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Heather H Hamilton
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10004
Our cultural emphasis on paid work identity has led to some of us getting stuck continually striving for “more” and feeling starved in other areas like meaning making, community, spirituality and connection. My life experience with trauma, addiction and LGBTQ+ concerns make this work personal for me. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, inclusive of all identities and enjoy working with clients in every life stage. My professional and personal experiences allow me to have deep empathy for those who are facing major life challenges such as trauma, substance misuse, divorce, career change, chronic health issues and loss.
Our cultural emphasis on paid work identity has led to some of us getting stuck continually striving for “more” and feeling starved in other areas like meaning making, community, spirituality and connection. My life experience with trauma, addiction and LGBTQ+ concerns make this work personal for me. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, inclusive of all identities and enjoy working with clients in every life stage. My professional and personal experiences allow me to have deep empathy for those who are facing major life challenges such as trauma, substance misuse, divorce, career change, chronic health issues and loss.
(929) 407-3756 View (929) 407-3756
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Linda Garcia-Rose & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
We are a Practice of 6 highly talented Psychotherapists. We believe in real, practical Transformative Psychotherapy focusing on more than just symptoms, helping each client live his/her happiest life through Positive Psychology. We use Mindfulness Techniques to help understand your thoughts and feelings and how these manifest in your body: yesterday, today and projecting into the future. Our team has deep training and experience in a wide range of specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders, Panic Attacks, Sex Therapy, Bio Feedback, Chronic Pain, IVF/Surrogacy, Spirituality, LGBTQA, Death/Dying/Hospice, and Business Coaching. We work with Children, Couples, Individuals and Families.
We are a Practice of 6 highly talented Psychotherapists. We believe in real, practical Transformative Psychotherapy focusing on more than just symptoms, helping each client live his/her happiest life through Positive Psychology. We use Mindfulness Techniques to help understand your thoughts and feelings and how these manifest in your body: yesterday, today and projecting into the future. Our team has deep training and experience in a wide range of specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders, Panic Attacks, Sex Therapy, Bio Feedback, Chronic Pain, IVF/Surrogacy, Spirituality, LGBTQA, Death/Dying/Hospice, and Business Coaching. We work with Children, Couples, Individuals and Families.
(646) 362-8705 View (646) 362-8705
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Barbara Distler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I have over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate difficult times, gain clarity, build confidence, and move their lives forward. I am down-to-earth and have a direct, compassionate, and collaborative style. I understand the importance of considering gender, sexuality, lifestyle, culture, spirituality, and your unique identity. I work with "the whole person", not just the part that is struggling. My style is eclectic, integrated, includes CBT and insight, and utilizes what is best for your concerns. My approach is strength-based, active, and supportive. My clients report feeling respected, valued, at ease, and safe.
I have over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate difficult times, gain clarity, build confidence, and move their lives forward. I am down-to-earth and have a direct, compassionate, and collaborative style. I understand the importance of considering gender, sexuality, lifestyle, culture, spirituality, and your unique identity. I work with "the whole person", not just the part that is struggling. My style is eclectic, integrated, includes CBT and insight, and utilizes what is best for your concerns. My approach is strength-based, active, and supportive. My clients report feeling respected, valued, at ease, and safe.
(646) 392-7287 View (646) 392-7287
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Madeleine Elfenbein
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10036
My interests include ADHD, motivation, and focus, as well as sexual and racial identity, parenting, spirituality, and friendships.
I see talk therapy as a vital tool to help us build the lives we want and the world we desire. It’s my pleasure to work with adults and teens seeking a greater sense of purpose, freedom, and joy in daily life, and those looking for a sense of intimacy and trust to anchor their explorations. With patience and warm interest, I invite you to bring your curiosity to bear on whatever lives inside you: anxiety, loneliness, envy, anger, grief, and other inconvenient feelings. When we unearth the parts of ourselves we’ve kept hidden, we can reckon with their powerful undertow and harness their energy to transform our lives for the better.
My interests include ADHD, motivation, and focus, as well as sexual and racial identity, parenting, spirituality, and friendships.
I see talk therapy as a vital tool to help us build the lives we want and the world we desire. It’s my pleasure to work with adults and teens seeking a greater sense of purpose, freedom, and joy in daily life, and those looking for a sense of intimacy and trust to anchor their explorations. With patience and warm interest, I invite you to bring your curiosity to bear on whatever lives inside you: anxiety, loneliness, envy, anger, grief, and other inconvenient feelings. When we unearth the parts of ourselves we’ve kept hidden, we can reckon with their powerful undertow and harness their energy to transform our lives for the better.
