Catholic Therapy Explained: Body, Mind, and Soul Integration ft. Kolbe Young

About this episode

This episode explores the unique aspects of Catholic therapy and its integration with faith across diverse client backgrounds.

What does Catholic therapy actually look like? And how does faith integration work when clients come from different backgrounds or beliefs? In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross, LMFT (#116623), sits down with colleague Kolbe Young, APCC, a holistic trauma therapist at the Catholic Therapy Center. Together they unpack what makes Catholic therapy unique, how it serves people across all walks of life, and why working with the body is essential to emotional and psychological healing. Topics covered: Why Kolbe chose to become a Catholic therapist How Catholic integration adapts to each client's needs The difference between therapy, spiritual direction, and confession What happens in a typical Catholic therapy session Understanding trauma through a body-based (somatic) lens Practical grounding techniques for everyday life The Catholic understanding of dignity, suffering, and healing Whether you're curious about Catholic therapy or actively seeking a therapist, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and an invitation to take one small step toward healing. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross, LMFT #116623

People in this episode

Host: Adam Cross

Guest: Kolbe Young

Topics covered

• Catholic therapy
• faith integration
• holistic trauma therapy
• emotional healing
• body-based therapy
• client needs
• dignity and suffering

Keywords

• Catholic therapy
• trauma
• somatic therapy
• emotional healing
• spiritual direction
• confession
• grounding techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Therapy Center

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