Spirituality Therapists in Downtown, Austin, TX

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Charlie Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78704  (Online Only)
I utilize a unique combination of spirituality and psychotherapy as it relates to one's personal growth.
I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness recedes and irritations begins. The Imago model increases consciousness and healing around the origins of conflict. This awareness empowers couples in their ability to change so they are no longer victims to dysfunctional patterns. I incorporate a psycho-spiritual approach in my Imago work as well as individual counseling.
I utilize a unique combination of spirituality and psychotherapy as it relates to one's personal growth.
I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness recedes and irritations begins. The Imago model increases consciousness and healing around the origins of conflict. This awareness empowers couples in their ability to change so they are no longer victims to dysfunctional patterns. I incorporate a psycho-spiritual approach in my Imago work as well as individual counseling.
(512) 402-6913 View (512) 402-6913
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Dr. Runa Korde
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301  (Online Only)
I find the use of humor, art, poetry, music, and spirituality allow me and my clients to get in touch with aspects of ourselves that are beyond our cognitive experience and truly allow us to feel and therefore, heal.
At Human, my focus is to create a space where my clients feel safe and welcome with all their strengths and weakness and all their experiences - a space where they can just 'be'. Life brings us all kinds of experiences and some of those can be hard to cope with as is. My goal is to help you find the strength you already have within to learn and grow from these experiences as you continue to process them.
I find the use of humor, art, poetry, music, and spirituality allow me and my clients to get in touch with aspects of ourselves that are beyond our cognitive experience and truly allow us to feel and therefore, heal.
At Human, my focus is to create a space where my clients feel safe and welcome with all their strengths and weakness and all their experiences - a space where they can just 'be'. Life brings us all kinds of experiences and some of those can be hard to cope with as is. My goal is to help you find the strength you already have within to learn and grow from these experiences as you continue to process them.
(628) 265-4054 View (628) 265-4054
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Tina Rix
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
We use Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Spirituality.
Hello, I'm a Nigerian American, Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I treat music industry professionals and everyday people, who are survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, and other types of emotional and psychological abuse. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. I'm also a Therapist for Major Music Artists' World Tours & for the film industry.
We use Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Spirituality.
Hello, I'm a Nigerian American, Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I treat music industry professionals and everyday people, who are survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, and other types of emotional and psychological abuse. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. I'm also a Therapist for Major Music Artists' World Tours & for the film industry.
(737) 250-7717 View (737) 250-7717
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Josh McAdams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
TEXAS - Statewide Psychotherapy via Telehealth: All sessions are virtual. My practice, OUTCoaching & Psychotherapy, has the sole focus of working with men who have sex and relationships with men. I know many of you are seeking solutions, mental clarity, confidence, emotional maturity, wisdom, and even spirituality. You might be struggling with the pros and cons that come with apps and hooking up. You could be making tough choices about your sex and relationship needs. You may be dealing with fear, shame, guilt, and sadness. I work patiently with men to address depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, grief, and other challenges.
TEXAS - Statewide Psychotherapy via Telehealth: All sessions are virtual. My practice, OUTCoaching & Psychotherapy, has the sole focus of working with men who have sex and relationships with men. I know many of you are seeking solutions, mental clarity, confidence, emotional maturity, wisdom, and even spirituality. You might be struggling with the pros and cons that come with apps and hooking up. You could be making tough choices about your sex and relationship needs. You may be dealing with fear, shame, guilt, and sadness. I work patiently with men to address depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, grief, and other challenges.
(833) 999-1857 View (833) 999-1857
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Emily Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience through practice, teaching, and research in life transitions, couples work, sexuality, spirituality, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, parenting, ADHD, grief, issues of diversity, and LGBTQIA-related issues.
I get what it feels like to feel stuck...seemingly unable to move forward or backward. At my group practice, Unstuck, we are professional therapists and counselors who seek to provide genuine, confidential, safe, and healing space for anyone who feels stuck in life. We focus on individuals and couples working through relationship struggles, symptoms of depression or anxiety, navigating life transitions, coming out trauma, dealing with family dynamics, spiritual questioning, or anything that makes them feel stuck or trapped in their current circumstances.
