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Therapy for Religious Trauma in Concord,NC

Online Therapy for Religious Trauma throughout North Carolina

Religion can be a source of love and community. Unfortunately, it can also use coercion, guilt, and shame that leaves devastating marks on one’s innermost values and belief systems. In religious trauma therapy, I help my clients by identifying those harmful beliefs, overcoming shame, and claiming a life and identity that feels most authentic, safe, and healthy for them.

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Is religious trauma therapy right for you?

You’re driving home excited about your evening plans. Then that song comes on the radio. You know the one. Suddenly, you’re pulled back to that hard-backed pew, the smell of strong perfumes, the bright lights, and the guilty conscience. You feel cold all over like someone is watching you.

Religious trauma is unique in that it affects the very core of our identity. People turn towards religion as a foundation for not only their beliefs, but their values, principles, and direction in life. For many, religion wasn’t a choice but something forced on them as a child. They didn’t get to choose what to believe. They weren’t presented with options to explore and learn.

On top of this, abusive tactics like guilt and shame are utilized to enforce control over what you do, think, and feel. These experiences not only mold your identity, but they ingrain harmful values and beliefs that you never had a choice in but become an integral part of your identity.

What you may notice if you have experienced religious trauma…

Relational:

  • Difficulties creating and maintaining healthy relationships

  • People-pleasing tendencies

  • Quick or anxious attachments

  • Codependency or enmeshment

  • Avoidance or emotional withdrawal

  • Social isolation

  • Depending on other’s opinions to make personal decisions

  • Fear of abandonment or disappointing others

  • Lost sense of identity or core beliefs

Emotional & Mental:

  • Anxiety or panic attacks

  • Depression

  • Low self-esteem or self-worth

  • Guilt and shame

  • Apathy

  • Anger and irritability

  • Mood swings

  • Pervasive sense of dread or fear

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Perfectionism and/or obsession with cleanliness, order, and timelines

Physical:

  • Insomnia and nightmares

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Paranoia and hypervigilance

  • Appetite changes

  • Weight changes

  • Somatic stress (i.e. headaches, stomach aches)

  • Body insecurities or dysmorphia

  • Obsession with physical appearance

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Substance dependency or other addictions

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How therapy for religious trauma can help you!

You are not stuck with the choices that were made for you. You don’t have to hold onto beliefs or values that don’t align with your authentic self. Ideology that is harmful, promotes shame, or coerces you to do or be something you aren’t doesn’t have to remain in your life.

This doesn’t mean that all religion is bad. But you should have the autonomy to choose a religion, spirituality, or belief system that is meaningful and healthy for you!

As an ex-evangelical myself, I can offer you personal understanding and validation. I help my clients on this journey by processing the religious trauma they have experienced, deconstructing the unhealthy programming, and reclaiming their own fully chosen identity, belief system, and spirituality.

If this resonates with you, reach out today to schedule your free consultation for religious trauma therapy in Concord, NC. I would love to meet you and take this brave journey together!

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Therapy for Religious Trauma in Concord, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1.) Interest Form

    If you are interested in beginning religious trauma therapy, complete the interest form to get started! Simply fill in your contact information and what is bringing you to therapy. If you would like to meet for a free 15-minute consultation, you will be provided with the direct link to schedule.

    2.) Connection

    If you scheduled a video consultation, you will be sent a link to meet via a HIPAA-compliant video interface. Otherwise, I will reach out via email or phone to connect. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions, review your goals, and feel out our compatibility to make sure this is the best therapeutic fit.

    3.) Intake Process

    If you decide to begin therapy, I will send you a link to complete intake paperwork and to set up your client portal. From there you will be able to schedule your first session! Your client portal also provides access to your documents, invoices, and scheduling.

    4.) First Appointment

    Our initial appointment is focused on learning more about you, collaborating on your goals, and jumping into whatever you are ready to discuss. Make sure you are in a private, comfortable space and get ready to take your first step towards healing and growth!

  • Religious Trauma Therapy Session Rates:
    30-min Online Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

    60-min Online Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

    90-min Online Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225


    Debit, credit, and HSA/FSA payments are accepted.
    All payments are due at time of service.

  • Debit, credit, and HSA/FSA payments are accepted.

    All services are private pay only. Insurance is not accepted. Superbills are not provided.

    What are the benefits of self pay?

    Insurance companies require access to client records, mandate what must be disclosed in notes, regulate diagnoses, and dictate type/length of treatment.

    When you pay out of pocket, you are guaranteed complete control and privacy over your own treatment.

    You should feel safe to discuss your identity, personal choices, and life experience with your therapist. No third party or insurance company should be privy to your most personal details or control your treatment.

  • All religious trauma therapy sessions are currently online and are available to all adults (18+) throughout North Carolina. We meet using a HIPPA-compliant and secure video conferencing platform which can be accessed on any computer, tablet, or phone with access to the internet. Online therapy offers you flexibility to have your sessions from the comfort of home or anywhere that works best for you!

  • When beginning religious trauma therapy, weekly 60-minute sessions are most effective. This helps create consistency, accountability, and the ability to best measure progress. Many clients find this helpful for the first 3-6 months. Once you feel confident in your progress, sessions are typically reduced to every other week. The timeline looks different for everyone, and we will collaborate together on ensuring your therapy is most effective for you.

  • Clients are able to schedule sessions via their own client portal. You can schedule week to week or a few weeks out. If you prefer meeting at the same day/time every week, I can block that time for you as long as you show up for your sessions. We can also discuss different scheduling options during our consultation call.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations and rescheduled sessions will be subject to a full charge if not received at least 24 hours in advance. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time. If you are able to reschedule within the same week, the late cancellation fee will be dropped.

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