Although my religious harm recovery work is offered as coaching, I also continue to practice as a licensed psychotherapist in Virginia, where I specialize in treating religious trauma and related mental health concerns. That training has given me more than 14 years of experience working with complex trauma and a deep understanding of how high-control systems impact the whole of a person’s psychological wellbeing.

In coaching, I don’t treat mental health diagnoses—but I do bring the wisdom of that therapeutic background, paired with my own lived experience, to help clients explore healing and flourishing from a broader perspective.

If you’d like to know more about my background and personal story, you can read the details on my [About Me] page. 🌿

The biggest difference is the lens we use. Therapy focuses on treating mental health concerns and symptoms, while religious harm recovery coaching is about moving forward with care, embodiment, and space for the nuances of your story.

Instead of pathologizing your experiences, coaching helps identify the root causes and patterns so you can see the map more clearly. From there, we focus on building freedom, resilience, and practices that support you in stepping into the life you want to create.

No, I don’t identify as a Christian. These days, I feel more rooted in a sense of spirituality that isn’t tied to any one label or formal religion. I often think of it as connecting with a universal source of love, presence, or wisdom.

Rather than seeking guidance from an external deity as I once did, I now tune into my own inner wisdom. And far from feeling lonely, I’ve found deep connection with a wider community of people navigating similar questions, leaning together into the nuance of what it means to live with meaning and authenticity.

Because I value exploring these deep questions, I welcome clients from many perspectives—whether you identify as atheist, Christian, spiritual-but-not-religious, or something else entirely. My focus is always on supporting your path toward authenticity and freedom.

Yes. I’m open to working with clients who want to keep their faith. My focus is never on changing your theology or telling you what to believe. Instead, I pay close attention to the systemic patterns that show up in religious spaces, since those often shape our nervous system and psychological programming.

I don’t come in with an agenda for what you should believe. What I will do is invite you to look at your faith through the lens of flourishing—so you can discern what feels true, safe, and life-giving for you. 🌿

And if your journey leads you away from faith altogether, that’s welcome too. My commitment is to hold space for your process—whether that means reshaping, reclaiming, or releasing aspects of belief—always with the intention of helping you reconnect with yourself.

(And fair warning: you might get tired of me always hunting for the nuance—but that’s because I trust your wisdom enough to keep honoring it.)

No, my coaching work is focused on individuals. The kind of nervous system recovery I support is most effective when explored one-on-one, where we can fully attend to your personal process and needs.

That said, I do understand the value of partners engaging in this work side by side. While I don’t work with couples directly, I’m happy to provide referrals if your partner is also seeking support.

Yes—while this isn’t the main focus of my coaching, I can support family members who want to better understand high-control system dynamics in order to love their loved one well.

I’m not a deprogrammer or interventionist, but I can help you make sense of how cult involvement impacts relationships and explore ways you can show up with clarity, compassion, and healthy boundaries.

If you’d like to explore this, you can submit an inquiry using the form below to briefly describe your situation. From there, we can see if a one-time consultation might be a good fit.

Yes—I offer a free 10-minute introductory phone call once you’ve connected with me through the contact form. This is a chance for us to meet, for you to ask any questions, and to get a feel for whether coaching together feels like a good fit.

You can use the form below to get started—I look forward to connecting with you.

The first step is completing the contact form so we can set up a short phone call to talk through any logistics. My availability shifts with the seasons, but in most cases I can begin working with new clients within a few weeks if our schedules align—like the stars I’m learning to live in harmony with. ✨

This work goes deep, and it’s important that we both know where we’re starting from. The form helps us make sure coaching is the right fit and that the process will serve your best interest.

Because my approach integrates trauma-informed methods, I want to be mindful of your psychological safety. The form gives me a sense of what you’re carrying right now, what’s been showing up for you, and what you’re hoping to gain—so I can determine if I’m the best person to support you.

You’ll never be judged for where you’re at. The form simply helps me understand how to support you best—or, if another path might serve you better, I’ll let you know. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay—there’s no harm in finding that out. 🌿