Religious Trauma Therapy & Recovering From Purity Culture
In Winston-Salem, NC and virtually throughout North Carolina

Harmful experiences in spiritual settings can have a significant impact on mental health and sexuality. At my practice you will find a compassionate, non-judgmental space to process painful experiences related to religion and work toward feeling safe and comfortable in who you are.

Religious trauma can deeply impact how we experience ourselves, our sexuality, and and our relationships.

Traumatizing spiritual experiences often involve fear-based teachings about sexual purity, shaming of sexual feelings or behaviors, body shaming, homophobia, transphobia, and threats of eternal damnation or social isolation if you don't obey. These experiences can leave a lasting imprint on our identity and experience of sexuality. I offer evidence-based and secular therapy for religious trauma, with a special focus on healing from purity culture and reclaiming LGBTQ+ joy. I utilize somatic and existential approaches to help my clients heal from shame and find greater comfort in who they are. Together, we will work to gently release what’s no longer serving you, make meaning of what you’ve lived through, and reconnect with your values, authenticity, and sense of wholeness.