwdiaries EXJW Recovery Workbook Book Justin Jehova's Witness,Therapy Tools,Recovery https://exjw.gumroad.com/ Educated: A Memoir Book Tara Westover Memoir,Childhood Religious Trauma https://a.co/d/002Dvj2n Escaping Twin Flames (2023) Documentary Cecilia Peck Cults,Spiritual Abuse,Sexual Abuse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29388212/ Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) Documentary Alex Gibney Scientology,Deconstruction https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4257858/ Healing Sacred Wounds: A Guide to Overcoming Religious and Spiritual Trauma Book SC Nealy Religious Trauma,Recovery,Christian/Evangelical,Childhood Religious Trauma,Self-Help https://a.co/d/086zhxGF Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults (2020) Documentary Clay Tweel Cults,Spiritual Abuse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11210146/ Hellbound? (2012) Documentary Kevin Miller Christian/Evangelical,Hell,Religious Trauma https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2325719/ Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed Documentary Dan Johnstone, Steven Michaels, Bitten Heine Christian/Evangelical,Clergy Abuse,Religious Abuse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16304142/ Holy Hell: Saved So Hard I Needed Therapy Book Elise Heerde Memoir,Religious Trauma,Self-Help https://a.co/d/0610iv9M Holy Hurt: Understanding Spiritual Trauma and the Process of Healing Book Hillary McBride Spiritual Abuse,Religious Trauma,Religious Abuse https://a.co/d/04Tb17xk How to End Christian Nationalism Book Amanda Tyler Christian Nationalism,Political Cults,Culture https://a.co/d/0aX9I6tN I Survived "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" (2018) Documentary Joshua Harris Christian/Evangelical,Sex/Purity Culture,Patriarchy https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9625234/ IndoctriNation Podcast Podcast Rachel Bernstein Cults,Recovery https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indoctrination/id1373939526 Jesus Camp (2006) Documentary Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady Childhood Religious Trauma,Religious Abuse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486358/ Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation Book Kristin Kobes Du Mez Historical,Patriarchy,Christian/Evangelical https://a.co/d/02eqOU8T Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (2022) Documentary Rachel Dretzin, Grace McNally Funamentalism,LDS/Mormon,Patriarchy https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20560404/ Page 1 of 1 SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATIONS Support groups, training, workshops, and resources related to religious trauma and cult recovery. Select Resource Type Select Organization Organization Description Resource Type Link CBE International An international organization working to educate, advocate, and liberate women and men from Christian patriarchy. Legal or Financial Services,Conferences,Support Groups https://www.cbeinternational.org/ Cooperative Path Consultation groups for religious trauma therapists. Consutation,Counseling/Coaching https://www.cooperativepath.com/ Cult Mediation Resources designed to help thoughtful families and friends understand and respond to the complexity of a loved one’s cult involvement, controlling relationship and environments. Intervention/Mediation https://cultmediation.com/ Cult Recovery 101 Assisting cult members and their families as they make the difficult transition from coercion to renewed individual choice. Articles/Newsletters,Research,Directory https://cultrecovery101.com/ Empathy Paradigm Resources for religious trauma survivors and the mental health professionals who work with them. Training/Continuing Ed,Directory,Articles/Newsletters,Consutation,Other Resources https://www.empathyparadigm.com/ Footsteps Services and programs for people who have chosen to leave ultra-Orthodox communities and build self-determined lives. Support Groups,Workshops https://www.footstepsorg.org/ GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment Empowering Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse. Investigation,Intervention/Mediation,Legal or Financial Services https://www.netgrace.org/ International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) Advancing education, research and understanding of cultic influence. Research,Articles/Newsletters,Directory,Conferences https://internationalculticstudies.org/ Kindred Holistic Therapy Recovery groups and workshops for survivors of religious trauma and purity culture. Support Groups,Workshops,Counseling/Coaching https://www.kindredholistictherapy.com LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative Religious trauma groups and trainings facilitated by SC Nealy. Support Groups,Training/Continuing Ed,Workshops,Counseling/Coaching