Therapists in Lucerne Valley, CA
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Windsong Marriage, Family and Personal Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Welcome to Windsong Therapy. You wouldn't be here reading this if you were not going through something painful or difficult. The good news is that pain is often the touchstone of changing for the better. I want to help. I don't believe you become a good therapist just from school or books. It also requires living real life which includes pain, struggle and finding courage, tools and solutions to not only overcome, but then share that knowledge and experience with others.
Welcome to Windsong Therapy. You wouldn't be here reading this if you were not going through something painful or difficult. The good news is that pain is often the touchstone of changing for the better. I want to help. I don't believe you become a good therapist just from school or books. It also requires living real life which includes pain, struggle and finding courage, tools and solutions to not only overcome, but then share that knowledge and experience with others.
![Photo of Gina Weiss, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41d11199-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I most enjoy working with clients who are willing to look within and accept responsibility (not blame) for their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I feel especially honored to work with clients who have had traumatic childhood experiences, including sexual abuse. Although these events can have devastating consequences, I have found that survivors of childhood trauma can also be catapulted to higher than usual levels of consciousness and well-being when the traumas are healed. In other words, therapy is a very gratifying journey to walk with a client. I work well with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, eating disorders and dissociative disorders.
I most enjoy working with clients who are willing to look within and accept responsibility (not blame) for their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I feel especially honored to work with clients who have had traumatic childhood experiences, including sexual abuse. Although these events can have devastating consequences, I have found that survivors of childhood trauma can also be catapulted to higher than usual levels of consciousness and well-being when the traumas are healed. In other words, therapy is a very gratifying journey to walk with a client. I work well with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, eating disorders and dissociative disorders.
Online Therapists
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My name is Maitri Joy and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) living in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. Working with adults, my specialties include Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Trauma (PTSD), and Addictions (Drug, Alcohol, Food, Sex). As a transpersonal psychotherapist, I integrate Asian spirituality (Buddhist, & Hindu meditation practices) with cutting-edge psychotherapy modalities to offer you a way to make progress in feeling better fast.
My name is Maitri Joy and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) living in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. Working with adults, my specialties include Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Trauma (PTSD), and Addictions (Drug, Alcohol, Food, Sex). As a transpersonal psychotherapist, I integrate Asian spirituality (Buddhist, & Hindu meditation practices) with cutting-edge psychotherapy modalities to offer you a way to make progress in feeling better fast.
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I specializing in families, relationships, children, youth, elders, trauma, abuse, grief, faith, spirituality, and LGBTQ.
We can all use compassionate, focused empathy, supportive insight, and unconditional acceptance. Whatever your background, occupation, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, relationships, worldview, politics. I am uniquely equipped to help you find and express your best self and create solutions. I offer the first session free, and I provide telehealth throughout California.
I specializing in families, relationships, children, youth, elders, trauma, abuse, grief, faith, spirituality, and LGBTQ.
We can all use compassionate, focused empathy, supportive insight, and unconditional acceptance. Whatever your background, occupation, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, relationships, worldview, politics. I am uniquely equipped to help you find and express your best self and create solutions. I offer the first session free, and I provide telehealth throughout California.
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Brittany Taylor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
I serve people who desire personal growth in their spirituality or who are curious how a spiritual life can help them.
I love people. Having witnessed traumas from my own life, I know what it feels like to have hurt as well as healing. I have always loved teens & adults and strive to love them right where they are. I've worked closely with people since college (over 15 years ago) through private practices, group practice, churches, rehab. centers, camps, & conferences. I have training/skills to comfortably work with teens, allowing me to get to know them in a very authentic way. I have extensive experience working using CBT & EMDR methods & I have expertise in anxiety, relationship issues, & traumatic experiences that you need to work through!
I serve people who desire personal growth in their spirituality or who are curious how a spiritual life can help them.