I have extensive experience through practice, teaching, and research in life transitions, couples work, sexuality, spirituality, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, parenting, ADHD, grief, issues of diversity, and LGBTQIA-related issues.
I get what it feels like to feel stuck...seemingly unable to move forward or backward. At my group practice, Unstuck, we are professional therapists and counselors who seek to provide genuine, confidential, safe, and healing space for anyone who feels stuck in life. We focus on individuals and couples working through relationship struggles, symptoms of depression or anxiety, navigating life transitions, coming out trauma, dealing with family dynamics, spiritual questioning, or anything that makes them feel stuck or trapped in their current circumstances.
(512) 543-2692 View (512) 543-2692
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Jeffrey Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
I have a strong interest in spirituality and religion's philosophical principles have guided generations with their wisdom.
My greatest reward professionally occurs when someone is set free from their doubts and regains their confidence. In my 25 years as a licensed professional counselor, I still share the feeling of pride when we walk through to a sense of security together. I've named my counseling practice "Serenity" because I believe that adversity will always interfere with our plans, and it's our challenge to meet these complications with fluidity and acceptance.
I have a strong interest in spirituality and religion's philosophical principles have guided generations with their wisdom.
My greatest reward professionally occurs when someone is set free from their doubts and regains their confidence. In my 25 years as a licensed professional counselor, I still share the feeling of pride when we walk through to a sense of security together. I've named my counseling practice "Serenity" because I believe that adversity will always interfere with our plans, and it's our challenge to meet these complications with fluidity and acceptance.
(817) 696-9616 View (817) 696-9616
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Leslie Woodworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78760
For those interested, my spirituality specialty includes discussions about God or religious and other practices that help uncover strengths in faith and forgiveness as well as paths to connectedness.
I have a loving, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
For those interested, my spirituality specialty includes discussions about God or religious and other practices that help uncover strengths in faith and forgiveness as well as paths to connectedness.
I have a loving, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
(857) 254-9363 View (857) 254-9363
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Casey Bond Lepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
I integrate many different facets of wellness into my practice such as nutrition, physical health, spirituality and neurological integration.
Nothing goes away until it has taught you what you need to know: My goal is for every person I work with is to move through issues to discover what they are here to teach us so we can achieve sustaining joy and a peaceful mind without worry anxiety or limitations. I offer traditional therapy as well as 14 week curriculum for individuals/couples to overcome mental limitations, heal and experience lasting self worth and love.
I integrate many different facets of wellness into my practice such as nutrition, physical health, spirituality and neurological integration.
Nothing goes away until it has taught you what you need to know: My goal is for every person I work with is to move through issues to discover what they are here to teach us so we can achieve sustaining joy and a peaceful mind without worry anxiety or limitations. I offer traditional therapy as well as 14 week curriculum for individuals/couples to overcome mental limitations, heal and experience lasting self worth and love.
(512) 942-0402 View (512) 942-0402
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Janet Tuohy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301  (Online Only)
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
(512) 270-3885 View (512) 270-3885
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Dr. Jocelyn Yvonne Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301  (Online Only)
My specialty in counseling consists of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, spirituality; bereavement; grief and loss, isolation, loneliness; career counseling, alcohol/drug abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders; anger management; motivational interviewing; physical/medical related issues, and other life challenges.
I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.
My specialty in counseling consists of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, spirituality; bereavement; grief and loss, isolation, loneliness; career counseling, alcohol/drug abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders; anger management; motivational interviewing; physical/medical related issues, and other life challenges.
I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.
(281) 519-6874 View (281) 519-6874
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Lea M. Roman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78712  (Online Only)
While Lea is not religious, she supports clients of all faiths and is firmly grounded within a belief that spirituality and existentialism in many forms offer a meaningful form of support.
