Spirituality and Faith Crisis

For those who have been raised in what are called “high demand, high control religions,” it can be hard to untangle our own spirituality with parts of us that have been hurt or even traumatized by oppressive, shaming and controlling experiences within religion. We often associate spirituality with belonging to a specific religious group, belief system, and/or lifestyle choices.

However, spirituality is an experience unique and specific to you. It is as much a part of being human as having a physical body, heart and mind. 

 “The most beautiful emotion we can experience is the mystical. It is the sower of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger is as good as dead.”

Albert Einstein

Exploring spirituality through psychotherapy can offer numerous benefits including:

  • relief from religious and/or spiritual trauma

  • integration of spiritual practices to amplify healing resources

  • more flexibility and connection between parts of self that hold contrasting beliefs about spirituality

  • a neutral space void of expectation or judgement in which to be curious about existential questions of purpose and meaning

“Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.”

Brene Brown

Whether you are questioning, deconstructing or rebuilding, therapy offers a safe and compassionate place to explore your spiritual experience.