Why am I here? What truly matters? What is the purpose of my existence? Whether you consider yourself to be spiritual or not, these existential questions often stem from a universal yearning to understand yourself and what it means to be human as you reconcile the disconnect between your outer life and inner truth. 

This desire for spiritual or existential exploration often arises during pivotal moments or transitions. Here are some openings for contemplation you may want to bring into the therapy room:

• Experiencing a newfound sense of spiritual awareness

• Grappling with a spiritual crisis or feelings of disconnection

• Moral injury

• Healing from trauma linked to religious or spiritual abuse

• Yearning for clarity and direction in defining your life’s purpose

• Cultivating trust in your intuition

• Confronting the reality of mortality, whether personal or that of a loved one

• Developing a curiosity about the meaning behind dreams

• Reflecting on the significance of events unfolding in one’s life or the world at large