Long time, no reads! Catch up on Substack Over the past few years, I’ve noticed an increasing tension between the mental health community and the church. Both want to heal people, both want to see lives transformed—but their languages, frameworks, and worldviews often clash. It’s a quiet conflict that leaves many therapists discouraged and many churchgoers misunderstood. It’s easier to bring correction to the church when you understand its language, values, and principles. Bu

Long time, no reads! Catch up on Substack Running a faith-based coaching or counseling business isn’t just a professional venture—it’s a delicate calling. It sits at the crossroads of theology and psychology, where human hearts meet the complexities of belief, trauma, and healing. And while the intersection can be transformative, it also carries tension. People often come to you for the service you provide—coaching, therapy, or soul care—but they’re also drawn to the faith  p

Thoughts from a Safe and Sound newsletter Get more content on trauma-informed spiritual care on your socials through Instagram , Tik-Tok , and Facebook Many people will struggle to make peace with what I’m about to say, but it needs to be said. Recently, during a spiritual counseling session with a new client, I was reminded why there must be a clear distinction between spiritual care, trauma-informed care, and trauma-informed spiritual care. This isn’t about semantics — it’s