I love people. Having witnessed traumas from my own life, I know what it feels like to have hurt as well as healing. I have always loved teens & adults and strive to love them right where they are. I've worked closely with people since college (over 15 years ago) through private practices, group practice, churches, rehab. centers, camps, & conferences. I have training/skills to comfortably work with teens, allowing me to get to know them in a very authentic way. I have extensive experience working using CBT & EMDR methods & I have expertise in anxiety, relationship issues, & traumatic experiences that you need to work through!
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She draws on her knowledge and experience with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory, cognitive-behavioral interventions, interpersonal and self psychology, neuropsychology, spirituality and mind/body science.
Dr. Tyler Howard treats individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of challenges. Issues range from depression, anxiety, panic, traumatic-stress, relationship conflict, difficulties related to gender and sexual identity, privilege, oppression, multi-generational and social trauma, grief and loss, alcoholism, addiction, compulsive behaviors, attention-deficit, major life transitions, history of complex trauma, child abuse, and attachment disorders.
She draws on her knowledge and experience with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory, cognitive-behavioral interventions, interpersonal and self psychology, neuropsychology, spirituality and mind/body science.
Dr. Tyler Howard treats individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of challenges. Issues range from depression, anxiety, panic, traumatic-stress, relationship conflict, difficulties related to gender and sexual identity, privilege, oppression, multi-generational and social trauma, grief and loss, alcoholism, addiction, compulsive behaviors, attention-deficit, major life transitions, history of complex trauma, child abuse, and attachment disorders.
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I'm experienced with relational and emotional issues including depression, anxiety, transition, LGBTQ issues, complex trauma, spirituality, substance abuse and identity issues.
I’m a clinical psychologist and I specialize in therapy for adults. If you’re here, I’m guessing it’s because you are struggling with something in your life and feel like you need help. I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help, and I’m glad that you’ve made it this far. Therapy doesn’t have to be daunting and mysterious. At the most basic level, therapy is just two people relating with one another in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. What makes it different from other relationships is that we keep the focus on you, and I have specialized training that enables me to foster the conditions necessary for change.
I'm experienced with relational and emotional issues including depression, anxiety, transition, LGBTQ issues, complex trauma, spirituality, substance abuse and identity issues.
I’m a clinical psychologist and I specialize in therapy for adults. If you’re here, I’m guessing it’s because you are struggling with something in your life and feel like you need help. I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help, and I’m glad that you’ve made it this far. Therapy doesn’t have to be daunting and mysterious. At the most basic level, therapy is just two people relating with one another in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. What makes it different from other relationships is that we keep the focus on you, and I have specialized training that enables me to foster the conditions necessary for change.
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Savannah Curdo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I have a deep interest for inner restoration with the exploration of spirituality, and integration of art within the context of trauma recovery, family, couples, and child/adolescent therapy.
One thing you will learn about me if we encounter one another is that I am a passionate advocate for practicing self-care, speaking to the self with honesty, and compassion. If you have an interest in therapy and don’t know where to start, have a fear that it’s not meant for you, or have a belief that “nothing will change,” please know that there is a place for you to freely express yourself, your fears, and even voice your hopes. Now, that place could be here with me, or it could be with another therapist, either way, just know that you are worth taking up the space.
I have a deep interest for inner restoration with the exploration of spirituality, and integration of art within the context of trauma recovery, family, couples, and child/adolescent therapy.
One thing you will learn about me if we encounter one another is that I am a passionate advocate for practicing self-care, speaking to the self with honesty, and compassion. If you have an interest in therapy and don’t know where to start, have a fear that it’s not meant for you, or have a belief that “nothing will change,” please know that there is a place for you to freely express yourself, your fears, and even voice your hopes. Now, that place could be here with me, or it could be with another therapist, either way, just know that you are worth taking up the space.
