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Dr. Grisel Lopez-Escobar
PhD in Counseling · Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
LPC / LMHC · Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering virtual therapy to adults
Working with people who are questioning, deconstructing, or leaving high-control religions, groups, or cults
Licensed in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, LA, ME, MA, OR, SC, TX, UT, VT, WI & WY
PIMI (Physically In, Mentally In)
When you’re both fully involved and fully believing in your religious group
You follow every rule and deeply believe it's the only path to truth.
You defend your faith passionately in conversations with others.
Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)
High levels of fear around failure or imperfection may be present.
Those outside the belief system may be viewed with judgment or suspicion.
Exposure to alternate views may lead to distress or cognitive dissonance.