Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you tried, it was never good enough?
You spent years trying to follow all the rules of your religion only to be left with crippling perfectionism, chronic people-pleasing, or a persistent sense of guilt and absolutely zero peace.
Or maybe you "saved yourself" for marriage only to find that the promise of incredible sex fell incredibly short.
Or perhaps since "leaving the fold," you're now facing the painful experience of family estrangement or feeling totally isolated after leaving the religious community that was once your entire world.
Or maybe you're feeling completely disconnected from your authentic self after being indoctrinated to only think and act in very specific "church-approved" ways.
Here's the thing — all the above... that was me.
And after working with dozens of clients recovering from religious harm and hearing from hundreds more on social media, I suspect some of this might resonate with you too.
Why You Need More Than Talk Therapy
Religious indoctrination isn’t just about the beliefs you were taught—it’s about how fear-based beliefs became deeply embedded in your nervous system.
That’s why traditional talk therapy often falls short.
Wounds from fear-based ideologies aren’t just cognitive—they live in your body, influencing how you think, feel, and react even years after leaving your religious community.
You really need an approach that gets at all the layers of harm.
To fully heal from religious indoctrination, you need a framework that:
- Targets the nervous system: Rewiring fear-based responses and releasing stored trauma.
- Addresses attachment wounds: Rebuilding a sense of safety and belonging after conditional love and acceptance.
- Unravels coercive conditioning: Breaking free from ingrained thought patterns and reclaiming your authentic self.
My approach to clinically-informed coaching checks all the boxes!
I combine a variety of effective trauma healing modalities like EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing into a comprehensive approach that targets nervous system recovery.
These modalities are proven to go beyond talk therapy, getting to the
root of emotional pain
stored in your nervous system.
This integrated approach is especially effective for those recovering from religious indoctrination, purity culture trauma, and attachment wounds connected to their authoritarian religious upbringing.
Components of My Integrated Approach
Attachment Work
Attachment work focuses on repairing the internalized relational patterns developed in response to fear-based authority and conditional love.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
EMDR helps process upsetting or traumatic memories by helping your brain properly "metabolize" stressful experiences that have gotten stuck.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is an offshoot of EMDR that allows us to focus in on especially deep rooted "spots" in your brain where traumatic experiences have become stuck.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing focuses on the body’s natural ability to release stored trauma by bringing awareness to physical sensations that arise in response to difficult emotions or painful experiences.
Internal Family Systems
IFS explores and heals internal conflicts by working with different “parts” of the self, such as the inner critic or wounded child.
This approach is so effective because it allows us to bypass the "thinking brain" (your pre-frontal cortex) and
directly access the regions of the brain where the trauma is
stored.
Plus, you get to work with someone who actually "gets it!"
My background isn’t just in trauma therapy— I'm a surviver too!
Having experienced religious indoctrination myself, I truly get the nuanced ways this type of trauma impacts identity, relationships, and emotional health.
Because of my own experiences, both personally and professionally, I'm able to truly tailor each step of our work together to address the specific challenges you’re facing.
Dive deep with 75 minute sessions.
Most therapists meet with their clients for 45-55 minute sessions.
However, I've found that these shorter sessions often feel rushed, especially when working with deep-rooted nervous system patterns.
A 75-minute session gives you the time and space to fully engage in the healing process without feeling like you’re just getting started when the clock runs out.
Additionally, modalities like EMDR and IFS are most effective when we can follow your system’s natural rhythm without feeling rushed.
How to Become a Client
I try to make the process of becoming a client as straightforward as possible.
Complete the contact form
Before we begin, you’ll complete a contact form to ensure readiness and alignment.
This helps us both make sure that this level of work is the right fit for you.
Have a Quick Meet & Greet
Once I receive your contact form, we'll schedule a 15 minute intro video call, so you can ask questions, and we can make sure working together feels like a great fit.
Let the work begin!
If you decide to move forward with coaching, we'll schedule a comprehensive intake and goal-setting session, and then we'll begin meeting at an agreed-upon frequency of your choosing.
Coaching Fee Structure
- 45-Minute Session ($195): Focused, practical support for processing thoughts, beliefs, or specific stuck points. Great for clients who need clarity or a check-in between deeper work.
- 75-Minute Session ($295): Extended time for deep nervous system recovery, especially for clients working with trauma responses, dissociation, or emotional flooding.
Have a few more questions?
No problem — I have a comprehensive FAQs page that should help!