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Do you experience worry or self-doubt? Have you experienced something difficult that made you feel unsure of who you are? I can help! I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe healing works best when we address the mind, body and spirit. Traumas and emotions are energetically trapped in our body. How we think about our challenges also impacts our ability to heal. I help people heal from hardships in a compassionate and gentle way and then help them to shift their perspective to hope. I also assist people by looking at how their soul and spirituality impact them and their healing process.
Do you experience worry or self-doubt? Have you experienced something difficult that made you feel unsure of who you are? I can help! I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe healing works best when we address the mind, body and spirit. Traumas and emotions are energetically trapped in our body. How we think about our challenges also impacts our ability to heal. I help people heal from hardships in a compassionate and gentle way and then help them to shift their perspective to hope. I also assist people by looking at how their soul and spirituality impact them and their healing process.
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Grace Pendleton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
I also enjoy helping clients increase self esteem, form healthy boundaries, cope with life transitions, and navigate spirituality.
Do you have trouble saying no? Does it feel impossible to stay present? Want to dig deeper into the past or explore identity? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors or relationships and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life. I will also be honest with you.
I also enjoy helping clients increase self esteem, form healthy boundaries, cope with life transitions, and navigate spirituality.
Do you have trouble saying no? Does it feel impossible to stay present? Want to dig deeper into the past or explore identity? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors or relationships and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life. I will also be honest with you.
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Erik Huber, My Oceanside Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054
I have an eclectic approach utilizing Spirituality, Meditation, The Work of Byron Katie, Stoicism, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My ideal client is someone dealing with trauma. Additionally, I've seen great success with clients who experience excessive negativity, depression, anxiety, anger or lack fulfillment. I have excellent results with people who are looking for additional tools to find resolution and empowerment, and are willing to invest the time and energy to obtain their goals. I regularly assign homework and I notice clients who participate fully realize more rapid growth.
I have an eclectic approach utilizing Spirituality, Meditation, The Work of Byron Katie, Stoicism, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My ideal client is someone dealing with trauma. Additionally, I've seen great success with clients who experience excessive negativity, depression, anxiety, anger or lack fulfillment. I have excellent results with people who are looking for additional tools to find resolution and empowerment, and are willing to invest the time and energy to obtain their goals. I regularly assign homework and I notice clients who participate fully realize more rapid growth.
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Luana Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
Inclusive of all cultures, religion, spirituality, ethnicity.
EMDR Certified Therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, historical Trauma/PTSD, and the grief that accompanies trauma by providing evidence-based techniques. Improve your quality of life, relationships, communication, self-talk/self-image, and connect to a calmer place in your body and mind. Please send an email or leave a voicemail message and receive a response within 24-hours.
Inclusive of all cultures, religion, spirituality, ethnicity.
EMDR Certified Therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, historical Trauma/PTSD, and the grief that accompanies trauma by providing evidence-based techniques. Improve your quality of life, relationships, communication, self-talk/self-image, and connect to a calmer place in your body and mind. Please send an email or leave a voicemail message and receive a response within 24-hours.
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Kristin Colton
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADCIII, CATCIII, RYT 250
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Kristin teaches Mindfulness and Spirituality from a Holistic approach using Breathwork, Yoga, and Stand Up Paddleboarding to build a solid foundation and practice living a balanced life.
Kristin has been helping people in addiction recovery treatment since 1997 and has continued to find her work exciting and purposeful. She has expertise in all areas of substance use disorders as well as treating co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Kristin also works with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, sexual addiction, and other behavioral and process addictions. Kristin has studied Life Coaching as well as becoming certified in Yoga and Pranayama Breathwork and has found many evidence based and holistic practices to be extremely healing in her work as well as personal experience.
Kristin teaches Mindfulness and Spirituality from a Holistic approach using Breathwork, Yoga, and Stand Up Paddleboarding to build a solid foundation and practice living a balanced life.
