I recently received a Google Trends alert showing that the phrase “in my _ era” was a trending topic this year. That is all thanks to T. Swift I’m sure. It got me thinking about what “eras” I’ve experienced this year. (This post was originally written at the end of 2023, and updated in November 2026 to reflect ongoing services, trainings, and opportunities.)
I’m Michelle F. Moseley, a licensed mental health counselor in North Carolina. I specialize in working with religious trauma, relational trauma, body image concerns, and late-identified neurodivergence (often ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD). I am an NBCC-approved CE provider and offer a variety of trainings to other mental health professionals, as well professional consultation services. In addition to my clinical work, I provide educational workshops to community groups, faith-based organizations, and churches.
Read on to learn more about these options…
Counseling Options
One of the main aspects of my work is counseling services. I’m licensed to provide counseling services in NC and see adults (18+) located all over the state via telehealth. Often, my clients describe being told they are “too much” in some way – too loud, too bossy, too fat, too sensitive – yet struggling to feel like they are enough, that they are worthy to take up space in their own life. My work with these concerns includes both individual and group counseling options.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
I offer 1-on-1 counseling sessions via telehealth to folks located in North Carolina. I provide trauma-responsive and neuro-affirming care, which means that I collaborate with my clients to understand what they are hoping to get from counseling and how our work can support their life experience, brain, and nervous system.
As a Religious Trauma Specialist, many of my clients seek me out due to my specialization in working with survivors of spiritual abuse / religious trauma and faith deconstruction, as well as those coming out of other high-control religious groups. I provide religious trauma counseling that helps folks understand their experiences and figure out their personal path forward toward healing.
I have worked with individuals from a wide variety of faith backgrounds and my approach is spiritually inclusive, believing clients have the right to determine what (if any) form of religion or spirituality they desire to have in their lives. I have experience supporting folks who wish to maintain religious beliefs, those who are looking for alternative spiritual practices, as well as those who no longer have any interest in religious or spiritual things (and those who don’t fit neatly into one path on their journey with spirituality).
As a Body Trust Certified Provider, I also work with folks who are dealing with body image concerns and who desire to reconnect with their body and heal that relationship. I approach body image counseling from a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach, which means that the focus of my work with clients is on reconnecting with self and body and finding ways to heal the wounds of body image concerns, rather than on pursuing a specific weight or size.
Additionally, I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, grief, and life transitions. For many of my clients, grief and transitions are related to later-identified neurodivergence. Learning that you are ADHD, Autistic, or AuDHD in your 30s, 40s, 50s or later can come with a lot of emotions. There is often grief and relief related to having a new understanding of the ways that your brain and nervous system experience the world. Life after diagnosis can also include lots of transitions as you figure out how to support yourself with this new-found information and if/when to share with others. Neurodivergent-Affirming counseling can create a safe, supportive space to explore a new understanding of yourself.
These areas – religious trauma, body image concerns, and neurodivergence – often overlap in the lives of many of my clients. I’m honored to be part of helping them unravel the knots that are causing them pain and move forward toward their goals.
GROUP COUNSELING.
Another service that I provide to folks via telehealth is counseling groups. Group counseling can be beneficial in allowing folks to know they are not alone in their concerns. Group sessions are generally lower in cost than individual sessions, which can also make them more financially accessible for some.
Occasionally I offer various groups, but I have continuously offered an 8-week religious trauma group 2-3 times per year since 2022.
Wounded By Faith Religious Trauma Group
This group is for anyone who has experienced harm within a faith community. I have intentionally designed this space to offer a supportive environment to explore your religious experience, reclaim your autonomy, and focus on healing your religious wounds with a group of others who get it.
Regardless of what terminology most resonates for you – religious trauma, spiritual abuse, church hurt, high-control environment, adverse religious experience, or something else – this group can be a good fit for those who have been harmed within a church or other faith community.
I know that groups can be terrifying after experiencing harm within a group you trusted. That’s one of the reasons that Wounded By Faith groups are intentionally kept small (6 or less participants), and that the autonomy and consent of participants is respected throughout the group. Click here to learn more about the next round of Wounded By Faith and complete an interest form to schedule a free, virtual consultation. I keep a running interest list throughout the year, and generally run at least 1 group every 6 months.
