Cult Recovery

Leaving a cult or another highly-coercive group can be challenging. Some common questions you might ask are: 

• "What will happen when I leave?" 

• "Will I lose my connection to family and friends? My support system?" 

• "How will I build or find a new community?" 

• "Can I really trust myself? Can I learn to trust others again?"

• "Who am I without this group?"

When leaving a high-coercion group, it's especially important to have the skills and tools needed to learn new, healthier thought patterns. This process can help you learn to reclaim your life, become your authentic self, and untangle your beliefs and thoughts from those of the group you've left. 

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a scientifically proven therapy modality. It can help you to retrain your brain, use your inner strength, and become adept at cognitive re-framing. Therapy can provide you with the tools, space, and resources needed to rebuild your life--and your mental health. 

I work with individuals who've left a cult or other high-control group on a case-by-case basis. Potential clients are carefully screened to ensure I'm not working above my skill or experience level. If I'm not the right fit for you and your circumstances, I can refer you to someone with greater experience in cult recovery and/or trauma. 

*Please note: I do not have experience working with individuals who have experienced ritual physical abuse, such as through satanic cults/other organized abuse groups. I would recommend you seek help via End Ritual Abuse.

If you're interested in more significant or complex trauma counseling regarding your experience in a cult or high-control group, I recommend checking out the directory of specialists at the International Cultic Studies Association.