Religious Trauma & Deconstruction Therapy

Many people come to therapy feeling spiritually unmoored, especially after leaving a highly structured religion. In Salt Lake City, faith transitions can leave people longing for connection but unsure where to begin. I offer a safe, supportive space to process religious trauma, explore spirituality after religion, and reconnect with what feels meaningful and authentic to you. Your experience is valid, and so is your pain.

We start by rebuilding trust in your own intuition

Religious deconstruction therapy is about reclaiming your sense of self: moving out of fear and into clarity, out of obligation and into choice, and out of external authority and into deeper trust in yourself.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Without pressure or judgment, we’ll gently unpack what you’ve been taught, identify what still feels true, and release what no longer serves you. This work often includes:

• Processing the emotional impact of your religious experience

• Understanding how trauma and conditioning still influence you

• Rebuilding internal safety and self-trust

• Exploring your values, identity, and agency

• Navigating changes in family, community, and relationships

As this process deepens, many people reconnect with their own inner voice, the part that knows what feels grounded, safe, and authentic. Deconstruction isn’t just about what you’re moving away from. It’s about discovering what you’re moving toward.

Spirituality on your terms

When it feels supportive, we may explore ancestral traditions with deep respect for their roots and cultural contexts, along with holistic practices like sound healing, energy work, or vocal activation. This is a space where your spirituality can be evolving, imperfect, and uniquely your own.