Spirituality Therapists in Sheboygan Falls, WI

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Ryan M Groh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
My ideal client is someone who needs direction, is motivated, open to change and being vulnerable. Their issues maybe low self-esteem, shame, depression, grief, codependency issues, or has suffered from mental abuse. My client may be in the midst of a divorce or a relationship break up. I enjoy working with clients in the midst of a life transition, because it provides me a blank canvas to work from. Often I work with clients, who come in for a relationship issues and end up finding oneself. It's joy of mine remembering how client's presented initially, and seeing how far they've come during our closure session.
My ideal client is someone who needs direction, is motivated, open to change and being vulnerable. Their issues maybe low self-esteem, shame, depression, grief, codependency issues, or has suffered from mental abuse. My client may be in the midst of a divorce or a relationship break up. I enjoy working with clients in the midst of a life transition, because it provides me a blank canvas to work from. Often I work with clients, who come in for a relationship issues and end up finding oneself. It's joy of mine remembering how client's presented initially, and seeing how far they've come during our closure session.
(920) 349-1002 View (920) 349-1002
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Shelley Ann Janz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in the State of Wisconsin. During my career, I have over 10 years experience working with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and end of life concerns. My specialties also include; relationship/family issues, anger management, depression/anxiety issues, and life coaching personal development. I also have experience working with LGTBQ+ clients, as well as First Responder/Law Enforcement groups.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in the State of Wisconsin. During my career, I have over 10 years experience working with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and end of life concerns. My specialties also include; relationship/family issues, anger management, depression/anxiety issues, and life coaching personal development. I also have experience working with LGTBQ+ clients, as well as First Responder/Law Enforcement groups.
(920) 234-8726 View (920) 234-8726

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Lana L Roever
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheboygan, WI 53081
My focus during my career has been on EMDR, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, trauma, grief & loss, faith & spirituality concerns, LGBTQ+ community, depression & anxiety, and life transitions.
I have learned throughout my career that being a compassionate listener is a very powerful tool to use, as I walk along side my clients on their life path. In a safe therapeutic environment, I feel that many painful experiences have the potential to be transformed into good, through the amazingly restorative power of body, mind, and spirit. I am a psychotherapist working in private practice with a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin, located in Mequon, WI.
My focus during my career has been on EMDR, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, trauma, grief & loss, faith & spirituality concerns, LGBTQ+ community, depression & anxiety, and life transitions.
I have learned throughout my career that being a compassionate listener is a very powerful tool to use, as I walk along side my clients on their life path. In a safe therapeutic environment, I feel that many painful experiences have the potential to be transformed into good, through the amazingly restorative power of body, mind, and spirit. I am a psychotherapist working in private practice with a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin, located in Mequon, WI.
(920) 476-1217 View (920) 476-1217
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Janice Merten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Not accepting new clients
I also have an MA in Religious Studies that also prepares me to help clients who ask to explore their issues in the context of their spirituality.
During my years as a therapist, I've treated many clients who coped successfully with life's endless challenges until something happened that turned their lives upside down. Death, relationship conflicts and other upsetting experiences cause feelings of anxiety, depression, confusion or loneliness. To strengthen people who come to me, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental relationship that frees them to express their feelings and gain a sense of direction. They know that I'll listen carefully, take them seriously and help them regain emotional stability and peace. I am only accepting clients I've worked with in the past.
I also have an MA in Religious Studies that also prepares me to help clients who ask to explore their issues in the context of their spirituality.
During my years as a therapist, I've treated many clients who coped successfully with life's endless challenges until something happened that turned their lives upside down. Death, relationship conflicts and other upsetting experiences cause feelings of anxiety, depression, confusion or loneliness. To strengthen people who come to me, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental relationship that frees them to express their feelings and gain a sense of direction. They know that I'll listen carefully, take them seriously and help them regain emotional stability and peace. I am only accepting clients I've worked with in the past.
(773) 770-8626 View (773) 770-8626
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Donna Schelfhout
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Donna has 25 years of experience working with teens & married couples. She is trained in EMDR & is very diverse in specialties. Her passion is seeing clients find their own internal strengths while desensitizing past trauma. She utilizes various modalities to empower clients to make great strides in the therapy process. Donna offers Christian counseling, & is well versed in Solutions Focused therapy. She offers marriage & family therapy, grief therapy, & behavioral therapy. She has taught parenting classes, provides psycho-education about diagnosis, & has trauma training. She comes from a military-family background.
Donna has 25 years of experience working with teens & married couples. She is trained in EMDR & is very diverse in specialties. Her passion is seeing clients find their own internal strengths while desensitizing past trauma. She utilizes various modalities to empower clients to make great strides in the therapy process. Donna offers Christian counseling, & is well versed in Solutions Focused therapy. She offers marriage & family therapy, grief therapy, & behavioral therapy. She has taught parenting classes, provides psycho-education about diagnosis, & has trauma training. She comes from a military-family background.
