Dr. Grisel Lopez-Escobar, PhD (in Counseling),
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Providing Virtual Therapy to Adult Clients
in the States of AK, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, LA, MA, ME, NV, OR, SC, TX, UT, VT, WI & WY, USA
Specializing in Supporting Clients who are Newly Secular or Deconstructing from High Control Religions, Groups or Cults: Religious Trauma / Faith Crisis, Religious Deconstruction / Purity Culture / Religious Residue / Mixed-Faith Relationships / Secular Therapy
Inherited Religious Beliefs
The religious views and practices you were taught growing up, often accepted without question during childhood
You were taught that questioning religious leaders is sinful.
You believe certain behaviors are wrong because your religion says so.
You follow specific rituals because your family always has.
Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)
Fear or guilt may arise when doubting or challenging beliefs.
Difficulty developing a personal identity outside the group can occur.
Emotional distress or trauma could result from coercive teachings or practices.