Spirituality Therapists in New York

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Edward Elder
Counselor, MDiv, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I use a psychodynamic approach which integrates spirituality and psychotherapy, helping people who struggle with depression, loneliness, sexual abuse, drug addiction. I help couples and families learn to communicate their needs and feelings effectively. I work with gay men and lesbians seeking to integrate their sexual identity, as well as those working to enhance their relationships. I work extensively with people suffering from chronic illnesses (e.g. AIDS) and those who care for them. I am a Member of AAMFT, ACPE, and EGPS and have certificates in Pastoral Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy and Group Psychotherapy.
I use a psychodynamic approach which integrates spirituality and psychotherapy, helping people who struggle with depression, loneliness, sexual abuse, drug addiction. I help couples and families learn to communicate their needs and feelings effectively. I work with gay men and lesbians seeking to integrate their sexual identity, as well as those working to enhance their relationships. I work extensively with people suffering from chronic illnesses (e.g. AIDS) and those who care for them. I am a Member of AAMFT, ACPE, and EGPS and have certificates in Pastoral Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy and Group Psychotherapy.
(646) 760-8396 View (646) 760-8396
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Dr. Elsa Lau
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018  (Online Only)
Are you navigating life transitions, queer identity, neurodivergence, or spirituality (meaning, purpose, and connection)? Are you seeking holistic neurodivergence or giftedness assessment to better understand your neurotype and how it relates to talents and mental health experiences? Exploring all of this in a safe space can reveal a multitude of possibilities present in times of change.
Are you navigating life transitions, queer identity, neurodivergence, or spirituality (meaning, purpose, and connection)? Are you seeking holistic neurodivergence or giftedness assessment to better understand your neurotype and how it relates to talents and mental health experiences? Exploring all of this in a safe space can reveal a multitude of possibilities present in times of change.
(917) 267-8306 View (917) 267-8306
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Rebecca Grace Rowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fillmore, NY 14735
Bodies, minds, emotions, spirituality, family, relationships and culture all contribute to whole person health.
The work of growth and healing is sacred, challenging and beautiful work. Often, my clients come to me when they are at the edge of something scary, painful or confusing. Maybe they are exhausted from their own efforts, physically broken down, seeing their pain leak out into relationships or school or jobs, and they know they need help. They know there's something more to life, that it's not supposed to be this hard. They don't feel whole, stable or capable of achieving the kind of life they know should be within their grasp.
Bodies, minds, emotions, spirituality, family, relationships and culture all contribute to whole person health.
The work of growth and healing is sacred, challenging and beautiful work. Often, my clients come to me when they are at the edge of something scary, painful or confusing. Maybe they are exhausted from their own efforts, physically broken down, seeing their pain leak out into relationships or school or jobs, and they know they need help. They know there's something more to life, that it's not supposed to be this hard. They don't feel whole, stable or capable of achieving the kind of life they know should be within their grasp.
(585) 207-3784 View (585) 207-3784
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Kisha Heron
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725  (Online Only)
It is my belief that the unique combination of spirituality, talk therapies, and creative art therapeutic techniques are the keys to finding the answers to the brokenness we all experience.
Do you ever feel like something is missing? Like there is a void that nothing seems to fill? Ever feel bound or trapped by the failures of your past? The regrets of your mistakes? The pressure and weight of depression, anxiety, family strain, and stress ever wear you down and wear you out? Well I believe there is an answer and it is found in wholeness! It is found in the truth of who you are! The unity of the family system. The healing from the past. The acceptance of the present. The hope of the future.
It is my belief that the unique combination of spirituality, talk therapies, and creative art therapeutic techniques are the keys to finding the answers to the brokenness we all experience.
Do you ever feel like something is missing? Like there is a void that nothing seems to fill? Ever feel bound or trapped by the failures of your past? The regrets of your mistakes? The pressure and weight of depression, anxiety, family strain, and stress ever wear you down and wear you out? Well I believe there is an answer and it is found in wholeness! It is found in the truth of who you are! The unity of the family system. The healing from the past. The acceptance of the present. The hope of the future.
