meet our team

Meet our unique and specialized education team that helps you learn how to treat religious trauma and cult abuse.

meet our team

Meet our unique and specialized education team that helps you learn how to treat religious trauma and cult abuse.

Calling All Therapists & Clinicians

We Teach therapists how to treat religious + cult trauma with approachable coaching

Calling All

Therapists & Clinicians

We Teach therapists how to treat religious + cult trauma with approachable coaching

I'm Dr. Quincee

When I first left my rigid religious environment, I felt completely overwhelmed with the idea of trying to find a therapist that understood the inner workings of culty groups and had the tools to help support my mental health. Turns out there wasn't many therapists out there advertising services for religious trauma. Thankfully, things are changing. More and more clients are reaching out to therapists wanting very specific support in overcoming their cult abuse or religious trauma.

So I created a space for therapists to learn how to treat religious and cult trauma. I researched, learned from experts, and listened to others that had been in culty groups.

And now, I'm bringing that space to you. If you are a therapist, clinician, or supportive healer wanting to better understand the psychology and recovery of religious and cult trauma, then this space is for you.

Everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to untangle the twisted web of manipulation they endured in these groups. We can help you become a competent clinician through at-your-own-pace memberships, courses, and one-on-one coaching.

I'm Dr. Quincee

When I first left my rigid religious environment, I felt completely overwhelmed with the idea of trying to find a therapist that understood the inner workings of culty groups and had the tools to help support my mental health. Turns out there wasn't many therapists out there advertising services for religious trauma. Thankfully, things are changing. More and more clients are reaching out to therapists wanting very specific support in overcoming their cult abuse or religious trauma.

So I created a space for therapists to learn how to treat religious and cult trauma. I researched, learned from experts, and listened to others that had been in culty groups.

And now, I'm bringing that space to you. If you are a therapist, clinician, or supportive healer wanting to better understand the psychology and recovery of religious and cult trauma, then this space is for you.

I'VE DISCOVERED

You don't have to navigate difficult religious and cult trauma cases alone...

...you can learn the indoctrination tactics used by toxic groups, finally feel competent in helping survivors untangle their unhealthy experiences, and get back to the business of creating safety in the therapy room again.

You are on a mission to help your clients in powerful ways and we are here to help!

I'VE DISCOVERED

You don't have to navigate difficult religious and cult trauma cases alone...

...you can learn the indoctrination tactics used by toxic groups, finally feel competent in helping survivors untangle their unhealthy experiences, and get back to the business of creating safety in the therapy room again.

You are on a mission to help your clients in powerful ways and we are here to help!

I'VE DISCOVERED

You don't have to navigate difficult religious and cult trauma cases alone...

...you can learn the indoctrination tactics used by toxic groups, finally feel competent in helping survivors untangle their unhealthy experiences, and get back to the business of creating safety in the therapy room again.

You are on a mission to help your clients in powerful ways and we are here to help!

I'VE DISCOVERED

You don't have to navigate difficult religious and cult trauma cases alone...

...you can learn the indoctrination tactics used by toxic groups, finally feel competent in helping survivors untangle their unhealthy experiences, and get back to the business of creating safety in the therapy room again.

You are on a mission to help your clients in powerful ways and we are here to help!

our educators

Religious trauma and cult abuse recovery education that's approachable.

megan johnson, phd

Specializes in religious trauma and complicated family relationships. Dr. Johnson helps people feel safe in group dynamics again, all while better understanding their relational attachment styles. She's one of the lead educators at Traumastery and a powerhouse of empowering information.

Quincee gideon, psyD

Specializes in religious trauma and cult recovery. Dr. Quincee works with cult survivors in her practice and then teaches therapists how to better understand religious trauma in the therapy room. She's the lead educator at Traumastery and here to help you feel competent in your clinical work.

