Spirituality Therapists in Lampasas, TX
Live-Your-Dream Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lampasas, TX 76550
I love doing therapy with adolescents and adults who are striving to become their genuine selves. You will be treated with the utmost care and sincerity. I will listen to your fears and concerns while taking the time to build trust. Rapport is an extremely important part of our relationship, and I want you to feel supported in your purpose. If your self-esteem is lacking or you are feeling like you don't fit in, I will walk beside you as we build your belief in yourself.
I love doing therapy with adolescents and adults who are striving to become their genuine selves. You will be treated with the utmost care and sincerity. I will listen to your fears and concerns while taking the time to build trust. Rapport is an extremely important part of our relationship, and I want you to feel supported in your purpose. If your self-esteem is lacking or you are feeling like you don't fit in, I will walk beside you as we build your belief in yourself.
Janice Herr
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
Lampasas, TX 76550
Are you stuck and not too sure where to go? I believe that in providing therapy there are no one size fits all approaches. Everyone is unique. Everyone has their own individual experiences and challenges that they want to overcome. I feel that a therapeutic relationship is built on trust, communication and compassion. I am able to provide you with the tools you need. I can provide you with individual, couple, or family therapy sessions. For anyone that has a dual diagnosis, I currently have availability for group sessions.
Are you stuck and not too sure where to go? I believe that in providing therapy there are no one size fits all approaches. Everyone is unique. Everyone has their own individual experiences and challenges that they want to overcome. I feel that a therapeutic relationship is built on trust, communication and compassion. I am able to provide you with the tools you need. I can provide you with individual, couple, or family therapy sessions. For anyone that has a dual diagnosis, I currently have availability for group sessions.
Online Therapists
The Center for Relationships
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
We are a diverse multi-disciplinary team of counselors sensitive to culture, spirituality, ethnicity and economic status.
Relationship Science informed wellness services are our speciality. If you are distressed about communicating with a loved one, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, seek proven strategies from a relationship expert. We are passionate about building healthy relationships at all levels of society. Our counselors trained in a variety of science-based relationship models including the Gottman method of couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Internal Family Systems model, Intimacy support models, and the relational cultural model of counseling.
We are a diverse multi-disciplinary team of counselors sensitive to culture, spirituality, ethnicity and economic status.
Relationship Science informed wellness services are our speciality. If you are distressed about communicating with a loved one, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, seek proven strategies from a relationship expert. We are passionate about building healthy relationships at all levels of society. Our counselors trained in a variety of science-based relationship models including the Gottman method of couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Internal Family Systems model, Intimacy support models, and the relational cultural model of counseling.
Sheryl Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
I specialize working with: Depression and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, codependency, personality disorders, infidelity, divorce/separation, abandonment and rejection issues, loss of purpose/direction, perfectionism, obsessive thinking, low self-worth, control issues, career planning, parenting skills, conflict resolution and communication skills, self-esteem, identity and spirituality, wellness and more.
Sometimes the hardest thing we might do is taking the first step to begin counseling- getting help means we have struggles. The issues we face in life have the ability to deeply damage us, but also the potential for personal growth. Be encouraged that the first step to emotional healing is difficult, but it's worth taking. We can know how to love ourselves better if our value can be affirmed by someone who cares, and you can face them knowing you are not alone. I can help you reach your goals for counseling, or perhaps even find out where to begin.
I specialize working with: Depression and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, codependency, personality disorders, infidelity, divorce/separation, abandonment and rejection issues, loss of purpose/direction, perfectionism, obsessive thinking, low self-worth, control issues, career planning, parenting skills, conflict resolution and communication skills, self-esteem, identity and spirituality, wellness and more.
Sometimes the hardest thing we might do is taking the first step to begin counseling- getting help means we have struggles. The issues we face in life have the ability to deeply damage us, but also the potential for personal growth. Be encouraged that the first step to emotional healing is difficult, but it's worth taking. We can know how to love ourselves better if our value can be affirmed by someone who cares, and you can face them knowing you are not alone. I can help you reach your goals for counseling, or perhaps even find out where to begin.
Mia Pastel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
My areas of focus include family of origin issues, single incident traumas, and incorporation of religion & spirituality.
I offer support through the combination of evidence-based practices and warm, authentic connection. I use a collaborative and holistic approach to tailor the therapeutic process to your specific needs. Is a recent or past trauma is manifesting in ways that interfere with your ability to live a life of wellness? Are you acting or reacting in ways that are incongruent with your authentic self? Are you having trouble connecting to yourself or others, or struggling to maintain sustainable relationships? Do you simply want a mental health professional to walk with you through life’s many challenges and complexities?
