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“Healing begins in a space where you are deeply seen, believed, and supported.”

Face Reflected in Water

Therapy for Spiritual & Religious Trauma

When Belief Becomes a Burden

If your spiritual or religious experiences have left you feeling disconnected—or like you’ve lost your sense of spirituality altogether—you’re not alone. For many, what was supposed to offer comfort and stability instead became a source of fear, guilt, or shame. When religion is used in controlling or harmful ways, it can leave deep wounds—undermining your sense of self, safety, and belonging. Healing from religious abuse isn’t just about understanding the past—it’s about reclaiming your right to live freely and fully, on your own terms.

 

That’s why, in therapy, we start with trust—building a relationship where you feel safe, respected, and never judged. That foundation matters more than anything else, especially before diving into anything too heavy. When you’re ready, we’ll begin to gently explore your story and unpack the beliefs and emotional patterns that may have been shaped by religious harm. We’ll start to sort through what still resonates and what you’re ready to release.

 

My goal is to support you in reconnecting with your sense of self—whether that means rebuilding a spiritual path or finding peace outside of it. What matters most is that it’s yours. Together, we’ll work toward fostering clarity, self-trust, and a renewed sense of freedom. However your journey unfolds, I’ll be here—with care, curiosity, and the belief that healing begins in a space where you are deeply seen, believed, and supported. 

Elizabeth Hackney, licensed therapist in Colorado specializing in religious trauma and cult recovery, offering compassionate,

Elizabeth Hackney

MA, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

Explorer. Amateur Gardner. Music Historian. 

How Can I Help?

I understand how deeply spiritual and religious trauma can wound us. You may be carrying the weight of rigid teachings, harmful practices, or a loss of trust in a community that once felt like home. These experiences can shape how you see yourself and the world around you in ways that are hard to name. In therapy, you’ll have a safe space to explore what you’ve been through and begin healing. While your path will be uniquely yours, you might expect to:

Process feelings around lost faith or identity

Set boundaries with past communities or teachings

Explore your current values, and create meaning in your life

Explore how past experiences influence present thoughts, feelings, and behavior

Develop language for what felt unspeakable

Heal in relationship--with a therapist who sees and believes you

Sunlit Curtain and Rug

ca·den·za [n.] — a moment of expressive freedom; an improvised solo where the musician steps outside the written score to explore their voice, their timing, their truth. 

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