(262) 288-2446 View (262) 288-2446
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Laura Roth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheboygan, WI 53081
I believe that everyone has their own journey that they are struggling with, and that often this journey is misunderstood and unidentified. I aim to help my clients understand their inner world, in order to help them understand how to help live a fulfilling and engaging life. I enjoy helping my clients understand the neurological basis of their actions, and help them change their response through a variety of interventions. I enjoy working with clients who recognize that their pain does not have to be their story, but can be the blocks on which they begin to recognize how to build a future that brings them joy.
I believe that everyone has their own journey that they are struggling with, and that often this journey is misunderstood and unidentified. I aim to help my clients understand their inner world, in order to help them understand how to help live a fulfilling and engaging life. I enjoy helping my clients understand the neurological basis of their actions, and help them change their response through a variety of interventions. I enjoy working with clients who recognize that their pain does not have to be their story, but can be the blocks on which they begin to recognize how to build a future that brings them joy.
(920) 689-8907 View (920) 689-8907
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Wendy Yurk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Sheboygan, WI 53081  (Online Only)
To help achieve the goals you have in mind, whether you wish to improve the quality of your life or better cope with life's difficulties, I offer many years of experience and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach. My orientation is wholistic-mind, body, and spirit-in order to help you with the areas in which you want to focus. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, especially those of cognitive-behavioral origin.
To help achieve the goals you have in mind, whether you wish to improve the quality of your life or better cope with life's difficulties, I offer many years of experience and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach. My orientation is wholistic-mind, body, and spirit-in order to help you with the areas in which you want to focus. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, especially those of cognitive-behavioral origin.
(920) 473-2175 View (920) 473-2175
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Cynthia J Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sheboygan, WI 53081
I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents (and their families) with behavioral challenges in the Treatment Foster System and private practice. I believe that a systemic approach to healing provides the most lasting benefits to the entire family. I also use a client centered approach to promote self-acceptance, improve self-esteem and increase confidence in relationships through positive communication skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach with clients and using their strengths to encourage change and overcome difficulties.
I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents (and their families) with behavioral challenges in the Treatment Foster System and private practice. I believe that a systemic approach to healing provides the most lasting benefits to the entire family. I also use a client centered approach to promote self-acceptance, improve self-esteem and increase confidence in relationships through positive communication skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach with clients and using their strengths to encourage change and overcome difficulties.
(920) 264-0087 View (920) 264-0087

Online Therapists

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Lauren Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
I believe faith and spirituality are rich resources that can be a vital part of healing.
Human beings are delightfully resilient creatures. People may experience pain, yet be determined to work through and move beyond it. I feel privileged to witness such courage and determination in my clients. I will work collaboratively with you. The expert on you is you! I bring my training, experience, and knowledge of psychological principles and treatments as tools to help you meet your goals. Often a balanced approach is helpful, developing practical strategies as well as identifying underlying issues contributing to your present-day problems. Some clients prefer emphasizing one approach over another; I aim to be responsive to your needs.
I believe faith and spirituality are rich resources that can be a vital part of healing.
Human beings are delightfully resilient creatures. People may experience pain, yet be determined to work through and move beyond it. I feel privileged to witness such courage and determination in my clients. I will work collaboratively with you. The expert on you is you! I bring my training, experience, and knowledge of psychological principles and treatments as tools to help you meet your goals. Often a balanced approach is helpful, developing practical strategies as well as identifying underlying issues contributing to your present-day problems. Some clients prefer emphasizing one approach over another; I aim to be responsive to your needs.
(608) 492-1068 View (608) 492-1068
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Kathryn Ripp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704
Waitlist for new clients
My particular style of therapy is nourished by these aspects of me: mother of two, stepmother of three; partner of 37 years; singer/songwriter and artist; active user of dreamwork to heal since my teenage years; highly value the power of spirituality and community in healing.
I love being a therapist and having the privilege of helping people heal, grow, and discover (or re-discover) their purpose in life. It takes tremendous courage to share with another person what you want to change about yourself. I feel that my role is to be a compassionate guide and facilitator to help you learn about yourself, your roots, your helpful and unhelpful personal habits and patterns with others. I use art, music, psychodrama, dreamwork, intuition and active listening to help you challenge yourself and become the sort of person you want to be in the world.
My particular style of therapy is nourished by these aspects of me: mother of two, stepmother of three; partner of 37 years; singer/songwriter and artist; active user of dreamwork to heal since my teenage years; highly value the power of spirituality and community in healing.
