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Help individuals recover faster and with less discomfort during major life transitions, whether religious, emotional, or mental.
Take The First Step Towards a Life Full of Balance and Purpose
True healing is essential for a fulfilling life. It focuses on root causes, not just symptoms, to improve emotional, and mental well-being. Whether you’re facing life changes, recovering from a cult, or dealing with religious trauma, healing restores balance and purpose.
About Me
Change With Dane Provides Therapy To Help Cult Survivors Rebuild Peace And Purpose In Their Lives.
I provide therapy to those that have left high demand religions and groups and cult survivors to rebuild peace and purpose in their lives.
I’m a retired Air Force officer with 27 years of service under my belt. I’m also a licensed clinical social worker, and even though I spent much of my later career in leadership roles, I never lost my passion for helping patients. During my time in the Air Force, I went through one of the toughest challenges of my life—leaving a lifelong, high-demand religion. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me so much about resilience and growth.
Now that I’ve stepped away from the military, I’m focused on helping others facing the challenges of leaving high-demand groups, religions, or cults. As an experienced therapist with my own lived experience, I’m here to support and guide others on this journey.
My story starts deep in Mormon culture in southern Utah. Having been raised a devout and believing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I miraculously found the path to becoming a Social Worker and therapist. For nearly 30 years I have been providing therapy to numerous clients with a myriad of problems and most recently focused on helping Air Force service members overcome experienced trauma that continued to negatively affect them.
Several years ago, after much study and difficulty I also left the religion of my youth and found this to be one of the most challenging events in my life. It was extremely difficult to find support through this process. Many helpers have little knowledge of the complexities involved in leaving a high-demand organization and I want to help remedy that. The twists and turns of life have led me to a place where I can now do that for others.
Why Choose Change with Dane?
I understand the challenges of recovering from leaving high-demand organizations. You will find a safe, supportive space to help process emotions and thoughts.
- Effective Methods:
My approach combines modern, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
- Compassionate Care:
I understand that healing is unique to everyone. My compassionate care will respect your experiences and beliefs without judgment.
Who I Help
Support and Recovery for Survivors of Religious Trauma
If you’ve left a high-demand religion or group, you’re not alone. This can be a tough but transformative journey. I’m here to help you let go of guilt, heal, and rediscover your strength.
Overcoming Guilt and Shame
Guilt can feel like heavy weights—but they don’t define you. You are worthy of freedom and self-love. I’ve been there, too, stuck in self-doubt, but everything changed when I started showing myself kindness.
Reclaiming Your Identity
Who are you beyond the labels, doubts, and stories you’ve been told? Take a moment to rediscover the person you’ve always been. You’re more powerful and resilient than you realize.
Healing Emotional Trauma
We all carry scars from the past—moments of fear or hurt. But healing is possible. Face these emotions with courage and let them go.
Building a New Path Forward
Your past doesn’t define your future. You can create a new story with purpose and connection. Surround yourself with people who support your growth—community is a powerful tool for healing.
What I do
Counseling & Therapy Services
We provide a comprehensive selection of services tailored to suit your individual needs.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is the heart and soul of discovery and change. There is healing in sharing your story, reflecting on difficulties and challenges and finding new ways to understand and think about your experience and life. Self-determination and validation are the biggest road maps we will follow in this process.
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Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is the heart and soul of discovery and change. There is healing in sharing your story, reflecting on difficulties and challenges and finding new ways to understand and think about your experience and life. Self-determination and validation are the biggest road maps we will follow in this process.
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Couples Therapy
Often one member of a couple finds themselves in a place of discovery which does not match their partner. The impact of this can be very distressing as one might feel the need to share all their discoveries while the other feels overwhelming fear and attack. I help couples develop sharing and listening skills that respect each other and can provide a safe space to examine what these changes might mean for each other and the relationship.
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Couples Therapy
Often one member of a couple finds themselves in a place of discovery which does not match their partner. The impact of this can be very distressing as one might feel the need to share all their discoveries while the other feels overwhelming fear and attack. I help couples develop sharing and listening skills that respect each other and can provide a safe space to examine what these changes might mean for each other and the relationship.
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Trauma Counseling
Membership in and leaving high-demand religions, organizations or cults, can often leave individuals traumatized. Facing this trauma in a safe space can often reduce many negative outcomes including emotional, to physical to relational. Contact me and we can discuss if you are suffering from past trauma and the best help for you.
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Trauma Counseling
Membership in and leaving high-demand religions, organizations or cults, can often leave individuals traumatized. Facing this trauma in a safe space can often reduce many negative outcomes including emotional, to physical to relational. Contact me and we can discuss if you are suffering from past trauma and the best help for you.
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How WE Work
The Therapy Process
We ensure a smooth journey toward mental well-being by guiding you from consultation to care.
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Contact Consultation
Reach out by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation, where we can discuss your needs in detail.
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Customized Plan
Working together we will tailor a therapy plan designed around your unique needs and goals, providing you with the highest level of support.
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Ongoing Support
Together we will consistently monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure your success.
Growing Up with Satan: A Memoir
Coming soon my memoir Growing Up with Satan. Here you will be able to read about my indoctrination in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the development of my belief in a literal Satan and how that impacted my life. Finally, I detail my exit from this high demand religion and the first steps to finding peace and happiness after losing my faith.
- Gain Clarity: Understand that many experiences have universal elements.
- Heal from Trauma: Learn from an example of how to heal from trauma.
- Rediscover Your Identity: Uncovering a happier healthier you is possible.
- Create a Fulfilling Life: Discover practical steps could help you move forward with confidence and self-assurance.
Reclaim Your Life: A Guide to Healing Religious Trauma
My Memoir “Growing Up with Satan” will be published soon. If you would like to read about my experience growing up in a high demand religion and how I finally left, Growing Up with Satan tells that story. Check back here periodically for details.
- Gain Clarity: Insightful guidance to help you make sense of your experiences.
- Heal from Trauma: Effective tools to address emotional and psychological pain.
- Rediscover Your Identity: Uncover who you truly are beyond past influences.
- Create a Fulfilling Life: Practical steps to move forward with confidence and self-assurance.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
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"We sincerely appreciate the outstanding support and guidance your team provided. Special thanks to Susan and Vaibhav for their dedication"
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"We sincerely appreciate the outstanding support and guidance your team provided. Special thanks to Susan and Vaibhav for their dedication"
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