I was educated and trained at an APA accredited theological seminary. My training includes spiritual integration for any client who finds their faith is a resource to them. I weave spirituality into therapy by using spiritual elements as supports in the therapeutic process. For example, if I recommend that a client starts journaling to process their emotion, I may give a suggestion that they write letters to their respective spiritual power as a way of including their faith within the processing. I always ask for permission before I integrate spiritual resources into the clinical process with my clients, even if they identify with a particular faith. Any need for interpretation or direct spiritual guidance is out of my scope of practice and will be referred to a spiritual leader.
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
We are fundamentally spiritual beings. When we become divorced from this reality we are exiled from our essence. Spiritual bankruptcy is the basis for most of our suffering in this incarnation. A reclamation of who we truly are provides the remedy and pathway towards a more joyful, compassion filled life.