Kristin has been helping people in addiction recovery treatment since 1997 and has continued to find her work exciting and purposeful. She has expertise in all areas of substance use disorders as well as treating co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Kristin also works with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, sexual addiction, and other behavioral and process addictions. Kristin has studied Life Coaching as well as becoming certified in Yoga and Pranayama Breathwork and has found many evidence based and holistic practices to be extremely healing in her work as well as personal experience.
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Sarah Sharpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
I use a warm, fully accepting, gently direct approach, often focusing on inner child healing, somatic therapy (mind-body techniques), cognitive behavioral therapy, and spirituality.
Are you struggling to trust yourself? Are you wanting a deeper spiritual connection, or think you might be going through a spiritual awakening and feel overwhelmed and confused? Maybe you’re facing high sensitivity, people pleasing, anxiety, or perfectionism. These are things I understand on a deep, personal level, and I have a special place in my heart for those facing these challenges. My specialty is combining evidence based practices with spirituality, in order to guide you back to wholeness.
I use a warm, fully accepting, gently direct approach, often focusing on inner child healing, somatic therapy (mind-body techniques), cognitive behavioral therapy, and spirituality.
Are you struggling to trust yourself? Are you wanting a deeper spiritual connection, or think you might be going through a spiritual awakening and feel overwhelmed and confused? Maybe you’re facing high sensitivity, people pleasing, anxiety, or perfectionism. These are things I understand on a deep, personal level, and I have a special place in my heart for those facing these challenges. My specialty is combining evidence based practices with spirituality, in order to guide you back to wholeness.
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Joanna D Morse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93534
I understand heartache and betrayal in relationships. You need to feel alive and secure again. Trauma affects everything from your sense of sexuality to spirituality, even your connection to others. If you endured emotional, physical or sexual trauma or exploitation, I can provide an understanding place to work on healing. Find your footing towards stable, trusting confidence. You can come back to a feeling of being alive, have a sense of purpose/place and surety of who you are. I will listen supportively, and you will find wisdom to build an enduring sense of purpose maybe for the first time. Let's do this together!
I understand heartache and betrayal in relationships. You need to feel alive and secure again. Trauma affects everything from your sense of sexuality to spirituality, even your connection to others. If you endured emotional, physical or sexual trauma or exploitation, I can provide an understanding place to work on healing. Find your footing towards stable, trusting confidence. You can come back to a feeling of being alive, have a sense of purpose/place and surety of who you are. I will listen supportively, and you will find wisdom to build an enduring sense of purpose maybe for the first time. Let's do this together!
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Rosa C. Shetty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
Additionally, I strongly emphasize connecting with your inner child, your Higher Power, and Spirituality to help you on your healing path.
I have been in the field of trauma healing and recovery since 2007. I specialize in helping women of color (BIPOC) heal from complex childhood trauma and dissociative disorders stemming from sexual abuse. I have advanced training in research-based trauma recovery models: EMDR, Havening, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Trauma-Focused Yoga Therapy.
Additionally, I strongly emphasize connecting with your inner child, your Higher Power, and Spirituality to help you on your healing path.
I have been in the field of trauma healing and recovery since 2007. I specialize in helping women of color (BIPOC) heal from complex childhood trauma and dissociative disorders stemming from sexual abuse. I have advanced training in research-based trauma recovery models: EMDR, Havening, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Trauma-Focused Yoga Therapy.
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Kevin Finn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges, but specialize in complex trauma / PTSD, anxiety, grief, OCD, bodily tension, spirituality, and reconnecting to lost parts of self.
Tired of searching? Feeling anxious, dissociated, or unmotivated? Are you burned out from current society or technology? Are you or your loved ones repeating patterns & wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe you want to dig more deeply into who you are. Sometimes we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, & teach you practical tools to help you change your life.
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges, but specialize in complex trauma / PTSD, anxiety, grief, OCD, bodily tension, spirituality, and reconnecting to lost parts of self.
