COACH | CONSULTANT | EDUCATOR

Dr. Laura Anderson

Hi! I’m Dr. Laura Anderson–a licensed psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach, religious trauma consultant, speaker, author, and educator. I am on a mission to provide religious trauma-informed support and resources to survivors of and those helping survivors of religious trauma, adverse religious experiences (AREs), faith deconstruction, cults, spiritual abuse, and leaving high demand/high control systems. 

MY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR

 

Religious Trauma

Culturally, religion has largely been considered a supportive factor in one’s life with instances of spiritual abuse and adversity being limited to specific people, denominations, or “bad church experiences” and those in the helping field having very little understanding or knowledge of religious trauma. Until recently. With the rise of the #ChurchToo movement, social media as a platform to share one’s stories and trailblazing research, a darker side of religion has emerged, leaving many grappling with the Adverse Religious Experiences, harm, and spiritual abuse they endured—often resulting in trauma, with very little support.

 
 

I believe that religious

trauma IS trauma.

As such, I seek to work with mental health professionals, coaches, helpers, advocates, and survivors to educate and support resolution of and recovery from religious trauma. With a nervous system and body-centered foundation for healing, I believe that it is possible to live a whole life after leaving high demand/high control religion. 

Whether you are a professional, lay-person, or survivor, I seek to meet you where you are at by tailoring consultation, therapeutic and coaching work, and teaching to meet your goals. 

SERVICES

 

Coach

Trauma Resolution & Recovery Coaching

Day-Long Intensives

Consultant

Individual Consultation

Drop-In Group Consultation

Educator

Writing & Speaking Engagements

 

Get the Guide

Learn about what religious trauma is with examples and guidance on what to do if you have religious trauma.