Spirituality Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Daniel W Chu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
My goal in treatment is to provide tools and help guide people into healing from any wounds that may hinder them from fully walking in the freedom. I am committed to helping people obtain a healthy thought life and lifestyle by being renewed in the mind, becoming transformed and being set free on all levels so they may further pursue life goals and maintain healthy relationships without the hindrance of emotional burdens from the past. I am a born again Christian and I love integrating faith and spirituality in the emotional healing process.
My goal in treatment is to provide tools and help guide people into healing from any wounds that may hinder them from fully walking in the freedom. I am committed to helping people obtain a healthy thought life and lifestyle by being renewed in the mind, becoming transformed and being set free on all levels so they may further pursue life goals and maintain healthy relationships without the hindrance of emotional burdens from the past. I am a born again Christian and I love integrating faith and spirituality in the emotional healing process.
(626) 325-0737 View (626) 325-0737
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Cindy J Stanberry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034
I work with a variety of issues including depression, addictions, grief, mid-life crisis, relationships, parenting, spirituality.
I provide a safe environment in which to explore and develop insight into patterns in your life. I am a Certified Jungian Analyst, working from a Jungian-oriented perspective, helping to develop a relationship between the conscious and unconscious. People often seek a therapist due to a crisis, or possibly because they've developed an awareness that something is not working in their lives anymore. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, so that you can change old patterns and live your life with integrity, authenticity and meaning. Thus, our work becomes a practice that tends to soul.
I work with a variety of issues including depression, addictions, grief, mid-life crisis, relationships, parenting, spirituality.
I provide a safe environment in which to explore and develop insight into patterns in your life. I am a Certified Jungian Analyst, working from a Jungian-oriented perspective, helping to develop a relationship between the conscious and unconscious. People often seek a therapist due to a crisis, or possibly because they've developed an awareness that something is not working in their lives anymore. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, so that you can change old patterns and live your life with integrity, authenticity and meaning. Thus, our work becomes a practice that tends to soul.
(424) 294-8203 View (424) 294-8203
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Susan Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TMF, JD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066  (Online Only)
I am a therapist and energy healer who works at the intersections of healing, spirituality, and social change. I support people on their journeys of liberation and reclaiming their sovereignty and wholeness. Prior to being a therapist, I worked as an immigrant rights attorney. I wanted to support people in getting free from oppressive and broken systems. Over time, I realized that we deeply internalize many of these oppressive systems and I became more interested in how we can liberate our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls from their harm and reinforcement.
I am a therapist and energy healer who works at the intersections of healing, spirituality, and social change. I support people on their journeys of liberation and reclaiming their sovereignty and wholeness. Prior to being a therapist, I worked as an immigrant rights attorney. I wanted to support people in getting free from oppressive and broken systems. Over time, I realized that we deeply internalize many of these oppressive systems and I became more interested in how we can liberate our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls from their harm and reinforcement.
(928) 693-4036 View (928) 693-4036
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Dr. Alexus Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I believe we are all renegades, worthy of living a life of liberated love. Our binary world makes it challenging to feel accepted, leaving us fragmented and hindering our ability to connect with ourselves and others. I strive to create a safe and affirming space for clients to engage and connect with their whole self. I am passionate about working with individuals, partners, and the LGBTQIA+ community struggling with libido, erectile issues, self-esteem, trauma, spirituality, desire discrepancy, infidelity, intimacy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. My ideal clients are ready to fully show up and claim their pleasure.
I believe we are all renegades, worthy of living a life of liberated love. Our binary world makes it challenging to feel accepted, leaving us fragmented and hindering our ability to connect with ourselves and others. I strive to create a safe and affirming space for clients to engage and connect with their whole self. I am passionate about working with individuals, partners, and the LGBTQIA+ community struggling with libido, erectile issues, self-esteem, trauma, spirituality, desire discrepancy, infidelity, intimacy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. My ideal clients are ready to fully show up and claim their pleasure.
(747) 249-5346 x102 View (747) 249-5346 x102
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Doctor 11:11
PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90039  (Online Only)
11:11 is a powerful number recognized in both numerology and spirituality as a sacred sign of forthcoming opportunity.
Qualifications - Masters in Spiritual Psychology; Masters in Transpersonal Studies; Masters in Human Development; PhD in Human and Organizational Systems; Additional Training - Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
11:11 is a powerful number recognized in both numerology and spirituality as a sacred sign of forthcoming opportunity.