(631) 881-4710 View (631) 881-4710
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Alexandria DellaPenna
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772  (Online Only)
I work mainly with adults facing life transitions in career, relationships, and spirituality.
My passion is to help people get back in the driver’s seat of their lives. I’ve worked with many clients who say they feel completely controlled by their anxiety, their relationships, or what’s expected of them. It’s not easy to liberate yourself from these constraints, but I promise it is possible. At the end of the day, you have this one precious life to live. My goal is to help you live it with as much freedom, peace, and power as possible.
I work mainly with adults facing life transitions in career, relationships, and spirituality.
My passion is to help people get back in the driver’s seat of their lives. I’ve worked with many clients who say they feel completely controlled by their anxiety, their relationships, or what’s expected of them. It’s not easy to liberate yourself from these constraints, but I promise it is possible. At the end of the day, you have this one precious life to live. My goal is to help you live it with as much freedom, peace, and power as possible.
(631) 212-9538 View (631) 212-9538
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Indira Darst
RN
Verified Verified
New Paltz, NY 12561
My special areas of interest are: life transitions, loss and mourning, sexuality, intimate relationships, anxiety and stress management, depression, life coaching, spirituality.
Are you struggling in your relationship, marriage, or job? There are times in life when we need extra help because we can't see clearly what to do or how our patterns are contributing to our pain. I do transformative work with people in a nurturing environment. We start with the "problem" that is present in your life now and let it guide us to the deeper issues that cause it. The resulting resolution liberates you energetically in your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies creating greater harmony in your life.
My special areas of interest are: life transitions, loss and mourning, sexuality, intimate relationships, anxiety and stress management, depression, life coaching, spirituality.
Are you struggling in your relationship, marriage, or job? There are times in life when we need extra help because we can't see clearly what to do or how our patterns are contributing to our pain. I do transformative work with people in a nurturing environment. We start with the "problem" that is present in your life now and let it guide us to the deeper issues that cause it. The resulting resolution liberates you energetically in your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies creating greater harmony in your life.
(646) 583-2968 View (646) 583-2968
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Christina Adrien
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018  (Online Only)
I specialize in mental health and Christian spirituality.
Are you struggling with disconnection, loneliness, depression or anxiety. In an age of mass social media. In a time that is considered the most socially connected. Research shows that people actually feel more lonely than ever, disconnected and lost. Do you feel anxiety that is keeping you from following your dreams and holding you back? You do not have to go through this struggle alone. Therapy is a great way to work on you and becoming the best version of yourself. I would love to help you start that journey and walk through it with you.
I specialize in mental health and Christian spirituality.
Are you struggling with disconnection, loneliness, depression or anxiety. In an age of mass social media. In a time that is considered the most socially connected. Research shows that people actually feel more lonely than ever, disconnected and lost. Do you feel anxiety that is keeping you from following your dreams and holding you back? You do not have to go through this struggle alone. Therapy is a great way to work on you and becoming the best version of yourself. I would love to help you start that journey and walk through it with you.
(718) 865-2454 View (718) 865-2454
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Lúna Paradise
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023  (Online Only)
The arts and spirituality at large inform much of my client-centered work.
Welcome! If you are queer, trans, nonbinary, questioning, neurodivergent, kinky, poly, or otherwise inclined to defy mainstream narratives of mental health and well-being, then I may be the right fit for you. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the New York metro area, I offer an oasis of compassion, creativity, and self-reflection. I have several years of experience working as a body-neutral and LGBTQ-affirming sex educator, as well as working with queer and trans youth of color. I am especially proud to assist others in dismantling internalized forms of oppression and critically reframing their experiences with radical self-love.
The arts and spirituality at large inform much of my client-centered work.
Welcome! If you are queer, trans, nonbinary, questioning, neurodivergent, kinky, poly, or otherwise inclined to defy mainstream narratives of mental health and well-being, then I may be the right fit for you. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the New York metro area, I offer an oasis of compassion, creativity, and self-reflection. I have several years of experience working as a body-neutral and LGBTQ-affirming sex educator, as well as working with queer and trans youth of color. I am especially proud to assist others in dismantling internalized forms of oppression and critically reframing their experiences with radical self-love.