My areas of focus include family of origin issues, single incident traumas, and incorporation of religion & spirituality.
I offer support through the combination of evidence-based practices and warm, authentic connection. I use a collaborative and holistic approach to tailor the therapeutic process to your specific needs. Is a recent or past trauma is manifesting in ways that interfere with your ability to live a life of wellness? Are you acting or reacting in ways that are incongruent with your authentic self? Are you having trouble connecting to yourself or others, or struggling to maintain sustainable relationships? Do you simply want a mental health professional to walk with you through life’s many challenges and complexities?
Natalie H Brunelle-Tran
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
My counseling approach centers the client through compassionate presence and I draw from a mix of humanistic orientation, multicultural counseling, career counseling, feminist theory, relational-cultural theory, Internal Family Systems, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, spirituality, creativity, mindfulness, and trauma-informed theory.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, maybe you have asked yourself questions like “will they “get” me?”, “do they know what it’s like to feel torn in multiple directions?” Or maybe, if you are anything like me, you have asked yourself “is there something wrong with me?”, “where are the therapists that look, even vaguely, like me?” As a half-Asian, bicultural woman of color, I’m passionate about supporting others who live at the intersection of multiple identities.
My counseling approach centers the client through compassionate presence and I draw from a mix of humanistic orientation, multicultural counseling, career counseling, feminist theory, relational-cultural theory, Internal Family Systems, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, spirituality, creativity, mindfulness, and trauma-informed theory.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, maybe you have asked yourself questions like “will they “get” me?”, “do they know what it’s like to feel torn in multiple directions?” Or maybe, if you are anything like me, you have asked yourself “is there something wrong with me?”, “where are the therapists that look, even vaguely, like me?” As a half-Asian, bicultural woman of color, I’m passionate about supporting others who live at the intersection of multiple identities.
Allen Males
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78734
I specialize in Life transitions, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Substance/Addiction, Depression, Highly sensitive individuals, Reconnecting with nature, and Spirituality.
Therapists take on a number of different roles in their work. I predominately view my role as guide. The main focus of my practice is helping clients create a balanced and joyful life. The majority of my sessions are conducted through a virtual platform but I also offer in-person sessions in outdoor settings. Conducting sessions outdoors is unique to my practice and is a powerful approach to help clients heal through reconnecting with nature. Clients who live near or on Lake Travis will be able to conveniently access this service. Details of in-person sessions will be further discussed during our free initial consultation.
I specialize in Life transitions, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Substance/Addiction, Depression, Highly sensitive individuals, Reconnecting with nature, and Spirituality.
Therapists take on a number of different roles in their work. I predominately view my role as guide. The main focus of my practice is helping clients create a balanced and joyful life. The majority of my sessions are conducted through a virtual platform but I also offer in-person sessions in outdoor settings. Conducting sessions outdoors is unique to my practice and is a powerful approach to help clients heal through reconnecting with nature. Clients who live near or on Lake Travis will be able to conveniently access this service. Details of in-person sessions will be further discussed during our free initial consultation.
Stephanie Mooneyham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681
I am open to incorporating aspects of spirituality or religion and exploring other areas of wellness including nutrition, sleep and movement.
I believe therapy is a place for healing, change and growth and that all of this can happen most deeply within the context of a safe and supportive environment. As a therapist, I strive to create safety by focusing on the therapeutic relationship, being empathetic, non-judgemental and inclusive, practicing cultural humility and seeing each client as a whole person. We are more than just what brings us to therapy. My hope is that our time together is a place where you can be free to bring all parts of who you are, while feeling encouraged and building greater capacity to experience a more connected and authentic life.
I am open to incorporating aspects of spirituality or religion and exploring other areas of wellness including nutrition, sleep and movement.
I believe therapy is a place for healing, change and growth and that all of this can happen most deeply within the context of a safe and supportive environment. As a therapist, I strive to create safety by focusing on the therapeutic relationship, being empathetic, non-judgemental and inclusive, practicing cultural humility and seeing each client as a whole person. We are more than just what brings us to therapy. My hope is that our time together is a place where you can be free to bring all parts of who you are, while feeling encouraged and building greater capacity to experience a more connected and authentic life.
Whitney Granado
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
I will approach you with respect and openness on your personal spirituality.
My counseling approach centers on my unwavering, optimistic faith that you have the potential for an authentic and happy life. I believe all people have the capacity for positive growth and this faith and belief will be present throughout our work. In session, I will give you a safe space, stay present with you, be curious about all that makes you unique, and remain flexible to your needs in the moment. We will use present moment experiences to increase your awareness while incorporating mindfulness, experiential, and somatic exercises.
