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

2025-12-02

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:

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

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