When Faith Found Its Way into My Therapy Practice (and Why I’m So Grateful It Did)
Hey there, If you're new here — welcome! And if you've been following along for a while, I’m so glad you’re back. Around here, we talk about the real stuff — healing, emotions, relationships, identity, and the deeper layers that shape who we are. My goal is always to offer a space where you feel seen, safe, and maybe even a little lighter after reading.
So, grab a cozy drink, and let’s dive into how faith found its way into my therapy practice—and why I wouldn’t have it any other way.
If you had asked me a few years ago if I ever thought I’d be offering faith-based therapy, I probably would’ve laughed a little—or looked at you sideways. Not because I didn’t believe in God. But because, if I’m being honest, I had some healing of my own to do when it came to faith.
This wasn’t part of the plan. It sort of… fell into my lap.
And then? It spread like wildfire.
What started as one or two clients asking if they could bring their faith into the room quietly turned into more. I wasn’t advertising it. But word spread naturally—because people felt safe here. Safe to wrestle with their beliefs, talk about spiritual hurt, and connect faith with mental health in ways they hadn't been able to before.
A Space for the Hard Questions
I offer faith-based therapy because I’ve been where you are. I’ve sat with the hard questions like:
Is God really good?
Why did this happen to me?
Why does the church feel so unsafe sometimes?
Can I love Jesus and still feel depressed or anxious?
I’ve struggled with religion—the man-made kind. I’ve felt hurt, betrayed, and confused by people who claimed to represent God but missed the mark in painful ways. And yet, through it all, my faith remained—sometimes hanging on by a thread, sometimes gone entirely, but always something I found myself coming back to.
So no, I never expected to become a faith-based therapist. But now that I’m here? It feels God-ordained. Like He was nudging me all along.
And guess what? I absolutely love these sessions.
There’s something so deeply powerful about weaving faith into therapy. About allowing you to be fully you—questions, doubts, trauma and all—and still holding onto hope. Still believing that healing is possible.
Where Faith and Mental Health Can Coexist
Let’s just name it: in many faith communities, mental health is still misunderstood. Maybe you’ve heard things like:
“You just need to pray more.”
“If you had more faith, you wouldn’t feel this way.”
“Jesus is enough—you don’t need therapy.”
And while I believe in prayer, and I absolutely believe Jesus is enough…
I also believe He gave us tools—like therapy, support, rest, and community—to help us navigate this messy, beautiful life.
Faith and therapy aren’t in competition. They’re teammates.
In my office (or virtual space), you can talk about your faith without fear of judgment or shame. We can explore your spiritual wounds. We can talk about the parts of your story that feel too “unholy” to bring into church. And we can do it all while keeping your faith at the center of our work—if that’s important to you.
I don’t push my beliefs on anyone. I follow your lead.
But if faith is something you hold onto—or something you’re trying to make sense of—I’m here for it. I’ll meet you there. And I’ll hold space for both your healing and your hope.
Because you deserve that.
And If You’re Not Sure About Faith—You’re Still Welcome Here
Here’s the thing: I know faith isn’t for everyone. And maybe you’re reading this thinking, “That’s great for some people… but not for me.” Or maybe you’re unsure, questioning, or carrying pain that makes faith feel complicated or even triggering.
If that’s where you’re at, I see you. I’ve been there myself—at many points in my life.
I’ve wrestled with disbelief. I’ve walked away from organized religion. I’ve rolled my eyes at people who tried to “convert” me or preach at me when all I needed was someone to sit with me in the mess.
So let me be clear: I don’t push faith on anyone. Ever.
I offer faith-based therapy because some people want it. But if you don’t, or you’re just unsure, that is completely okay. You are still fully welcome here.
Whether you want to explore what you believe, unpack your experiences with religion, or just be in a space where you won’t be judged or preached to—this is what the therapy room is for. It’s for you. All of you. No matter where you fall on the faith spectrum.
Therapy with me is about you. Your goals, your comfort, your growth.
Therapy That Includes the Whole You—Faith, Relationships, and All
While I never expected to add faith-based therapy to my practice, one thing I did plan for from the beginning was to pursue certification as a sex therapist. Not in the direction of kink or shock value, but to genuinely help people explore emotional intimacy, relationship patterns, connection, and the often-unspoken struggles within marriages and partnerships.
We need more spaces where real conversations about sex, intimacy, and emotional connection can happen—without shame. Especially within the faith community. So while the path has taken some surprising turns, my heart has always been to support people in the most personal, human areas of life—whether that’s healing trauma, navigating relationships, or reconnecting with their faith.
Final Thoughts
So no, this wasn’t part of my original plan. But God had one. And He’s still unfolding it.
If you’re curious about faith-based therapy, unsure what you believe, or just want a safe place to talk about it all—I invite you to reach out.
This is a place for the real, the raw, the sacred, and the healing.
And I’d be honored to walk that journey with you.
Warmly,
Kymberly
The Rooted Therapist MI