REBUILDING YOUR
Identity
AFTER RELIGION
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are."
- B R E N E B R O W N
LEAVING YOUR FAITH IS
Life-changing
It can shake everything you thought you knew about yourself, your purpose, and the world around you.
Life after leaving a high-control religion can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone.
Whether you’re an ex-Mormon, leaving Christian fundamentalism, or healing from a religious cult, it’s a big transition. Feeling lost, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed is a normal response to such a major life change.
It’s not just about beliefs—it’s about losing a whole way of life.
You might be grieving the loss of community, structure, certainty, or even your identity. Relief, anger, sadness, and confusion can all show up at once—and that’s completely normal.
When religion has shaped everything, it can be hard to know who you are without it.
Therapy offers a space to explore your values, reconnect with your authentic self, and untangle what’s truly yours from what was imposed on you.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Together, we’ll process what you’ve been through, grieve what was lost, and help you learn to trust yourself again—so you can build a life that feels free, grounded, and true to you.
Curious about exploring who you are beyond religion? Check out my Identity Card Deck and Values Card Deck to support your self-discovery.
“The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
— Carl Jung
HAVE YOU FELT ANY OF THIS
since leaving your faith?
LOSS OF IDENTITY & DIRECTION
Without religion shaping your beliefs and choices, you may feel lost, questioning who you are and what comes next.
SHAME & GUILT
Even after leaving, religious conditioning may leave you feeling like you’ve failed or done something wrong, making it hard to trust yourself.
STRAINED RELATIONSHIPS
Navigating family and friendships can be painful when loved ones don’t understand your journey, leading to conflict or emotional distance. My Mixed Faith Marriage Cards offer supportive prompts to help couples communicate through spiritual differences.
GRIEF & ISOLATION
Losing your faith often means losing a community, friendships, and even family connections. The loneliness can feel like mourning a loved one.
EXISTENTIAL QUESTIONS
Without religious certainty, you might be grappling with big questions about meaning, morality, and purpose.
UNDOING RELIGIOUS CONDITIONING
Even after leaving, old fears, rules, and thought patterns can still have a hold on you, creating inner conflict. Explore my Indoctrination & Manipulation Cards and my Worksheets on High-Control Groups are designed to help you recognize and untangle the lasting effects of high-control religion.
ANXIETY & FEAR
Fear of the unknown, rejection from loved ones, or guilt about questioning your beliefs can feel paralyzing.
REBUILDING VALUES & BELIEFS
Letting go of rigid doctrines can leave you unsure of what you believe about right and wrong, and searching for a new moral framework that truly aligns with you. Use my Values Card Deck to reconnect with your own sense of right, wrong, and what really matters to you.
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY OR SECULARISM
Whether you’re drawn to new beliefs or stepping away from faith altogether, figuring out what feels right can be both exciting and overwhelming.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS ALONE