Spirituality Therapists in Red Hook, NY

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Allison Bradley
Counselor, PhD, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Red Hook, NY 12571  (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in warmth, respect, and a deep regard for the strengths of the individual. I focus on helping people make the changes they want to see in their lives, starting from the inside and working outward into relationships, work, and life as a whole. I work from a trauma-informed consciousness, with an interest in neuroscience, supported by awareness of the effects of toxic stress on the body, mind, and emotions. In exploring the barriers to balance in your life, we can work together to build a holistic approach to rebalancing that is practical and effective.
My approach is rooted in warmth, respect, and a deep regard for the strengths of the individual. I focus on helping people make the changes they want to see in their lives, starting from the inside and working outward into relationships, work, and life as a whole. I work from a trauma-informed consciousness, with an interest in neuroscience, supported by awareness of the effects of toxic stress on the body, mind, and emotions. In exploring the barriers to balance in your life, we can work together to build a holistic approach to rebalancing that is practical and effective.
(845) 516-8156 View (845) 516-8156
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Alison Gigl George
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Hook, NY 12571
Entering into therapy, whether it be for yourself or your child, is a process in uncovering the self and true identity. Grief, loss, trauma, various life transitions and challenges can shake our sense of self. The creative process is intrinsically healing and offers a safe space to sort through various emotions, and reorganize your brain & thoughts. Children and teens need creative space and play outside of their structured days. Within my art studio/office, I offer ceramics, painting, collage, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture and art with recyclables.
Entering into therapy, whether it be for yourself or your child, is a process in uncovering the self and true identity. Grief, loss, trauma, various life transitions and challenges can shake our sense of self. The creative process is intrinsically healing and offers a safe space to sort through various emotions, and reorganize your brain & thoughts. Children and teens need creative space and play outside of their structured days. Within my art studio/office, I offer ceramics, painting, collage, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture and art with recyclables.
(845) 533-3069 View (845) 533-3069
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Natalie Brown
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MCLC
Verified Verified
Red Hook, NY 12571
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking help is an act of bravery, so kudos to you for coming to this site looking for it. It signifies strength and resilience. People say “life is hard” all the time, and they’re not wrong. The challenges in today’s post Covid and politically tumultuous world are, in some ways, more difficult than they’ve been in a long time. For the individual who has trauma activations, anxiety, grief, or lives an alternative lifestyle, even acts of daily living can be overwhelming. Obviously, we can only do so much to change adverse circumstances beyond our control; the events of a tumultuous past, and/or a challenging present. However...
Seeking help is an act of bravery, so kudos to you for coming to this site looking for it. It signifies strength and resilience. People say “life is hard” all the time, and they’re not wrong. The challenges in today’s post Covid and politically tumultuous world are, in some ways, more difficult than they’ve been in a long time. For the individual who has trauma activations, anxiety, grief, or lives an alternative lifestyle, even acts of daily living can be overwhelming. Obviously, we can only do so much to change adverse circumstances beyond our control; the events of a tumultuous past, and/or a challenging present. However...
(845) 758-0563 View (845) 758-0563
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Theresa Haney
MS, LCAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Hook, NY 12571  (Online Only)
When emotions stir within, causing anxiety, depression, or distress in relationships, life can feel overwhelming. I view these shifts as gifts, like an indicator light your higher Self is yearning for a personal growth spurt. These feelings can be an opportunity to free yourself from the experiences that hold you back from living your best life. My ideal client is ready to explore their internal world to make the changes needed to create a positive transformation. I am a body-based trauma-informed therapist with a master’s degree in dance/movement therapy. I use the creative process and visualization as a tool for exploration.
When emotions stir within, causing anxiety, depression, or distress in relationships, life can feel overwhelming. I view these shifts as gifts, like an indicator light your higher Self is yearning for a personal growth spurt. These feelings can be an opportunity to free yourself from the experiences that hold you back from living your best life. My ideal client is ready to explore their internal world to make the changes needed to create a positive transformation. I am a body-based trauma-informed therapist with a master’s degree in dance/movement therapy. I use the creative process and visualization as a tool for exploration.
