Groups & Education
After Eden
A group therapy experience for women leaving the LDS Church
Leaving your faith is just the beginning.
What follows after leaving the LDS Church or stepping away from Mormonism can be overwhelming: grief, guilt, confusion about who you are, and the fear of disappointing those around you. The loss of structure, however limiting or controlling it once felt, can leave you feeling untethered and unsure of what comes next.
After Eden is an 8-week in-person therapy group in Gilbert, Arizona, for women who are deconstructing Mormonism, navigating a faith transition, or exploring life after leaving the LDS church. It’s a supportive space to tell the truth, name the harm, and gently reclaim what was always yours: your voice, your values, and your inner knowing.
Whether you are newly ex-Mormon or years into your faith deconstruction journey, you don’t have to untangle it alone. This group offers community, understanding, and guidance for women healing from religious trauma and rebuilding their identity after Mormonism.
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Each session blends trauma-informed education, meaningful group processing, and space for reflection around themes like:
The “Good Girl” role and perfectionism
Body shame, purity culture, and disconnection from desire
Religious trauma and spiritual gaslighting
Navigating mixed-faith family systems
Grief, anger, identity loss—and what comes after
Reclaiming your voice, intuition, and truthgoes here
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This group may be a fit if you:
Have left or are in the process of leaving the LDS Church
Feel alone, confused, angry, or unmoored in your healing process
Are struggling with people-pleasing, boundaries, or a sense of belonging
Want to explore your story in community with other women who truly get it
Are ready to grieve, reclaim, and rebuild with support
No spiritual affiliation is required. We honor your identity and where you are in the process.
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Facilitator: Kelsey Laulainen, MA, LMHC, LPC
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Length: 8 weeks
When: Coming Fall 2025
Cost: $340 for 8 sessions/weeks (payment plans are available)
Group size: Max: 8 women*
*Spots are limited to protect the intimacy of the space.
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If you’re ready to sign up, click the link below.
If you’d like additional information, I offer a free 15-minute video consultation to answer your questions, help you feel comfortable, and explore whether the group is a good fit for you.
More Groups Coming in 2026!
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