(347) 960-5418 View (347) 960-5418
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Edward Jackson Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Also, as an ordained minister I work with individuals who are facing matters of spirituality.
I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!
Also, as an ordained minister I work with individuals who are facing matters of spirituality.
I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!
(716) 340-4013 View (716) 340-4013
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Nicole Nabors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14623
I offer faith-based Counseling and/or include spirituality upon request.
I believe we cannot control what happens to us. However, we can choose to change things that prevent us from being the people we want to be. I am honored to support you and help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, problems with self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
I offer faith-based Counseling and/or include spirituality upon request.
I believe we cannot control what happens to us. However, we can choose to change things that prevent us from being the people we want to be. I am honored to support you and help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, problems with self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
(585) 454-8923 View (585) 454-8923
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Sarah Luem
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, NY 11375
I also have an affinity for depth psychology and working with metaphor and spirituality as adjuncts to relational therapy.
As an individual, you may be experiencing a range of symptoms in body and mind that affect your ability to function optimally, to rise, and become your fullest you. In individual therapy, you’ll discover that these symptoms conceal aspects of yourself that yearn to be seen and known by the rest of you. In accessing these buried parts of self, you’ll find that your symptoms become openings through which powerful transformations occur. As a couple, you may find yourselves trapped in repetitive, painful interactions. In couples therapy, you'll begin to transform these interactions into a safe dialogue where all feel seen and known.
I also have an affinity for depth psychology and working with metaphor and spirituality as adjuncts to relational therapy.
As an individual, you may be experiencing a range of symptoms in body and mind that affect your ability to function optimally, to rise, and become your fullest you. In individual therapy, you’ll discover that these symptoms conceal aspects of yourself that yearn to be seen and known by the rest of you. In accessing these buried parts of self, you’ll find that your symptoms become openings through which powerful transformations occur. As a couple, you may find yourselves trapped in repetitive, painful interactions. In couples therapy, you'll begin to transform these interactions into a safe dialogue where all feel seen and known.
(646) 603-0333 View (646) 603-0333
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Ben Velez
MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I combine an eclectic, compassionate and humanistic / psychodynamic approach that incorporates mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral strategies, spirituality and life skills into personal strategies co-designed organically with you with the end purpose being your empowerment to lead the healthiest, most productive and balanced life possible.
As a firm believer in a mind-body-spirit approach to psychological health, I incorporate a long history of multi-disciplinary spiritual practice and investigation with my graduate training in relationship / family therapy into a holistic perspective that utilizes transitions and crises as opportunities to deepen insight and life skills that better navigate and manage them. In terms of couples work, I help with communications, developing conflict resolution strategies, healing from infidelities, addiction/codependency, and other sexual issues by examining your familial/relational histories and teaching a variety of guideposts to help you be your best selves, together and individually.
I combine an eclectic, compassionate and humanistic / psychodynamic approach that incorporates mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral strategies, spirituality and life skills into personal strategies co-designed organically with you with the end purpose being your empowerment to lead the healthiest, most productive and balanced life possible.
As a firm believer in a mind-body-spirit approach to psychological health, I incorporate a long history of multi-disciplinary spiritual practice and investigation with my graduate training in relationship / family therapy into a holistic perspective that utilizes transitions and crises as opportunities to deepen insight and life skills that better navigate and manage them. In terms of couples work, I help with communications, developing conflict resolution strategies, healing from infidelities, addiction/codependency, and other sexual issues by examining your familial/relational histories and teaching a variety of guideposts to help you be your best selves, together and individually.
(347) 763-7863 View (347) 763-7863
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Rivka Cilley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rivka brings a solid academic foundation in counseling and combines this with spirituality and alternative approaches that allows for greater expansion and transformation.
The heart of my practice is creating a safe compassionate space and present space for my clients to awaken to their true nature, love themselves completely and express their uniqueness. I believe that each of us holds the truth and wisdom within. My role as facilitator is to help you listen deep within to your souls guidance. I do this by using mindfulness, meditation, connecting with nature, ancient yoga practices, and energy balancing techniques. My specialty is helping people in transition such as with relationships, loss through death, career, and health issues.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rivka brings a solid academic foundation in counseling and combines this with spirituality and alternative approaches that allows for greater expansion and transformation.