https://lgbtcounselingdmv.com/ MK Safety Net Support, education, and advocacy for current and former missionary kids. Support Groups,Legal or Financial Services,Investigation,Intervention/Mediation,Articles/Newsletters https://mksafetynet.org/ Michelle F. Moseley Counseling Opportunities for mental health providers to expand their knowledge of religious trauma and spiritual abuse. Training/Continuing Ed,Counseling/Coaching,Consutation https://michellefmoseley.com/continuing-education/ People Leave Cults Cult intervention and recovery services for current and former cult members and their loved ones. Intervention/Mediation https://www.peopleleavecults.com/ Reclamation Collective Holding space for religious trauma through counseling, group therapy, training and consults. Training/Continuing Ed,Workshops,Directory,Counseling/Coaching,Consutation https://www.reclamationcollective.com Recovering From Religion Hope, healing, and support for those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. Support Groups,Other Resources https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org Religious Trauma & Cults An Australian-based organization, co-directed by Sam Sellers and Elise Heerde, supporting survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and high-control group experiences, while resourcing and educating practitioners through cult recovery and religious trauma training. Sam hosts the podcast Beyond the Surface and Elise is the author of Holy Hell & After The Exit; both bring lived experience and professional expertise to this space. Training/Continuing Ed,Counseling/Coaching,Support Groups,Conferences,Other Resources https://religioustraumaandcults.com/ Safe Havens An interfaith partnership against domestic violence and elder abuse. Support Groups,Workshops,Other Resources https://www.interfaithpartners.org/ Secular Therapy Project Connecting non-religious or secular persons who need mental health services with outstanding mental health professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and others. Directory,Counseling/Coaching https://www.seculartherapy.org/ The Aftermath Foundation Help for individuals who want to leave Scientology and the Sea Org, but who lack a system of support that they can rely on while getting on their feet in the outside world. Support Groups,Legal or Financial Services,Other Resources https://www.theaftermathfoundation.org/ The Clergy Project Current and former religious professionals without supernatural beliefs. Support Groups,Online Community https://clergyproject.org/ The Religious Trauma Dietitian Trauma-informed nutrition therapy for religious trauma survivors, provided by board-certified dietitian, Lisa van Leeuwen, RDN, LDN Dietician Services https://www.religioustraumadietitian.com/ The Welcome Table Inclusive spiritual community for LGBTQ+ individuals who are active, struggling, or former Catholics. Support Groups,Spiritual Direction https://www.welcometablelgbtq.com/

Get continuing education and professional consultation for your work with survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cults, facilitated by Anna Clark Miller, LPC-S, LMHC-S. Religious + Spiritual Trauma Recovery RESOURCES FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS Continuing Education Research + Assessment Tools Clinical Supervision Religious Trauma Therapist Directory Professional Consultation Religious Trauma Worksheet Bundle Survivor Resources Subscribe to Newsletter CONTINUING EDUCATION Live + Recorded Training Anna Clark Miller takes an evidence-based and religiously neutral approach to these nuanced topics (learn more ) . Empathy Paradigm has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7921. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Empathy Paradigm is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Masterclass: Treating Religious and Spiritual Trauma September 29 & 30, 2026 This comprehensive two-day training equips clinicians with the ethical frameworks, conceptual knowledge, and practical interventions needed to provide autonomy-first, culturally competent care to survivors of religious and spiritual trauma. Beginning with a theoretical foundation of the key terminology, common signs and symptoms, coercive group dynamics, and considerations for the therapeutic relationships, clinicians will learn the core competencies needed to address this complex form of trauma. Building on this groundwork, the focus will shift to direct clinical application, examining unique considerations for vulnerable populations and intersecting traumas. Attendees will gain a suite of evidence-based assessment tools, psychoeducational resources, and useful modalities, enabling them to help clients navigate traumatic memories, dismantle shame, process complex grief, and reclaim personal autonomy. 