Elizabeth Jewitt, Ba

Specializes in helping make coaching and education a seamless process at Traumastery. Elizabeth is our Coaching Matchmaker and runs all of our digital education programs behind the scenes.

our educators

Religious trauma and cult abuse recovery education that's approachable.

megan johnson, phd

Specializes in religious trauma and complicated family relationships. Dr. Johnson helps people feel safe in group dynamics again, all while better understanding their relational attachment styles. She's one of the lead educators at Traumastery and a powerhouse of empowering information.

Quincee gideon, psyD

Specializes in religious trauma and cult recovery. Dr. Quincee works with cult survivors in her practice and then teaches therapists how to better understand religious trauma in the therapy room. She's the lead educator at Traumastery and here to help you feel competent in your clinical work.

Elizabeth Jewitt, Ba

Specializes in helping make coaching and education a seamless process at Traumastery. Elizabeth is our Coaching Matchmaker and runs all of our digital education programs behind the scenes.

ways to work with us

Religious trauma and cult abuse recovery education that's approachable.

A Year of Non-magical thinking for therapists

We help you understand what your religious trauma and cult survivor clients experienced, how they can repair after cult trauma, and ways you can support their ongoing recovery. Join us for education, a monthly consultation group, client resources and tools and so much more. Start now and feel competent in your clinical treatment.

A year of non-magical thinking for survivors

Do you have clients that are desperate to understand what happened to them in their culty group? Dr. Quincee walks survivors through 12 months of education to help them understand what happened in their religion and/or cult. If your clients are wanting more psychoeducation in between session, this membership was made for them. Join us now and help your client get un-overwhelmed with cult and religious trauma recovery.

our approach

Here's a look at how we work with religious trauma and cult recovery.

We have free resources on our blog

our approach

Here's a look at how we work with religious trauma and cult recovery.

We have free resources on our blog

Deconstructing After Leaving Your Cult or Religion

Religious Trauma| Cult Recovery

March 05, 2023•2 min read

What is deconstruction?

Deconstructing after religious trauma refers to the process of examining and reevaluating one's beliefs and experiences after experiencing trauma within a religious context. This process may involve questioning previously held beliefs, revisiting past experiences, and exploring alternative perspectives and interpretations.

Some folks may choose to leave their religious community or tradition altogether (which is technically called deconverting), while others may seek to redefine their relationship with their faith or find new spiritual practices that align more closely with their values and needs (hint: deconstruction). The deconstruction process can be challenging and may require support from trusted friends, family, or professionals.

Ultimately, the goal of deconstructing after religious trauma is to find a sense of healing and wholeness, free from the negative effects of past experiences.

Deconstruction can look different based on the season of your life. Here's how it might look at each stage.

1. Fresh out of the community

When you are fresh out of the religious or cult community, your deconstruction can feel pretty emotional. Since you are looking at the beliefs, traditions and rules of your group, it can be painful to start to question those things. It's also common for folks to lose access to their support system and communities during this stage. Make sure to find some space where you can be honest about your experience and gently learn what has been happening to you within your group.

2. You've got some distance but it still hurts

You might find yourself in a season when you are have some perspective and distance from the group you were in, but you still find yourself experiencing painful flashes of memory and reminders that you've left a group that was a part of your identity and meaning in life. This is when you might be able to do a little more of a deep dive into your painful experience. Make sure to get the support of a professional during this season to help guide this process in a healthy way.

3. You have some time and distance and you want to start talking about it

This is when you've got some time and distance from the group or experience and you're ready to connect with others about this experience in more meaningful ways. You might feel more open to discussing the nuances of our experiences and sharing in order to help others understand what you've been through. This is a great time to continue getting professional support, as well as evaluating how you want to participate in groups moving forward.

What do you need next?

I want to invite you to take the next big step in your deconstruction by joining A Year of Non-Magical Thinking for survivors. This is a curated education experience where we walk you through how to make sense of coercive control, emotional manipulation, and other religious trauma experiences. Join us today to make your deconstruction process even healthier.

Dr. Quincee Gideon

Dr. Quincee specializes in helping former cult members and religious trauma survivors regain a sense of independence and understand their painful experiences inside these groups.

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