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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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:
These experiences can leave lasting emotional and spiritual wounds, but healing is possible.
Survivors may experience:
Difficulty trusting God, others or religious institutions
Questioning or distancing from spirituality
Shame, guilt, fear, or self-doubt
Challenges with boundaries or vulnerability
Our therapists are experienced in helping survivors of clergy sexual abuse navigate recovery and reclaim their lives. We take a multi-faceted team-based approach, ideally working with three therapists:
A judgment-free space to explore your
experiences and emotions
Gently work through the harm caused by abuse while clarifying your values and beliefs
Rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and
reconnect with your faith on your terms
Our therapists are highly trained in helping survivors of spiritual trauma heal with compassion
and expertise
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Melissa Bonnell specializes in couples and family therapy, trauma recovery, and life transitions. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and trauma-informed training, she uses Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy to support…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Ron de Jager brings to the therapy room his background in music and teaching. His holistic, client-centered approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance, helping clients address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief,…
Jeremiah Palmer is an empathic therapist specializing in family relationships, couples counseling, pornography addiction, and mental health. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, he uses a client-centered approach, drawing from Narrative…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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Your unique story is honored without an agenda
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Evidence-based methods designed for spiritual trauma recovery
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Therapy you can access from the safety of your home
You deserve a space to heal and reconnect with yourself and your spirituality.
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.
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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