Spiritual Abuse Therapy

Spiritual Abuse Therapy

Reclaim Your Faith, Your Relationship with God,
and Your Sense of Self

Spiritual abuse can profoundly disrupt your beliefs, relationships, and emotional well-being. Let us help you find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of confidence in yourself and your journey.

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What is Spiritual Abuse?

Spiritual abuse occurs when individuals or systems in positions of religious authority misuse their power to manipulate, control, or harm others. It can be perpetrated by parents, pastors, Sunday school teachers, or other spiritual leaders. This may involve:

  • Emotional and Psychological Control:
    Using religious teachings to shame, silence, or coerce.
  • Verbal or Emotional Abuse:
    Weaponizing Scriptures to undermine self-worth.
  • Manipulation:
    Leveraging faith to control decisions or maintain dependency.

These experiences can leave lasting emotional and spiritual wounds, but with spiritual abuse counseling, healing is possible.

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The Impact
of Clergy Sexual Abuse

The effects of clergy sexual abuse extend deeply into emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects
of life.

Survivors may experience:

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Loss of Trust

Difficulty trusting God, others or religious institutions

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Faith Challenges

Questioning or distancing from spirituality

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Emotional Pain

Shame, guilt, fear, or self-doubt

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Relational Struggles

Challenges with boundaries or vulnerability

These struggles don’t define you. With the right support, healing is within
reach.

How We Help with Online Spiritual Abuse Therapy

Our therapists are experienced in helping survivors of clergy sexual abuse navigate recovery and reclaim their lives. Through online spiritual abuse recovery therapy, we offer accessible, trauma-informed care that allows individuals to process their experiences safely and begin healing from the comfort of their own space. We take a multi-faceted team-based approach, ideally working with three therapists:

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1

Creating Safety

A judgment-free space to explore your
experiences and emotions

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Processing Trauma

Gently work through the harm caused by abuse while clarifying your values and beliefs

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Restoring Connection

Rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and
reconnect with your faith on your terms

Our evidence-based methods, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems, are adapted to fit your specific needs.

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Our Expertise in Spiritual Abuse Therapy

Our therapists are highly trained in helping survivors of spiritual trauma heal with compassion
and expertise

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Overwhelmed by the options? Schedule a Free Consultation and we’ll help you choose the right team member

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Jeremiah Palmer
Jeremiah Palmer MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Jeremiah is a warm and direct therapist who helps individuals and couples find the deeper roots of their challenges. He specializes in healing from trauma, overcoming addiction, and building healthier relationships. Drawing on his unique insights into family dynamics, Jeremiah helps you reconnect with your authentic self and create lasting change. Click to learn how you can start your journey with him.

Melissa Bonnell
Melissa Bonnell MAMFT, CACFT Associate, CCC | Immediate availability

Melissa is a warm and experienced marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping people heal their most important relationships. She specializes in helping couples repair trust after betrayal and guiding individuals to reconnect with themselves. With her compassionate, non-judgmental approach, clients feel safe and deeply understood. Click to see if Melissa is the right therapist to walk alongside you on your journey.

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele
Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele is a compassionate therapist and co-founder of Therapevo Counseling. She specializes in adolescents, young adults, couples, and trauma recovery. With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Verlynda integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Brainspotting to support clients through challenges like infidelity, betrayal, and emotional struggles. She provides a compassionate, empathetic environment for healing, helping individuals and couples navigate difficult life transitions. Verlynda is also the co-host of the “Normalize Therapy” podcast and hosts an annual Christian Marriage Cruise.

Ricky Aguilar
Ricky Aguilar MAMFT, RCC | Immediate availability

Ricky Aguilar is a compassionate therapist specializing in family and couples counseling, pornography addiction, and trauma recovery. With a B.S. in Counselling Psychology and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ricky uses systemic approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Fluent in English and Spanish, he offers a culturally sensitive approach, working with adolescents, young adults, and families to process emotions and foster healthier relationships. Ricky is passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and build stronger connections.

Cara Pederson
Cara Pederson MC, RCT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Cara Pederson is a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and mental health support. With a Master of Counselling and training in various therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she helps individuals and couples heal from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Cara's compassionate, non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and build a path toward healing, clarity, and personal growth.

