Online Therapy in California

Receive Compassionate Support to Find Freedom From Spiritual Abuse and Religious Trauma

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the suffocating grip of spiritual abuse

You’re questioning your faith, or feeling stuck in a belief system that doesn't align with who you are anymore. Maybe you've left a cult and it's left you shaken. Just thinking about it makes your heart race. Being in religious places now brings anxiety instead of peace. You're not sure who you are outside of all this, but you're curious about exploring new spiritual paths, or you want nothing to do with it. There's a fear of being judged, but you're tired of feeling trapped by shame and guilt.

Beneath the Veil of Righteousness

What once seemed to be a dependable community overflowing with love and belonging, now leaves you feeling crushed under the subtle weight of guilt and shame in the name of righteousness. The very place that should have been a sanctuary has become a source of fear and anguish. Manipulation and control has left you isolated and feeling alone- the very opposite of what you were told you’d be offered in the spiritual community.

It Doesn’t Have to Stay This Way

Healing from spiritual abuse and religious trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk this path alone. Whether you're deconstructing, struggling with feelings of isolation, fear, or hopelessness, trauma therapy offers a safe space for you to begin your healing journey. As a therapist, I understand the unique pain of spiritual harm and the deep wounds it can leave behind. Together, through narrative and relational therapy, we will explore these difficult places at a pace that feels right for you, allowing space for holistic healing and restoration of hope. You are worthy of relief, joy, and belonging.

Let’s begin this transformative journey together—reach out today and take the first step toward reclaiming your mental health, and sense of self and spirituality.

faith contexts

  • Mormonism

  • Cults

  • High Demand Religious Groups

  • Calvinist Reformed Theology

  • Fundamentalist Christianity

  • Evangelicalism

  • Support Deconstruction

I focus on healing the wounds of spiritual abuse and religious trauma by creating a safe, supportive environment for individuals to explore their experiences. My approach acknowledges the profound impact that various faith contexts, can have on personal identity and well-being. By drawing on my own journey through evangelicalism and Calvinist reformed theology, I facilitate a process of deconstruction and re-evaluation of beliefs that empowers clients to reclaim their narratives.

Every individual's experience is unique, and I strive to understand the specific dynamics at play, whether stemming from small church cultures or the complexities of mega churches. This empathetic perspective allows me to address not just the emotional pain related to spiritual abuse but also the underlying systemic issues that contribute to it. Together, we work towards healing and rebuilding a sense of self that is authentic and aligned with your true spiritual values.

Contact Aly Today

Online California depression and anxiety therapist, Aly Thompson, smiling and standing in a sunny field.

Hi, I’m Aly, and it would be an honor to join you on this road.

So, let’s get started today

Aly Thompson, MSMFT, LMFT (she/her)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #107410

714.794.9618

aly@alythompson.com