I love being a therapist and having the privilege of helping people heal, grow, and discover (or re-discover) their purpose in life. It takes tremendous courage to share with another person what you want to change about yourself. I feel that my role is to be a compassionate guide and facilitator to help you learn about yourself, your roots, your helpful and unhelpful personal habits and patterns with others. I use art, music, psychodrama, dreamwork, intuition and active listening to help you challenge yourself and become the sort of person you want to be in the world.
(608) 630-9444 View (608) 630-9444
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Stephany Pruitt, MS, THD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, THD, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53216
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
(414) 246-5345 View (414) 246-5345
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Bloom Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartland, WI 53029
As an integrationist, I weave my Christian faith with evidence-based practice, combining the best of spirituality and science.
Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble with relationships, and as a result feel misunderstood and alone? Are you in a rut and find it difficult to move forward? You don't have to live this way any longer. You are not alone! I work with people who struggle with these issues and more! Let me be a listening ear and allow me to provide the tools and skills needed to improve the quality of your life. I help my clients to experience a better understanding of their problems and ways of living that lead to peace.
As an integrationist, I weave my Christian faith with evidence-based practice, combining the best of spirituality and science.
Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble with relationships, and as a result feel misunderstood and alone? Are you in a rut and find it difficult to move forward? You don't have to live this way any longer. You are not alone! I work with people who struggle with these issues and more! Let me be a listening ear and allow me to provide the tools and skills needed to improve the quality of your life. I help my clients to experience a better understanding of their problems and ways of living that lead to peace.
(262) 485-4282 View (262) 485-4282
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Carrie Schuessler
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW-IT
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I am a chronic pain and illness therapist. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged humans whose lives have been turned upside down by a crippling diagnosis and/or unexpected symptoms. Anxiety, depression, PTSD & heartbreak, are also all in my wheelhouse. I love incorporating spirituality into therapy and provide Christian counseling when that is a need expressed.
I am a chronic pain and illness therapist. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged humans whose lives have been turned upside down by a crippling diagnosis and/or unexpected symptoms. Anxiety, depression, PTSD & heartbreak, are also all in my wheelhouse. I love incorporating spirituality into therapy and provide Christian counseling when that is a need expressed.
(262) 302-3686 View (262) 302-3686
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Rhea J Lyons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704
I am especially interested in helping you heal from systemic issues impacting LGBTQIA+ experience, negative relationships with your body and food, questions of identity and spirituality, complex trauma, and loneliness.
You deserve to heal. You deserve to be supported, respected, and seen for all you have been, all you will be, and all you are in this moment. I trust you to be the expert on yourself and your own experiences within the body, identities, and relationships that inform your ways of knowing yourself and your world. Our work together will not focus on identifying what’s “wrong” with you, and won’t aim to “fix” you. Together, we will explore areas of distress, discomfort, or questioning through a systemic lens. I will support your intentions toward transformative change and growth from perspectives that matter to you.
I am especially interested in helping you heal from systemic issues impacting LGBTQIA+ experience, negative relationships with your body and food, questions of identity and spirituality, complex trauma, and loneliness.
You deserve to heal. You deserve to be supported, respected, and seen for all you have been, all you will be, and all you are in this moment. I trust you to be the expert on yourself and your own experiences within the body, identities, and relationships that inform your ways of knowing yourself and your world. Our work together will not focus on identifying what’s “wrong” with you, and won’t aim to “fix” you. Together, we will explore areas of distress, discomfort, or questioning through a systemic lens. I will support your intentions toward transformative change and growth from perspectives that matter to you.
(608) 200-3213 View (608) 200-3213
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Bridgelight Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Incorporating spirituality in your journey can provide lasting changes, healing at a deeper level, and prepare you for future challenges.
Are you struggling to understand and manage your mental health? Are you seeking a deeper faith? Have other's only helped with one or the other? Whether you seek guidance through life’s challenges or spiritual growth, I am dedicated to supporting you with empathy and wisdom grounded in Biblical principles. Mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety can be crippling, cause feelings of hopelessness and can lead your life to a halt. My goal is to help people find freedom in their struggles and live life to their full potential by finding faith, restoring hope, and learning the beauty of who they truly are and will become.
Incorporating spirituality in your journey can provide lasting changes, healing at a deeper level, and prepare you for future challenges.
Are you struggling to understand and manage your mental health? Are you seeking a deeper faith? Have other's only helped with one or the other? Whether you seek guidance through life’s challenges or spiritual growth, I am dedicated to supporting you with empathy and wisdom grounded in Biblical principles. Mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety can be crippling, cause feelings of hopelessness and can lead your life to a halt. My goal is to help people find freedom in their struggles and live life to their full potential by finding faith, restoring hope, and learning the beauty of who they truly are and will become.