(845) 237-3721 View (845) 237-3721
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Catherine F Riggs-Bergesen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Red Hook, NY 12571  (Online Only)
I treat a vast variety of people with a wide array of issues. I stay fairly current in session, although the importance of our past cannot be underestimated. We coped and survived in a certain way as children. This is not to say these strategies are bad, they just are not useful anymore and new ones are to be explored to enhance the rest of your life. Some areas are relationships, dating, breakups, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, workaholic challenges. creativity, gay issues, and success.
I treat a vast variety of people with a wide array of issues. I stay fairly current in session, although the importance of our past cannot be underestimated. We coped and survived in a certain way as children. This is not to say these strategies are bad, they just are not useful anymore and new ones are to be explored to enhance the rest of your life. Some areas are relationships, dating, breakups, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, workaholic challenges. creativity, gay issues, and success.
(845) 345-8045 View (845) 345-8045
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Kelly Rathmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, NY 12571  (Online Only)
As a psychodynamic therapist, I often work with clients who are interested in their relationship to themselves, working on healing anxiety, depression, codependency, relationships, and life transitions. My approach tends to be depth-oriented and existential, for example, how we connect with our deeper self, how we make meaning of our lives and experiences, and how we create our own stories. Rather than focus on how we can "fix" things, I believe we have to look at how we relate to the parts of ourselves that we feel like we need to "fix". I support my clients in creating more self-acceptance and meaning in their lives.
As a psychodynamic therapist, I often work with clients who are interested in their relationship to themselves, working on healing anxiety, depression, codependency, relationships, and life transitions. My approach tends to be depth-oriented and existential, for example, how we connect with our deeper self, how we make meaning of our lives and experiences, and how we create our own stories. Rather than focus on how we can "fix" things, I believe we have to look at how we relate to the parts of ourselves that we feel like we need to "fix". I support my clients in creating more self-acceptance and meaning in their lives.
(707) 314-5475 View (707) 314-5475
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Trissy Callan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Red Hook, NY 12571
Do you feel undeserving of your best life? Or carry a burden of shame from abuse as a child, and need help learning to love yourself? Therapy provides a healing path, and I will walk it with you. As kids we learn reading and math yet not how to handle troubling feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and shame. Psychotherapy teaches you how to love yourself. Relief comes as you drop harsh self-judgments that block moving from where you are now to where you want to be. You learn to discriminate between destructive self-criticism and positive self-correction.
Do you feel undeserving of your best life? Or carry a burden of shame from abuse as a child, and need help learning to love yourself? Therapy provides a healing path, and I will walk it with you. As kids we learn reading and math yet not how to handle troubling feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and shame. Psychotherapy teaches you how to love yourself. Relief comes as you drop harsh self-judgments that block moving from where you are now to where you want to be. You learn to discriminate between destructive self-criticism and positive self-correction.
(646) 846-9425 View (646) 846-9425
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Tony Stiker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, NY 12504
In working with clients in psychotherapy, I find it useful first to sort out what's working in their lives from what's not. Then we look at what's not working; be it depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, compulsive & addictive behavior, and extreme emotional reactions. All of these things can all serve as clues to help us identify and address hidden and unexpressed emotions and experiences. (In addition to treating adults, couples, and adolescents with the more standard therapy issues, I have extensive experience working with the full gamut of sexual topics.)
In working with clients in psychotherapy, I find it useful first to sort out what's working in their lives from what's not. Then we look at what's not working; be it depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, compulsive & addictive behavior, and extreme emotional reactions. All of these things can all serve as clues to help us identify and address hidden and unexpressed emotions and experiences. (In addition to treating adults, couples, and adolescents with the more standard therapy issues, I have extensive experience working with the full gamut of sexual topics.)
(833) 578-0721 View (833) 578-0721
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Stephanne Pleshette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, NY 12571  (Online Only)
I have been an individual and family/couples therapist for more than 25 years - It is reassuring to see all the changes that have developed over time. There are so many options for people including brief consultations as well as video sessions. I think people today are more comfortable creating good smart relationships with therapists and are seeking out a good fit. The internet helps with this. For me, a good fit would be someone who is ready for work, has an open mind, and is curious about themselves and interested in making change. I am a clinician who is direct and fairly straIght forward as well as supportive and kind.