(718) 550-6162 View (718) 550-6162
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Wander Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Relationship Issues Self Esteem Stress Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Codependency Coping Skills Family Conflict Infidelity Life Coaching Life Transitions Marital and Premarital Men's Issues Parenting Peer Relationships Racial Identity Spirituality .
With over 15 years’ experience as a bilingual Psychotherapist working with very diverse populations from adults to adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD I learned that not everyone feels comfortable going to speak to a therapist in a traditional setting like an office. This is why I offer “Walk Talk Therapy” and mobile therapy. I want to eliminate as many barriers as possible for you to get the help you need. Just as we are all encouraged to exercise for our physical health, I believe everyone should connect with a professional therapist to strengthen one’s emotional health.
Relationship Issues Self Esteem Stress Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Codependency Coping Skills Family Conflict Infidelity Life Coaching Life Transitions Marital and Premarital Men's Issues Parenting Peer Relationships Racial Identity Spirituality .
With over 15 years’ experience as a bilingual Psychotherapist working with very diverse populations from adults to adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD I learned that not everyone feels comfortable going to speak to a therapist in a traditional setting like an office. This is why I offer “Walk Talk Therapy” and mobile therapy. I want to eliminate as many barriers as possible for you to get the help you need. Just as we are all encouraged to exercise for our physical health, I believe everyone should connect with a professional therapist to strengthen one’s emotional health.
(929) 395-1252 View (929) 395-1252
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Zero (Aka Charlie)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10007  (Online Only)
I'm a trans, queer, Mexican-American therapist who works from an attuned, responsive, and relationship oriented approach. As all of us have a tendency to get lost in a narrative or storyline, I invite clients to slow down with me and get intimate with their direct experience—the raging emotions in the body, the coming and going of thoughts, the feeling of shaky vulnerability, the rage, the loneliness—honoring it all and creating a safe holding space for these lost emotions, perhaps for the first time ever. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer end-of-life support, and coaching.
I'm a trans, queer, Mexican-American therapist who works from an attuned, responsive, and relationship oriented approach. As all of us have a tendency to get lost in a narrative or storyline, I invite clients to slow down with me and get intimate with their direct experience—the raging emotions in the body, the coming and going of thoughts, the feeling of shaky vulnerability, the rage, the loneliness—honoring it all and creating a safe holding space for these lost emotions, perhaps for the first time ever. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer end-of-life support, and coaching.
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At Home Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (Instant Insurance Verification )
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MA, CPC, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
The Feya Health Psychotherapists are all trained in cutting edge & depth oriented modalities that speed up the process of healing & integration in clients compared to traditional talk therapy. We have been featured in the media as an expert therapists including on MTV & Vice. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms. An immersive process for clients who are looking for more sustainable shifts compared to traditional talk therapy.
The Feya Health Psychotherapists are all trained in cutting edge & depth oriented modalities that speed up the process of healing & integration in clients compared to traditional talk therapy. We have been featured in the media as an expert therapists including on MTV & Vice. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms. An immersive process for clients who are looking for more sustainable shifts compared to traditional talk therapy.
(201) 212-6646 View (201) 212-6646
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Lynn Min
Counselor, MA, MDiv, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I believe every dysfunction, every disorder, and every pain was somehow born to cope with life and protect the best parts of us. In the journey towards healing, we all need a power greater than ourselves (call it God, love, or family...) to provide acceptance, support, and a safe place to unravel. Counseling is an invitation to come and be; to take an honest look at yourself for who and what you really are; to realize your issues make sense; and to have compassion for all parts of you so you can holistically heal and function at your full potential.
I believe every dysfunction, every disorder, and every pain was somehow born to cope with life and protect the best parts of us. In the journey towards healing, we all need a power greater than ourselves (call it God, love, or family...) to provide acceptance, support, and a safe place to unravel. Counseling is an invitation to come and be; to take an honest look at yourself for who and what you really are; to realize your issues make sense; and to have compassion for all parts of you so you can holistically heal and function at your full potential.
(646) 679-6212 View (646) 679-6212
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Chris DeSerio
MA, CHT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
In all his work, Chris always looks towards your empowerment and in that provides guidance and helps you to truly recognize your strengths and how to build upon them. Most every appointment is available and is as effective by phone or video chat (Zoom or FaceTime), and can further be more expeditiously scheduled these ways. Guidance, support, and objectivity are key elements in any service provided along with the addition of any tools and action plans as appropriate that have you manifest more of what you want being an active agent of your own change. Chris' experience is with ages 4 and up with children, adolescents, and adults.