(262) 667-7465 View (262) 667-7465
Dr. Lauri C. Gebhard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Shorewood, WI 53211
CBT, somatoemotional release, DBT, ACT, spirituality, and life coaching.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? Perfectionism? Low self esteem? Infertility? Weight Problems? Trauma? ADD? or Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. With the specialty training I received in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, I founded the Mind Body Program over 25 years ago. We employ innovative practices
CBT, somatoemotional release, DBT, ACT, spirituality, and life coaching.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? Perfectionism? Low self esteem? Infertility? Weight Problems? Trauma? ADD? or Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. With the specialty training I received in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, I founded the Mind Body Program over 25 years ago. We employ innovative practices
(262) 214-5777 View (262) 214-5777
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Sandra Dercks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
De Pere, WI 54115
I specialize in those who seek to grow, heal, and mature spirituality.
I am a deeply spiritual person and have faith in God and Jesus. I am a wife and mother of 2 children. I have been in the mental health field for over 11 years. I have been passionate about helping people since a young age. In combination with my passion for helping others and my professional background will provide you with a well-rounded therapist. I believe in the holistic approach (healing throughout the Spirit, body, and mind). I love what I do! I counsel children 8 years old through adults. I specialize in providing the best quality of care to everyone that I see for counseling.
I specialize in those who seek to grow, heal, and mature spirituality.
I am a deeply spiritual person and have faith in God and Jesus. I am a wife and mother of 2 children. I have been in the mental health field for over 11 years. I have been passionate about helping people since a young age. In combination with my passion for helping others and my professional background will provide you with a well-rounded therapist. I believe in the holistic approach (healing throughout the Spirit, body, and mind). I love what I do! I counsel children 8 years old through adults. I specialize in providing the best quality of care to everyone that I see for counseling.
(920) 310-8877 View (920) 310-8877
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Jeanne Denney
MA, CCE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Racine, WI 53403
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like to transform your life issues into growth and have a deeper connection to your body, health and purpose? I listen with compassion, offer insight, and support you in finding practical solutions for your life issues: depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems or something else. Over time I will expose you to body-based methods for physical and emotional renewal. Our work might include mindfulness, breath, movement or other body based techniques, which increases self-awareness and empowerment. Finding an understanding of these changes in the context of spirituality is supported if you find this useful.
Would you like to transform your life issues into growth and have a deeper connection to your body, health and purpose? I listen with compassion, offer insight, and support you in finding practical solutions for your life issues: depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems or something else. Over time I will expose you to body-based methods for physical and emotional renewal. Our work might include mindfulness, breath, movement or other body based techniques, which increases self-awareness and empowerment. Finding an understanding of these changes in the context of spirituality is supported if you find this useful.
(262) 383-3680 View (262) 383-3680
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Brenda Lovick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cambridge, WI 53523
Waitlist for new clients
I am interested in the intersection of spirituality and sexuality.
I appreciate adult clients who want growth and change. They are open to a broad spectrum of human experiences and value honesty and safety as they go deep into their emotional processes. With youth, I appreciate clients who are ready to claim their identities and explore a world that's full of possibilities.
I am interested in the intersection of spirituality and sexuality.
I appreciate adult clients who want growth and change. They are open to a broad spectrum of human experiences and value honesty and safety as they go deep into their emotional processes. With youth, I appreciate clients who are ready to claim their identities and explore a world that's full of possibilities.
(608) 655-6049 View (608) 655-6049
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Susan Jost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW, EEM-CLP
Verified Verified
Shorewood, WI 53211
Waitlist for new clients
  I use Buddhist concepts and non-religious spirituality and draw upon mindfulness, energy psychology, and EMDR to help clients regulate their emotions, heal negative self-beliefs, and encourage new, more positive thoughts and emotions.
I work eclectically and flexibly with adults of all backgrounds seeking therapy because of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other issues that block our ability to feel peace and joy in our lives.  Perhaps you find yourself sinking deeper into depression, lacking the enthusiasm you once had for life.  Maybe you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety.  Perhaps you're feeling it's time to dig deeper and heal old wounds.  Or maybe you have experienced a severe trauma, and life has never been the same since.  I am here to hold space for and to work with you on all levels: mind, heart, body, and spirit. 
  I use Buddhist concepts and non-religious spirituality and draw upon mindfulness, energy psychology, and EMDR to help clients regulate their emotions, heal negative self-beliefs, and encourage new, more positive thoughts and emotions.
I work eclectically and flexibly with adults of all backgrounds seeking therapy because of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other issues that block our ability to feel peace and joy in our lives.  Perhaps you find yourself sinking deeper into depression, lacking the enthusiasm you once had for life.  Maybe you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety.  Perhaps you're feeling it's time to dig deeper and heal old wounds.  Or maybe you have experienced a severe trauma, and life has never been the same since.  I am here to hold space for and to work with you on all levels: mind, heart, body, and spirit. 
(414) 240-3389 View (414) 240-3389

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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.