Lea deeply values cultural diversity and respect for the unique lens that each individual possesses, and through which- experiences their environment. Lea believes it is of the utmost importance to provide a trauma-informed perspective for all marginalized populations including BIPOC. As such, she prides herself on being an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and advocate whom places great emphasis upon awareness of multiculturalism. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Lea feels as if she can offer an intimate form of empathy to her clients.
While Lea is not religious, she supports clients of all faiths and is firmly grounded within a belief that spirituality and existentialism in many forms offer a meaningful form of support.
Lea deeply values cultural diversity and respect for the unique lens that each individual possesses, and through which- experiences their environment. Lea believes it is of the utmost importance to provide a trauma-informed perspective for all marginalized populations including BIPOC. As such, she prides herself on being an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and advocate whom places great emphasis upon awareness of multiculturalism. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Lea feels as if she can offer an intimate form of empathy to her clients.
(972) 497-8398 View (972) 497-8398
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Whitney Granado
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78755
I will approach you with respect and openness on your personal spirituality.
"Growth is a paradox. It requires both effort and surrender"- Fritz Perls. You have the potential for an authentic & happy life, healing from your past, and the capacity for growth to become your best self. The human struggle to grow is often connected to an avoidance of the self and experiences. We use avoidance to protect ourselves from the pain of emotional wounds, loss, trauma, fear, etc. but it often keeps us from the very thing that could create the change we desire. I will guide you in the dance of effort and surrender to reach your growth & healing goals and to create more fulfilling interactions with yourself and others.
I will approach you with respect and openness on your personal spirituality.
"Growth is a paradox. It requires both effort and surrender"- Fritz Perls. You have the potential for an authentic & happy life, healing from your past, and the capacity for growth to become your best self. The human struggle to grow is often connected to an avoidance of the self and experiences. We use avoidance to protect ourselves from the pain of emotional wounds, loss, trauma, fear, etc. but it often keeps us from the very thing that could create the change we desire. I will guide you in the dance of effort and surrender to reach your growth & healing goals and to create more fulfilling interactions with yourself and others.
(512) 548-2880 View (512) 548-2880
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Dr. Liz West - The Support Network
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CCBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301  (Online Only)
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. I have significant expertise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, spirituality, self-esteem, anger management, LGBTQ+, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. I have significant expertise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, spirituality, self-esteem, anger management, LGBTQ+, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
(346) 258-3720 View (346) 258-3720
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New Life Counseling Center
PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.
We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.
(512) 402-6457 View (512) 402-6457
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Untangled Counseling & Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78712  (Online Only)
I have personal experience with special needs, LGBTQI, addiction, and immigrant families; expecting parents; faith/ spirituality; and eating disorders.
Currently accepting new clients - I am a highly seasoned and experienced therapist with over 15 years of diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders, substance abuse, codependency, couples therapy, relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/ spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My passion is in working with all types of couples, and with individuals connecting their past to their present!
I have personal experience with special needs, LGBTQI, addiction, and immigrant families; expecting parents; faith/ spirituality; and eating disorders.
Currently accepting new clients - I am a highly seasoned and experienced therapist with over 15 years of diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders, substance abuse, codependency, couples therapy, relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/ spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My passion is in working with all types of couples, and with individuals connecting their past to their present!
(512) 548-7922 View (512) 548-7922
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Dale Dyer
LPC-Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
My ideal client is someone eager to do deep insight work and explore their identity, longings, motivations, and purpose. I prefer working with clients who desire to play an active role in their growth, and are open to the creative process of how we might arrive at their goals together. From my experience, clients who are curious, trusting, and honest (with me and themselves) tend to be most satisfied with therapy. I use counseling techniques such as IFS, Gestalt, existential, and psychodynamic therapy. As an alternative to face-to-face therapy, I offer the options to lay down or walk outside to allow for deeper processing.
My ideal client is someone eager to do deep insight work and explore their identity, longings, motivations, and purpose. I prefer working with clients who desire to play an active role in their growth, and are open to the creative process of how we might arrive at their goals together. From my experience, clients who are curious, trusting, and honest (with me and themselves) tend to be most satisfied with therapy. I use counseling techniques such as IFS, Gestalt, existential, and psychodynamic therapy. As an alternative to face-to-face therapy, I offer the options to lay down or walk outside to allow for deeper processing.
