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Meet Your Religious Trauma Therapist in Illinois

I know what it's like to feel stuck. I know what it's like to carry the heavy burden that you didn't consent to holding. If you 're seeking a religious trauma therapist, you're most likely in one of two camps:

 

You're here looking for yet another therapist to help with the pain of harmful self-perception

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Or...

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you've never done the therapy thing before. But you know something needs to change- because you've been carrying all this guilt around for too long without any support. Maybe you've considered giving up a time or two- and that's why you're here. Either way, you're exhausted. And that makes sense. 

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If you're looking for a therapist who specializes in working with individuals who experienced hurt due to religious wounds, you're in the right place.. Many of the clients I work with struggle with complex attachment wounds, religious trauma and perfectionism disguised as strength. I work alongside my clients to address the root of the overwhelm and shame by offering intensive EMDR, IFS-informed, holistic self-love practices and person-centered psychology that leads to experiencing true empowerment and connection to your intuition.

 

I pull from eclectic modalities (always blending empirically supported treatment with evidence-based psychotherapy) because I know that healing is not a one size fits all. My goal is to meet you in the middle of your hurt with genuine connection, curiosity and attunement. Once you feel fully understood, we explore treatment options such as CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and even spiritual practices (such as crystal-work, tarot symbolism, dream interpretation) when clinically appropriate. 

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​My sessions are personalized and flexible, and they can be held in person in Illinois or virtually across Illinois and Missouri.  Together, we use the tools available that best suit your needs and personality.

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My clients describe our work as safe, empowering, and transformative, and I think that’s because in my office, therapy is about remembering who you really are beneath the pain and growing in the ability to express your full, unique, and authentic self without judgment or criticism. â€‹

Brandy Murray, LCSW, religious trauma therapist in Belleville, IL

MY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Illinois and Missouri

  • Master of Social Work (MSW), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  • Trained in EMDR Therapy 

  • Trained in Archetypal Imagery (Tarot), The Inspired Heart Method, and Breathwork

  • A decade of experience working with spiritual tools such as tarot and crystals

  • Training in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Specialized Training in Trauma and Childhood Adversity

  • Personal, in-depth knowledge and understanding of religious trauma and the BITE model of authoritarian organizations

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