Spirituality Therapists in San Diego, CA

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Cappy's House Counseling Services, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAR, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
I use spiritual principles throughout, honoring my client’s spirituality as they are open to it.
I work with people who struggle with self-esteem, often survivors of childhood trauma. Perhaps you struggle with depression & anxiety, feeling unseen & struggling in relationships. Or you may stay awake at night thinking of the past, the negative “voices” still ringing in your ears & heart, telling you that you have little or no value. More than anything, you desire to be known and valued for who you are on a deep level, to feel and be safe to be yourself. Together, we will create a safe environment where you can heal and be transformed from the inside out.
I use spiritual principles throughout, honoring my client’s spirituality as they are open to it.
I work with people who struggle with self-esteem, often survivors of childhood trauma. Perhaps you struggle with depression & anxiety, feeling unseen & struggling in relationships. Or you may stay awake at night thinking of the past, the negative “voices” still ringing in your ears & heart, telling you that you have little or no value. More than anything, you desire to be known and valued for who you are on a deep level, to feel and be safe to be yourself. Together, we will create a safe environment where you can heal and be transformed from the inside out.
(619) 745-1333 View (619) 745-1333
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Lydia Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92176
Are you thinking of going to therapy for relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, a loss, or a life transition? I am a compassionate and seasoned clinician using Eastern and Western modalities to treat and prevent mental illness . Or maybe you want to take that life journey of self-discovery, personal growth and spirituality. Together, we can uncover your unique needs and goals, and discover a meaningful and practical plan of action. Clients that are introspective, contemplative and curious find my integrative approach beneficial.
Are you thinking of going to therapy for relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, a loss, or a life transition? I am a compassionate and seasoned clinician using Eastern and Western modalities to treat and prevent mental illness . Or maybe you want to take that life journey of self-discovery, personal growth and spirituality. Together, we can uncover your unique needs and goals, and discover a meaningful and practical plan of action. Clients that are introspective, contemplative and curious find my integrative approach beneficial.
(619) 378-0467 View (619) 378-0467
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Dr. Ricky Metcalfe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Evidence-based psychological approaches, physical health, and oftentimes, spirituality are infused and emphasized in my work with others.
Hello, my name is Dr. Ricky Metcalfe. Thank you for visiting my page and for your interest in getting to know me. I am a native San Diegan and hope to inspire healing and love in our community. I enjoy working with adults and teens, military populations and their dependents, and anyone seeking general coping strategies for life stressors and guidance toward a more authentic and joyful life.
Evidence-based psychological approaches, physical health, and oftentimes, spirituality are infused and emphasized in my work with others.
Hello, my name is Dr. Ricky Metcalfe. Thank you for visiting my page and for your interest in getting to know me. I am a native San Diegan and hope to inspire healing and love in our community. I enjoy working with adults and teens, military populations and their dependents, and anyone seeking general coping strategies for life stressors and guidance toward a more authentic and joyful life.
(619) 639-7097 View (619) 639-7097
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Lauryn Estrada
LPC Intern, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127  (Online Only)
I believe that the greatest gift I can offer as a therapist is to hold a safe space for clients to explore any and all of their feelings, beliefs, and ideas without judgement. I am passionate about connecting with clients through an integrative and holistic approach that equally values their thoughts, emotions, spirituality, bodies, cultures, identities, and diverse experiences. In addressing these various parts of individuals I aspire to help them validate and explore their experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
I believe that the greatest gift I can offer as a therapist is to hold a safe space for clients to explore any and all of their feelings, beliefs, and ideas without judgement. I am passionate about connecting with clients through an integrative and holistic approach that equally values their thoughts, emotions, spirituality, bodies, cultures, identities, and diverse experiences. In addressing these various parts of individuals I aspire to help them validate and explore their experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
(858) 293-7893 x1 View (858) 293-7893 x1
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Lisa Kemble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
While I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, I particularly enjoy helping clients who have trauma histories, who desire healthier relationships, or who are engaging with questions around identity, sexuality, spirituality, or existential life questions.
I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.
While I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, I particularly enjoy helping clients who have trauma histories, who desire healthier relationships, or who are engaging with questions around identity, sexuality, spirituality, or existential life questions.
I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.
(858) 251-6926 View (858) 251-6926
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Daniel Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
Though this is not necessary for all clients that I work with, I also hold specialization in the integration of faith/ spirituality (including religious and spiritual abuse) as well as the integration of various intersectional identities whether that be your age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, SES, religion, and more).
