Business Details
36 Years
experience
Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Journeys
Laura A. Thor is a seasoned spiritual director with over three decades of experience guiding individuals through profound life questions, grief, and spiritual transformation. Holding a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral and Spiritual Psychotherapy and a Master of Social Work, I integrate theological depth with clinical expertise to support seekers in exploring their spiritual yearnings. My practice, rooted in Jewish Renewal and Reconstructionist traditions, honors diverse faith backgrounds while addressing universal human struggles like loss, forgiveness, and existential discernment.With specialized training in transgender spiritual care and suicide loss recovery, I provide compassionate companionship for those navigating complex emotional and spiritual landscapes. My approach emphasizes creating sacred space for clients to uncover their inner truth, foster self-compassion, and reconnect with their deepest values through contemplative dialogue.
Services
Spiritual Direction
Grief Counseling
Suicide Loss Support
Spiritual Discernment
Transgender Spiritual Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of clinical and spiritual care experience
- Doctorate in Ministry with focus on spiritual psychotherapy
- Pioneering work in transgender spiritual health
- Specialized suicide loss recovery support
- Sliding fee scale for accessible care
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors (now ACPE)
- Spiritual Directors International
- Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners
What people say
Deeply understood
Felt peaceful after sessions
Compassionate transgender support
Life-changing discernment guidance
Safe space for spiritual exploration
Services
Spiritual Direction
Monthly contemplative sessions help clients explore spiritual questions through sacred listening and discernment. Using prayerful dialogue, we examine life transitions, faith crises, and existential questions to uncover deeper meaning. Clients develop greater self-awareness and connection to their inner wisdom while navigating complex spiritual journeys with compassionate support.
Suicide Loss Recovery
Specialized companioning for suicide loss survivors addresses complicated grief through psychological and spiritual frameworks. We explore guilt processing, meaning-making, and healing timelines while honoring each person's unique mourning process. Combines clinical insights with compassionate presence to help clients rebuild life purpose after devastating loss.
Transgender Spiritual Care
Affirming spiritual guidance helps transgender individuals navigate faith questions during gender transition. We address religious trauma, develop spiritual self-acceptance, and explore sacred identity beyond traditional gender binaries. Sessions focus on cultivating inner peace and authentic spiritual expression through personalized contemplative practices.
Spiritual Discernment
Discernment sessions clarify major life choices through spiritual reflection and values exploration. Using contemplative techniques, we examine crossroads in relationships, career, and personal growth to identify authentic paths forward. Clients gain clarity about purpose and develop courage to make aligned life transitions.
Religious Trauma Recovery
Companionship for healing from harmful religious experiences focuses on rebuilding spiritual trust and self-compassion. We reframe damaging theological messages through progressive frameworks while developing personalized spiritual practices that nurture wholeness and emotional freedom.
People
Laura A. Thor
Spiritual Director
Doctor of Ministry and retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35+ years guiding seekers through spiritual transitions. Specializes in transgender care, suicide loss recovery, and interfaith companionship while maintaining Reconstructionist Jewish practice.
Questions
What happens during a spiritual direction session?
Sessions involve contemplative dialogue exploring your spiritual questions, using silence, prayer, and reflective listening to help you discern deeper truths and connect with your inner wisdom.
How do you support suicide loss survivors?
Through compassionate companionship addressing complex grief biology, guilt processing, and existential questions while honoring each person's unique healing timeline.
Do you work with transgender individuals?
Yes, with 35 years of specialized experience supporting transgender people of diverse faith backgrounds in spiritual self-discovery and navigating gender transition challenges.
What spiritual traditions do you accommodate?
All traditions and non-religious perspectives welcome, with particular expertise in Jewish Renewal, Catholic spirituality, and interfaith frameworks.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Spiritual direction is not insurance-covered; however, a sliding fee scale ensures accessibility for all seekers regardless of financial circumstances.