I will approach you with respect and openness on your personal spirituality.
My counseling approach centers on my unwavering, optimistic faith that you have the potential for an authentic and happy life. I believe all people have the capacity for positive growth and this faith and belief will be present throughout our work. In session, I will give you a safe space, stay present with you, be curious about all that makes you unique, and remain flexible to your needs in the moment. We will use present moment experiences to increase your awareness while incorporating mindfulness, experiential, and somatic exercises.
Sara Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
I will consider your whole life, environment and experiences, including relationships, mental/physical health, work/school, and spirituality to see the full picture of you.
Welcome to Strong Heart and Mind Counseling! No matter what has happened to you or what you feel you may have done that keeps you stuck or down, HOPE is real and HEALING is possible. There will be no judgment here, only understanding, compassion and solutions for you and your life story. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s hard challenges whether they be from trauma; relationship problems; addiction; depression; anxiety; grief; health issues; physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; loneliness; self-esteem issues and many other trials that life may have thrown your way.
I will consider your whole life, environment and experiences, including relationships, mental/physical health, work/school, and spirituality to see the full picture of you.
Welcome to Strong Heart and Mind Counseling! No matter what has happened to you or what you feel you may have done that keeps you stuck or down, HOPE is real and HEALING is possible. There will be no judgment here, only understanding, compassion and solutions for you and your life story. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s hard challenges whether they be from trauma; relationship problems; addiction; depression; anxiety; grief; health issues; physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; loneliness; self-esteem issues and many other trials that life may have thrown your way.
Celia Lugo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with those dealing with emotional pain from traumatic experiences and LGBTQ+ folx exploring their identity, coming out, and spirituality.
You might be dealing with some intense circumstances, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Having a nonjudgmental guide help sort through current and past pain can help make that process more manageable. As that guide, I am excited to help you turn down the volume of life's busyness, tune in to your inner self, and uncover unmet emotional needs. As you enter the safe haven of therapy each week, you will gain a freedom to be authentically you, learn how to better handle distress, and find ways to heal from past wounds that bog you down in current relationships.
I specialize in working with those dealing with emotional pain from traumatic experiences and LGBTQ+ folx exploring their identity, coming out, and spirituality.
You might be dealing with some intense circumstances, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Having a nonjudgmental guide help sort through current and past pain can help make that process more manageable. As that guide, I am excited to help you turn down the volume of life's busyness, tune in to your inner self, and uncover unmet emotional needs. As you enter the safe haven of therapy each week, you will gain a freedom to be authentically you, learn how to better handle distress, and find ways to heal from past wounds that bog you down in current relationships.
Coral Gutierrez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78730 (Online Only)
I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish and my areas of expertise are: childhood trauma, working with survivors of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, confidence issues, grief, eating disorders, weight loss /bariatrics, spirituality, work related issues and more.
Hi, I'm Coral! I am a holistic healer that incorporates both tradition and non-traditional techniques to help treat the individual as a whole. My approach integrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being. My goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. I want to help you think bigger than your problems and help you heal the past so that you can break the patterns that are holding you back from your next level. I enjoy working with individuals, including teens and young adults, and I also work with couples and families who want to improve their communication.
I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish and my areas of expertise are: childhood trauma, working with survivors of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, confidence issues, grief, eating disorders, weight loss /bariatrics, spirituality, work related issues and more.
Hi, I'm Coral! I am a holistic healer that incorporates both tradition and non-traditional techniques to help treat the individual as a whole. My approach integrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being. My goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. I want to help you think bigger than your problems and help you heal the past so that you can break the patterns that are holding you back from your next level. I enjoy working with individuals, including teens and young adults, and I also work with couples and families who want to improve their communication.
Melinda Rothouse
MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
I am a professional creativity, leadership, and career coach, consultant, educator, and facilitator based in Austin, Texas. My areas of focus in coaching include mindfulness, creativity, organizational psychology, existential issues, spirituality, and life transitions, drawing inspiration from humanistic, existential, positive, transpersonal, and Jungian depth psychology. I help individuals and organizations tap into their innate creativity for greater insight, innovation, collaboration, and resilience. While my Ph.D. is in psychology / creativity studies, I am not a therapist or clinical psychologist, so I cannot accept insurance.
