Mental Health Speaker on Anxiety & Religious Trauma
Halle Thomas, LPC [she/they] | Keynotes, Workshops & Guest Expert
While traditional therapy models often dismiss spirituality or pathologize culturally specific practices, Halle Thomas, LPC integrates somatic psychology, animism, and brain-body modalities like Brainspotting into clinical spaces.
She speaks on the complex intersections of high-functioning anxiety, religious trauma, and spiritual abuse while also offering audiences grounded, anti-pathologizing frameworks to understand how the nervous system holds onto familial and religious conditioning.
Audiences leave with actionable somatic tools, fresh trauma recovery frameworks, and clear pathways to reclaim autonomy after high-control environments.
Halle’s presentations and guest expert appearances are ideal for:
Virtual & In-Person Conferences: Keynotes and panel discussions centered on religious trauma recovery, somatic healing, deconstruction, and identity.
Podcasts & Media Outlets: Thought-provoking, candid expert commentary on spiritual abuse, chronic overthinking, purity culture, and brain-body modalities.
Clinical Trainings & Retreat Containers: Specialized workshops for therapists and wellness practitioners on integrating spirituality, parts work (IFS), and Brainspotting ethically into practice.
Speaking Topics
Animism and Anxiety
An exploration of how Western hyper-individualism fuels chronic anxiety, and how animist perspectives offer a path back to somatic safety. This presentation breaks down how reconnecting with nature, ancestral narratives, and the living environment helps ground analytical overthinkers stuck trying to think their way out of hypervigilance.
Demystifying Brainspotting for Trauma Recovery
A deep dive into how brain-body modalities like Brainspotting process unresolved trauma that traditional talk therapy often misses. Attendees will learn how targeted visual focus taps into the nervous system's natural healing capacity to release stored tension without needing the perfect words to describe it all.
The Intersection of Spirituality and Culturally Affirming Therapy
Traditional psychology often pathologizes or ignores spirituality. This session explores how therapists and wellness practitioners can ethically integrate and honor clients' diverse spiritual, cultural, and ancestral practices within clinical spaces.
Reclaiming Autonomy After Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse
An exploration of the nervous system's response to high-control environments. This presentation bridges the gap between intellectual deconstruction and a felt sense of physical safety, offering practical somatic tools to navigate the aftermath of spiritual abuse and reclaim bodily autonomy.
Official Speaker Bio for Halle Thomas, LPC [she/they]
Halle Thomas, LPC [she/they] is a somatic therapist, speaker, and founder of Chicory Counseling bringing fresh, non-pathologizing energy to mental health.
As a queer, biracial, and neurodivergent practitioner, Halle specializes in religious trauma and anxiety recovery.
Blending clinical expertise with animist wisdom and grounded humor, Halle helps audiences quiet their anxious minds, honor their instincts, and dismantle the perfectionism keeping them stuck in functional freeze.
As Heard On…
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Moonbeaming: At the Crossroads of Psychology and Spirituality with Halle Thomas
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They Talk Sex Podcast: The Cancel Culture and Sexuality Episode
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Am I Hypervigilant? Signs of Hypervigilance and How to Get Better
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Brainspotting and the Tarot
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Therapy Magic: How to Weave Tarot into Every Aspect of Your Life
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The Entrepreneurial Therapist: How to Regulate Your Nervous System
“Halle is hands down one of the most authentic, intelligent therapists I've come to know. Her natural nonjudgemental personality paired with her clinical skills makes her an elite therapist for her community. She's knowledgeable and compassionate.”
– Danielle Swimm, LCPC, Host of The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both! Halle delivers virtual keynotes, workshops, and guest podcast appearances globally via Zoom/stream platforms, as well as in-person keynotes, panel discussions, and retreat facilitation nationwide.
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Halle's talks are designed for two primary containers:
Clinical & Wellness Spaces: Therapists, coaches, and healers looking to ethically integrate spirituality, Brainspotting, and somatic modalities into practice.
Community & General Audiences: Groups navigating religious deconstruction, spiritual abuse recovery, chronic overthinking, neurodivergence, or high-functioning anxiety.
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Yes. While Halle offers four signature topic frameworks, every presentation is adapted to fit your event's specific overarching theme, audience background, and scheduled duration (ranging from 30-minute podcast interviews to 60–90 minute keynotes or half-day workshops).
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While licensed clinically in Colorado and Oregon, Halle travels nationwide for keynotes, retreats, and multi-day conferences. Travel expenses (airfare, lodging, and ground transport) are transparently itemized into the speaking agreement.
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Fees vary based on presentation length, format (virtual vs. in-person), travel distance, and audience size. Submit an inquiry through the form below with your event details to receive a custom quote.
A limited number of adjusted-rate slots are reserved annually for non-profits and community-organized containers
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Podcasts & Virtual Panels: 3–6 weeks notice preferred.
In-Person Keynotes & Retreats: 3–6 months notice recommended to accommodate clinical schedules and travel arrangements.