When trust,
or faith,
breaks.
Some of the deepest wounds come from the places that were supposed to be safe — a partner, a community, a belief. If trust or faith was broken, the pain is real, and it can be healed. This is gentle, specialized work, and you don't have to do it alone.
— Courtney
Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means it no longer controls our lives.
Akshay Dubey
Specialized care for betrayal & religious trauma.
Not all trauma looks the same. Some of the most painful — and most overlooked — comes from broken trust and broken faith. This is work I care deeply about.
Betrayal trauma
When someone you trusted and relied on breaks that trust — through infidelity, deception, or a profound broken promise — the impact can go far beyond hurt feelings. Betrayal trauma can affect your sense of safety, your sleep, your body, and even your ability to trust your own perceptions. You may be replaying events, feeling on edge, or wondering if you're “overreacting.” You're not. These are normal responses to a real wound, and they can heal.
Religious & spiritual trauma
Faith can be a source of deep meaning — and, for some, a source of deep pain. Religious or spiritual trauma can grow out of fear-based teaching, shame, control, or the experience of leaving a high-control community. Whatever your relationship with faith is today, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental place to untangle those experiences, grieve what was lost, and find your own footing again. I won't push you toward or away from any belief. This is your process.
Relationship & attachment wounds
Betrayal and broken trust often live inside our closest relationships — and they can echo patterns that began long before. Whether you're healing individually or working on a relationship, we can gently explore how these wounds formed and how to feel safe and connected again.
How I work
I draw on EMDR and Brainspotting — two gentle, body-aware, research-supported approaches for processing trauma — alongside warm, relational therapy. We never rush. We build safety first, and we begin the deeper work only when you feel ready and resourced. As a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #138495) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #14544), I'm trained to hold both the individual story and the relationships around it.
In person in Roseville, or online across California
We can meet in person at 2200-B Douglas Blvd., Suite 140, Roseville, or online over secure video anywhere in California. Individual sessions are $200 and couples sessions are $250 for 50 minutes; a superbill is available for out-of-network reimbursement.
What broke your trust doesn't get the last word.
If a betrayal or a painful faith experience is still with you, there's a gentle way forward. Let's talk briefly and see if we're the right fit — no pressure, no judgment.
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