Qualifications - Masters in Spiritual Psychology; Masters in Transpersonal Studies; Masters in Human Development; PhD in Human and Organizational Systems; Additional Training - Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
(424) 375-6391 View (424) 375-6391
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Elijah N Geiger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Welcome. Feeling overwhelmed, lost, exhausted, or confused? My therapeutic approach focuses on increasing understanding and awareness in the present moment to help meet life's obstacles and challenges. It is my belief that becoming more fully present moves through barriers to well-being and can open pathways to inner understanding. Working in the present with thoughts, feelings and emotions, we uncover the past and discover our connections to family and community. My work focuses on spirituality and existential considerations, relationships, family of origin patterns and history, trauma, sexuality, and gender exploration.
Welcome. Feeling overwhelmed, lost, exhausted, or confused? My therapeutic approach focuses on increasing understanding and awareness in the present moment to help meet life's obstacles and challenges. It is my belief that becoming more fully present moves through barriers to well-being and can open pathways to inner understanding. Working in the present with thoughts, feelings and emotions, we uncover the past and discover our connections to family and community. My work focuses on spirituality and existential considerations, relationships, family of origin patterns and history, trauma, sexuality, and gender exploration.
(818) 217-8834 View (818) 217-8834
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Jon Century
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034
My practice is rooted in a non-judgment curiosity-driven approach incorporating compassion, spirituality, mindfulness, existentialism, and humor.
What meaning are you making about your struggles? It seems that we are meaning-making creatures constantly trying to make sense of our experiences and what happens to us through a complex multilayered personalized lens of meaning-making. A lens affected by cultural, societal, religious & spiritual beliefs–to name a few–and it serves as our internal GPS navigating us, as best as we can, through our life’s many challenges. Our unique individual approach to meaning-making also becomes the breeding ground of the stories we create and articulate about our life. However, sometimes the Stories We Create Cause More Pain Than The Experience.
My practice is rooted in a non-judgment curiosity-driven approach incorporating compassion, spirituality, mindfulness, existentialism, and humor.
What meaning are you making about your struggles? It seems that we are meaning-making creatures constantly trying to make sense of our experiences and what happens to us through a complex multilayered personalized lens of meaning-making. A lens affected by cultural, societal, religious & spiritual beliefs–to name a few–and it serves as our internal GPS navigating us, as best as we can, through our life’s many challenges. Our unique individual approach to meaning-making also becomes the breeding ground of the stories we create and articulate about our life. However, sometimes the Stories We Create Cause More Pain Than The Experience.
(310) 561-1685 View (310) 561-1685
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Alexandra Meraud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
By integrating mindfulness, spirituality, yoga, breath work and journaling we will collaborate to find what best supports you in calming your mind, body and spirit so that you can create a safe space within.
Welcome, my name is Alex and I would love the opportunity to teach you how to use mindfulness techniques to create lasting changes in your life. Are you overwhelmed, critical of yourself or have difficulty regulating your emotions? I empower high-functioning adults to overcome difficult life situations from the past and present.
By integrating mindfulness, spirituality, yoga, breath work and journaling we will collaborate to find what best supports you in calming your mind, body and spirit so that you can create a safe space within.
Welcome, my name is Alex and I would love the opportunity to teach you how to use mindfulness techniques to create lasting changes in your life. Are you overwhelmed, critical of yourself or have difficulty regulating your emotions? I empower high-functioning adults to overcome difficult life situations from the past and present.
(707) 735-0489 View (707) 735-0489
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Terry Binkovitz Phd.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
My specialities are relationship work, spirituality, parenting, women's issues, life adjustments and students (college and high school).
I have been trained in a unique approach called Process Work, developed by Dr. Arnold Mindell. Process work is a dynamic and transformative approach which uses Jungian psychology, Taoism and physics. It offers new ways of working with problematic or painful experiences. Relationship challenges, physical symptoms, career conflicts and social tensions are approached with curiosity, respect and creativity. In using process work, I believe that the solution to a problem is contained within the disturbance itself; and I provide practical ways through which individuals, couples and groups can connect with a greater awareness.
My specialities are relationship work, spirituality, parenting, women's issues, life adjustments and students (college and high school).
I have been trained in a unique approach called Process Work, developed by Dr. Arnold Mindell. Process work is a dynamic and transformative approach which uses Jungian psychology, Taoism and physics. It offers new ways of working with problematic or painful experiences. Relationship challenges, physical symptoms, career conflicts and social tensions are approached with curiosity, respect and creativity. In using process work, I believe that the solution to a problem is contained within the disturbance itself; and I provide practical ways through which individuals, couples and groups can connect with a greater awareness.
(310) 614-1244 View (310) 614-1244
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Javier Omar Meléndez-Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
I understand the emotional toll that trauma, anxiety, and spirituality issues can take.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and burdened by past traumas, perhaps ones tied to your cultural or sexual identity? Do you struggle with anxiety or spirituality and yearn for a deeper connection with nature? Imagine a therapeutic experience that goes beyond traditional methods, one that reconnects you with your mind, body, and the natural world. Together, we can work towards a balanced, fulfilling life where you feel empowered to face challenges and embrace opportunities. If you're ready for this journey, I'm here to walk it with you.
