Find a licensed therapist who specializes in religious trauma ad spiritual abuse without promoting a pro- or anti-religious agenda. RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Find a counselor who understands the unique pain of religious and spiritual trauma. Each person included in this directory has agreed to these 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. Questions Therapists: Join the Directory Therapists: Log In SEARCH BY: Tips for Finding a Therapist. Session Format Client Type License Location Insurance (if accepted) Groups, Religions, or Cults Topics & Issues Adam Arnold LMFT, LADC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Children, Teens, Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Minnesota Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, Islam, Jewish, Buddhist, Military, Political Cults, New Age/Spiritualism, Pentecostal, Troubled Teen Industry, Wellness Cults, Scientology, Teen Ministries Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Deconstruction, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Domestic Violence/IPV, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Narcissistic Abuse, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Sexual Assault, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Ritual Abuse, Religious Nationalism, Shunning/Ostracism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Shame, Multigenerational, Marriage & Divorce, Grief Alex Papaconstantinou SEP More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: *All US States, Canada Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Corporate Cults/MLM, New Age/Spiritualism, Non-Religious Groups, Sex Cults, Small Cults (<1k members), Wellness Cults, Seventh Day Adventist Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, Disordered Eating, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Ritual Abuse, Sexual Assault Alia Lawlor LPCC-S More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Ohio Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Church of Christ, Mormon/LDS, New Age/Spiritualism, Catholic, Assemblies of God, Jehovah's Witness Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Domestic Violence/IPV, Reclaiming Spirituality, Sexual Assault, Quiverfull, Purity Culture & Sex, PTSD/C-PTSD, Perfectionism, Marriage & Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Dissociative Disorders, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Shame, BIPOC Experiences, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices Allison Douglas MA, LPC More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens, Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: No License Location: Arizona, Colorado Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Mormon/LDS, Fundamentalism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Deconstruction, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence/IPV, BIPOC Experiences Allison Quinones LCSW More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Colorado, Texas, Florida Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Catholic, Mennonite, Sex Cults, Pentecostal, New Age/Spiritualism, Mormon/LDS, Teen Ministries Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Multigenerational, Marriage & Divorce, Perfectionism, Perinatal/Pregnancy, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Religious Nationalism, Sexual Assault, Shame Aly Thompson LMFT More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: California Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, Corporate Cults/MLM, Mennonite, Mormon/LDS, Pentecostal, Political Cults, Wellness Cults, Small Cults (<1k members), Sex Cults, Fundamentalism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, BIPOC Experiences, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Neurodivergence, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Current/Former Leaders, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence/IPV, Narcissistic Abuse, Chronic Illness/Disabilities Alyssa Campbell LICSW, CTSS, C-CBE More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Washington Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Corporate Cults/MLM, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Jehovah's Witness, Pentecostal, Mormon/LDS, Political Cults, Church of Christ, Catholic, Teen Ministries, Troubled Teen Industry, Mennonite, Wellness Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Domestic Violence/IPV, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Interfaith Families, Grief, Disordered Eating, Marriage & Divorce, Multigenerational, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Quiverfull, Purity Culture & Sex, PTSD/C-PTSD, Perinatal/Pregnancy, Perfectionism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Religious Nationalism, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Sexual Assault, Shame, Shunning/Ostracism Amanda Degler LISW More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Ohio, Thailand Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Pentecostal, Catholic, Mormon/LDS, Jehovah's Witness, Judaism, Buddhism, New Age/Spiritualism, Tantra, Fundamentalism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, BIPOC Experiences, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Marriage & Divorce, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence/IPV, Dissociative Disorders, Addictive Behaviors, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Multigenerational Amanda Mole' LCSW More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Colorado, Florida Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Amber Keating LMHCA More Info Session Format: In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Children, Teens Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Indiana Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Pentecostal, Baptist, Fundamentalism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Multigenerational, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence/IPV, Dissociative