I have been an individual and family/couples therapist for more than 25 years - It is reassuring to see all the changes that have developed over time. There are so many options for people including brief consultations as well as video sessions. I think people today are more comfortable creating good smart relationships with therapists and are seeking out a good fit. The internet helps with this. For me, a good fit would be someone who is ready for work, has an open mind, and is curious about themselves and interested in making change. I am a clinician who is direct and fairly straIght forward as well as supportive and kind.
(518) 765-1108 View (518) 765-1108

More Therapists Nearby

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P. Taylor Van Zile IV
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
You’ll discover compassion for your disliked parts while building rituals that connect you to meaning, creativity, and/or spirituality.
Despite living a life that looks stable and successful, you lack direction, and so you fear for your future. You feel rudderless, like you’ve lost yourself along the way. You live a lifestyle that looks ideal to others, yet it hasn’t brought you the meaning and joy it was supposed to. Now, difficult thoughts and emotions become more present: isolation, distraction, and anxiety. Spectral questions resurface: “Who am I?” “What’s the point of all this?” “What direction is our society headed in?” You know you need to reconnect with yourself and get grounded, but how?
You’ll discover compassion for your disliked parts while building rituals that connect you to meaning, creativity, and/or spirituality.
Despite living a life that looks stable and successful, you lack direction, and so you fear for your future. You feel rudderless, like you’ve lost yourself along the way. You live a lifestyle that looks ideal to others, yet it hasn’t brought you the meaning and joy it was supposed to. Now, difficult thoughts and emotions become more present: isolation, distraction, and anxiety. Spectral questions resurface: “Who am I?” “What’s the point of all this?” “What direction is our society headed in?” You know you need to reconnect with yourself and get grounded, but how?
(845) 390-2983 View (845) 390-2983
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Carolyn Plum LeRoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saugerties, NY 12477  (Online Only)
She enjoys books on psychology, spirituality and therapeutic modalities.
Carolyn Plum LeRoy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from New York, NY who works with adults and provides care for those who are struggling with heartbreak and anxiety. Carolyn has extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and has been licensed for 10 years. Carolyn’s treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the connection between core beliefs and behavior. Carolyn studied at SUNY Albany where she obtained an MSW. She worked at Ellis Medicine for 5 years where she established her strengths based therapy techniques that have been a crucial part of her clients progress and success.
She enjoys books on psychology, spirituality and therapeutic modalities.
Carolyn Plum LeRoy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from New York, NY who works with adults and provides care for those who are struggling with heartbreak and anxiety. Carolyn has extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and has been licensed for 10 years. Carolyn’s treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the connection between core beliefs and behavior. Carolyn studied at SUNY Albany where she obtained an MSW. She worked at Ellis Medicine for 5 years where she established her strengths based therapy techniques that have been a crucial part of her clients progress and success.
(845) 379-9757 View (845) 379-9757
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Dr. Elise Lark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
Certificates include Oncology Social Work; Amma (Oriental Massage) and Embodyment Therapy (Body-Dialoguing); and as a mentee of Richard Moss, MD ( spirituality/consciousness).
Pain seeks our attention. Emotional distress manifests or "speaks" through physical distress. Adults living with physical or emotional pain can benefit from BODY-CENTERED psychotherapy. Sessions can include BODYWORK. Dreamwork and expressive therapies can also be utilized to amplify awareness. Like dreams, body symptoms are dynamic conduits into the unconscious; likewise, they serve as messengers charged with waking us up and redirecting our energies back toward life. Clients become adept explorers, listeners & learners, moving with curiosity toward rather than away from feeling, as they befriend disenfranchised parts of themselves.
Certificates include Oncology Social Work; Amma (Oriental Massage) and Embodyment Therapy (Body-Dialoguing); and as a mentee of Richard Moss, MD ( spirituality/consciousness).
Pain seeks our attention. Emotional distress manifests or "speaks" through physical distress. Adults living with physical or emotional pain can benefit from BODY-CENTERED psychotherapy. Sessions can include BODYWORK. Dreamwork and expressive therapies can also be utilized to amplify awareness. Like dreams, body symptoms are dynamic conduits into the unconscious; likewise, they serve as messengers charged with waking us up and redirecting our energies back toward life. Clients become adept explorers, listeners & learners, moving with curiosity toward rather than away from feeling, as they befriend disenfranchised parts of themselves.
