I was recently invited to discuss the topic of spiritual abuse on Creative Collective Podcast with hosts Kelly Cain and Jenn Kennedy. Kelly and I have known each other since the early 2000s, and our paths originally crossed when we were both working within the same ministry organization. It was a pleasure to chat with these ladies, and I appreciate the opportunity to help more people have access to information about spiritual abuse.
Wondering who I am? I’m Michelle F. Moseley, LCMHC, a licensed mental health counselor in North Carolina. I specialize in working with concerns related to spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and faith deconstruction. I also have personal experience with spiritual abuse and religious trauma.
As I mentioned in my previous post, January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. I appreciate the work that Kelly and Jenn did to ensure this conversation was put out into the world during a month that focuses on this important topic.
Both Jenn and Kelly indicated after the recording stopped, that the conversation helped them gain a greater understanding of spiritual abuse, as well as the resources and support that exist around the topic.
2026 Update: This particular podcast is no longer producing episodes, but as of late 2026, the episode is still available to listen on Spotify – linked below.
Michelle F. Moseley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NC. She believes ALL people deserve respect, compassion, and access to mental and physical healthcare. Michelle specializes in working with survivors of religious trauma and with those who have body image concerns, finding there is frequent overlap in these areas. You can learn more about Michelle by visiting her website at MichelleFMoseley.com or following her on Instagram – @therapy_with_michelle
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