I am a professional creativity, leadership, and career coach, consultant, educator, and facilitator based in Austin, Texas. My areas of focus in coaching include mindfulness, creativity, organizational psychology, existential issues, spirituality, and life transitions, drawing inspiration from humanistic, existential, positive, transpersonal, and Jungian depth psychology. I help individuals and organizations tap into their innate creativity for greater insight, innovation, collaboration, and resilience. While my Ph.D. is in psychology / creativity studies, I am not a therapist or clinical psychologist, so I cannot accept insurance.
Lara Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Spiritual: I am open to all discussions and exploration & struggles with spirituality & mental health.
Is stress, anxiety and depression plaguing you? Do you feel more disconnected than ever in this post-pandemic world? Have you ever been curious about what therapy with horses might be like? I'd love to offer you the experience of something different, through a felt experience of change either through in-person talk therapy or equine assisted psychotherapy (I also offer Telehealth!). Therapy can be a place to feel safe, seen and find pathways to new ways of being in the world. I hope to meet you soon!
Spiritual: I am open to all discussions and exploration & struggles with spirituality & mental health.
Is stress, anxiety and depression plaguing you? Do you feel more disconnected than ever in this post-pandemic world? Have you ever been curious about what therapy with horses might be like? I'd love to offer you the experience of something different, through a felt experience of change either through in-person talk therapy or equine assisted psychotherapy (I also offer Telehealth!). Therapy can be a place to feel safe, seen and find pathways to new ways of being in the world. I hope to meet you soon!
OUTCoaching & Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76501
TEXAS - Statewide Psychotherapy via Telehealth; OUTCoaching & Psychotherapy has the sole focus of working with men who have sex and relationships with men. Our experience has shown that men today are asking questions about how to be a part of the culture of masculinity, image, and success, while striking a balance with emotional maturity, wisdom, and even spirituality. You are making tough choices about your sex and relationship needs. You are struggling with the pros and cons that come with apps and hooking up. For some, addictions and compulsions further complicate it all.
TEXAS - Statewide Psychotherapy via Telehealth; OUTCoaching & Psychotherapy has the sole focus of working with men who have sex and relationships with men. Our experience has shown that men today are asking questions about how to be a part of the culture of masculinity, image, and success, while striking a balance with emotional maturity, wisdom, and even spirituality. You are making tough choices about your sex and relationship needs. You are struggling with the pros and cons that come with apps and hooking up. For some, addictions and compulsions further complicate it all.
Amberlea Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep.
Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep.
Richard John Rathbun
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
Summer A Birmingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78724
I have worked with individuals in all walks of life and have more recently worked specifically with clients within the LGBT+ community who are navigating the nuances of sexuality, personal/ dating relationships, family relationships, religion and spirituality/ religious trauma, and other life traumas.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou Seeking therapy can feel like a daunting task, especially if you are already holding life challenges that have become too exhausting and heavy to carry on your own. Whatever has brought you to this place, you are taking an incredibly courageous step in addressing whatever lies between you and who you want to become. Through our therapeutic time, I provide an accepting, safe, and non-judgmental emotional and physical space for you to show up as your true and authentic self and unpack your story as it makes sense to you.
I have worked with individuals in all walks of life and have more recently worked specifically with clients within the LGBT+ community who are navigating the nuances of sexuality, personal/ dating relationships, family relationships, religion and spirituality/ religious trauma, and other life traumas.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou Seeking therapy can feel like a daunting task, especially if you are already holding life challenges that have become too exhausting and heavy to carry on your own. Whatever has brought you to this place, you are taking an incredibly courageous step in addressing whatever lies between you and who you want to become. Through our therapeutic time, I provide an accepting, safe, and non-judgmental emotional and physical space for you to show up as your true and authentic self and unpack your story as it makes sense to you.
Conscious Grace Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78750
Conscious Grace is about finding a way to let go of the striving and the pressure and to build an identity and spirituality that is aligned with your honest feelings, thoughts and experiences.
At Conscious Grace Therapy, I work with clients to explore their relationship to self and to develop a life that is a more authentic expression of who they are and how they actually experience the world. My clients often identify feeling so overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities and challenging experiences that being honest with what they feel, need, desire or experience is often not a realistic option. Instead, they live in the tension of striving to be the person they need to be or are supposed to be.
Conscious Grace is about finding a way to let go of the striving and the pressure and to build an identity and spirituality that is aligned with your honest feelings, thoughts and experiences.
At Conscious Grace Therapy, I work with clients to explore their relationship to self and to develop a life that is a more authentic expression of who they are and how they actually experience the world. My clients often identify feeling so overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities and challenging experiences that being honest with what they feel, need, desire or experience is often not a realistic option. Instead, they live in the tension of striving to be the person they need to be or are supposed to be.
Emily Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
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.
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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.