In all his work, Chris always looks towards your empowerment and in that provides guidance and helps you to truly recognize your strengths and how to build upon them. Most every appointment is available and is as effective by phone or video chat (Zoom or FaceTime), and can further be more expeditiously scheduled these ways. Guidance, support, and objectivity are key elements in any service provided along with the addition of any tools and action plans as appropriate that have you manifest more of what you want being an active agent of your own change. Chris' experience is with ages 4 and up with children, adolescents, and adults.
(201) 233-4838 View (201) 233-4838
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Merlyn Hurd PhD
Psychologist, PhD, QEEG-D, BCN, BCB
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
NY Neurofeedback offers clinically proven, non-drug treatments for a variety of common problems under my careful supervision as a . , Psychologist and Neurotherapist. The treatments create positive, lasting changes in adults and children. I work to bring you to health and living a life of happiness
NY Neurofeedback offers clinically proven, non-drug treatments for a variety of common problems under my careful supervision as a . , Psychologist and Neurotherapist. The treatments create positive, lasting changes in adults and children. I work to bring you to health and living a life of happiness
(212) 807-8690 View (212) 807-8690
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Young Tang
MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
Want to Improve Performance? Be Happier? Reduce Stress? Progress in Relationships? Reach Goals? Optimizing Mental Health is a Must. When Living in the New York of Today, balancing Work, Relationships, Finances, Life Changes, Education, and more can be stressful. You may be struggling with marginalized identity due to Culture, Class, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, Immigration Status, Socioeconomic Status, and more. Underlying Problems may be weighing on your Psyche. Whatever your concern is, working on your Mental Health is at least part of if not the whole Solution. Take Control of your Life by Committing to Therapy.
Want to Improve Performance? Be Happier? Reduce Stress? Progress in Relationships? Reach Goals? Optimizing Mental Health is a Must. When Living in the New York of Today, balancing Work, Relationships, Finances, Life Changes, Education, and more can be stressful. You may be struggling with marginalized identity due to Culture, Class, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, Immigration Status, Socioeconomic Status, and more. Underlying Problems may be weighing on your Psyche. Whatever your concern is, working on your Mental Health is at least part of if not the whole Solution. Take Control of your Life by Committing to Therapy.
(347) 492-1848 View (347) 492-1848
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Tynisha Rue, Mustard Seeds MHC, PC
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10027  (Online Only)
Tynisha has previously worked as a Mental Health Clinician for over five years within higher education and an outpatient clinic that services Children and Families and two years in private practice. She is integrative and uses a variety of theoretical approaches to help treat clients, but most often uses CBT, DBT, Solution-Focus, Person-Centered and Psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. Tynisha has supported clients managing symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship issues. Her desire is to help her clients to have harmony between thoughts, feelings and actions.
Tynisha has previously worked as a Mental Health Clinician for over five years within higher education and an outpatient clinic that services Children and Families and two years in private practice. She is integrative and uses a variety of theoretical approaches to help treat clients, but most often uses CBT, DBT, Solution-Focus, Person-Centered and Psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. Tynisha has supported clients managing symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship issues. Her desire is to help her clients to have harmony between thoughts, feelings and actions.
(646) 798-9611 View (646) 798-9611
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Chavel Guarino Lmhc
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10012
I believe that healing and growth are part of our human experience. Our anxiety, depression and trauma often times are some of  the barriers that prevent us from achieving these goals. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions and/or trauma? Let’s meet and figure out what you need in order to cope better with these challenges. I hope that with our work together & emotional support, you will be able to conquer these obstacles and live a life full of healing and growth. As a therapist, I provide a safe space for clients to engage in the process of self-discovery while providing structure for change to take place.
I believe that healing and growth are part of our human experience. Our anxiety, depression and trauma often times are some of  the barriers that prevent us from achieving these goals. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions and/or trauma? Let’s meet and figure out what you need in order to cope better with these challenges. I hope that with our work together & emotional support, you will be able to conquer these obstacles and live a life full of healing and growth. As a therapist, I provide a safe space for clients to engage in the process of self-discovery while providing structure for change to take place.
