Nonreligious Therapy in Chattanooga & Tennessee

I’ve spent a good portion of my life in and around religious spaces. I know how evangelical Christian culture permeates everything around us, especially in the South.

That’s why it’s non-negotiable to me that therapy is free from ideological influence. As your therapist, I have no hidden agenda to convince you to believe a certain way about religion, faith, or theology. I do not incorporate religion into my professional approach or clinical work.

Because I specialize in therapy for religious trauma and spiritual abuse, I make sure all my clients feel safe to explore or question beliefs, to name and heal from harm done by religious individuals or institutions, and to bemoan or laugh at the absurd things we’ve heard and seen in the name of religion.

I prefer the term “nonreligious therapy” over “secular therapy” even though both can apply. I’ve loved working with pastors as much as I have with tarot readers and lifelong atheists. Any and all forms of spirituality can be celebrated, if a client initiates that conversation and if we agree that it’s contributing positively to their health and well-being. I also have a very strong “no bullshit” policy with clients - as in, I won’t bullshit you, and I won’t let you bullshit yourself.

All topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality are on the table for clients to bring up, if they choose. And if they don’t, we’ll still do great work together.