Faith Transitions and Religious Trauma Therapy in Spanish Fork and Orem
A safe, non-judgmental place to sort through questions of faith, wherever they lead.
When your beliefs are shifting
Questioning or changing your relationship with faith can touch every part of life: your identity, your marriage, your family, your friendships, and your sense of meaning. It can bring grief, fear, guilt, anger, and loneliness, sometimes all at once. And in a community where faith is woven into so much of daily life, it can be hard to know who you can talk to.
Many of our clients in Utah County are working through questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and we also welcome people of every faith background and none. Our therapists don’t have an agenda about where you land. Whether you’re deepening your faith, reshaping it, stepping away, or still figuring it out, our job is to support you.
What we can help with
- Faith crisis and doubt – making sense of questions that feel too big or too risky to say out loud
- Leaving or changing your relationship with religion – grieving what you’ve lost and building a life and identity that feel like your own
- Religious trauma – healing from shame, fear, perfectionism, or harmful experiences in a religious setting
- Mixed-faith marriages – staying connected when you and your spouse now believe differently
- Family tension – navigating conversations with parents, children, and extended family
- Faith and LGBTQ+ identity – affirming support as you sort through where you fit
- Meaning and values – figuring out what you believe and what matters most to you now
Our approach
We follow your lead and respect your values. Sessions are a place to say what you really think and feel, without being pushed toward or away from belief.
When old experiences still carry a lot of shame or fear, approaches like IFS and EMDR can help. Learn more about our trauma therapy, or read our article on adverse religious experiences.
For mixed-faith couples
When one partner’s beliefs change, it can feel like the foundation of the marriage has shifted. Many couples find a way to stay close and respect each other’s paths.
In couples therapy, we help you talk about faith without it turning into a fight, make decisions about family life together, and rebuild trust and connection.
Our faith transition therapists
Therapists at Hope with experience in faith transitions, religious trauma, and mixed-faith relationships:
Frequently asked questions
Will my therapist try to change my beliefs?
No. Our therapists don’t push you toward or away from any religion. Therapy is about helping you understand your own thoughts and feelings and make choices that fit your values.
Do you work with people who want to stay in their faith?
Yes. Some of our clients want to stay and find a healthier way to practice their faith, some step away, and some aren’t sure yet. We support all of those paths.
Can religious experiences really be traumatic?
They can. Experiences built on fear, shame, control, or rejection can leave lasting effects like anxiety, perfectionism, and difficulty trusting yourself. Those effects are real, and they can heal.
My spouse and I now believe differently. Can you help?
Yes. Several of our therapists work specifically with mixed-faith couples to help you communicate, respect each other’s choices, and stay connected.
Can I meet with someone online?
Yes. You can meet with us in person in Spanish Fork or Orem, or online from anywhere in Utah, which some people find helps with privacy.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
Whenever you’re ready, reach out and we’ll help you find a therapist who understands what you’re going through.
Visit our Spanish Fork office or our Orem office, or meet with us online.