About Us
Counseling Focus
As I am Counseling supports individuals and families through faith transitions and religious identity shifts. Adam founded the practice to address the intersection of mental health and spiritual struggles, including religious trauma, faith crises, and inter-familial belief conflicts. We offer a non-judgmental sanctuary for anyone—from devout believers to those seeking autonomy—to explore their values in a safe, validating environment. Driven by a passion for unique expressions of faith, our practice provides specialized care for the significant life event of transitioning beliefs, whether within or outside traditional frameworks.
To those In-between Faith and Transition
You may be that individual who finds yourself caught in the tension of maintaining your devotion while exploring your spiritual identity. It is common for committed believers to feel torn between honoring long-held religious traditions and cultivating a new, personal understanding of their faith. This process of transition can be deeply confusing and may even carry a heavy sense of shame. Many individuals experiencing these spiritual struggles fear that their concerns will be misinterpreted as a simple lack of faith, making it difficult to seek support.
We understand the unique weight of these experiences and honor your path by offering a space where your specific needs are met with validation, curiosity, and exploration. Your struggles are recognized as profound life events, ensuring you never have to fear that your concerns will be misinterpreted or judged.
To those who have already Faith-Transitioned
If you’ve already stepped away from your former faith community, you might be in the process of defining a new spiritual identity for yourself. This transition can often involve distancing yourself from social circles and friendships you once held dear, leading to a sense of isolation.
Even though you may feel increasingly confident in your path, the decision to leave remains a difficult and often lonely journey.
Our approach is designed to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment that empowers you to trust your own judgment. We recognize that aspects of your previous religious beliefs may still resonate and can be meaningfully integrated into your developing spirituality. By adopting a holistic view, we prioritize your social, emotional, and spiritual health, honoring your progress and celebrating your path toward self-realization.
To those that have experienced Religious Trauma
For some, the experience of faith has been marked by genuine trauma stemming from mistreatment by religious leaders, family, and former peers. These encounters may have involved verbal abuse, coercion, manipulation, and shaming. These encounters can leave you feeling completely severed from your previous identity, and it is common to feel a sense of anger when reflecting on these experiences. You deserve a healing process guided by someone who truly honors your journey and seeks to fully comprehend how these events have impacted you. We are dedicated to exploring the specific ways religion has impacted your life, supporting you in identifying where responsibility lies without attempting to minimize your perspective. Our practice is committed to offering a
secure and restorative environment designed for your recovery from trauma.
To Parents or Caregivers
For caregivers and guardians, we offer specialized care to navigate the sensitive shifts that occur when a loved one redefines their religious identity. Such transitions often catalyze internal turmoil, manifesting as deep-seated worry, sorrow, and a perceived drift in your interpersonal connection. We understand the complex struggle of managing your own concerns while fearing that overstepping might inadvertently alienate them or further strain the family harmony you seek to preserve.
Our goal is to help you strike a healthy balance—establishing meaningful boundaries while respecting and fostering your child's autonomy to define their own spiritual direction. We understand that these transitions can lead to family conflict over differing beliefs. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to address these interpersonal struggles while you seek to preserve family harmony amidst changing convictions.
Rates & Insurance
We believe that quality mental health care should be accessible and transparent. Our goal is to provide meaningful support while offering options that accommodate various financial situations.
About Us
As I am Counseling focuses on supporting individuals and families navigating faith transitions and religious identity. Adam identified a critical need for therapy that integrates mental health with spiritual struggles, specifically for those experiencing faith crises, religious trauma, or family
conflict over differing beliefs. Whether you are a firm believer exploring personal beliefs, a young adult seeking autonomy from religious restrictions, or a caregiver concerned for a loved one’s spiritual well-being, this practice offers a safe, non-judgmental environment. The goal is to
provide a balanced space that respects personal autonomy while encouraging decisions aligned with your personal values.
Our practice is a sanctuary for individuals at any stage of their spiritual journey. We understand the weight of your experience and honor your path without judgment. Many fear that their struggles will be misinterpreted as a simple lack of faith; in this space, your concerns are met
with validation rather than dismissal.
The foundation of As I am Counseling stems from a deep passion for understanding people who practice faith uniquely, whether within or outside traditional religious frameworks. We recognize that adjusting to a faith transition is a significant life event that requires specialized
care.











