Spirituality

The term spirituality has evolved and broadened over time and typically refers to a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. Spirituality is an expansive and wide-ranging concept encompassing many points of view. It often involves a search for meaning in life. Although it means different things to different people, spirituality can play an important role in helping people address mental health issues and maintain good mental health generally. A spiritual practice can help individuals stay grounded and provide a framework for coping with stress. If you are interested in expressing or exploring your spirituality as a part of therapy, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s spirituality experts today.

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Life is inherently spiritual to humans as we wrestle to find meaning in our lives, whether or not we realize it; although we sure feel the symptoms of anxiety, numbness, anger, etc. when we do not find it. This could involve a search for fulfillment, a question of who we are and what we have to offer, how to live morally... The journey is not easy, as it concerns the very fabric of our beings; thankfully, we do not have to journey alone. Here as your wayfinder, let's explore.

— I-Ching Grace Hung, Psychologist in San Francisco, CA

Are you looking for your purpose? Feeling confused about what to believe in? Sacred psychology intertwines ancient wisdom with modern insights, illuminating a path of holistic healing. In an age where anxiety and disconnect thrive, spiritual therapy emerges as a crucial beacon of compassion. It addresses symptoms of soul weariness, navigating the labyrinth of existence, and longing for meaning.

— Amaia Oiz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
 

I work with clients to explore and develop rich spiritual lives. I approach this work from a non-denominational perspective with the aim of investigating the psychological mechanisms that are present in religious and spiritual experiences. I hope to help clients refine their sense of self-in-the-world, where they can reassess their values and what determines a meaningful life.

— Peter Paul, Psychotherapist in New York, NY

After graduating at the top of my class from a Christian university while earning my counseling degree, I began my own journey through deconstruction and rebuilding of my spiritual identity. I now specialize in religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and adverse religious experiences. Providing both individual counseling and support groups, my approach is centered on creating a safe and empathetic space for individuals navigating similar challenges in their spiritual journeys.

— Hollee Becerra, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
 

I love integrating an individual's personal spirituality into session. I truly believe in treating mind, body, and spirit together. My clients utilize this opportunity in all different ways. From integrating their spiritual beliefs into IFS parts work, to creating meaning from past trauma, to deeply exploring the client's unique spiritual experiences in this lifetime and beyond, this aspect of therapy is individually tailored to the client's comfort level and needs.

— Lara Dubowchik, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Highland Park, NJ

I am, at my core, a non-denominational spiritual counselor. Whatever your belief system is, we can harness it to create meaning in your life. Ritual doesn't have to be dogmatic, scary, or even take itself too seriously. A ritual is simply a repetitious act created with a specific intention in mind. I help clients create rituals to bring them closer to spirit, moving them through guided visualization, movement practices & mindfulness to help them reach their goals.

— Chrissie Bingham, Counselor in Milan, MI
 

"Spirituality" hits at the core of the self, and can inspire everything from dread, shame, to joy and belonging. When this area is wounded, it is that much heavier and more difficult to ask for help. In this area, I have extensive training, background, and experience. My hope in that is to help you articulate the pain, the loss, the joys, the meaning, identity, and everything that is 'touched' by spirituality, in order that you may experience progress towards health and healing.

— Aaron Kelsay, Counselor in Portland, OR

During our time together, we will explore beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing. I often speak about spirituality in terms of the Universe and our connection to ourselves and the connection to something larger than ourselves. I will support you in exploring what your unique sense of spirituality means to you.

— Mallory Kroll, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Concord, MA
 

Spirituality is an issue I have had the pleasure of treating, dating back to my time at Abilene Christian University. It is a concept often overlooked and one that I seek to synthesize with the mental health world by allowing my patients to examine themselves as beings who can acknowledge a higher power and simultaneously recognize that they have agency in this world to activate positive change. The use of religious materials is welcomed by me to my patients should they desire to use them.

— Dylan Daugherty, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX

How you connect to yourself, love, nature, or an eternal being is often not discussed in therapy when in reality spirituality/religion can be just the thing we need to heal and cope from life experiences.

— Janay Bailey, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY
 

Experienced in integrating Spirituality and Mindfulness to increase coping skills and address life transitions and problems from a heart-centered, soulful perspective.

— Jessi Frothingham, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, OR

Spirituality can be a great source of significant strength, support, and peace. Alternatively, spirituality can be a source of much pain, marginalization, and trauma. I am experienced with considering faith as an important factor in exploring the intersection of various life domains and concerns, and with helping clients consider their relationship with spirituality as they navigate identity development, life transitions, etc.

— Dr. Luana Bessa, Psychologist in Boston, MA
 

I believe that, broadly speaking, spirituality is a concern for everyone. The big picture and the largest questions of life are contained in it. What do you value? What do you worship? As David Foster Wallace wrote, "there is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship...If you worship money and things, if they are where you tap real meaning in life, then you will never have enough, never feel you have enough."

— Phillip Coulson, Therapist in Seattle, WA

As a former minister, I have professional training and experience in understanding the unique beliefs and practices of a wide range of religious communities. While so much of our spiritual lives are enriching and joyous, so many of us have had experiences in church or synagogue that have been shaming, judgmental, cruel and traumatizing. Trying to develop a personal spiritual path can be wondrous and terrifying at the same time. It is possible with professional help.

— Lynne Silva-Breen, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Burnsville, MN
 

Discovering your soul essence or experiencing a spiritual awakening can be a deeply profound, but also scary and terrifying experience. Finding a deeper spiritual connection can cultivate a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in your life, and I offer you a safe and compassionate space to do this. As a Buddhist-based therapist, it is common for clients I work with to process past lives, ancient knowledge, ancestral lineage, intuitive knowings, spirit guides and more.

— Xandra Hawes, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO

I believe that a holistic awareness of self includes how we understand our place in the universe. We all grapple with who we are and how to find meaning and purpose in life, whether we are atheist, agnostic, religious, recovering from religion trauma, spiritual, or somewhere in between. My graduate degree concentration was Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling, and I aim to support you in exploring and defining your own sense of spirituality (or lack thereof) on your own terms.

— Julie Osburne, Associate Professional Counselor in Portland, OR
 

I believe that, broadly speaking, spirituality is a concern for everyone. The big picture and the largest questions of life are contained in it. What do you value? What do you worship? As David Foster Wallace said, "there is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship...If you worship money and things, if they are where you tap real meaning in life, then you will never have enough, never feel you have enough."

— Phillip Coulson, Therapist in Seattle, WA

How do you understand your place in the universe? Whether we are atheist, agnostic, religious, spiritual, or recovering from religion trauma, we all grapple with who we are in this world and how to find meaning and purpose. My graduate degree specialization is in mindfulness-based transpersonal counseling, and I utilize a variety of approaches in secular Buddhist and transpersonal psychology to help you define your sense of spirituality (or lack thereof) on your own terms.

— Julie Osburne, Associate Professional Counselor in Portland, OR
 

Spirituality is central to many people’s sense of meaning and purpose. I honor each client’s personal beliefs and understand faith can provide comfort. My specialty is supporting those going through post-religious deconstruction or recovering from religious trauma. With care and without judgment, I help people process grief, anger, loss of community and identity that often accompany deconstruction. My goal is to assist you in reconnecting to your inherent worth beyond dogma.

— Bee Cook, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Seattle, WA