(845) 630-0823 View (845) 630-0823
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Brian Aiken
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
I offer compassionate support to those facing mood disorders, existential issues, sexuality, family issues, spirituality concerns, life path issues, trauma, anxiety, and a range of psychological and personal challenges. I seek to connect with clients in a patient and exploratory manner, providing insight and relief for those who seek it. I offer EMDR. Genuineness, authenticity, and acceptance are central to my practice and I strive to bring this into every moment. I am based out of Kingston and offer in-person sessions and telehealth. I work with teens (18+) and adults of all ages.
I offer compassionate support to those facing mood disorders, existential issues, sexuality, family issues, spirituality concerns, life path issues, trauma, anxiety, and a range of psychological and personal challenges. I seek to connect with clients in a patient and exploratory manner, providing insight and relief for those who seek it. I offer EMDR. Genuineness, authenticity, and acceptance are central to my practice and I strive to bring this into every moment. I am based out of Kingston and offer in-person sessions and telehealth. I work with teens (18+) and adults of all ages.
(845) 385-1763 View (845) 385-1763
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The Sharp Club with Bob Beverley
Counselor
Not Verified Not Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
Hi! I'm Bob Beverley and I am a full-time mental health counselor who has become tired of all the self-help talk, religious jargon, academic theorizing, and new age viewpoints that show no respect for real people, their problems, and how hard their lives are. With an emphasis on wisdom, I want to help you reach your dreams, avoid some of the foolish pitfalls of life, and help you through those pitfalls if you do fall into them. I've created “The Sharp Club” for you. The club is designed to help you look after your own life so that you can be as sharp as you need to be- with yourself, for yourself, and with and for others.
Hi! I'm Bob Beverley and I am a full-time mental health counselor who has become tired of all the self-help talk, religious jargon, academic theorizing, and new age viewpoints that show no respect for real people, their problems, and how hard their lives are. With an emphasis on wisdom, I want to help you reach your dreams, avoid some of the foolish pitfalls of life, and help you through those pitfalls if you do fall into them. I've created “The Sharp Club” for you. The club is designed to help you look after your own life so that you can be as sharp as you need to be- with yourself, for yourself, and with and for others.
(845) 459-0133 View (845) 459-0133
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Melissa Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Are you leading a successful life but feel something is still missing? Have you been trying to understand your lack of fulfillment, but just can’t put your finger on it? It isn’t always easy to understand your life path or how to create the life you dream. I provide a safe and judgement free space to bring clarity and ease to your mind and your heart. With my devoted support and spiritual wisdom, allow me to guide you in reaching your highest potential while empowering you in becoming your true self. Let’s unearth your passion together to transform your life into the reality you crave and deserve!
Are you leading a successful life but feel something is still missing? Have you been trying to understand your lack of fulfillment, but just can’t put your finger on it? It isn’t always easy to understand your life path or how to create the life you dream. I provide a safe and judgement free space to bring clarity and ease to your mind and your heart. With my devoted support and spiritual wisdom, allow me to guide you in reaching your highest potential while empowering you in becoming your true self. Let’s unearth your passion together to transform your life into the reality you crave and deserve!
(845) 250-5436 View (845) 250-5436
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Wellness Embodied
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
Wellness Embodied is a multi-disciplinary psychotherapy and healing center focused on the understanding and experiencing of oneself to move through life's most challenging times. Our psychotherapists are training in Somatic Experiencing and other body-based and trauma focsed psychotherapies, and use a variety of clinical tools to assist our patients in learning, growing, healing and becoming the best version of self they know they can be. If interested in becoming a patient of the practice, please leave a message and we will get back to you soon.
Wellness Embodied is a multi-disciplinary psychotherapy and healing center focused on the understanding and experiencing of oneself to move through life's most challenging times. Our psychotherapists are training in Somatic Experiencing and other body-based and trauma focsed psychotherapies, and use a variety of clinical tools to assist our patients in learning, growing, healing and becoming the best version of self they know they can be. If interested in becoming a patient of the practice, please leave a message and we will get back to you soon.