Disorders Amelia Hall LMFT More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: California Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Sexual Assault Amie Gill LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: South Carolina Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Teen Ministries Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Narcissistic Abuse, Marriage & Divorce, Purity Culture & Sex, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Religious Nationalism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Sexual Assault, PTSD/C-PTSD Amy Faragher LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens, Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Idaho Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Mormon/LDS, Two by Twos, Catholic Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Grief, Interfaith Families, Marriage & Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Perfectionism, Perinatal/Pregnancy, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD Amy Mozingo LPC More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Pentecostal, Catholic, Mormon/LDS, Jehovah's Witness, Unification Church Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence/IPV, Dissociative Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Andrew Jasko AMFT, MPhil, MDiv More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Children, Teens, Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: California Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, New Age/Spiritualism, Hinduism, Pentecostal Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Reclaiming Spirituality Angela Brooks-Livingston LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: North Carolina Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices Angela Dagnachew LISW More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Iowa Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Ann Plana LMHCA More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Children, Teens, Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: No License Location: Washington Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, Wellness Cults, Teen Ministries, Corporate Cults/MLM, Baptist Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Marriage & Divorce, Multigenerational, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Perfectionism, Religious Nationalism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Perinatal/Pregnancy Anna Clark Miller LPC-S, LMHC-S, NCC More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: Washington, Oregon, Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Catholic, Assemblies of God, Church of Christ, Corporate Cults/MLM, Jehovah's Witness, Mormon/LDS, Political Cults, Scientology, Teen Ministries, Wellness Cults, Jewish, Pentecostal, Unification Church, Two by Twos, Troubled Teen Industry Familiar with these Topics/Issues: BIPOC Experiences, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Marriage & Divorce, Multigenerational, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Quiverfull, Religious Nationalism, Ritual Abuse, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Sexual Assault, Shunning/Ostracism, Shame, Domestic Violence/IPV, Childhood Religious Trauma, Reclaiming Spirituality Anna Marchese LCSW More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, New Age/Spiritualism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, BIPOC Experiences, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Neurodivergence, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Multigenerational, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Sexual Assault, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Perinatal/Pregnancy, Reclaiming Spirituality April Gagne LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Pennsylvania, Florida Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Islam, Judaism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Deconstruction, Grief, Interfaith Families, Reclaiming Spirituality, Sexual Assault Ashlee Marozick LMHCA More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Children, Teens, Couples Takes Insurance: No License Location: Washington Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Ashley Bozeman LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Mississippi, Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Pentecostal Familiar with these Topics/Issues: BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Disordered Eating, Grief, Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Shame Ashley Hamm LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Church of Christ, Catholic, Mormon/LDS, Baptist, Islam, Jewish, Military Familiar with these Topics/Issues: BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Deconstruction, Marriage & Divorce, Perfectionism, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Disordered Eating, Shame Ashley Hoffman LGPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Maryland Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Jehovah's Witness, New Age/Spiritualism, Pentecostal, Political Cults, Baptist, Wellness Cults, Assemblies of God, Church of Christ, Catholic Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, Disordered Eating, Grief, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Neurodivergence, Narcissistic Abuse, Marriage & Divorce, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Quiverfull, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Sexual Assault, Religious Nationalism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Shame, Shunning/Ostracism, BIPOC Experiences, Chronic Illness/Disabilities Ashley Kirkpatrick LAC More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples Takes Insurance: No License Location: Arizona Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Mormon/LDS Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex Avivah Knowles LPC, NCC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Virginia Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Jewish, Mormon/LDS, New Age/Spiritualism, Pentecostal, Political Cults, Teen Ministries, Troubled Teen Industry, Wellness Cults, Mennonite, Military, Islam Familiar with these Topics/Issues: BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Narcissistic Abuse, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Quiverfull, Reclaiming Spirituality, Religious Nationalism, Ritual Abuse, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Shunning/Ostracism, Sexual Assault Becca Ferguson LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Arkansas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Teen Ministries, Political Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Religious Nationalism, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Ritual Abuse, Shame, Sexual Assault Bethany Bacon MSW, LCSW More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Illinois, Indiana Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Religious Nationalism, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Reclaiming Spirituality, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Sexual Assault, Perfectionism, Dissociative Disorders, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, PTSD/C-PTSD, Grief, Shunning/Ostracism Bethany Nickerson LCSW, LCSW-C More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Maryland, New York, Utah Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Fundamentalism, Judaism, Mormon/LDS Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Bethany Thomas MA, LMHCA More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Washington Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, Narcissistic Abuse Brandy Murray LCSW More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Illinois, Missouri Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Corporate Cults/MLM, Mormon/LDS, New Age/Spiritualism, Pentecostal, Teen Ministries, Wellness Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Domestic Violence/IPV, Disordered Eating, Grief, Marriage & Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Perfectionism, Perinatal/Pregnancy, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Shame, Shunning/Ostracism Bre Arthur LMHCA More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Washington Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Fundamentalism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Deconstruction Brett Monzel LSW More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens, Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Colorado Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Buddhism, Christian/Evangelical, Corporate Cults/MLM, Fundamentalism, Hinduism, New Age/Spiritualism, Non-Religious Groups, Political Cults, Small Cults (<1k members), Wellness Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Deconstruction, Disabilities, Grief, Interfaith Families, Marriage & Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Shunning/Ostracism Brian Jones MEd, LMHC, LPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: Texas, Washington Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Fundamentalism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Brigitte Brun-Fässler Eidg. dipl. Beraterin im psychosozialen Bereich HFP / Zertif. Notfallpsychologie ZHAW/SBAP, HP Psychotherapie More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens, Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: SWITZERLAND Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Church of Christ, Hindu, Islam, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, Mormon/LDS, Pentecostal, Scientology, Unification Church, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Assemblies of God Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Marriage & Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Sexual Assault, Shame, Shunning/Ostracism, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Quiverfull Britt Riddle D.Min., M.Div., LMFT More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: Kentucky, Indiana, South Carolina Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Corporate Cults/MLM, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, Church of Christ, Mennonite, Mormon/LDS, New Age/Spiritualism, Pentecostal, Political Cults, Teen Ministries, Troubled Teen Industry, Unification Church, Wellness Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Marriage & Divorce, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Sexual Assault, Shame, Religious Nationalism, Ritual Abuse, Childhood Religious Trauma Brittany Kirk LCSW More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens, Groups Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Corporate Cults/MLM, Islam, Jehovah's Witness, Judaism, Mormon/LDS, Mennonite, New Age/Spiritualism, Pentecostal, Political Cults, Sex Cults, Scientology, Teen Ministries, Troubled Teen Industry, Wellness Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, Grief, Interfaith Families, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Multigenerational, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Purity Culture & Sex, Reclaiming Spirituality, Religious Nationalism, Ritual Abuse, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Sexual Assault, Shunning/Ostracism Brittney George LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Groups Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: South Carolina, Virginia Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Pentecostal, Mormon/LDS Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, BIPOC