I understand the emotional toll that trauma, anxiety, and spirituality issues can take.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and burdened by past traumas, perhaps ones tied to your cultural or sexual identity? Do you struggle with anxiety or spirituality and yearn for a deeper connection with nature? Imagine a therapeutic experience that goes beyond traditional methods, one that reconnects you with your mind, body, and the natural world. Together, we can work towards a balanced, fulfilling life where you feel empowered to face challenges and embrace opportunities. If you're ready for this journey, I'm here to walk it with you.
(415) 599-4978 View (415) 599-4978
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Amy Park
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041  (Online Only)
As an Asian-American with extensive experience living overseas, I also specialize in issues related to intercultural issues, cross-cultural adjustment, burnout, identity formation, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Many of us appear to be functioning well in life, but in reality feel like imposters, often stressed and unsatisfied in our lives and relationships. I foster the discovery of genuine peace and fulfillment through "undoing aloneness," helping clients embrace their best and worst selves, and unearthing a more self-compassionate and authentic way of being. My clients are typically individuals and couples, seeking treatment for anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and a wide variety of relational issues.
As an Asian-American with extensive experience living overseas, I also specialize in issues related to intercultural issues, cross-cultural adjustment, burnout, identity formation, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Many of us appear to be functioning well in life, but in reality feel like imposters, often stressed and unsatisfied in our lives and relationships. I foster the discovery of genuine peace and fulfillment through "undoing aloneness," helping clients embrace their best and worst selves, and unearthing a more self-compassionate and authentic way of being. My clients are typically individuals and couples, seeking treatment for anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and a wide variety of relational issues.
(415) 951-3144 View (415) 951-3144
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Dustin Kerrone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017  (Online Only)
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
(323) 641-4977 View (323) 641-4977
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Cortney Beasley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90094  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people who want support as they engage in self-exploration and attempt to make sense of the complexity and intersections of their identities, including race and ethnicity, spirituality, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. I also believe that it is important for the people I work with to approach therapy as more than a culmination of sessions, but as part of a lifestyle and commitment to take time and space to prioritize one’s health. Additionally, I understand the power of self-study and that my role as a psychologist is to provide guidance and reminders as people connect with themselves and others.
I enjoy working with people who want support as they engage in self-exploration and attempt to make sense of the complexity and intersections of their identities, including race and ethnicity, spirituality, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. I also believe that it is important for the people I work with to approach therapy as more than a culmination of sessions, but as part of a lifestyle and commitment to take time and space to prioritize one’s health. Additionally, I understand the power of self-study and that my role as a psychologist is to provide guidance and reminders as people connect with themselves and others.
(510) 390-8784 View (510) 390-8784
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Dr. Nanette De Fuentes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90042  (Online Only)
My specialties include working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse/trauma, and clergy/religious sexual abuse, sexual compulsiveness, executive coaching, pet bereavement, and integrating spirituality in therapy.
Let my 30+ years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist empower you with insight, understanding and skills necessary to meet life's challenges. I provide virtual/telehealth counseling with compassionate care and clinical expertise in a comfortable and supportive environment for those seeking help with enhancing family and personal relationships, overcoming depression and anxiety, and recovering from abuse or trauma, or addictive behaviors. We can work together to help you transform painful events into growth experiences, develop personal empowerment and to increase your self-esteem.
My specialties include working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse/trauma, and clergy/religious sexual abuse, sexual compulsiveness, executive coaching, pet bereavement, and integrating spirituality in therapy.
Let my 30+ years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist empower you with insight, understanding and skills necessary to meet life's challenges. I provide virtual/telehealth counseling with compassionate care and clinical expertise in a comfortable and supportive environment for those seeking help with enhancing family and personal relationships, overcoming depression and anxiety, and recovering from abuse or trauma, or addictive behaviors. We can work together to help you transform painful events into growth experiences, develop personal empowerment and to increase your self-esteem.
(818) 963-9033 View (818) 963-9033
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Dr. Davina Kotulski
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90042  (Online Only)
Specialities include: spirituality, life coaching, dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions, marriage and couples therapy, coming out and gender affirmation.
I have over 20 years of experience helping people reclaim their personal power and live a life of greater authenticity and fulfillment. I support clients to heal past wounds, build self-esteem, and begin saying "yes" to their dreams and values in their relationships, careers, spritituality, etc. I use a blend of traditional psychotherapy, life coaching and spiritual teachings to support my clients in self-actualization. For LGBT clients and family members dealing with coming out issues I support them in authentic self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance.
Specialities include: spirituality, life coaching, dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions, marriage and couples therapy, coming out and gender affirmation.
