Find New Purpose Through Religious Deconstruction in Lake Oswego, OR

Rebuilding your belief system is no simple matter. This is why True Course Counseling offers dedicated support for individuals navigating religious deconstruction and healing from religious trauma in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Whether you’ve stepped away from high-control faith traditions, experienced spiritual abuse, or are reevaluating long-held beliefs, our team is here to face this process with you.

Addressing the Impact of Religious Trauma

Religious deconstruction is often mentioned alongside religious trauma therapy. Both are about processing emotional and psychological wounds caused by harmful religious environments. Symptoms of religious trauma may mirror PTSD—hypervigilance, anxiety, depression, or difficulty trusting yourself. Like any situation where trauma is present, a gentle touch is needed to get to the root of things without waking monsters along the way.

Religious Deconstruction at True Course Counseling

Drawing from trauma-informed care and inspired by the work of organizations like the Religious Trauma Institute, our therapists provide a safe, validating space for healing. We often use tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to walk clients through:

Identity reconstruction after deconstruction

Emotional regulation strategies

Grief and loss related to community or belief shifts

Boundaries with religious family members

Processing spiritual abuse

We also work with clients engaging in religious detangling—separating personal identity from religious conditioning. This includes topics such as boundaries, value realignment, and emotional regulation, especially when navigating relationships with religious family or communities.

Rebuild on Your Own Terms

You deserve a space in Lake Oswego to question, heal, and rebuild on your terms. Ready to get started? Request an appointment at True Course Counseling today and take the first step toward freedom and clarity with telehealth religious deconstruction or religious trauma therapy. We are proud to accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP), ALLCARE, and Care Oregon for services performed in the state of Oregon.

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“Haley uses the IFS approach very effectively, resonates with me in addressing my OCD and my broader challenges. Haley empowers me by putting me in control of my progress, guiding me to find my own answers. Haley has the ability to reflect back the person I hope to become, offers encouragement and support to achieve this vision.”
- Anonymous

“I enjoy Megan's open mind and also how she never seems frustrated or unhappy when it takes me several rambling sentences to try to get to a point. She also asks excellent follow up to clarify things and does not appear annoyed when she asks if I am talking about feeling X, and I have to say no, it is more like Y. I feel respected even when talking about very difficult things.”
- Anonymous

“Haley offers me new perspective on patterns in my life and helps me dig into how I actually feel about something, which I'm not able to do on my own. She has put effort into understanding my thinking and habits and is able to point out areas where I could reframe my mindset or expectations of others.”
- Anonymous

“I really value leaving the appointment with phrases and ideas to recall when I’m dealing with a challenge. I think the most helpful thing I’ve gained working with Laura is better coping skills and communication skills.”
- Anonymous

“I feel so comfortable with Saffee. She doesn't make me feel judged and I finally feel heard.”
- Anonymous

“Laura has been a great asset to myself and my peers. As an experienced LSCSW she has provided important tips, tricks, and technical training to assist us in ever better patient care. She has a wonderful attitude and is pleasure to work with!”
- Samuel G.

“Laura has been able to provide fantastic solutions that have helped me better address my anxiety and improved the communications in my relationships. Laura does a fantastic job of really listening and ensuring progress is being made in a meaningful way.”
- Anonymous

“I feel that Megan allows me the opportunity to really lead what I need to talk about.”
- Anonymous

“I feel like Laura “gets me.” I feel like she understands me and my feelings and my goals and when I am confused about things in my life she presents different perspectives that help me understand situations and other people better. She’s gone through a lot with me and I feel very well taken care of. There’s a lot of history and trust there.”
- Anonymous

“Saffron makes therapy seem doable. I was really nervous when I first started, but now I look forward to every appointment. It is hard, but good hard.”
- Anonymous

“Life Changing.”
- S. W.

“I was in a really hard place. Haley really helped me see things differently and now I feel so much better. Thanks Haley.”
- Anonymous

“I’ve known of Laura’s clinical work for over a decade. She has always practiced with integrity and with a strong level of clinical expertise. Clinicians under her leadership at True Course Counseling, practice and follow the same principles she exhibits as a clinician. If you’re looking for a strong clinician to support you in your change process give them a call.”
- Reggie J.

“I really feel like Megan understands me. She just gets it.”
- Anonymous

“To me, Megan takes into consideration what is important in my life, and instead of suggesting removing things that are meaningful but difficult, makes suggestions on lowering my stress around those things. When she does see my growth, which is often harder for me to see, she will point out how I may have reacted to a situation or trigger a year or two ago, and then helps me see for myself the growth in my reaction, my boundaries, etc”
- Anonymous

“Maggie listens to me and helps provide prospective on issues. We set achievable goals. I feel valued and heard when I work with Maggie.”
- Anonymous

“Megan has always been clearly committed to taking things at my own pace, which has helped me feel empowered—like I’m leading my own healing journey while knowing I have guidance.”
- Anonymous

“Hayley is a blessing. She brings wonderful perspective, and helps me process whatever I have going on.”
- Anonymous

“Haley is very easy to talk to and she is able to provide multiple approaches to dealing with issues.”
- Anonymous

“I feel comfortable and heard. Juliana helps me organize my thoughts and feelings. I’ve made a lot of progress of putting boundaries in place and protecting my peace.”
- Anonymous

Find New Purpose Through Religious Deconstruction in Lake Oswego, OR

Addressing the Impact of Religious Trauma

Religious Deconstruction at True Course Counseling

Rebuild on Your Own Terms

Self-Pay and Insurance Accepted

In-Person Therapy in Kansas City and Telehealth Available in Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon

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