I’m passionate about working with all types of individuals facing a wide variety of challenges. People come to therapy because they’re wanting support, change, or healing. I believe that together we can co-create a therapy space that helps accomplish this. I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and self harm. As a gay man, I have particular clinical interest, personal experience, and professional knowledge helping individuals seeking therapy to process their sexual identity. Additionally, I'm trained in EMDR for trauma reprocessing and recovery.
Though this is not necessary for all clients that I work with, I also hold specialization in the integration of faith/ spirituality (including religious and spiritual abuse) as well as the integration of various intersectional identities whether that be your age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, SES, religion, and more).
I’m passionate about working with all types of individuals facing a wide variety of challenges. People come to therapy because they’re wanting support, change, or healing. I believe that together we can co-create a therapy space that helps accomplish this. I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and self harm. As a gay man, I have particular clinical interest, personal experience, and professional knowledge helping individuals seeking therapy to process their sexual identity. Additionally, I'm trained in EMDR for trauma reprocessing and recovery.
(619) 332-4205 View (619) 332-4205
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Dustin Kerrone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
(415) 704-1903 View (415) 704-1903
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William Christopher Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFA
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122
I work in an open, non-judgmental, and friendly way to help people find a sense of wholeness and peace in their lives. With a background in psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, meditation, and mindfulness, my work focuses on a persons inner strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families on areas ranging from life decisions, self-inquiry, spirituality, relationships and sexuality.
I work in an open, non-judgmental, and friendly way to help people find a sense of wholeness and peace in their lives. With a background in psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, meditation, and mindfulness, my work focuses on a persons inner strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families on areas ranging from life decisions, self-inquiry, spirituality, relationships and sexuality.
(203) 350-7345 View (203) 350-7345
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Janelle Buchheit
Counselor, MEd, NCC, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92145  (Online Only)
We connect to our clients on a deeper level using a unique blend of coaching, soul guidance, and energy healing techniques. Our work is to help you remember who you really are and guide you as you share yourself more fully with the world. Those interested in spirituality, self-awareness, evolution of consciousness and exploring within will likely enjoy and benefit most from our approaches. We specialize in working with empaths, highly sensitive persons and helpers.
We connect to our clients on a deeper level using a unique blend of coaching, soul guidance, and energy healing techniques. Our work is to help you remember who you really are and guide you as you share yourself more fully with the world. Those interested in spirituality, self-awareness, evolution of consciousness and exploring within will likely enjoy and benefit most from our approaches. We specialize in working with empaths, highly sensitive persons and helpers.
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Laurie Wevers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92105
As a Queer therapist and spiritual companion, I like to do things a little differently. At this time in my career, I’m mostly working with beloved humans who are bravely journeying through deconstructing their religion of origin and are wanting to explore a spirituality beyond religion. I’m doing this because it was part of my story and was a life-altering transformation I wrestled on my own. The good news for me was coming out the other side as my truest self, and with a new expansive spirituality that feeds my seeker-soul and fills me with awe and wonder (without the rules and guilt/shame). You belong here. IFS-informed.
As a Queer therapist and spiritual companion, I like to do things a little differently. At this time in my career, I’m mostly working with beloved humans who are bravely journeying through deconstructing their religion of origin and are wanting to explore a spirituality beyond religion. I’m doing this because it was part of my story and was a life-altering transformation I wrestled on my own. The good news for me was coming out the other side as my truest self, and with a new expansive spirituality that feeds my seeker-soul and fills me with awe and wonder (without the rules and guilt/shame). You belong here. IFS-informed.
(651) 433-6276 View (651) 433-6276
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Anthony Lopez
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
Only specializing in men's issues + spiritual issues at this time. I maintain a balance between spirituality and mind.
Only specializing in men's issues + spiritual issues at this time. I maintain a balance between spirituality and mind.
(858) 544-0380 View (858) 544-0380
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Denisse Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108  (Online Only)
Currently, I offer bilingual, telehealth services in Spanish/English to individuals who reside in California, draw from attachment (relationship), somatic (body), experiential (sensory) and mindfulness-based (present moment) modalities, & weave in elements of social justice, spirituality, animism, and ancestral veneration to my work.
¡Hola! I'm Denisse. I am the Founder of Ancestral Therapy- a relational, non-pathologizing, liberation centered, and culturally affirming therapeutic lens for first gen, children of immigrants, bicultural identifying folk, and black or brown bodies that want to break cycles of generational trauma & reclaim to the wisdom of their bodies, culture, and ancestors. Reconnecting to my own Latinx culture, ancestors, roots, and motherland in this last year has been medicine for me and a core part of my development as a psychotherapist that has influenced by journey of decolonizing mental health care.