I have over 20 years of experience helping people reclaim their personal power and live a life of greater authenticity and fulfillment. I support clients to heal past wounds, build self-esteem, and begin saying "yes" to their dreams and values in their relationships, careers, spritituality, etc. I use a blend of traditional psychotherapy, life coaching and spiritual teachings to support my clients in self-actualization. For LGBT clients and family members dealing with coming out issues I support them in authentic self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance.
(626) 513-8258 View (626) 513-8258
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Lindsay Parker Heber
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I love helping women with anxiety feel safe in their body and their environment. I believe healing works best when we address the mind, body and soul. Traumas are energetically trapped in our body and there are ways to release it through somatic practices. How we think about our challenges also impacts our ability to heal. I help women feel their feelings in a compassionate and gentle way and then help them find the lessons available to them. I also assist women at looking at how their soul and spirituality impact them and their healing process.
I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I love helping women with anxiety feel safe in their body and their environment. I believe healing works best when we address the mind, body and soul. Traumas are energetically trapped in our body and there are ways to release it through somatic practices. How we think about our challenges also impacts our ability to heal. I help women feel their feelings in a compassionate and gentle way and then help them find the lessons available to them. I also assist women at looking at how their soul and spirituality impact them and their healing process.
(661) 451-5621 View (661) 451-5621
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Olena Prokopenko
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of clinical experience counseling individuals in private practice, non-profit organizations, and community clinics. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental health issues and personal issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping issues, pregnancy and parenting concerns, spirituality, and career transitions. My goal in my counseling is to help my clients live deeply fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of clinical experience counseling individuals in private practice, non-profit organizations, and community clinics. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental health issues and personal issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping issues, pregnancy and parenting concerns, spirituality, and career transitions. My goal in my counseling is to help my clients live deeply fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
(530) 414-7495 View (530) 414-7495
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Alexander Yoo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90006
I specializing in families, relationships, children, youth, elders, trauma, abuse, grief, faith, spirituality, and LGBTQ.
I believe we could all use compassionate, focused empathy, supportive insight, and unconditional acceptance. Whatever your background, occupation, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, relationships, worldview, politics. I am uniquely equipped to help you find and express your best self and create solutions. I offer the first session free, and I provide telehealth throughout California.
I specializing in families, relationships, children, youth, elders, trauma, abuse, grief, faith, spirituality, and LGBTQ.
I believe we could all use compassionate, focused empathy, supportive insight, and unconditional acceptance. Whatever your background, occupation, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, relationships, worldview, politics. I am uniquely equipped to help you find and express your best self and create solutions. I offer the first session free, and I provide telehealth throughout California.
(323) 997-8431 View (323) 997-8431
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Don Gershberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
My experience and expertise include the use a variety of modalities and tools which have helped my clients increase their awareness and coping skills in the areas of chemical dependency/recovery, codependency/recovery, stage of life and relational conflicts, issues of spirituality, issues of sexuality and issues of childhood and adult trauma.
I enjoy working with adults to help them develop understanding and perspective to deal more effectively with the issues, dilemmas and stressors of modern life including anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and the unresolved issues of traumas and grief.
My experience and expertise include the use a variety of modalities and tools which have helped my clients increase their awareness and coping skills in the areas of chemical dependency/recovery, codependency/recovery, stage of life and relational conflicts, issues of spirituality, issues of sexuality and issues of childhood and adult trauma.
I enjoy working with adults to help them develop understanding and perspective to deal more effectively with the issues, dilemmas and stressors of modern life including anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and the unresolved issues of traumas and grief.
(855) 296-0995 View (855) 296-0995
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Addie Liechty Kogan Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026  (Online Only)
I identify spirituality as a great mystery that is both within and outside of the realms of religion as well as inside and outside the bounds of science.
As a person originally trained in psychodynamics, I care greatly about the experiences and relationships that have shaped you. I am currently perusing more training and consultation in Internal Family Systems and trauma informed approaches. Of primary focus, in my work with clients, is the therapeutic relationship. It is here that our patterns of relating often reveal themselves. Through the safe container of therapy, I invite my clients into new ways of being that invite more creativity, flexibility and deeper relationships.
I identify spirituality as a great mystery that is both within and outside of the realms of religion as well as inside and outside the bounds of science.
As a person originally trained in psychodynamics, I care greatly about the experiences and relationships that have shaped you. I am currently perusing more training and consultation in Internal Family Systems and trauma informed approaches. Of primary focus, in my work with clients, is the therapeutic relationship. It is here that our patterns of relating often reveal themselves. Through the safe container of therapy, I invite my clients into new ways of being that invite more creativity, flexibility and deeper relationships.
(510) 356-0264 View (510) 356-0264

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.