The heart of my practice is creating a safe compassionate space and present space for my clients to awaken to their true nature, love themselves completely and express their uniqueness. I believe that each of us holds the truth and wisdom within. My role as facilitator is to help you listen deep within to your souls guidance. I do this by using mindfulness, meditation, connecting with nature, ancient yoga practices, and energy balancing techniques. My specialty is helping people in transition such as with relationships, loss through death, career, and health issues.
(518) 303-5078 View (518) 303-5078
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Deborah Shields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Goshen, NY 10924
Focus on: Women's issues * Relationship Issues * Healthcare * Depression * Spirituality * Trauma * Self-Care * Self Esteem * Family Dynamics * Grief * Reaching one's Potential * History of Abuse * Weight Mgmt.
As a licensed therapist, I have a great deal of insight into the physical, social, psychological and emotional factors related to personal growth. I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy with all age ranges for the duration of my career. It has always been my goal to help enrich the lives of those with whom I come in contact. I constantly ask myself "How can I best serve?" With an accepting, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach, I assist people with the integration of mind, body, and spirit. This helps create the equilibrium necessary to accomplish one's goals.
Focus on: Women's issues * Relationship Issues * Healthcare * Depression * Spirituality * Trauma * Self-Care * Self Esteem * Family Dynamics * Grief * Reaching one's Potential * History of Abuse * Weight Mgmt.
As a licensed therapist, I have a great deal of insight into the physical, social, psychological and emotional factors related to personal growth. I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy with all age ranges for the duration of my career. It has always been my goal to help enrich the lives of those with whom I come in contact. I constantly ask myself "How can I best serve?" With an accepting, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach, I assist people with the integration of mind, body, and spirit. This helps create the equilibrium necessary to accomplish one's goals.
(845) 261-7401 View (845) 261-7401
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Lindsey C Pratt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Other specializations include spirituality, therapy with men, codependency, and family-of-origin issues.
Welcome! My passion areas are helping couples break old patterns and communicate more effectively, and supporting individuals in healing childhood or sexual trauma, addictions, or unhelpful relationship patterns. If you feel stuck and need accountability, a loving challenge, and support from an experienced therapist, I am here to help. My style is direct, with honest feedback and accountability to move you forward. I am also psychodynamically trained to help you understand how the past informs the present and show you patterns in your life that may have been present with you for many years, but that aren't necessarily serving you.
Other specializations include spirituality, therapy with men, codependency, and family-of-origin issues.
Welcome! My passion areas are helping couples break old patterns and communicate more effectively, and supporting individuals in healing childhood or sexual trauma, addictions, or unhelpful relationship patterns. If you feel stuck and need accountability, a loving challenge, and support from an experienced therapist, I am here to help. My style is direct, with honest feedback and accountability to move you forward. I am also psychodynamically trained to help you understand how the past informs the present and show you patterns in your life that may have been present with you for many years, but that aren't necessarily serving you.
(929) 481-3415 View (929) 481-3415
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Wanda R Bolden
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242  (Online Only)
My creative and collaborative approach to therapy creates an inviting environment for artists and my commitment to spirituality and experience with Pastoral Counseling attracts and restores people of faith.
I believe there is hope. I am passionate about creating an environment where healing, self-discovery and restoration can take place. I work with individuals who need a time of care, growth and healing. I am skilled and sensitive in my work with individuals who are struggling with past or recent abuse and or trauma.
My creative and collaborative approach to therapy creates an inviting environment for artists and my commitment to spirituality and experience with Pastoral Counseling attracts and restores people of faith.
I believe there is hope. I am passionate about creating an environment where healing, self-discovery and restoration can take place. I work with individuals who need a time of care, growth and healing. I am skilled and sensitive in my work with individuals who are struggling with past or recent abuse and or trauma.