(929) 323-2216 View (929) 323-2216
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Ami Shah
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Deciding to start therapy can be a daunting step. I believe therapy can be helpful in exploring relationship problems, couple/family struggles, mood symptoms, stress-related concerns, substance abuse, or learning more about yourself. My belief is that over time we can build a foundation to create a safe and trusting space to make it easier to share your experiences and challenges. By exploring aspects of your life that you find unfulfilling, we can work together towards positive change.
Deciding to start therapy can be a daunting step. I believe therapy can be helpful in exploring relationship problems, couple/family struggles, mood symptoms, stress-related concerns, substance abuse, or learning more about yourself. My belief is that over time we can build a foundation to create a safe and trusting space to make it easier to share your experiences and challenges. By exploring aspects of your life that you find unfulfilling, we can work together towards positive change.
(917) 809-5375 View (917) 809-5375
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Peter Fraenkel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
All clients need empathy, understanding, caring, and insight about the sources of their problems. But clients also want concrete suggestions about how to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I specialize in couple therapy with highly-stressed couples on the brink of dissolving their relationship, but also with couples just starting out or those just beginning to have difficulties who want to prevent destructive patterns that lead to divorce. I work with children and teens in family therapy and individually, and with individual adults.
All clients need empathy, understanding, caring, and insight about the sources of their problems. But clients also want concrete suggestions about how to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I specialize in couple therapy with highly-stressed couples on the brink of dissolving their relationship, but also with couples just starting out or those just beginning to have difficulties who want to prevent destructive patterns that lead to divorce. I work with children and teens in family therapy and individually, and with individual adults.
(646) 974-9461 View (646) 974-9461
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Kelley Hershman LMHC & Associates
Counselor, BS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
Imagine Kelley Hershman & Associates as your dedicated mental health partner, offering primary care for your emotional well-being. Our team of skilled clinicians approaches therapy with warmth and authenticity, priding ourselves on being genuine, culturally sensitive, and collaborative. Our core objective is to provide you with a secure yet invigorating environment, fostering authentic growth in your life. These principles form the foundation of our exceptional care.
Imagine Kelley Hershman & Associates as your dedicated mental health partner, offering primary care for your emotional well-being. Our team of skilled clinicians approaches therapy with warmth and authenticity, priding ourselves on being genuine, culturally sensitive, and collaborative. Our core objective is to provide you with a secure yet invigorating environment, fostering authentic growth in your life. These principles form the foundation of our exceptional care.
(917) 540-8835 View (917) 540-8835
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Alex S Buckner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017
I believe that each person wants to find fulfillment in life, and that through the therapeutic relationship, we can work together to achieve this goal. In today's world, there are so many pressures and obstacles that people face on a daily basis. I work to help people identify the factors that affect their lives, assist them in gaining insight into the causes of their problems, and develop real-life solutions to address problematic issues. I use techniques from various types of therapy to achieve this. I work to help people identify their strengths in order to increase resiliency and autonomy and develop growing self-respect.
I believe that each person wants to find fulfillment in life, and that through the therapeutic relationship, we can work together to achieve this goal. In today's world, there are so many pressures and obstacles that people face on a daily basis. I work to help people identify the factors that affect their lives, assist them in gaining insight into the causes of their problems, and develop real-life solutions to address problematic issues. I use techniques from various types of therapy to achieve this. I work to help people identify their strengths in order to increase resiliency and autonomy and develop growing self-respect.
(914) 618-5723 View (914) 618-5723
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At Home Psychedelic Therapy (Instant Insurance Verification)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD, PhD, LCSW, PDOC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV and Vice. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV and Vice. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
(917) 789-1484 View (917) 789-1484
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Adalyn Wilson
LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10002  (Online Only)
Currently, I am the founder of Lionheart Psychotherapy, a mental health practice that offers online therapy and hosts mental health events. An ideal client for Lionheart clinicians or myself can be coming from any life experience, as long as their needs and goals focus on self-understanding, self-compassion, and healing. Therapy can be challenging but it should also be a safe space to hold realizations, pain, growth, joy and release. An ideal client is willing to embrace this process.
Currently, I am the founder of Lionheart Psychotherapy, a mental health practice that offers online therapy and hosts mental health events. An ideal client for Lionheart clinicians or myself can be coming from any life experience, as long as their needs and goals focus on self-understanding, self-compassion, and healing. Therapy can be challenging but it should also be a safe space to hold realizations, pain, growth, joy and release. An ideal client is willing to embrace this process.
(718) 866-4697 View (718) 866-4697
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Danielle Luz Matias
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295
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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.