Therapy for Religious Trauma in Denver

Dr. Jesse Fister, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY #6929

You don’t have to untangle religious trauma alone. Whether you’re questioning your beliefs, recovering from spiritual abuse, navigating purity culture, or rebuilding your sense of self after leaving a high-control faith environment, therapy can help you reconnect with who you are without fear and shame.

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation

Online & In-Person Sessions

I work with clients remotely across Colorado and 40+ states, and in-person for those located near Denver.

Licensed Psychologist

I work with people questioning faith, grieving a worldview, or trying to understand how they fit in the modern world.

Expert in Religious Trauma

I specialize in spiritual and religious trauma alongside a range of other concerns. My purpose is to help people live beautiful lives.

About Jesse Fister, Ph.D.

Compassionate Therapy for Religious Trauma

I specialize in working with adults navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith transitions, identity exploration, and existential questions. My approach is depth-oriented, trauma-informed, and collaborative.

Some wounds reach deeper than ordinary talk-therapy can touch. When a person's worldview cracks, they need a companion through the labyrinth, someone who can help them find their bearings and rebuild a world that sparkles with meaning again.

Many of the people I work with are:

Questioning or reconstructing their faith
Recovering from shame-based religious experiences
Exploring identity after leaving high-control communities
Navigating sexuality and spirituality together
Grieving the loss of certainty, belonging, or purpose
Trying to reconnect with themselves after years of fear or self-denial
Carrying wounds from the places they should have felt safest

Therapy can become a place where your experiences are finally spoken aloud without judgment.

A place where you no longer have to split yourself apart to survive.

A Different Kind of Therapy Space

This work is not about fixing you. It is about understanding how you learned to survive.

Many clients come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted from years of suppressing questions, managing fear, or trying to become acceptable versions of themselves.

Over time, therapy can help you:

Develop self-trust
Feel safer in your own body
Separate fear from intuition
Build healthier relationships and boundaries
Reconnect with curiosity and meaning
Explore spirituality on your own terms
Create a life that feels more authentic and alive

You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning.

You only need a place to start.

Let's Start a Conversation

I’ll respond within 24–48 hours to schedule a consultation and see if this feels like a good fit.

You do not have to navigate this next part alone.

You can also contact me by phone at (719) 465-2949.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have left religion to work with you?

Not at all. Some clients have left religion entirely. Others still hold spiritual beliefs but are trying to understand painful experiences within religious communities. Therapy is not about persuading you toward or away from faith.

What if I feel guilty for questioning my beliefs?

Many people raised in rigid religious systems experience fear or guilt around doubt. Therapy can help you explore those experiences with compassion instead of shame.

Is online therapy available?

Yes. Online therapy sessions are available for clients located in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

How do I get started?

The first step is simply a conversation.

Reach out, share a little about what brings you here, and we can schedule a consultation to see whether this feels like a good fit.

Jesse Fister, Ph.D.