Looking for Therapy That Honors the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection?

Spirituality is your personal relationship with that which feels larger than yourself, whether you experience this as God, Source, the Divine, Nature, or simply a sense of deep connection and meaning. It's the way you make sense of the big ‘meaning of life’ questions, find purpose in your experiences, and connect with something beyond the ordinary day-to-day reality.

You might identify with a specific religious tradition, spiritual lineage, or just consider yourself ‘spiritual’. We work with people of any and all faiths, and will support you in developing and deepening into your own faith and spiritual practices.

At The Holistic Counseling Center, we honor spirituality as an essential dimension of human experience that can provide both meaning and healing when explored with understanding and care.

We work with a wide range of spiritual and psychological experiences that often interweave and affect multiple dimensions of your life:

Mental Health Issues

• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

• Adult Children of a Narcissistic or Borderline Parent

• Anxiety

• Burnout

• Childhood Trauma

• Complex Relational Trauma (C-PTSD)

• Depression

• Existential Crisis

• Gaslighting

• Grief

• Highly Sensitive Person

• Infertility + IVF

• Inner Child Healing

• Intergenerational Trauma

• Life Transitions

• Menopause + Perimenopause

• Midlife + Midlife Crisis

• Mind-Body Healing

• Narcissistic Abuse

• Parenting

• People-Pleasing

• Perfectionism

• Postpartum Depression 

• Psychedelic Integration 

• Relationship Satisfaction/Relationship Stress

• Sacred Sexuality

• Self-Esteem

• Self-Sabotage

• Shadow Work

• Spiritual Awakening

• Spirituality

• Stress

• Trauma

• LGBTQ+ Issues

Spiritual Emergence & Crisis

• Navigating intense spiritual awakenings or kundalini experiences

• Understanding and integrating mystical experiences

• Managing the physical and emotional intensity of spiritual emergence

• Finding ground when your reality feels shaken by spiritual insights

Purpose & Meaning

• Exploring existential questions about your life's purpose

• Understanding the deeper meaning of your mental health challenges

• Feeling called to something more but unsure what it is

• Navigating major life transitions with spiritual awareness

Religious & Spiritual Trauma

• Healing from religious or spiritual abuse

• Working through shame, fear, or guilt from religious upbringing

• Reconciling your authentic self with religious teachings

• Finding your own truth while honoring your spiritual heritage

Sacred Disconnection

• Feeling cut off from your spiritual center or intuition

• Experiencing a crisis of faith or deep spiritual doubt

• Sensing a void or emptiness despite "having it all"

• Longing for deeper connection with yourself and the divine

Integration & Embodiment

• Learning to bridge spiritual insights with daily life

• Building practices that honor both spiritual and human needs

• Developing discernment around spiritual experiences

• Creating a grounded, authentic spiritual practice

Our approach to healing honors both the practical need for symptom relief and the deeper call to heal, integrate, and evolve. We understand that spiritual challenges aren't just "in your head"—they can profoundly impact your nervous system, relationships, and sense of self.

At The Holistic Counseling Center, we create space for all aspects of your experience, helping you navigate these challenges with both practical tools and spiritual wisdom. Whether you're explicitly on a spiritual path or sensing there's something deeper to your struggles, our therapists can help you find your way through with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.

Not at all.

At The Holistic Counseling Center, we honor the deeply personal nature of spirituality and meet you exactly where you are. Our therapists work with clients across the entire spectrum of belief and non-belief—from those deeply committed to specific faiths, to those who are "spiritual but not religious," to those who are curious but uncertain about spiritual matters.

Think of spirituality as an existential exploration: it's about your relationship with meaning, purpose, and that which feels larger than yourself. This might show up as a connection with nature, a sense of universal love, a feeling of interconnectedness, or simply a curiosity about life's deeper questions. For some, it's expressed through traditional religious practices; for others, it emerges through art, meditation, or moments of deep connection with others.

What matters most is your authentic journey. Whether you're:

• Questioning inherited beliefs

• Seeking meaning beyond traditional religion

• Curious about spiritual perspectives on your healing

• Looking for a therapist who can hold space for both psychological and existential questions

• Simply wanting to understand yourself and your life more deeply

Our approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic practices with spiritual wisdom that supports your unique path. We create space for both scientific understanding and soul-led exploration, helping you discover what brings genuine meaning and authentic connection to your life.