Experiences, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Multigenerational, Current/Former Leaders, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Narcissistic Abuse Brock Anderson LAMFT More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens Takes Insurance: License Location: Arizona Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Mormon/LDS Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Deconstruction, Grief, Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Shame, Religious Nationalism, Purity Culture & Sex, Marriage & Divorce Bryan D. Wagner PLPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: No License Location: Missouri Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Hinduism, Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, New Age/Spiritualism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Grief, Current/Former Leaders, Marriage & Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, PTSD/C-PTSD, Reclaiming Spirituality, Quiverfull, Religious Nationalism, Shunning/Ostracism, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Addictive Behaviors, Purity Culture & Sex, Perfectionism Callie Fox LPC, SAC-IT More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Wisconsin Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Two by Twos, Wellness Cults, Jehovah's Witness, Corporate Cults/MLM, Teen Ministries, Pentecostal, Political Cults, Mormon/LDS Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Dissociative Disorders, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Quiverfull, Sexual Assault, Deconstruction, Interfaith Families, Neurodivergence, Purity Culture & Sex, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Ritual Abuse, PTSD/C-PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse, Grief, Current/Former Leaders, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Domestic Violence/IPV, Disordered Eating, Marriage & Divorce, Perfectionism, Religious Nationalism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Shame, Shunning/Ostracism Carey Milne MS, LMFT More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens, Couples Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Nevada, Utah, Virginia, Washington DC Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Mormon/LDS Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Neurodivergence, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Multigenerational, Marriage & Divorce, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence/IPV, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Chronic Illness/Disabilities Caroline Lee LMFT, LPCC More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: No License Location: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Vermont Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, Mormon/LDS, Jehovah's Witness, Judaism, New Age/Spiritualism, Corporate Cults/MLM, Wellness Cults, Small Cults (<1k members), Mennonite Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Marriage & Divorce, Sexual Assault, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Narcissistic Abuse, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Multigenerational Carrie Buckner LCSW, LISW More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Ohio, Pennsylvania Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Pentecostal, Catholic Familiar with these Topics/Issues: BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Deconstruction, Interfaith Families, Grief, Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Purity Culture & Sex, PTSD/C-PTSD, Reclaiming Spirituality, Shame, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, Multigenerational Casey Bain MS, LPC More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Colorado Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Catherine Quiring LMHC, LPC, LCPC More Info Session Format: Telehealth, In-Person Client Types: Adults (18+), Groups Takes Insurance: No License Location: Florida, Illinois, Virginia Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Baptist Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Deconstruction, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Grief, Neurodivergence, Narcissistic Abuse, Perfectionism, PTSD/C-PTSD, Reclaiming Spirituality, Religious Nationalism, Sexual Assault Cathy S Harris LCSW More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+) Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: California, Colorado, Florida, Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Jehovah's Witness, Christian/Evangelical, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Corporate Cults/MLM, Military, Mormon/LDS, New Age/Spiritualism, Political Cults, Sex Cults, Scientology, Wellness Cults Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Addictive Behaviors, BIPOC Experiences, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Coming Out as Non-Religious, Current/Former Leaders, Dissociative Disorders, Marriage & Divorce, Multigenerational, Narcissistic Abuse, Purity Culture & Sex, PTSD/C-PTSD, Perfectionism, Reclaiming Spirituality, Religious Nationalism, Ritual Abuse, Shame, Shunning/Ostracism Cecily Rodgers LPC More Info Session Format: In-Person, Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Teens Takes Insurance: Yes License Location: Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical, Catholic, Mormon/LDS, Jehovah's Witness, Judaism Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, BIPOC Experiences, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, PTSD/C-PTSD, Childhood/Developmental Religious Trauma, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Sexual Assault, Narcissistic Abuse, Chronic Illness/Disabilities Celeste Smith LMFT-S More Info Session Format: Telehealth Client Types: Adults (18+), Couples, Groups Takes Insurance: No License Location: Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas Familiar with these Groups/Religions: Christian/Evangelical Familiar with these Topics/Issues: Purity Culture & Sex, Deconstruction, LGBTQ+/Conversion Practices, PTSD/C-PTSD, Pastor's/Missionary Kids, Marriage & Divorce, Sexual Assault, Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Chronic Illness/Disabilities, Disordered Eating

RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Return to Directory Joanne Chiu MC, RCC, EMDR Therapist Session Format In-Person Telehealth Client Types Adults (18+) Groups License Location Alberta British Colombia Newfoundland In-Person Location (if applicable) Burnaby, BC, Canada Insurance Accepted (if applicable) Private Pay Only Telus Health, Sun Life, Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Green Shield, CVAP Experience + Training Groups or Religious Traditions Baptist Catholic Christian/Evangelical Pentecostal Teen Ministries Therapy Topics or Issues Addictive Behaviors BIPOC Experiences Childhood Religious Trauma Coming Out as Non-Religious Current/Former Leaders Deconstruction Grief Marriage & Divorce Multigenerational PTSD/C-PTSD Pastor's/Missionary Kids Perfectionism Perinatal/Pregnancy Purity Culture & Sex Reclaiming Spirituality Shame Shunning/Ostracism Let's Connect More About Me Were you highly attached to any of the following - kissing dating goodbye - CCM - promise keepers - purity culture - passion conferences - WWJD and are figuring out what the heart of worship is and isn't for you today? Are/were you a minister or leader deeply attached to a religious culture and wrestling with what your leadership meant to those you ministered to? I help you process your experiences and explore what belief, identity and values mean for the person you TODAY. No shame. No judgement. No agenda. Book your free 30 minute consultation with me at https://joannechiu.janeapp.com Contact Information https://joannechiu.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1 JoanneChiuListens@gmail.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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Empathy Paradigm offers resources for survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, cults, and other high-control groups. Continuing education trainings are facilitated by owner and religious trauma therapist, Anna Clark Miller, LPC-S, LMHC-S. RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY: RELIGIOUS TRAUMA AND HIGH-CONTROL GROUPS Learn About Religious Trauma Find a Religious Trauma Therapist Recommended Resources Therapist Continuing Education Research + Assessment Religious Trauma Inventory High-Control Group Inventory For God's Sake (Anna's Book) Martyr, She Wrote Podcast Religious Trauma Worksheet Bundle About Empathy Paradigm Empathy Paradigm is an organization aimed at providing education and recovery resources for survivors of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and high-control groups. Owner, therapist, and trainer, Anna Clark Miller, is a religious trauma survivor who understands the need for non-coercive support in the wake of adverse religious experiences. The Empathy Paradigm website offers numerous practical resources, including a Religious Trauma Therapist Directory , a huge list of recommended books, media, and supportive organizations, multiple self-assessments designed to help survivors understand their experiences, and more. In addition to resources for survivors, Empathy Paradigm offers continuing education and one-on-one consultations for mental health professionals who work with religious trauma. Anna Clark Miller also hosts the Martyr, She Wrote podcast and recently published For God's Sake: Recovering From Religious Trauma . Empathy Paradigm is committed to protecting the dignity and autonomy of all individuals by respecting their right to choose their own beliefs and lifestyle without judgement or coercion. We wholeheartedly affirm and celebrate people with LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, disabilities, and diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. As the owner, Anna Clark Miller takes a religiously neutral approach to training and counseling. She has first-hand experience with the harm that can occur when a counselor imposes their personal religious views on a client. Empathy Paradigm's goal is not to villainize or defend any religious preference. Instead, our work focuses on identifying the beliefs, practices, and systems that were disempowering so we can promote autonomy and healing in the aftermath of those experiences. Regardless of a person's views on spirituality or religion, we believe they can pursue healing, address abusive dynamics, and be part of breaking the cycle of harm. Autonomy Inclusivity Religious Neutrality About Anna Clark Miller For God's Sake Recovering from Religious Trauma If you've had harmful experiences in a religious setting, my new book offers language to help you understand what you've experienced, process your hurt and anger, and start healing on your own terms. Learn how to turn your self-judgement into curiosity, your shame into self-compassion, and gain insight into how religious trauma has impacted you. Learn More + Order RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Find someoene who gets it. Get monthly email updates on upcoming events and new resources. Empathy Paradigm Subscribe Form First Name* Last Name* Email* Please subscribe me to your mailing list. * Submit

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RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPIST DIRECTORY Return to Directory Laura Tennenhouse LCPC-C Session Format In-Person Telehealth Client Types Adults (18+) Couples License Location Maine In-Person Location (if applicable) Falmouth, ME Insurance Accepted (if applicable) Experience + Training Groups or Religious Traditions Therapy Topics or Issues Let's Connect More About Me Contact Information http://lauratennenhouse.com therapy@lauratennenhouse.com