Currently, I offer bilingual, telehealth services in Spanish/English to individuals who reside in California, draw from attachment (relationship), somatic (body), experiential (sensory) and mindfulness-based (present moment) modalities, & weave in elements of social justice, spirituality, animism, and ancestral veneration to my work.
¡Hola! I'm Denisse. I am the Founder of Ancestral Therapy- a relational, non-pathologizing, liberation centered, and culturally affirming therapeutic lens for first gen, children of immigrants, bicultural identifying folk, and black or brown bodies that want to break cycles of generational trauma & reclaim to the wisdom of their bodies, culture, and ancestors. Reconnecting to my own Latinx culture, ancestors, roots, and motherland in this last year has been medicine for me and a core part of my development as a psychotherapist that has influenced by journey of decolonizing mental health care.
(619) 775-2687 View (619) 775-2687
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Tabitha Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92106
I’m a licensed Christian Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with those struggling within themselves or in their relationships. I’ve helped people with grief, boundary issues, anger, difficult parental relationships and other complex feelings. I work closely with my clients to learn where they are stuck and help provide new paths towards healthy relationships and personal freedom. As a Christian therapist I value my client’s spirituality and faith as an integral part of healing.
I’m a licensed Christian Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with those struggling within themselves or in their relationships. I’ve helped people with grief, boundary issues, anger, difficult parental relationships and other complex feelings. I work closely with my clients to learn where they are stuck and help provide new paths towards healthy relationships and personal freedom. As a Christian therapist I value my client’s spirituality and faith as an integral part of healing.
(619) 492-7516 View (619) 492-7516
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Olena Prokopenko
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of clinical experience counseling individuals in private practice, non-profit organizations, and community clinics. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental health issues and personal issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping issues, pregnancy and parenting concerns, spirituality, and career transitions. My goal in my counseling is to help my clients live deeply fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of clinical experience counseling individuals in private practice, non-profit organizations, and community clinics. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental health issues and personal issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping issues, pregnancy and parenting concerns, spirituality, and career transitions. My goal in my counseling is to help my clients live deeply fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
(530) 414-7495 View (530) 414-7495
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Emily Jenchura
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92154
My practice is distinct in its incorporation of spirituality and soul-connection, guiding you toward reconnecting with your true self.
When life throws a curveball, I know how challenging it can be to navigate the pain, stress, fear, and uncertainty of life moving forward. I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals through the challenges of grief and loss, trauma, and other life disruptions, as well as daily stress and worries. I also help those struggling with anxiety, hair-pulling, skin-picking, depression, and compassion fatigue/burnout. I guide you through your challenges, to help you heal, evolve, and create the life you want..a life better than you could have imagined.
My practice is distinct in its incorporation of spirituality and soul-connection, guiding you toward reconnecting with your true self.
When life throws a curveball, I know how challenging it can be to navigate the pain, stress, fear, and uncertainty of life moving forward. I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals through the challenges of grief and loss, trauma, and other life disruptions, as well as daily stress and worries. I also help those struggling with anxiety, hair-pulling, skin-picking, depression, and compassion fatigue/burnout. I guide you through your challenges, to help you heal, evolve, and create the life you want..a life better than you could have imagined.
(424) 622-9504 View (424) 622-9504
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Javier Omar Meléndez-Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
I understand the emotional toll that trauma, anxiety, and spirituality issues can take.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and burdened by past traumas, perhaps ones tied to your cultural or sexual identity? Do you struggle with anxiety or spirituality and yearn for a deeper connection with nature? Imagine a therapeutic experience that goes beyond traditional methods, one that reconnects you with your mind, body, and the natural world. Together, we can work towards a balanced, fulfilling life where you feel empowered to face challenges and embrace opportunities. If you're ready for this journey, I'm here to walk it with you.
I understand the emotional toll that trauma, anxiety, and spirituality issues can take.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and burdened by past traumas, perhaps ones tied to your cultural or sexual identity? Do you struggle with anxiety or spirituality and yearn for a deeper connection with nature? Imagine a therapeutic experience that goes beyond traditional methods, one that reconnects you with your mind, body, and the natural world. Together, we can work towards a balanced, fulfilling life where you feel empowered to face challenges and embrace opportunities. If you're ready for this journey, I'm here to walk it with you.
(415) 599-4978 View (415) 599-4978
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Andra Coulter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92128  (Online Only)
Specialties are helping people with anxiety, depression, parenting, growth, challenges, adjustments, relationships, grief and spirituality.