Korey Reimer
Korey Reimer MC, CCC | Immediate availability

Korey Reimer brings to his work as a therapist over 15 years of experience in ministry, offering a compassionate, empathetic approach to therapy. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate anxiety, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, and spiritual issues. Korey uses Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. He is passionate about helping clients achieve personal healing and wholeness, fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships and offering guidance on life's challenges.

Shemiya Ruud
Shemiya Ruud MC, CCC, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Shemiya Ruud specializes in couples, family counseling, and trauma recovery. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based interventions, Shemiya creates a warm, client-centered approach to help individuals and families reach their goals. She has a passion for guiding clients through relational challenges, including grief, addiction, and childhood trauma. With a focus on systemic healing, Shemiya values a collaborative, strengths-based approach, allowing clients to navigate their unique journeys to healing and growth.

Christal Wilson
Christal Wilson MDiv, RP | Immediate availability

Christal Wilson is a compassionate therapist specializing in relationship enhancement, trauma recovery, and life transitions. With a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counseling, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to support individuals, couples, and families. Christal is certified in EMDR and Sex Addiction Therapy, offering a personalized, empathetic approach to help clients heal, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate challenges. Her warm and creative style empowers clients to grow and find resilience.

Dianne Kuglin
Dianne Kuglin MA, MC, CT, CPC, CCAC | Immediate availability

Dianne specializes in addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. With a Master of Counselling and certifications in addiction counseling, she helps individuals and couples navigate issues like sex and porn addiction, infidelity, and grief. Dianne’s solution-focused approach empowers clients to heal and rebuild. Combining professional expertise with personal experience, she creates a supportive space for growth and transformation, guiding clients toward healthier relationships and well-being.

Jessica Myles
Jessica Myles CACFT Student Member | Immediate availability

Jessica Myles is an intern therapist completing her Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy. Bringing ten years of experience in the helping field to her work as a therapist, Jessica specializes in couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, divorce therapy, and supporting neurodivergent couples. She incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST) in her work. Jessica provides a compassionate, safe space for clients to explore their emotions, boundaries, and healing, helping them navigate life’s challenges and find growth and self-discovery.

Ron de Jager
Ron de Jager MC, CCC, DMA | Immediate availability

Ron is a therapist with a unique background as a Professor of Music. His experience taught him how trauma and stress are held in the body, giving him a deep and compassionate perspective. He specializes in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and addiction, with a particular focus on performers. Ron provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help you find freedom and resilience.

Cheryl Jones
Cheryl Jones BCACC Student Member | Immediate availability

Cheryl is a compassionate and calm intern therapist who believes deeply in the power of connection for healing. Drawing from her own lived experience, she helps individuals and couples navigate relational pain, attachment wounds, and life transitions. She uses an Emotionally Focused approach to help clients find safety, understanding, and renewed hope.

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz
Lilien Kovács-Hélisz MA, RCC | Available next week

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz is a compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma therapy, couples counseling, and addiction recovery. With a Master’s in Psychology and certifications in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Family Therapy, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to support clients through personal growth and healing. Lilien focuses on creating a safe, empathetic environment for clients to explore their challenges. She works with individuals, teens, and families, helping them build resilience, self-compassion, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.

Mari Lee Ayers
Mari Lee Ayers MA, CPC, CT | Available next week

Mari Lee Ayers specializes in building healthier relationships, co-dependency, 12-step recovery, trauma, and grief. Mari Lee takes an eclectic approach, incorporating Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She believes in a holistic, client-centered process, guiding individuals toward self-compassion and healing. Mari Lee offers tailored interventions and tools to empower clients in their personal growth and transformation.

Jeremy Zacharias
Jeremy Zacharias MAMFT, MDiv, RMFT, CCC | Waitlisting

Jeremy Zacharias specializes in building healthy relationships, trauma healing, and addiction recovery. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Divinity, he draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help clients navigate challenges. Jeremy’s client-centered approach fosters a compassionate, conversational space where individuals, couples, and families can explore new perspectives and unlock personal growth. He is passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships and overcome obstacles to create lasting change.

Jennifer L. Cole
Jennifer L. Cole MA, CCC, SEP | Waitlisting

Jennifer is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, relationship counseling, and spiritual formation. With a Master of Arts in Counseling and extensive training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), she offers a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates mind, emotions, and body sensations to heal trauma. Jennifer works with individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like infidelity, grief, and co-dependency. She is passionate about supporting clients through life’s challenges, promoting healing, resilience, and personal growth.

