Evolution FM: Consciousness, Human Potential, & Inner Work for Entrepreneurs Only 5% of Therapists Know This: Why Spirituality Belongs in Your Healing Journey (Dr. Amy Robbins)
Dec 11, 2025
Dr. Amy Robbins, a psychotherapist and spiritual teacher, discusses her pioneering work in spiritually informed therapy. She reveals how soul misalignment can hinder mental health recovery, emphasizing that many feel stuck despite traditional treatment. Amy shares transformative experiences, like connecting with deceased relatives, that reshaped her clinical focus. She advocates for integrating spirituality into therapy, arguing that depression may signal deeper soul calls. With insights on avoiding spiritual bypassing, Amy guides listeners on the holistic approach to healing.
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Openly Ask About Spiritual Experience
- Ask clients about spiritual practices, experiences, and beliefs as part of assessment.
- Normalize spiritual experiences and distinguish them from pathology when appropriate.
Depression As A Soul's Signal
- Depression can function as a 'cry of the soul' signaling misalignment or a need for growth.
- Treating only symptoms with medication and CBT can dampen necessary exploration and growth.
Soul Contracts And The Tension With Suffering
- Some spiritual frameworks propose pre-birth soul contracts shaping life challenges and growth over many lifetimes.
- This idea can be comforting to some but deeply troubling to others when framed against severe suffering.