At The Holistic Counseling Center, we create a unique therapeutic space where both your psychological wellbeing and spiritual journey are honored. Our approach weaves together evidence-based therapeutic practices with spiritual understanding, helping you explore life's challenges through both lenses.

During sessions, we might:

• Explore the spiritual meaning behind anxiety or depression symptoms

• Use mindfulness practices to access your inner wisdom

• Process spiritual experiences while learning to stay grounded

• Expand your capacity for joy, love and ease in your life

• Work with your nervous system to support both healing and spiritual growth

• Help you discern between intuitive guidance and fear-based thinking

The goal isn't to give you spiritual answers, but rather to help you discover your own truth while providing support for both your human healing and spiritual evolution.

At The Holistic Counseling Center, our spiritual therapists deeply honor your unique spiritual path and beliefs. Our role isn't to guide your spiritual journey or impose any particular beliefs, but rather to create a safe space where you can explore and understand your own relationship with spirituality.

Think of our work together as holding up a mirror, our therapists are here to help you explore how your spiritual beliefs impact every aspect of your life, and to gently illuminate where certain beliefs or practices might be causing you distress. For example, if you're struggling with religious trauma or feeling conflicted between your authentic self and inherited spiritual beliefs, we can work together to understand these tensions and help you find your truth.

When your spiritual practices and beliefs bring you strength, peace, and meaning, we'll explore ways to deepen this connection in service of your healing. This might include discussing how your relationship with the divine/Source/higher power influences your choices, or how your spiritual understanding helps you make sense of life's challenges.

What makes our approach at The Holistic Counseling Center unique is that we create space for both psychological and spiritual understanding to coexist. We recognize that spiritual distress can manifest as anxiety, depression, or even physical symptoms. By honoring both the psychological and spiritual dimensions of your experience, we support deeper, more integrated healing.

Our commitment to you includes:

• Respecting your unique spiritual path without judgment

• Creating space for both doubt and devotion

• Supporting you in clarifying your own truth

• Maintaining clear professional boundaries

• Never imposing spiritual beliefs or practices

• Honoring the intersection of psychological and spiritual healing

Whether you're deeply committed to a spiritual path, questioning everything you've believed, or somewhere in between, you'll find a safe space here to explore, question, and grow. Our spiritual therapists bring both clinical expertise (we’re licensed therapists!) and deep understanding of the spiritual journey to support you every step of the way.

Book a free consultation call to get started.

Yes! Many people seek therapy when experiencing spiritual awakening symptoms that feel overwhelming or difficult to integrate. Our spiritual therapists understand both the transformative potential and unique challenges of awakening and ascension experiences. We can help you navigate this unfolding with more ease, understanding, and grounding.

While traditional therapy focuses primarily on psychological wellbeing, spiritual counseling creates space for both psychological healing and spiritual growth. At The Holistic Counseling Center, we integrate evidence-based therapeutic practices with spiritual understanding, helping you address mental health challenges while honoring the spiritual dimension of your journey.

We weave together evidence-based therapeutic practices with spiritual and holistic approaches to support your healing journey. Our integrated approach honors both your need for practical psychological support and your desire for deeper meaning and connection.

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Foundations We begin with a strong foundation in traditional psychotherapy, drawing from proven approaches such as:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you understand and heal different parts of yourself

• Somatic Therapy to work with the body's wisdom and release stored patterns

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to transform limiting thought patterns

• Depth Psychology to explore the deeper meaning of your experiences

• Polyvagal Therapy to support nervous system regulation

• Mindfulness-Based approaches to cultivate present-moment awareness

Spiritual and Holistic Practices We thoughtfully integrate spiritual and holistic practices that support both psychological healing and spiritual growth:

• Meditation and mindfulness practices for deeper self-connection

• Breathwork for emotional release and spiritual opening

• Energy healing to support integration and balance

• Shadow work for profound transformation

• Guided visualization for connecting with inner wisdom

• Somatic practices for embodied healing

• Spiritual inquiry and existential exploration

• Nervous system regulation techniques

• Intentional rituals for marking transitions

• Practices for strengthening intuition and inner guidance

The specific techniques we use are always tailored to your unique needs, beliefs, and comfort level. We create a collaborative healing container where both your psychological wellbeing and spiritual unfoldment are honored and supported.