(646) 681-5177 View (646) 681-5177
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Linda Brierty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003  (Online Only)
I specialize in the integration of spirituality and psychology, and received post-graduate training in many spiritual and religious traditions.
Integral Psychotherapy, which is holistic and transformational, is a mind-body-spirit approach that deepens self-awareness and well-being. My approach is positive and supportive, bringing out our innate potentials for growth and healing. We shed the false self and align with our true nature, which is love. The Self-Inquiry Process is an experiential guide to awakening that can be used as an adjunct to therapy.
I specialize in the integration of spirituality and psychology, and received post-graduate training in many spiritual and religious traditions.
Integral Psychotherapy, which is holistic and transformational, is a mind-body-spirit approach that deepens self-awareness and well-being. My approach is positive and supportive, bringing out our innate potentials for growth and healing. We shed the false self and align with our true nature, which is love. The Self-Inquiry Process is an experiential guide to awakening that can be used as an adjunct to therapy.
(347) 657-6183 View (347) 657-6183
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Jessica Villa Alicea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10710  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and CT. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals to be vulnerable and heal. This is your therapy, and we will go at your pace. Healing is possible, and I am here to assist you in that process every step of the way. I work with men and women dealing with life stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, spirituality, postpartum disorders, and trauma. When life becomes difficult and overwhelming, I provide a compassionate space for you to release your emotions and find clarity. Together, we will work towards building a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and CT. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals to be vulnerable and heal. This is your therapy, and we will go at your pace. Healing is possible, and I am here to assist you in that process every step of the way. I work with men and women dealing with life stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, spirituality, postpartum disorders, and trauma. When life becomes difficult and overwhelming, I provide a compassionate space for you to release your emotions and find clarity. Together, we will work towards building a healthier, more fulfilling life.
(203) 935-8814 View (203) 935-8814
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Alison L Pepper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My office is a welcoming & safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and anyone with questions about their identity, sexuality, and spirituality.
Hi, if you are looking for a open minded, warm, & hard working therapist then I might be just the fit for you. I'm an English & Spanish speaking clinical social worker who works with adults, young adults and some teens. My practice focuses primarily on healing anxiety, depression, & trauma throughout life. I'm interested in taking an integrative approach to therapy by combining clients needs with traditional Western psychology such as: talk therapy, play therapy, art therapy, internal family systems (IFS), & nature therapy with ancient Eastern traditions such as meditation & Tibetan Buddhism.
My office is a welcoming & safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and anyone with questions about their identity, sexuality, and spirituality.
Hi, if you are looking for a open minded, warm, & hard working therapist then I might be just the fit for you. I'm an English & Spanish speaking clinical social worker who works with adults, young adults and some teens. My practice focuses primarily on healing anxiety, depression, & trauma throughout life. I'm interested in taking an integrative approach to therapy by combining clients needs with traditional Western psychology such as: talk therapy, play therapy, art therapy, internal family systems (IFS), & nature therapy with ancient Eastern traditions such as meditation & Tibetan Buddhism.
(929) 223-4232 View (929) 223-4232
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Spiritual Exploration Practitioner
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Are you longing to connect with something bigger than your pain and fears? Would you like to try a different approach? Spiritual Exploration (SE) is a gentle, caring, supportive, process that honors your unique spiritual beliefs. It is not about proselytizing but exploring what spirituality means to you. SE can help you cultivate a more profound sense of peace, experience greater joy, find meaning and purpose, explore careers, and heal from life’s inevitable traumas and setbacks. While very similar, Spiritual Exploration is not psychotherapy. Please get in touch with me to learn about this transformational modality for free.
Are you longing to connect with something bigger than your pain and fears? Would you like to try a different approach? Spiritual Exploration (SE) is a gentle, caring, supportive, process that honors your unique spiritual beliefs. It is not about proselytizing but exploring what spirituality means to you. SE can help you cultivate a more profound sense of peace, experience greater joy, find meaning and purpose, explore careers, and heal from life’s inevitable traumas and setbacks. While very similar, Spiritual Exploration is not psychotherapy. Please get in touch with me to learn about this transformational modality for free.
(516) 703-4616 View (516) 703-4616
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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.