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
Proselyte
A new convert, especially one who has recently adopted a different religion and is navigating new rules, norms, and beliefs
You convert and are eager to show your commitment.
You feel unsure about new rituals but pretend to understand.
You fear being judged for past behaviors.
Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)
Imposter syndrome and anxiety may arise from trying to meet spiritual expectations too quickly.
Doubts or questions can be suppressed due to pressure to conform or appear faithful.
Cognitive dissonance may occur if new beliefs conflict with past experiences or values.