Religious Harm & Faith Concerns
Heal with someone who has experienced her own faith transition, without an agenda.
Finding Safety After Spiritual Wounds
Have you experienced homophobia, transphobia, or misogyny in your church or faith tradition?
Been rejected by family or community because of who you are?
Survived "conversion therapy" or "pray the gay away" programs that left deep scars?
You deserve compassionate care. I'll help you sort through the anger, fear, confusion, and grief that follow religious trauma—while honoring your pace and your story.
For Those in Deconstruction or Doubt
Maybe you haven't been directly harmed but are wrestling with doubts about a faith you once loved.
You might wonder where to process those questions without judgment—or how to rebuild identity after leaving.
As someone who has experienced my own faith transition, I've lived this journey.
I know what it's like to move from certainty to doubt, from belonging to rebuilding.
I'm a secular therapist who brings compassion and understanding—and I'll walk beside you with no agenda.
Your path unfolds organically as you find your own intuitive sense of truth.
Every emotion—anger, fear, relief, hope—is welcome here.
I also bring 40 years of experience in church leadership, which gives me deep familiarity with evangelical culture—but I welcome clients from any faith tradition who are navigating similar questions and transitions.
A Message From Nina About Faith Transitions
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
— Anaïs Nin
How We'll Work Together
Identify and heal the internalized voices of fear or shame
Reclaim agency, boundaries, and authentic connection
Explore meaning on your own terms—spiritual or secular
Experience the freedom of becoming your whole self
Let's Connect
Reach out for a free 15-minute online consultation
All contact forms are HIPAA-compliant and secure.
Phone
Location
Denver, CO & Online
Business Hours
Wednesday – Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
My weekend: Sunday & Monday — messages received after 5 PM Saturday will be returned on Tuesday.
Session Options
I offer both telehealth sessions (throughout Colorado) and limited in-person sessions in Denver every other Saturday.
All communication is HIPAA-compliant and secure.
If you choose email, please check your spam folder as the first message sometimes lands there.
I respond personally within 24 hours on business days.
Ready to take your first step?
If you're ready to begin this journey with someone who truly understands, reach out for a free 15-minute online consultation.
Compassionate LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in Denver, online across Colorado.
Get in Touch
Wednesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
My weekend: Sunday & Monday — messages received after 5 PM Saturday will be returned on Tuesday.
Come as You Are — An Inclusive, Affirming Space
I am committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all. I do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of my activities, services, or operations. Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued.
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Nina Carter Cohen, MA, LPC | Licensed in Colorado