4.0 NBCC-approved CE hour provided by Mental Health Academy. Learn More + Regiser 2-Day Training: Clinical Interventions for Religious & Spiritual Trauma October 2 & 9, 2026 This 6-hour clinical training split into two days will provide mental health professionals with the practical skills and clinical interventions they need to competently work with survivors of religious trauma and spiritual abuse. Attendees will learn to assess the unique impacts of these experiences and use trauma-informed, client-centered approaches to facilitate healing and growth. The content will be organized in four sections including (1) Clinical Competencies, (2) Interviewing and Assessment, (3) Treatment Goals, and (4) Theories and Modalities. Useful in-session tools will be shared throughout the training to provide attendees with practical applications. 6.5 NBCC-approved CE hours provided by Empathy Paradigm. All registrations include 6-month access to the recording. Live Training: $125 | Live Training + 6.5 CEs: $150 | Recorded Training + 6.5 CEs: $150 | R ecording Only: $100 Learn More + Register Purity Culture and Religious Patriarchy November 13, 2026 It takes knowledge, empathy, and self-awareness to support clients who are unpacking experiences in purity culture and religious patriarchy. The unique systemic factors of spiritualized sex and gender-based abuse inflict a complex web of trauma that impacts a survivor's identity, sexuality, relationships, and more. This clinical training will address the ways that both women and men are affected by these experiences and offer useful clinical tools for therapists to meet their clients where they are. Facilitator, Anna Clark Miller, takes a religiously neutral approach that offers both clients and clinicians the freedom to seek healing on their own terms. 2.0 NBCC-approved CE hours provided by Empathy Paradigm. All registrations include 6-month access to the recording. Live Training: $60 | Live Training + 2.0 CEs: $75.00 | Recorded Training + 2.0 CEs: $60 | Recording Only: $45 Learn More + Register Religious/Spiritual Trauma: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide December 10, 2026 This full-day training will equip clinicians with the specialized knowledge and clinical competencies necessary to effectively assess and treat spiritual and religious trauma. Participants will explore core concepts—such as shame, high-control groups, and purity culture—while learning to recognize the multifaceted cognitive, emotional, relational, and somatic symptoms that clients experience. Across six detailed modules, this training addresses the therapeutic relationship, clinician biases, safety risks, and intersecting client identities, alongside targeted assessment tools, psychoeducational strategies, and practical in-session interventions. Ultimately, the evidence-based treatment approaches covered in this training will provide clinicians with a roadmap to offer culturally competent care that promotes healing and autonomy for survivors of religious and spiritual trauma. 6.0 NBCC-approved CE hours provided by Empathy Paradigm. All registrations include 6-month access to the recording. Live Training: $175 | Live Training + 6 CEs: $200 | Recorded Training + 6.5 CEs: $200 | Recording Only: $125 Learn More + Register Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, & Cult Recovery Recorded Training Hosted by PESI.com As public awareness continues to increase about the adverse impacts of high-control religious groups and cults, more and more clients are seeking specialized help. This historically underserved population is in desperate need of trauma-informed care from professionals with training on this unique issue. This recorded training is designed to help you: (1) assess the signs of religious and spiritual trauma effectively, (2) understand the abusive dynamics of high-control groups, (3) gain practical, trauma-informed tools for client treatment, (4) tailor your approach to diverse identities and cultural backgrounds. On-demand recordings, 6.25 CE hours for this program are handled by PESI.com. Get 40% off with promo code: RELTRAUMA40 Buy the Recording No/Low Contact Recorded 1-Hour Training This recorded video training is designed to help individuals and/or helping professionals in setting effective personal boundaries to protect their physical and emotional well-being within family systems. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding boundaries not as static rules, but as tools that evolve as we mature and encounter new life stages. The facilitator explores the nuances of requests versus resolutions, learn to pinpoint specific triggers for boundary-setting, and evaluate the strategic use of low contact or no contact as a means of self-protection. Recording Only (no CEs): $25 Buy the Recording Do you have suggestions of topics for future religious/spiritual trauma trainings? Let me know so I can tailor my trainings to fit your needs. Contact CONSULTATION + SUPERVISION Empowering clinicians with affordable professional support. Clinical Supervision Contact If you're an LPC-Associate or LMHC-Associate in Texas or Washington state, Anna Clark Miller is a board-approved clinical supervisor and would be happy to discuss working with you. Her primary goal as a supervisor is to empower you to build an ethical clinical practice founded on trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment. If you're interested, contact Anna to set up a time to chat. Professional Consultation Book Now Anna Clark Miller, LPC-S, LMHC-S, NCC offers 1-hour video consultations helping professionals for $50/session. Whether you're a therapist, social worker, religious leader, or other professional, Anna would love to support you as you navigate your work with survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and high-control groups. You can meet one time or set up recurring sessions. Choose a time on Anna's calendar and let her know what you're hoping to discuss. Join the Religious Trauma Therapist Directory! Are you licensed counselor with training or experience with religious trauma and spiritual abuse? Join our growing directory! Learn More

A list of current scholarly research sources and assessment tools for professionals working with religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cult recovery. Religious + Spiritual Trauma Recovery RESEARCH + ASSESSMENT Research Sources Assessment Tools Religious Trauma Therapist Directory Survivor Resources Continuing Education Professional Consultation Religious Trauma Worksheet Bundle Anna's Book: For God's Sake ACADEMIC RESEARCH SOURCES Source Type Title Year Key Word Source Type Title Year Key Words Citation (APA) Link Journal Article A National Study of Adult Women Sexually Abused by Clergy: Insights for Social Workers 2022 Sexual Abuse,Women,Religious Leaders/Clergy Pooler, D., & Barros-Lane, L. (2022). A national study of adult women sexually abused by clergy: Insights for social workers. Social Work, 67(2), 123-133. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swac001 Journal Article A Primer on Memory Reconsolidating and Its Psychotherapeutic Use as a Core Process of Profound Change 2013 Trauma,Memory Reconsolidation,Treatment/Counseling,Therapy Modalities Ecker, B., Ticic, R., & Hulley, L. (2013). A primer on memory reconsolidation and its psychotherapeutic use as a core process of profound change. The Neuropsychotherapist, 1, 82–99. https://doi.org/10.12744/tnpt(1)082-099 Book/Chapter Abuse in World Religions: Articulating the Problem 2025 Abuse ,Religious/Spiritual Abuse Stiebert, J. (Ed.). (2025). Abuse in world religions: Articulating the problem (Vol. 1). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003324164 Journal Article Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Within a Religious Context 2015 Domestic Violence/IPV,Religion/Spirituality,Victimization & Violence Levitt, H. M., Horne, S. G., Wheeler, E. E., & Wang, M. C. (2015). Addressing intimate partner violence within a religious context. In D. F. Walker, C. A. Courtois, & J. D. Aten (Eds.), Spiritually oriented psychotherapy for trauma (pp. 209–228). American Psychological Association. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/14500-011 Journal Article Addressing Religious and Spiritual Diversity in Moral Injury Care: Five Perspectives 2023 Moral Injury,Religion/Spirituality,Treatment/Counseling Pyne, J. M., Currier, J., Hinkson, K. D., Jr., Usset, T. J., Abeita, L. A., Dordal, P., Kouser, T., Awaad, R., Weber, M. C., & Griffin, B. J. (2023). Addressing religious and spiritual diversity in moral injury care: Five perspectives. Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry, 10(4), 446–462. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1007/s40501-023-00308-3 Journal Article Addressing Religious or Spiritual Dimensions of Trauma and PTSD 2025 Treatment/Counseling,Assessment Larsen, S. E., Hopkins, S., & Harris, I. (2025). Addressing religious or spiritual dimensions of trauma and PTSD. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/spirituality_trauma.asp Journal Article Adverse Childhood Experiences, Religious/Spiritual Struggles, and Mental Health Symptoms: Examination of Mediation Models 2018 Developmental Trauma,Health,Symptoms,Religion/Spirituality McCormick, W. H., Carroll, T. D., Sims, B. M., & Currier, J. M. (2018). Adverse childhood experiences, religious/spiritual struggles, and mental health symptoms: Examination of mediation models. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 20(10), 982–994. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2018.1440544 Book/Chapter Altogether You: Experiencing Personal and Spiritual Transformation with Internal Family Systems 2020 Therapy Modalities,Treatment/Counseling,Religion/Spirituality Riemersma, J. (2020). Altogether you: Experiencing personal and spiritual transformation with Internal Family Systems therapy. Pivotal Press. https://a.co/d/0gdzhYvc Journal Article An Exploratory Study on Mental Health, Social Problems & Spiritual Damage in Victims of Child Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy and Other Perpetrators 2022 Sexual Abuse,Developmental Trauma,Religious Leaders/Clergy Pereda, N., Guilera, G., Forns, M., & Gómez-Benito, J. (2022). An exploratory study on mental health, social problems, & spiritual damage in victims of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and other perpetrators. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2022.2080142 Journal Article An Investigation Into the Efficacy of the PsychoSocial Quicksand Model and its Utility for Transforming Systems 2026 Treatment/Counseling,Memory Reconsolidation,Culture/Community,Cults/High-Control Amber, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2026). An investigation into the efficacy of the PsychoSocial Quicksand Model™ and its utility for transforming systems. International Journal of Cultic Studies, 17, 37–57. https://library.internationalculticstudies.org/26gottu/ Journal Article Approaches to Understanding and Aligning with Religious Leaders 2022 Religious Leaders/Clergy McLaughlin, A. T., Davis, D. E., Hook, J. N., Hodge, A. S., Choe, E., McMinn, M. C., & Van Tongeren, D. R. (2022). Approaches to understanding and aligning with religious leaders: A latent profile analysis of religious leaders’ worldviews. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 9(2), 73–84. https://doi.org/10.1037/scp0000258 Journal Article Appropriate Child Participation and the Risks of Spiritual Abuse 2016 Childhood/Children,Religious/Spiritual Abuse Segura-April, D. (2016). Appropriate child participation and the risks of spiritual abuse. Transformation, 33(3), 171–184. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265378816636798 Journal Article Associations of Childhood Trauma Experiences with Religious and Spiritual Struggles 2020 Developmental Trauma,Trauma,Religion/Spirituality Janů, A., Maliňáková, K., Kosarkova, A., & Tavel, P. (2020). Associations of childhood trauma experiences with religious and spiritual struggles. Journal of Health Psychology, 27(4), 896–906. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105320950793 Journal Article Attachment Theory and Religion 2021 Attachment ,Family/Parenting,Childhood/Children Cherniak, A. D., Mikulincer, M., Shaver, P. R., & Granqvist, P. (2021). Attachment theory and religion. 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Journal of Loss and Trauma, 29(8), 756–775. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2024.2412294 Page 1 of 1 ASSESSMENT TOOLS & INVENTORIES Religious Trauma Inventory High Control Group Inventory Childhood Religious Messages Codependency Inventory Learned Helplessness Inventory Freedom of Consent Inventory Religious Patriarchy Inventory Person vs Group Values Inventory Title Author Link FICA Spiritual History Tool: A Guide for Spiritual Assessment in Clinical Settings Christina Puchalski, MD https://gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaskib1011/files/2022-06/FICA-Tool-PDF-ADA.pdf Inventory of Complicated Spiritual Grief 2.0 (ICSG 2.0) Laurie Burke, A Elizabeth Crunk, Robert Neimeyer, Haiyan Bai https://www.azspc.org/uploads/8/5/7/7/85775014/inventory_of_complicated_spiritual_grief_self-scoring.pdf Moral Injury and Distress Scale (MIDS) Norman, S. B., Griffin, B. J., Pietrzak, R. H., McLean, C., Hamblen, J. 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Coming May 5, 2026: My 2023 book, The Religious Trauma Survival Guide is getting a glow up! It will be released through Sheldon Press under the new title, For God's Sake: Recovering from Religious Trauma by Anna Clark Miller. It's a practical resource for survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and high-control groups who are looking for healing. Pre-oder it now! Available Now! For God's Sake Recovering From Religious Trauma by Anna Clark Miller, LPC After self-publishing The Religious Trauma Survival Guide in 2023, I was approached by Sheldon Press about re-releasing it under a new title for a wider audience. Since then, I've worked hard to incorporate updated research, brand new content, and more about my personal story of recovery. I'm so proud of how it turned out! Audio version is coming soon! Amazon Barnes & Noble Goodreads Heal from religious trauma on your own terms. Are you navigating fear, shame, and isolation in the aftermath of harmful experiences in religion? Are you so used to suppressing your own needs and emotions, that you don't know how to express them anymore? For God's Sake: Recovering from Religious Trauma offers language to help you understand what you've