Therapy & Faith Deconstruction
Growing up and staying in Christianity is a great experience for many people - for others, it's profoundly wounding. I grew up in Christianity as a gay man, so I know the wounds of religion firsthand. I know that even though we don't "believe" something anymore doesn't mean it doesn't impact us anymore. I know that this is hard work to do alone.
Whether you are LGBT+ or not, our religious wounds can be some of the most long-lasting traumas, as the beliefs that caused those wounds are often deeply ingrained in us. The weight of these beliefs leads many to the process of faith deconstruction or to completely abandon their faith. Deconstruction is exploring, challenging, or reevaluating one's religious beliefs to gain new perspectives and understanding. It allows us to untangle what we used to believe from what we currently believe. Helping us understand how our beliefs shaped how we became who we are and continue to shape our behavior even after we no longer believe.
Many find that this journey is one that they embark on utterly alone. While I was going through deconstruction, I was in therapy, and while that helped immensely, my therapist was just not well-equipped to guide me through deconstruction. I initially trained to become a pastor, received a master's degree in spiritual integration counseling, came out and deconstructed, and am now pursuing a PhD in religious studies. I say that to show that I have been through deconstruction and have the tools to help you on that journey.
I look forward to hearing from you, and I would be honored to see if I can be of service to you.