If you are looking for individual therapy via Tele-health you are in the right place! Therapy can mean venting your thoughts and feelings so that you actually are and feel heard. It could mean having an objective person to help you process your thoughts and feelings and/or while challenging that process at times to allow insight on how to see things another way. Furthermore, it could mean facilitating a plan to help you change a behavior, a relationship, yourself, situation or even your life.
Specialties are helping people with anxiety, depression, parenting, growth, challenges, adjustments, relationships, grief and spirituality.
If you are looking for individual therapy via Tele-health you are in the right place! Therapy can mean venting your thoughts and feelings so that you actually are and feel heard. It could mean having an objective person to help you process your thoughts and feelings and/or while challenging that process at times to allow insight on how to see things another way. Furthermore, it could mean facilitating a plan to help you change a behavior, a relationship, yourself, situation or even your life.
(858) 251-8293 View (858) 251-8293
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Traci Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92106
I approach therapy from an attachment-based and wholistic perspective, exploring each aspect of what makes you, you: your relationships, emotions, environment, and spirituality.
Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult, and even traumatic ways leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. We all have a desire to feel understood, and that journey often begins within ourselves. My goal in therapy is to create a space where you feel heard and safe while we explore deeper into who you are and begin to wrestle with the question “where do I go from here?”.
I approach therapy from an attachment-based and wholistic perspective, exploring each aspect of what makes you, you: your relationships, emotions, environment, and spirituality.
Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult, and even traumatic ways leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. We all have a desire to feel understood, and that journey often begins within ourselves. My goal in therapy is to create a space where you feel heard and safe while we explore deeper into who you are and begin to wrestle with the question “where do I go from here?”.
(619) 639-4291 View (619) 639-4291
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Cassandra Gilbert
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123  (Online Only)
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, boundaries, trauma healing, internal dialogue shifts, generational trauma, self-sabotage, spirituality, life transitions, women’s issues, motherhood, men's issues, self-esteem, and coping skills.
Ready to heal, but don’t know where to start? Where you are now is just the beginning of your next chapter and I'm happy to support you! Hi! I’m Cassandra Gilbert, a culturally sensitive pre-licensed professional counselor & mental wellness advocate. I understand the deep desire to heal and break out of patterns, but not knowing where to start. My personal experience with healing and therapy shaped my desire to help others create meaningful change within themselves & their lives. As a woman of color, and a mother, I am a strong advocate for mental health services for women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, boundaries, trauma healing, internal dialogue shifts, generational trauma, self-sabotage, spirituality, life transitions, women’s issues, motherhood, men's issues, self-esteem, and coping skills.
Ready to heal, but don’t know where to start? Where you are now is just the beginning of your next chapter and I'm happy to support you! Hi! I’m Cassandra Gilbert, a culturally sensitive pre-licensed professional counselor & mental wellness advocate. I understand the deep desire to heal and break out of patterns, but not knowing where to start. My personal experience with healing and therapy shaped my desire to help others create meaningful change within themselves & their lives. As a woman of color, and a mother, I am a strong advocate for mental health services for women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
(619) 480-2408 View (619) 480-2408
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Jacob Munhoz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108  (Online Only)
In graduate school much of my research and clinical work was focused on interpersonal trauma, men and healthy, authentic masculinity, LGBT identity and relationships, and mindfulness and spirituality.
Psychotherapist James Finley says, “The tyranny of suffering lasts only as long as it takes for compassion to show up on the scene.” Many who find themselves reading this may experience themselves as subject to the ‘tyranny of suffering’ in some way and may be searching for a compassionate presence in which they can feel safe, be deeply seen, attentively listened to, and profoundly accepted. My name is Jacob Munhoz and I invite you to consider allowing me to be that compassionate presence for you. ***Out of deep respect for the confidential nature of this work, I do not work directly with insurance providers.***
In graduate school much of my research and clinical work was focused on interpersonal trauma, men and healthy, authentic masculinity, LGBT identity and relationships, and mindfulness and spirituality.
Psychotherapist James Finley says, “The tyranny of suffering lasts only as long as it takes for compassion to show up on the scene.” Many who find themselves reading this may experience themselves as subject to the ‘tyranny of suffering’ in some way and may be searching for a compassionate presence in which they can feel safe, be deeply seen, attentively listened to, and profoundly accepted. My name is Jacob Munhoz and I invite you to consider allowing me to be that compassionate presence for you. ***Out of deep respect for the confidential nature of this work, I do not work directly with insurance providers.***
(858) 213-0140 View (858) 213-0140
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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.