experienced, process your hurt and anger, and start healing on your own terms. You'll learn how to turn your self-judgement into curiosity, and your shame into self-compassion. Each chapter includes multiple inventories, checklists, and personal reflection prompts to help you connect more deeply with yourself and gain insight into how religious trauma has impacted you. Grounded in research and counseling experience, Miller takes a religiously neutral approach to healing. She knows from experience that many religious trauma survivors are understandably anxious about perceived hidden agendas, particularly those tied to religion and spirituality. So whether you're looking to leave religion completely or seek a new, healthier relationship with your faith, For God's Sake can help you recover and explore who you are beyond religious trauma. About the Author Anna Clark Miller, LPC is a licensed counselor, author, speaker, and trainer who specializes in recovery from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cults. Her passion for healing from high-control religion started with her own experiences in a fundamentalist belief system. She was raised overseas by evangelical missionaries, educated in religious universities, and worked in religious organizations for 10 years before recognizing the signs of religious trauma. After getting a degree in mental counseling, she started her career in trauma recovery with a focus on adverse experiences in high-control religious groups. She facilitates clinical training for therapists and social workers treating religious trauma and speaks at retreats and conferences for survivors. For publicity and press inquiries contact Cassandra Murphy at Cassandra.Murphy@johnmurrays.co.uk.

A definition and the goal of religious deconstruction and a list of the main elements of deconstruction that most people explore. Religious Deconstruction Religious deconstruction is a process of analyzing the individual parts of a belief system one at a time . The goal of deconstruction isn’t to ultimately accept or reject the belief system as a whole, but to assess each element on its own. This allows us to decide what we believe without jumping to forgone conclusions or resorting to all-or-nothing thinking. It’s not about finding the “right” answers, it's about giving yourself permission to explore . These are some of the main elements of religion examined during deconstruction and some questions to help you explore them. DIVINITY Not every religious group believes that there is a god or that there is only one God. Deconstructing divinity means investigating the belief system’s “higher power” and questioning thinking like the extent of their power, their character, their motivations, their limitations, etc. Is there a God or gods? How can humans determine which gods are true? How can humans learn about God? What does God require from humans (if anything)? Are good or evil spirits the same as gods? What is God’s character like? Are they good, all-knowing, all-powerful, etc.? Can God’s character evolve as humans evolve? TRUTH + GOOD/EVIL Philosophers and theologians have been contemplating the nature of good and evil for centuries. Deconstructing this category is less about finding definitive answers and more about using curiosity as we explore things like ultimate truth, why suffering exists, and whether humans are fundamentally good, evil, or neutral. Is God good? How can we determine this? Does the world have universal rules of good and evil? Are good and evil objective (evident and consistent from different perspectives)? How can humans determine what’s good and evil? Are humans born fundamentally good or evil? Are humans fundamentally sinful or do they just exist in a sinful world? Can an evil person become good and vice versa? How? Why is there evil, suffering or pain in the world? Did God create the world intending for evil to happen? Why? DESIGN This category includes our beliefs about the origin of the world, the fate of the world, the meaning of life, the purpose of human existence, and the extent of responsibility that humans have over our choices. Our beliefs about everything from evolution to the end times fall into this category. How did the universe come into being (creation, evolution, etc.)