Healing Starts Here.

Freedom Starts Now.

You don’t have to stay stuck in old patterns. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

"What if the doubts and questions you have aren’t signs of failure, but signs of growth?"

  • What if healing is possible, even if you don’t know where to start?

  • What if your discontent isn’t something to fix, but something to listen to?

  • What if trusting yourself isn’t dangerous, but the very thing that will set you free?

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What if the questions you’ve been afraid to ask are the key to your freedom?
— Unknown

Hi, I’m Josh, and I help people heal from religious trauma so they can rediscover their true selves and live with confidence, freedom, and joy.

Leaving behind the beliefs and systems that once defined your life is no small feat. It’s a journey filled with both uncertainty and hope—where old fears and anxieties may still whisper, but the call to freedom and self-discovery grows stronger.

For so long, you may have been taught to doubt yourself, to silence your emotions, and to measure your worth through external expectations. But what if those beliefs were never yours to carry? What if you could unlearn them? What if you could reclaim your voice, your feelings, and your true sense of self?

Imagine a life where you are the hero of your own story—a life where you trust your inner wisdom, step into the unknown with confidence, and show yourself the kindness and compassion you’ve always deserved.

At Fostering Hopes Counseling, I’m here to walk with you on this journey. Together, we’ll explore the possibilities these questions open up, uncover the strength already within you, and move toward a life that feels true to who you are.

Whether you’re navigating religious trauma, battling anxiety, or simply searching for a path that feels authentic and empowering, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

If you're interested in learning more about my approach to therapy, click here to learn more about me & how I approach therapy.




Please note: I am currently ONLY meeting with clients VIA ONLINE THERAPY IN MARYLAND AND PENNSYLVANIA.

 

Fostering Hopes Counseling Specialties

Crisis of Faith

Mid-Life Crisis

Career Change

College Students

Adults

Family of Origin Issues

PK / MK / Third Culture

Religious Trauma

Trauma & PTSD

Self-Worth & Self-Image

Grief

Despair

Anxiety

Depression

Relational Issues

 
 

Counseling in Maryland and Pennsylvania that works

 
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