Celeste Smith Therapy

Purity culture teaches that a person's worth is tied to their sexual purity, often using shame and fear to control sexual expression. While it promises protection and virtue, it frequently leads to deep-seated shame, fear of intimacy, and struggles with sexual dysfunction. Many individuals find themselves battling guilt, anxiety, and misinformation long after leaving these beliefs behind. This blog explores the harmful impact of purity culture and how it distorts healthy relationships and self-worth. Fortunately, sex therapy offers a path to healing—helping individuals unlearn shame, embrace their sexuality, and develop a fulfilling, empowered relationship with intimacy. If you’ve ever felt trapped by the messages of purity culture, know that recovery is possible. Read on to learn how sex therapy can help you reclaim your body, your pleasure, and your peace.

Religious trauma can leave deep emotional wounds, affecting your self-worth, relationships, and sense of identity. If you've struggled with shame, fear, or anxiety due to harmful religious experiences, you’re not alone. Healing is possible.

As a therapist who works with religious trauma and sees clients remotely in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, I help individuals navigate their healing journey—releasing guilt, reclaiming personal autonomy, and building a future rooted in self-trust and authenticity.

In therapy, we create a safe space to process past pain, challenge limiting beliefs, and explore what healing looks like for you. Whether you’re deconstructing your faith, setting boundaries, or rediscovering your identity, support is available.