Tired of searching? Feeling anxious, dissociated, or unmotivated? Are you burned out from current society or technology? Are you or your loved ones repeating patterns & wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe you want to dig more deeply into who you are. Sometimes we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, & teach you practical tools to help you change your life.
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Linda Rivadeneyra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91106
I am open to spirituality and grew up with religion.
HeIlo! Welcome! This is safe zone. LGBTQ+ affirmative. Let’s meet to get acquainted with one another. I like to help clients heal and grow. Some of the issues my clients experience are Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal, ADHD, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with clients who have dysfunctional family backgrounds, have survived various types of abuse, and are struggling with dealing with family members or others, and/or are recovering from their childhoods. Also I help with work stress, life changes, and transitions. I have personal experience with a lot of issues I help others address, in addition to years of experience.
I am open to spirituality and grew up with religion.
HeIlo! Welcome! This is safe zone. LGBTQ+ affirmative. Let’s meet to get acquainted with one another. I like to help clients heal and grow. Some of the issues my clients experience are Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal, ADHD, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with clients who have dysfunctional family backgrounds, have survived various types of abuse, and are struggling with dealing with family members or others, and/or are recovering from their childhoods. Also I help with work stress, life changes, and transitions. I have personal experience with a lot of issues I help others address, in addition to years of experience.
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Richard Oelberger, PhD Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, SEP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology through the Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, with an emphasis in Spirituality and Consciousness.
When we work together, you will see that I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process between us. Our shared process provides customized approaches to help you thrive, collaborating with each individual to 1. Gain keys and guidance to move through challenges. 2. Resolve internal conflict by taking ownership of your inner world. 3. Focus on your purpose so you can make an impact. 4. Realize your unique vision for your life.
I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology through the Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, with an emphasis in Spirituality and Consciousness.
When we work together, you will see that I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process between us. Our shared process provides customized approaches to help you thrive, collaborating with each individual to 1. Gain keys and guidance to move through challenges. 2. Resolve internal conflict by taking ownership of your inner world. 3. Focus on your purpose so you can make an impact. 4. Realize your unique vision for your life.
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Areas of support include: LGBTQIA2P+ Health, out of control sexual behaviors, Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, Painful Sex, Recovery from Infidelity, Kink/BDSM, Sexuality & Gender exploration, Gender Transition Care, Sexual Trauma, Sex & Illness, Sex & Spirituality, and Sex Work, and impact of anxiety, depression, and stress on sexual health and pleasure.
Welcome! I am a Queer Bicultural & Bilingual Psychotherapist, I specialize in cultural centered sex therapy and psychotherapy for QTBIPOC couples and individuals. I support folks in creating a fulfilling sex life and achieve emotional wellness. Learn how to improve your communication of sexual needs/wants, explore gender and sexuality, feel less shame about sexual interests/behaviors, recover from sexual harm/abuse or infidelity, have pleasurable sex, and strengthen intimacy with yourself and partner(s). Schedule your free 20 min phone consultation at nancy-ortiz.clientsecure.me
Areas of support include: LGBTQIA2P+ Health, out of control sexual behaviors, Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, Painful Sex, Recovery from Infidelity, Kink/BDSM, Sexuality & Gender exploration, Gender Transition Care, Sexual Trauma, Sex & Illness, Sex & Spirituality, and Sex Work, and impact of anxiety, depression, and stress on sexual health and pleasure.
Welcome! I am a Queer Bicultural & Bilingual Psychotherapist, I specialize in cultural centered sex therapy and psychotherapy for QTBIPOC couples and individuals. I support folks in creating a fulfilling sex life and achieve emotional wellness. Learn how to improve your communication of sexual needs/wants, explore gender and sexuality, feel less shame about sexual interests/behaviors, recover from sexual harm/abuse or infidelity, have pleasurable sex, and strengthen intimacy with yourself and partner(s). Schedule your free 20 min phone consultation at nancy-ortiz.clientsecure.me
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.