Are you struggling with the effects of religious and spiritual trauma?
Right now, you might be experiencing:
- Black-and-White Thinking: Extremes of thought and rigid beliefs that feel difficult to shake.
- Trust Issues: Difficulty trusting yourself and others, leaving you feeling disconnected and uncertain.
- Low Self-Esteem: A pervasive sense of low or no self-worth, influenced by past experiences.
- Overdependence: An inappropriate level of dependence on and obligation to a group of people.
- Stunted Self-Development: An impeded sense of self-growth and personal development.
You’ve started to recognize how unresolved religious and spiritual trauma is impacting your life:
- Feeling Lost: You’ve left your religious or spiritual community but now feel profoundly lost and adrift.
- Lack of Direction: You don’t trust yourself enough to plan the next steps of your life, and the people you would normally turn to for guidance aren’t there anymore.
- Difficulty with Relationships: You don’t know how to find, form, and keep relationships that aren’t rooted in the religious or spiritual ideology you’ve left behind.
- Boundary Struggles: You want to hold better boundaries with the painful people in your life but have no idea how to do it.
- Persistent Guilt: You feel a constant sense of guilt that stops you from taking the actions you want to take.
You’re wondering…
- Is religious and spiritual trauma a legitimate experience? Is that what I went through?
- Can therapy, especially with a therapist outside of that faith community, actually help me?
- How can I get better if my family is still part of that faith community?
You’re longing for…
- Peace and Acceptance: A sense of peace and acceptance that you made the right decision to leave your religious or spiritual community.
- Understanding and Clarity: A better understanding of how your experiences in that community impacted you and, importantly, what to do next.
- Self-Trust: The ability to trust yourself, think for yourself, and follow through on your intuitions and judgments.
- Healthy Relationships: The ability to recognize healthy relationships and establish better boundaries.
- Strong Sense of Self: A strong sense of self and direction in your life beyond the religious or spiritual community you left.
What you’re longing for is possible.
At Evergreen Counseling, we have a team of seasoned, evidence-based, trauma-trained therapists skilled in treating religious and spiritual trauma.
Imagine the Transformation Through Trauma Therapy
By pursuing trauma therapy for religious and spiritual trauma, you can imagine:
An overwhelming sense of guilt and shame.
Reduced guilt and shame, with increased self-acceptance and compassion for all parts of you.
Constant questioning of yourself, your decisions, and your reality.
A grounded, clear, and consistent trust in yourself and your experiences.
Feeling adrift and grieving what was lost.
Feeling more secure in your choices, experiencing appropriate emotions, and gaining clarity about what comes next.
Low self-esteem, shaped by the messaging you received while in your religious/faith community, and by the negative opinions you faced after leaving.
A stronger, more stable sense of self-confidence, with the ability to weather disapproval and judgment from those who don’t understand or approve of your choices.
What if I’m Not Ready?
Not Quite Ready to Book a Complimentary Concierge Matching Call? That’s Okay.
We understand that taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this decision easier for you.
Starting therapy can bring up mixed feelings—part of you might be eager, while another part hesitates to confront deeply buried emotions. You might doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you’ve struggled for a long time or had disappointing experiences with untrained therapists or life coaches. At Evergreen Counseling, our trauma-trained therapists are deeply committed to providing expert care.
Here’s How We Can Help You Move Forward
- Complimentary Concierge Matching Call: Our concierge matching call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and see if our approach feels right for you—without any obligation.
- Reimbursement Options: Concerned about the cost? We can guide you on how to get reimbursed for therapy using your out-of-network insurance benefits, making high-quality care more accessible to you.
- Informed Decision: Whether you’re ready to start or still exploring your options, we want you to feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