Mike Takkinen
Mike Takkinen MA, CPC, CSAT | Waitlisting

Mike Takkinen is an experienced therapist specializing in relationship counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health issues. With a background in both clinical and theological studies, he integrates his personal values of authenticity, transparency, and collaboration into his therapeutic approach. Mike helps individuals and couples navigate challenges like addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. He uses practical strategies aligned with clients' values, fostering trust and growth, while offering support through life's milestones and transitions.

Sharon Snooks
Sharon Snooks HBISW, RSW, SEP | Waitlisting

Sharon Snooks is an experienced therapist specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and mental health challenges. With over 30 years in social services, Sharon has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and families. She offers evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing™. Sharon’s compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients regain hope, heal, and restore growth. She specializes in crisis stabilization, betrayal trauma, and nervous system regulation, creating a safe space for healing and personal development.

Jesse Schellenberg
Jesse Schellenberg MAMFT, RCC, RP | Waitlisting

Jesse Schellenberg is a dedicated therapist specializing in couples therapy, marriage counseling, and relationship issues. Holding a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as degrees in Christian Studies and Theology, Jesse uses techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and EMDR to help clients navigate challenges like sexual intimacy, pornography addiction, and trauma. His compassionate, non-judgmental approach fosters trust and healing for individuals and couples alike.

Bailey Tonn
Bailey Tonn CACFT Student Member | Waitlisting

Bailey Tonn is an intern therapist completing his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Specializing in couples counseling, premarital counseling, affair recovery, and grief support, Bailey uses Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples navigate relational challenges. He integrates other approaches like Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support personal growth and emotional connection. Bailey’s compassionate, client-centered approach fosters healing and resilience, guiding clients toward deeper relationships and improved well-being.

Caleb Simonyi-Gindele
Caleb Simonyi-Gindele MAMFT, RCC-ACS, CSAT | No availability

Caleb Simonyi-Gindele is the co-founder and Clinical Director at Therapevo, specializing in infidelity recovery, trauma, and addiction therapy. With a Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy and certifications in Sex Addiction Therapy, Caleb uses a research-based approach informed by family systems, attachment theory, and trauma. Known for his calm, steady presence, he creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients. Caleb helps individuals navigate complex issues like betrayal, abuse, and chronic lying.

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Why Choose Us?

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Compassionate and
Judgment-Free Support

Your unique story is honored without an agenda

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Proven Techniques

Evidence-based methods designed for spiritual trauma recovery

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Secure and Accessible

Therapy you can access from the safety of your home

You deserve a space to heal and reconnect with yourself and your spirituality.

Questions About Spiritual Abuse Therapy

Will my counselor be a Christian?

Yes. However, your counselor will not be walking with you through this healing in a pastoral role, but in a counseling role. They will not impose their own spiritual beliefs and values on you, but will create a space where it’s comfortable and safe for you to review your own beliefs and come to your own conclusions. Our agenda is to help you find healing: not to force you in any particular direction.

What if I am part of a different faith system than Christianity?

That’s ok. Your counselor will not impose their own spiritual beliefs and values on you, but will create a space where it’s comfortable and safe for you to review your own beliefs and come to your own conclusions. Our agenda is to help you find healing: not to force you in any particular direction.

Can you work with deconstruction?

Yes! Therapy is a safe place to explore your own beliefs and come to your own conclusions. Your counselor will not impose their own spiritual beliefs or values on you but allow you to examine your own.

Is online spiritual abuse therapy effective for healing deep emotional wounds?

Yes, online spiritual abuse therapy is highly effective in helping individuals process emotional and spiritual wounds caused by manipulation or control within faith settings. It offers a private, supportive space to unpack trauma and begin rebuilding trust, self-worth, and spiritual clarity.

Can I remain anonymous during online spiritual abuse recovery therapy sessions?

While complete anonymity isn’t possible due to therapy guidelines, online spiritual abuse recovery therapy provides a confidential, secure environment where you can share only what you’re comfortable with. Your safety, privacy, and pace are always respected throughout the healing journey.

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You don’t have to face spiritual abuse alone. Let us walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and clarity.

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