Frequently Asked Questions
What is a faith transition?
A faith transition is the process of questioning, changing, or leaving a previously held belief system—often a religious one.
For many people, this includes:
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rethinking beliefs about God, spirituality, or truth
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navigating relationships with family or community
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rebuilding identity outside of religion
This process can be emotional, complex, and deeply personal.
What is religious trauma?
Religious trauma refers to the psychological and emotional impact of high-demand, high-control, or shame-based belief systems.
It can show up as:
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chronic guilt or shame
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perfectionism
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fear of being wrong or punished
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difficulty trusting yourself
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identity confusion
Not everyone experiences religion as traumatic—but for some, the impact is significant and lasting.
What is Jungian therapy?
Jungian therapy is a depth-oriented approach based on the work of Carl Jung.
Instead of focusing only on symptoms, it explores:
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unconscious patterns
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dreams and symbolism
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identity and meaning
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the process of individuation (becoming who you truly are)
It is especially helpful for people who want deeper self-understanding, not just coping strategies.
What does “individuation” mean?
Individuation is the process of becoming your true self—separate from expectations, conditioning, or roles you were given.
It often involves:
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questioning old identities
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integrating different parts of yourself
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making more conscious choices about your life
This is a central concept in Jungian psychology.
What does “childfree” mean?
Childfree refers to choosing not to have children.
This is different from being childless (which may not be a choice).
People who are childfree may still face:
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social pressure
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judgment
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assumptions about their life
Therapy can provide space to explore identity, meaning, and relationships outside of parenthood.
What does it mean to be demisexual?
Demisexuality is a sexual orientation where someone only experiences sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional connection.
This can make:
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dating feel different from typical expectations
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casual attraction less relevant
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emotional connection central to intimacy
It is a valid and recognized way of experiencing attraction.
What does it mean to be asexual?
Asexuality is a sexual orientation where someone experiences little or no sexual attraction.
Asexual people may:
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still desire relationships
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experience emotional or romantic attraction
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have different preferences around intimacy
There is a wide spectrum within asexuality.
Do I have to fit into one specific category to work with you?
No.
Many clients resonate with more than one area—or simply feel like their life no longer fits and they don’t know why.
If you feel drawn to this work, that’s enough.
What if I’ve already been to therapy before?
Many of my clients have.
They often come to me because:
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previous therapy felt too surface-level
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they want deeper understanding
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they are looking for meaning, not just coping tools
This work is slower and more exploratory.
What is your approach to therapy?
My work is grounded in Jungian and depth psychology.
That means we focus on:
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understanding patterns at a deeper level
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exploring identity and meaning
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working toward integration and self-understanding
I do not take a one-size-fits-all approach.
Do you take insurance?
I am currently in network with several insurance providers. Visit the Rates & Insurance page to see which plans I accept.
How do I get started?
You can start by reaching out through the Contact page or scheduling a consultation.
This gives us a chance to see if the work is a good fit for you.