Spirituality

The term spirituality has evolved and broadened over time and typically refers to a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. Spirituality is an expansive and wide-ranging concept encompassing many points of view. It often involves a search for meaning in life. Although it means different things to different people, spirituality can play an important role in helping people address mental health issues and maintain good mental health generally. A spiritual practice can help individuals stay grounded and provide a framework for coping with stress. If you are interested in expressing or exploring your spirituality as a part of therapy, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s spirituality experts today.

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I have a long-held interest in working in the area of spirituality and enjoy working with clients who are well-established in their own spiritual journeys or those who may have trouble connecting with this part of their lives for varying reasons.

— Ben Hearn, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Allison Park, PA

Spirituality is not synonymous with religion. It is the intentional practice of conscious awareness that our existence transcends our physical body, influencing all that surrounds us. Growing as spiritual beings leads us to open our mind and heart to trust our intuitive wisdom that our body sensations gift us daily, so that we may be in constant connection with our true purpose in order to thrive in all that we are and do. I support clients in exploring their individual spirituality.

— Maritza Plascencia, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Irvine, CA
 

Life is inherently spiritual to humans as we wrestle to find meaning in our lives, whether or not we realize it; although we sure feel the symptoms of anxiety, numbness, anger, etc. when we do not find it. This could involve a search for fulfillment, a question of who we are and what we have to offer, how to live morally... The journey is not easy, as it concerns the very fabric of our beings; thankfully, we do not have to journey alone. Here as your wayfinder, let's explore.

— I-Ching Grace Hung, Psychologist in New York, NY

As a music therapist I specialise in transpersonal archetypal music therapy, a deeply spiritual approach and I work with the Body Nature method, in which we work with the 7 chakras. I also work as an animal communicator and end of life doula.

— Clara Baffa, Art Therapist
 

I approach spirituality from a psychospiritual perspective, combining skills I have learned as a Spiritual Director, Psychotherapist and Coach. I believe in multi-spiritual awareness and where I fall short on knowledge about a particular belief or faith, I am open to learning from you.

— DeeAnna Nagel, Psychotherapist

My theoretical orientation is transpersonal, which translates to "beyond the self." Transpersonal psychology marries humanistic psychology with spiritual, transcendant, or unseen aspects of the human experience. In therapy with me, this orientation means that I will honor and accept all of your lived experience, as well as incorporate it into your healing. Want to use tarot cards to help conceptualize yourself? Sure! Have intuitive gifts that you don't want to feel judged for? Count me in!

— Breanna Swanson, Psychotherapist in Tacoma, WA
 

I work with clients to explore and develop rich spiritual lives. I approach this work from a non-denominational perspective with the aim of investigating the psychological mechanisms that are present in religious and spiritual experiences. I hope to help clients refine their sense of self-in-the-world, where they can reassess their values and what determines a meaningful life.

— Peter Paul, Licensed Master of Social Work in New York, NY

My education and clinical experience includes working with people from all walks of life and have experienced all kinds of systemic challenges.I’m GREAT at doing a thorough clinical evaluation that considers YOUR healing, wellness, and spirituality on your terms, in your own words. I identify as a spiritual minority and am compassionate towards others who also identify this way.

— Wendy Howell, Licensed Professional Counselor in Glendale, AZ
 

I enjoy using Jungian and transpersonal lenses to add a spiritual dimension to therapy, and I love to incorporate tarot, astrology, art, poetry, dreams, and symbolism when it feels supportive to your process. I work with all types of spirituality based on your existing beliefs as I believe that integrating spirit into the mind-body connection can add another dimension to healing work, including ancestral and intergenerational healing.

— Casey Dunne, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Boulder, CO

I find it helpful for healing to incorporate my clients spirituality within the framework of therapy. I believe that spirituality is a personal journey that can create immense impact in people's healing. I think if spirituality is important to a client than it should be focused in on in therapy sessions.

— Heidi Beckenbach McGann, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in San Diego, CA
 

I am, at my core, a non-denominational spiritual counselor. Whatever your belief system is, we can harness it to create meaning in your life. Ritual doesn't have to be dogmatic, scary, or even take itself too seriously. A ritual is simply a repetitious act created with a specific intention in mind. I help clients create rituals to bring them closer to spirit, moving them through guided visualization, movement practices & mindfulness to help them reach their goals.

— Chrissie Bingham, Counselor in Milan, MI

As a music therapist I specialise in transpersonal archetypal music therapy, a deeply spiritual approach and I work with the Body Nature method, in which we work with the 7 chakras. I also work as an animal communicator and end of life doula.

— Clara Baffa, Art Therapist
 

Spirituality is considered an aspect of the human experience, and often as a tool to enhance resilience & a compass for navigating life. Having received my Masters with a specialization in Spiritual and Depth Psychology, coupled with additional specialized training in existential therapy and extensive knowledge in eastern philosophy, I can help you explore spiritual approaches that work for you in your own unique healing journey to ultimately help you live a more authentic and meaningful life.

— Christina Uong, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in South Pasadena, CA

There is a deeper approach available at the intersection of psychology and spirituality that addresses suffering at the root... identity. For those interested in seeing the nature and effect of ongoing identity formation in order to cut suffering at the root, the coaching arm of my practice may be a wonderful option. Also, if you are approaching or have had non-dual realization I can support integration and shadow work. I like to affectionately call this "accessing your inner guru."

— Sarah Blaszczak, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, OR
 

I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience. As an ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual minister, my experience and training have prepared me to assist you in developing your spiritual self in a way that strengthens and supports your life.

— Thaeda Franz, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wernersville, PA

Healing from religious trauma? Find inner peace. Listen to your inner wisdom.

— Jenette Mundlin, Associate Professional Counselor in Gresham, OR
 

Spirituality is not synonymous with religion. It is the intentional practice of conscious awareness that our existence transcends our physical body and influences the existence of all that surrounds us. Growing as spiritual beings leads us to open our mind and heart to trust our intuitive wisdom that our body sensations gift us daily, so that we may be in constant connection with our true purpose in order to thrive in all that we are and all that we do.

— Maritza Plascencia, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Irvine, CA