Question for the group from a psychotherapist
Hello, everyone!
I’ve been an atheist for over 20 years after leaving Catholicism, and I’m also a practicing psychotherapist. Recently, I started my own private practice, and I’ve been considering marketing myself as a secular or atheist therapist.
As someone who values inclusivity and understanding, I’m curious if others in this group who’ve sought therapy would have found it helpful to know their therapist’s religious (or non-religious) orientation. Would knowing a therapist identifies as non-theistic make a difference in your decision to work with them?
I live in Georgia, where churches are on nearly every corner, so I imagine there might be others like me who’d feel more comfortable receiving therapy from a non-theist perspective. I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences!
Thank you in advance for your input!
edit: Thank you all of the incredibly thoughtful feedback. This has given me a lot to consider moving forward.