Psychotherapy for clergy and former clergy is a specialized form of counseling that acknowledges and addresses the unique challenges you face. This can include managing high levels of stress, preventing burnout, coping with grief, dealing with moral injury, and navigating identity crises, including transitioning out of religious roles.

Therapy is designed to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings, explore your thoughts, and seek solace. We respect your religious background and beliefs, while also integrating evidence-based psychotherapy. Our integrative approach ensures that therapy caters to your emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.

We understand the complex dynamics of religious institutions and the pressures that come with spiritual leadership. We are equipped to help current and former members of the clergy to deal with the isolation that sometimes accompanies your roles, the expectations to always be strong and composed, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life.

For former clergy, therapy can be particularly beneficial in helping redefine your identity outside of your religious role, cope with any feelings of loss or failure, and find purpose and meaning in your new path. We accompany you on your journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth that can lead to enhanced well-being and spiritual vitality.

San Francisco Counseling Collective has expertise in many spiritual practices, and we respect and honor the specific challenges faced by this unique role.

To find out more, contact us for a free 20-minute consultation.