? Are world events unfolding according to a greater plan? Who (if anyone) is orchestrating world events? Is evolution real? Why or why not? How important are humans in the grand scheme of things? Are all humans equal in value? Do humans have agency over their choices? Are humans’ actions predestined or predetermined? Can humans be held responsible for predetermined actions? Were humans designed to fall into two distinct genders? Were humans designed to be heterosexual? Does God create and then punish people who don’t conform? THE AFTERLIFE Most religious belief systems speculate about what happens to the human body and/or spirit after we die. Deconstructing the afterlife means investigating our assumptions about the finality of death, and deciding what we believe about reincarnation, paradise, eternal punishment, resurrection, etc. Do the choices we make in life have eternal consequences? What happens to the souls of humans when we die? Is there a heaven and hell? Do humans get reincarnated? Do non-believers get annihilated after death or go to hell? Is hell a place of eternal conscious torment? What criteria determine what happens to someone after death? DOMINION Deconstructing dominion means questioning how much power and authority we attribute to the things we believe in. Our assumptions about who and what has the inherent right to power (god, scripture, religious leaders, chosen groups, etc.) have major implications for how we interact with the rest of the world. Does religion hold the ultimate truth? Should God’s desires be carried out on earth? Should religion be involved in politics? Is there a God-ordained hierarchy between genders? Is there a God-ordained hierarchy between types of people? Do humans have authority over the earth and animals? Do religious groups or leaders deserve special power? THE SACRED Most religious groups have practices, objects, and traditions that they consider sacred. Deconstructing the sacred means assessing what makes something sacred, how necessary it is to our beliefs, and how flexible we can be in using it. A few examples are group gatherings, marriage ceremonies, interpreting scripture, and speaking to the divine. Why do we follow religious practices and traditions? How strictly should religious practices be followed? Is Scripture sacred? Is Scripture inerrant (never wrong)? Who has the right to interpret Scripture? Do sacred events (miracles, signs, prophecies) occur? How can a human know what’s sacred an what’s not? Does prayer have a practical impact on the material world?

Resources for leaders creating trauma-informed spaces for survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cults. Religious Trauma + Spiritual Abuse Recovery LEADERSHIP RESOURCES for creating trauma-informed spaces Filter by Resource Type Resource Type Filter by Key Word Key Word Filter by Title Title Title Resource Type Author/Host Key Words Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church Book Michael J Kruger Religious Leaders ,Spiritual Abuse ,Clergy Abuse The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse Book David Johnson, Jeff VanVonderen Religious Abuse ,Spiritual Abuse The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women Book Jessica Valenti Purity Culture ,Religious Trauma ,Patriarchy Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices Book Jayne McConnaughey Religious Leaders ,Religious Trauma ,Spirituality Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems Book Alexandra Stein Cults ,Education ,Research When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Book Chuck DeGroat Religious Abuse ,Narcissistic Leaders ,Clergy Abuse ,Religious Leaders ChurchToo: How Purity Culture Upholds Abuse and How to Find Healing Book Emily Joy Allison Purity Culture ,Deconstruction The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth Book Beth Allison Barr Patriarchy ,Religious Abuse ,Purity Culture Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for Survivors Book Connie Baker Religious Trauma ,Spiritual Abuse ,Religious Abuse Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion Book Marlene Winell Religious Trauma ,Spiritual Abuse Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power Book Wade Mullen Education ,Abuse ,Self-Help Ten Lies The Church Tells Women: How the Bible Has Been Misused to Keep Women in Spiritual Bondage Book J Lee Grady Religious Abuse ,Patriarchy ,Purity Culture Holy Hurt: Understanding Spiritual Trauma and the Process of Healing Book Hillary McBride Spiritual Abuse ,Religious Trauma ,Religious Abuse Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll's Evangelical Empire Book Jessica Johnson Purity Culture ,Patriarchy ,Evangelical Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church Book Diane Langberg Religious Abuse ,Education Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding A True Faith Book April Ajoy Deconstruction ,Reconstruction ,Christian Nationalism Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism―Understanding the Social Science of Cult Influence Book Amanda Montell Cults ,Abuse ,Spiritual Abuse The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism Book Katherine Stewart Christian Nationalism ,Religious Abuse A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing Book Scot McKnight & Laura Barringer Religious Abuse ,Prevention ,Abuse My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church Book Amy Kenny Disabilities ,Religious Trauma ,Justice