Erin Knebel, LCSW
Therapist | (They/She/Her)
Welcome! My name is Erin Knebel.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is holistic and Self-driven, honoring the sacred nature of mind, body, and spirit. As an empowering therapist, I focus on leading you back to your Self! You are your own expert, and you know yourself better than any doctor, therapist, or coach. Society and upbringing often severs us from our natural understanding of emotions, thoughts, and soul. My aim is to bring people back into the rich world of their own mind and body.
To struggle is normal.
To be “normal” in a discontent society entails being discontent yourself. We often find ourselves pursuing other people’s dreams and desires for our lives instead of our own, trying to “fit in” instead of being our true selves. If you are acting out unlived dreams or generational trauma of others, you might find yourself being restless, depressed, anxious, despairing, terrified. Your unique Self becomes buried, and you might find yourself asking, “What is the point of all this?”
Many people with vibrant identities find themselves struggling to fit into oppressive societal molds, creating a sense of depression, anxiety, and unease. Plenty of others have found themselves damaged by those closest to them, creating lasting and complex trauma that needs consistent attention to heal. Thus, you find yourself with the responsibility to break these cycles, but you might not know how to even start.
Self-Driven Therapy for Spiritual Issues empowers you.
Despite the difficulty of these trauma symptoms and many others, there is a solution, and that solution rests within you. An empowering therapist will remind you of your control and agency. You are not broken. You were injured, and injuries can be healed. You are already whole; my goal is to help you remember.
Destructive patterns can develop as a desperate attempt to soothe pain and suffering. Clever and necessary as these tools once were, these patterns outgrow their usefulness and require radical self-compassion and powerful tools to adjust. Such patterns can result in:
- Addictions, to substances or behaviors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Dissociation, derealization, depersonalization
- Sense of emptiness or meaninglessness
- Not feeling at home in your body
- Not embracing the full spectrum of your emotions
- Repeating negative cycles (your own, or generational)
If you recognize any of these experiences in your own life, you may benefit from self-driven therapy for spiritual issues.
Client Populations: Adults. Neurodivergent. Spiritually diverse. LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming. Kink and poly friendly. Sex positive.
Areas of Focus: Complex trauma, Attachment issues, Dissociative spectrum disorders, Addiction, Identity Issues, Therapy for Spiritual Issues and Exploring Spirituality, Religious Trauma, Lack of purpose, Anxiety, Depression
Treatment Modalities: Internal Family Systems, narrative therapy, Shadow work, somatic work, mindfulness, Brainspotting, client-centered & trauma-informed approach, Jungian psychoanalytic therapy & psychodynamic therapy
Rates: $160 per 50 minute session, In-Network with UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Optum, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Baylor Scott & White Health Insurance. Out-of-network insurance, superbill can be provided upon request
Credentials: Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Masters in Social Work Degree from University of Texas at Arlington
- Complex Trauma
- Attachment Issues
- Addiction
- Identity Issues
- Religious Trauma
- Dissociative Disorders
- Spirituality Issues
- Lack of Purpose
- Anxiety
- Depression
Embarking on a Journey of Healing: Self-Driven Therapy for Spiritual Issues and Religious Trauma
Welcome to a safe space where your journey of healing and self-discovery is honored. At Onward Therapy and Wellness, we understand the unique challenges that come with spiritual issues and religious trauma. Our approach is rooted in self-driven therapy, empowering you to find your path to wellness.
Your Guide Through Spiritual Healing
Erin Knebel, LCSW, specializes in guiding individuals through the complexities of spiritual struggles and including healing from religious trauma. With compassion and understanding, Erin creates a nonjudgemental and empowering environment where you can explore your beliefs and experiences.
A Holistic Approach to Therapy
In keeping with the Onward ethos, therapy with Erin Knebel, LCSW is not just about talking; it’s about holistic healing. Erin integrates various therapeutic techniques tailored to your individual needs, including mindfulness, somatic interventions, psychodynamic therapy, and Internal Family Systems. This integrative approach ensures that your therapy is as unique as you are.
Empowerment and Self-Discovery
We believe in empowering you to take charge of your healing journey. That’s why therapy sessions are collaborative, focusing on your strengths and inner resources. You’ll discover new ways to cope, heal, and grow, transforming your challenges into opportunities for personal development.
Therapy Sessions in Dallas or Online
Whether you’re in Dallas, TX, or prefer online sessions, we’re here to support you. Our flexible therapy options ensure that help is always within reach, no matter where you are.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
It’s time to take the next step towards healing from spiritual issues and religious trauma. Schedule a session online with Erin Knebel, LCSW, and begin your journey towards a more fulfilling life. If you have any questions contact us!
New to therapy? Here's How to get started
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If you prefer a phone call, we’re happy to give you a call instead.
If it seems like we’re a good fit, we’ll set up a first session and get started.
It’s OK to seek help for mental illness or mental health issues.
The search for the right therapist for you can be a chore. Whether spiritual issues, therapy for dissociation, or religious trauma healing Erin Knebel can help empower you on your journey. It’s true, anti-oppressive counseling is vitally important in these instances. Moreover, the therapeutic relationship is crucial to effective healing, and a mental health professional can help.
If you’ve experienced spiritual abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, a traumatic event related to religion or spirituality, or been ostracized from your faith community or family members for your belief system or questioning of a higher power, you’re not alone.
Religious trauma syndrome is real, and you can heal. A happier, healthier you is possible. Though many mental health conditions listed in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders may respond well to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we often need a more tailored, and even eclectic approach based on personal circumstance.
