Faith Transition Directory

Faith transition therapists and support in California

5 listings serving people in California who are leaving, questioning or healing from high-control religion, including Mormonism. Wherever your journey goes, you deserve support that fits.

For telehealth, a therapist generally must be licensed in the state where you are sitting during sessions. We do not verify licenses; check your state board.

Therapists and counselors

Therapist/CounselorMen-focusedOnline

George Alexander, LPCC (Shakti Therapy & Healing)

Licensed counselor (CA LPCC, UT CMHC) focusing on men's mental health, faith deconstruction/religious trauma and Mormon/LDS transitions; uses ACT, CPT, IFS. Says he was raised in a high-demand religion.

Licensed state: CA, UT (self-reported, not verified by us)

Where: Online for adults physically in CA or UT; in-person Fridays in Torrance, CA

Pricing shown: $200 per 50-min session; out-of-network, superbill offered; free 15-min consult

Licensed in CA and UT only. The practice also offers other services (e.g., ketamine therapy, Reiki) that are separate from this listing.

Last checked 2026-10-15. Not an endorsement.

Therapist/CounselorOnline

Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT (Ascent Family Therapy)

Licensed MFT offering LDS-culture couples therapy, religious trauma/purity-culture recovery and faith-transition counseling; also coaching worldwide.

Licensed state: CA, UT, ID (self-reported, not verified by us)

Where: Online therapy for clients in CA, UT, ID; coaching worldwide

Pricing shown: Free 15-min consult; session fees not shown

Strong focus on couples work and sexuality. Coaching outside licensed states is not therapy.

Last checked 2026-10-15. Not an endorsement.

Therapist/CounselorOnline

Gwen Lovett, LPCC/CMHC

Trauma therapist (EMDR) specializing in religious trauma, faith deconstruction and post-Mormon healing; ex-Mormon herself.

Licensed state: CA, UT (self-reported, not verified by us)

Where: Online, CA & UT

Pricing shown: Free 15-min consultation; rates not shown (MMHA profile mentions accepting Aetna)

Insurance details come from a self-reported profile elsewhere; confirm with the practice.

Last checked 2026-10-15. Not an endorsement.

Therapist/CounselorOnline

Jenevra Owen (Revitalize Wellness Counseling)

Counselor (LPCC/LCPC/CMHC, NCC) treating religious trauma, cult recovery, anxiety, ADHD, body image, identity. Former Mormon.

Licensed state: CA, MD, UT (self-reported, not verified by us)

Where: Virtual CA, MD, UT; in person Carlsbad, CA

Pricing shown: Not shown on site (MMHA profile: self-pay + Aetna/Cigna)

Insurance details come from a self-reported profile elsewhere; confirm with the practice.

Last checked 2026-10-15. Not an endorsement.

Therapist/CounselorOnline

Melissa Hannan, LMFT (Trust Your Inner Compass)

LMFT offering EMDR and post-Mormon adjustment therapy for religious, relational and sexual trauma; raised LDS.

Licensed state: CA, CO, UT (self-reported, not verified by us)

Where: Online, CA, CO & UT

Pricing shown: Not shown

Last checked 2026-10-15. Not an endorsement.

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