Clinical Support for Mental Health Providers
Another main pillar of my work as a licensed counselor is providing services that support other mental health providers in their work. This includes options for continuing education and consultation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ongoing training and education is an important (and generally required) part of having a license as a mental health professional. With so many big tech companies taking over the continuing education space and pumping out trainings that are often both low-cost and low-quality, I believe it’s even more important to offer well-planned, high-quality options from someone who is still doing this clinical work on a regular basis. That’s exactly what I aim to do!
As an NBCC ACEP (#7712), I am able to offer a variety of continuing education courses that meet the requirements for many US licensing boards (and even some international entities as well). My continuing education offerings regularly topics related to relational trauma, religious trauma, neuro-affirming care, professional ethics, high-control group dynamics, and weight-inclusive care. Learn more about Continuing Education options – the page is constantly being updated with new training information.
If you’re interested in having me provide a training designed specifically for your group practice or other mental health organization, complete this form and I’ll follow up so we can discuss details.
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION
The early years of practicing as a mental health provider ideally include helpful and supportive Clinical Supervision. But what happens when you finish those supervision hours? Who can you talk to about those tough decisions? Where can you get a different perspective or insight on what might help you and a client feel “unstuck”?
Professional Consultation offers a great opportunity for exactly that! I offer Professional Consultation services on a pay-as-you-can basis (from $75-$150) to support other therapists in doing their best work for both yourself and those you serve. Consultation can include discussing specific clinical work in any of my specialty areas – religious trauma, weight-inclusive body image work, or neuro-affirming care. Other topics that are common in consultation with me include therapist ethics, thinking through decisions about format of services or the ins and outs of insurance vs. private pay, options for offering CEs, and how to get booked as a podcast guest.
RELIGIOUS TRAUMA THERAPISTS PEER CONSULT GROUP
Religious trauma is a very specific form of complex trauma, often including betrayal, abuse, and loss of identity. Many of us who work with religious trauma also have our own lived experience with spiritual abuse or other religious harm.
Every month – on the 3rd Wednesday from 11am-12pm ET – I offer a free peer support group for therapists and therapists-in-training who are doing this work. Any licensed or provisionally / associate licensed therapist, as well as graduate students in training to be a mental health provider is welcome to join the group. We share resources, consult around general case concerns, and have space to process how doing this work may be impacting us individually. If you’d like to receive the 2 monthly emails with details about this group, you can complete this form.
Educational Trainings & Workshops
Trainings and workshops on mental health topics are another option I offer that is adjacent to my direct clinical work. Depending on topic and format, these can be a great option for community groups, businesses, churches, or other organizations.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
A workshop or seminar can provide an opportunity for your group to learn more about a specific mental health topic in the format that fits best for your needs. These can be provided virtually or in your group’s space, depending on location. Popular topics for my workshops and seminars include: Coping with Anxiety & Stress, Whole-Person Wellness, Spirituality & Mental Health, and Attuned Eating. Learn more about scheduling a workshop or seminar here, and complete a contact form to schedule a free consultation to discuss options.
CREATING SAFER SPACES
This workshop is designed specifically for those who organize and facilitate groups of people. No matter the setting – a classroom, an athletic facility, a boardroom, or a religious gathering – you get the best from people when they feel welcome and included. In this workshop, I draw from trauma-informed and neuro-affirming principles to help you create a space where the people in your groups can flourish. Each workshop is personalized for your group and your specific needs. Click here to learn more about the Creating Safer Spaces Workshop.
TRAUMA-INFORMED MINISTRY TRAINING
This training is one that I am passionate about and several of the faith leaders who have previously participated have said things like, “This should be a mandatory part of seminary education.”
Clergy, pastors, and other faith leaders are in positions where they are tasked with leading and caring for groups of people, being entrusted with spiritual leadership. Many of those people are navigating mental health concerns. Additionally, studies have shown that up to 90% of faith leaders experience burnout at some point in their ministry. Being trauma-informed is not optional for a thriving faith community!
The Trauma-Informed Ministry Training brings together my 15+ years of working in various ministry roles with my 10+ years of experience as a licensed mental health provider. Head over to this page to learn more about options for the Trauma-Informed Ministry Training and be part of caring for the mental health of your faith community, including leaders and those who have experienced religious harm.
That’s My Planning Era
In reality, my planning era never really stops, but these are some of the services that I offer on a regular basis. If any of these opportunities sound like a good fit for you, or you have questions for me, please contact me and let me know.
Michelle F. Moseley (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC (#12491). 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. She also frequently supports late-identified neurodivergent individuals as they navigate the grief and relief of a new understanding of self. 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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