Spirituality therapists in Hanford, CA
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Spirituality
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Spirituality, Meaning & Transpersonal Integration
Honouring Your Spiritual Life as a Pillar of Healing
For many individuals, spirituality is not merely an optional interest or a secondary belief system—it is the central organizing axis of their identity, values, and sense of purpose. When navigating profound life transitions, existential crises, or emotional pain, attempting to separate your psychological health from your spiritual foundation can leave therapy feeling sterile or incomplete.
My practice offers an open-minded, highly supportive environment where your spiritual life, personal faith, or search for meaning are fully honored and seamlessly integrated into our clinical work.
Practical Wisdom Beyond Dogma: A Pragmatic Framework
Drawing from the timeless insights of secular recovery literature—such as the perspective articulated in We Agnostics—we recognize that authentic spirituality does not require subscribing to rigid theological doctrines or uncritical dogma.
For the intellectually rigorous, skeptical, or secular individual, spirituality can simply mean tapping into a deep, internal reservoir of wisdom, purpose, and connection higher than the isolated ego.
Respect for Your Unique Framework: Whether you practice a traditional world religion, draw from esoteric traditions, identify as "spiritual but not religious," or take a purely humanistic, existential approach to meaning, I meet you with genuine reverence and curiosity.
Empowering Your Inner Agency: Therapy is a space to support your personal worldview, never to impose mine. When I am familiar with your spiritual framework, we draw directly upon its wisdom and concepts. When you bring traditions outside my knowledge base, I welcome you educating me—using your authentic language to deepen your therapeutic progress.
Healing Spiritual Trauma: If you have experienced rigid religious conditioning, institutional disillusionment, or moral injury, our work provides a compassionate, objective space to process those injuries and reconstruct a personal philosophy rooted in authentic freedom.
Eastern Philosophy & Existential Depth
Personally and professionally, I draw profound value from decades of studying Eastern philosophies and Asian traditions, including seven years spent living, studying, and practicing mindfulness and Buddhist psychology in Asia.
Integrated Wisdom, Only When Invited: While my background deeply informs my understanding of human consciousness, non-attachment, and nervous system regulation, I only explicitly introduce Eastern concepts or meditative frameworks when invited by you, or when they directly serve your specific clinical goals.
Cultivating Presence & Non-Attachment: We frequently utilize secularized, gold-standard applications of these traditions—such as cultivating "the observer mind," self-compassion practices, and deep present-moment awareness—to quiet mental chatter and foster unshakeable internal peace.
Whether you seek to draw strength from your established faith, navigate an existential crossroad, or discover a grounded, dogma-free connection to something larger than yourself, our work provides the depth and safety necessary to align your psychological well-being with your ultimate values.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Spirituality
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration sessions are offered at this practice. Spiritual therapy is effective for managing grief, loss, anxiety, and existential crises by connecting clients to a sense of wholeness beyond just the rational mind. Spiritual therapy is a holistic, non-denominational approach to mental health that integrates mind, body, and spirit to promote healing, personal growth, and deeper meaning. It combines evidence-based psychological methods (e.g., CBT, mindfulness) with spiritual practices like meditation, psychedelics, or existential inquiry to help individuals explore purpose, navigate life transitions, and address deep-seated emotional struggles. A spiritual therapist serves as a compassionate guide who holds "sacred space" for clients, helping them connect with their inner self, a higher power, or a greater sense of purpose. They help clients: Identify and overcome spiritual, emotional, and existential distress; Integrate spiritual beliefs with mental health treatment; Cultivate virtues like faith, hope, and love.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Spirituality
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
For many people, spiritual questions and beliefs are an important part of personal growth. With a degree in Religious Studies, I really value being able to provide space to explore meaning, values, and your deeper sense of connection to spiritual or religious experience.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Spirituality
Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Faith-integrated, or Christian counseling for those struggling with faith, doubt, lament, or church hurt. Scripture and prayer are welcome in session, always at your pace and by your choice. We are an inclusive practice and welcome all faiths.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Spirituality
The Mindful Life with Lori Kahn
Life Coach, Certified Integrative Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Mindfulness Meditation is a secular (non-religious) practice that helps us connect more deeply to ourselves, our intuition and natural sense of inner guidance. Learning mindfulness meditation tools and practices can enhance our other spiritual practices as well.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Spirituality therapists in Hanford, CA Statistics
Spirituality therapists in Hanford, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (47%), Somatic Therapy (44%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
28%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 47% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Buddhist |