(737) 727-2385 View (737) 727-2385
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Bayleigh Tan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
Fall special: first session FREE! Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety that disrupts your daily life? Are your emotions in the driver's seat and you want to learn how to take back control? Let’s be real: mental health is hard and sometimes it’s even harder to talk about it. I understand what that feels like and I want to support you in that. Maybe you want help understanding your emotions and even yourself. Or maybe you want practical help beating the anxiety cycle or someone to listen when you're depressed. I'm here to support you in that.
Fall special: first session FREE! Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety that disrupts your daily life? Are your emotions in the driver's seat and you want to learn how to take back control? Let’s be real: mental health is hard and sometimes it’s even harder to talk about it. I understand what that feels like and I want to support you in that. Maybe you want help understanding your emotions and even yourself. Or maybe you want practical help beating the anxiety cycle or someone to listen when you're depressed. I'm here to support you in that.
(737) 345-4750 View (737) 345-4750
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Donna Mcclure Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
I have collected compasses all my life. Being able to orient ourselves in this world is essential and ongoing work. The therapeutic process is one way to find True North again after a trauma, or in the regular course of life. I have been in clinical practice for over 25 years and I am equipped with many tools and approaches to tailor the therapeutic experience to meet your needs.
I have collected compasses all my life. Being able to orient ourselves in this world is essential and ongoing work. The therapeutic process is one way to find True North again after a trauma, or in the regular course of life. I have been in clinical practice for over 25 years and I am equipped with many tools and approaches to tailor the therapeutic experience to meet your needs.
(512) 817-1076 View (512) 817-1076
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Dr. Sparrow's DreamStar Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCS-TX, LMFT-VA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
Bienvenidos! As a Valley native, I have been in private practice since 1982 in Virginia and Texas. I work with clients above the age of 12 (and younger children in family therapy). I specialize in resolving depression and anxiety, and tackling marital problems relating to infidelity, intimacy, child rearing, midlife crisis, and communicating. When a client is motivated, I find that short-term therapy is often sufficient to effect significant positive changes, but I may see clients for longer periods when the problems are related to childhood wounds. I often use dream analysis to deepen our work, and to help in resolving trauma.
Bienvenidos! As a Valley native, I have been in private practice since 1982 in Virginia and Texas. I work with clients above the age of 12 (and younger children in family therapy). I specialize in resolving depression and anxiety, and tackling marital problems relating to infidelity, intimacy, child rearing, midlife crisis, and communicating. When a client is motivated, I find that short-term therapy is often sufficient to effect significant positive changes, but I may see clients for longer periods when the problems are related to childhood wounds. I often use dream analysis to deepen our work, and to help in resolving trauma.
(956) 205-0841 View (956) 205-0841
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Mario Uribe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
Do you feel disconnected from your spouse-- perpetually trying "reach" him or her, but angry, sad or frustrated at your inability to connect? Or perhaps you find yourself distancing from your marriage partner, avoiding conflict in order to feel safe, only to find yourself "walking on eggshells." You feel the pain of disconnection with the person you love, and you feel stuck; maybe it even feels hopeless at times. If only you could re-discover the bond that somehow still exists beneath the rubble of fighting, avoiding and blaming. Or, possibly your struggles are more individual than relational?
Do you feel disconnected from your spouse-- perpetually trying "reach" him or her, but angry, sad or frustrated at your inability to connect? Or perhaps you find yourself distancing from your marriage partner, avoiding conflict in order to feel safe, only to find yourself "walking on eggshells." You feel the pain of disconnection with the person you love, and you feel stuck; maybe it even feels hopeless at times. If only you could re-discover the bond that somehow still exists beneath the rubble of fighting, avoiding and blaming. Or, possibly your struggles are more individual than relational?
(512) 648-4264 View (512) 648-4264
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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.