Our approach recognizes that healing happens on multiple levels—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. By working with both evidence-based therapeutic techniques and spiritual practices, we help you create lasting transformation that honors your whole being.

It's completely natural to feel uncertain about beginning therapy, especially when your journey includes both psychological healing and spiritual questions. You might be wondering if your experiences will be truly understood, if your spiritual beliefs will be honored, or if you're "spiritual enough" to benefit from this approach.

We want you to know that wherever you are on your path—whether you're deeply connected to your spirituality or just beginning to explore—there's space here for you!

Our therapists understand both the tender vulnerability of seeking support and the sacred nature of spiritual exploration. And PS, we don’t think your beliefs are ‘weird’ or that you’re ‘crazy’. All  of you is welcome here, and all  of your experiences, beliefs and thoughts can be brought into therapy to explore. 

We invite you to schedule a free consultation call to help you decide if this approach feels right for you. During this conversation, you can share what's bringing you to therapy, ask questions about our approach, and get a sense of how we might work together to support both your healing and spiritual growth.

You can learn more about our team of spiritual therapists here.

The length of therapy depends on your unique needs and goals. Some individuals may find clarity and relief in a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing work to explore deeper patterns and challenges. Your therapist will collaborate with you to create a timeline that feels supportive and effective

Finding the right therapist is about more than just matching specialties and schedules – it's about finding someone who truly understands you and your unique journey. When looking for a spirituality therapist, make sure to work with a licensed mental health professional with specific training in holistic spiritual healing modalities.

At The Holistic Counseling Center, we carefully match you with a therapist based on several factors:

• Their specialized training and experience with spiritual concerns

• Their therapeutic style and approach

• Their personality and way of working

• Your specific needs, goals, and preferences

• Your personal history and life experiences

All our therapists are licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in both evidence-based and holistic mental health approaches. We understand how important the therapeutic relationship is, and finding the right fit is super important for deep healing work. If you ever feel your therapist isn't the best match, just let us know! We'll help connect you with another therapist on our team who might be a better fit.

Schedule a free consultation call to start the matching process and find a therapist who resonates with you. We're committed to supporting you in finding not just any therapist, but the right therapist for your healing journey.

Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, but we've made the process simple and supportive. Here's how to begin your healing journey:

1. Schedule a Free Consultation Call Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation call with our team. During this call, we'll:

• Listen to what's bringing you to therapy

• Answer any questions you have about our approach

• Discuss which of our therapists might be the best fit

• Review practical details like fees, insurance, and scheduling

2. Your First Session If it feels like a good fit, we'll schedule your first therapy session. Your initial session is an opportunity to:

• Share your story in a safe, non-judgmental space

• Explore what's possible in therapy, and set some goals

• Learn what tools you can start using to support your mind, body, heart and spirit

• Create a personalized treatment plan that honors your unique struggles, goals and personality

3. Moving Forward After your first session, we'll establish a regular therapy schedule that works for you. While weekly sessions are recommended initially to help establish safety and momentum in your healing journey, we understand that everyone's circumstances are different and will work with you to find a rhythm that feels supportive and sustainable.

Ready to begin? You can schedule your free consultation call by:

• Booking directly through our website

• Calling or texting us at 916.467.9539

• Emailing us at admin@theholisticcounseling.center

We know reaching out for support takes courage. We're honored to be part of your healing journey and are here to support you every step of the way.

Spiritual therapy is available in-person and online, depending on your location. 

In-person locations in California:

• El Dorado Hills (near Folsom and Sacramento)

• San Francisco

• Marin
  

Online therapy is offered in:

• California

• Colorado

• Alabama

• Arizona

• Florida

• Missouri

• Utah

• Idaho

• Washington

• Pennsylvania

Please note we also offer spiritual coaching. While different from therapy, our coaching services can help support a wide range of issues and spiritual concerns. Learn more HERE. 

If you’re unsure if therapy is available in your area, feel free to reach out to confirm.

We work as out-of-network providers, so we don’t bill insurance for you but will provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

Learn more about our fees and how to seek reimbursement HERE.