(845) 637-3386 View (845) 637-3386
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Dorothy H Winrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MRE, LMFT, LP
Verified Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
Waitlist for new clients
COUPLES, SINGLES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND PARENTS: You can have more real joy in your life and more caring and understanding in your relationships. I am a highly trained therapist, a Clinical Fellow Member of The AAMFT, who works with relational, emotional and family problems. I use psychodynamic and family systems principles to encourage growth and transformation. I understand human emotions and can offer help to address them. My clients often express gratitude for their work with me which has increased satisfaction in their lives. I practiced in Manhattan for many years and now conduct my practice in Kingston, New York.
COUPLES, SINGLES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND PARENTS: You can have more real joy in your life and more caring and understanding in your relationships. I am a highly trained therapist, a Clinical Fellow Member of The AAMFT, who works with relational, emotional and family problems. I use psychodynamic and family systems principles to encourage growth and transformation. I understand human emotions and can offer help to address them. My clients often express gratitude for their work with me which has increased satisfaction in their lives. I practiced in Manhattan for many years and now conduct my practice in Kingston, New York.
(845) 379-0520 View (845) 379-0520
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Andrea Quast Mortello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Are you ready to make deep changes in your life and in your relationships, would you like to be living more authentically and powerfully? With individual or couples counseling I will help enliven this calling, supporting you in living relationally with your partner and living in union with what you actually want to shift and manifest in your life. I can support you in creating healthy patterns, redefining belief systems, developing relationship skills and speaking your truth. My approach integrates psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, parts work and Integrative Somatic Psy. My intention is to help my clients live in coherence
Are you ready to make deep changes in your life and in your relationships, would you like to be living more authentically and powerfully? With individual or couples counseling I will help enliven this calling, supporting you in living relationally with your partner and living in union with what you actually want to shift and manifest in your life. I can support you in creating healthy patterns, redefining belief systems, developing relationship skills and speaking your truth. My approach integrates psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, parts work and Integrative Somatic Psy. My intention is to help my clients live in coherence
(207) 769-5373 View (207) 769-5373
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Alexandra Geiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Has your tender heart shut down, yet you long to open it again? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or life as you knew it? Do you live with trauma, anxiety, unworthiness, shame, sadness? A relentless inner critic & obsessive thoughts? Are you ready to prioritize your inner healing so your heart can open? You will develop ways to practice more self-love & learn to receive and give safe love again. You will learn to accept the "unacceptable" parts of you, reclaim your frozen lost parts (Wounded Inner Child) gradually re-connect to your soul's true identity. You will move from survival/fear mode into more fun, creativity and joy.
Has your tender heart shut down, yet you long to open it again? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or life as you knew it? Do you live with trauma, anxiety, unworthiness, shame, sadness? A relentless inner critic & obsessive thoughts? Are you ready to prioritize your inner healing so your heart can open? You will develop ways to practice more self-love & learn to receive and give safe love again. You will learn to accept the "unacceptable" parts of you, reclaim your frozen lost parts (Wounded Inner Child) gradually re-connect to your soul's true identity. You will move from survival/fear mode into more fun, creativity and joy.
(727) 977-5447 View (727) 977-5447
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Amber Adams
Counselor, MHC-LP, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
Accepting Clients! My goal is to help you get as many aspects of your life as possible into good standing. We’ll figure out your stuck points & hurts, where they are coloring your world, & how we can change your internal narrative. I like to incorporate yogic embodiment practices, to provide a deep, transformational healing experience; breath work, visualization, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, mantras, & affirmations. By holding space for your emotions, & allowing them to be experienced in an embodied way, the ‘energy in motion’, is released, creating ease & an awareness of new thoughts, feelings & pathways forward.
Accepting Clients! My goal is to help you get as many aspects of your life as possible into good standing. We’ll figure out your stuck points & hurts, where they are coloring your world, & how we can change your internal narrative. I like to incorporate yogic embodiment practices, to provide a deep, transformational healing experience; breath work, visualization, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, mantras, & affirmations. By holding space for your emotions, & allowing them to be experienced in an embodied way, the ‘energy in motion’, is released, creating ease & an awareness of new thoughts, feelings & pathways forward.
(402) 724-5847 x705 View (402) 724-5847 x705

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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.