Unpacking Shame: Non-Monogamy, LGBTQ+ Identity, & Religious Trauma with Ann Russo, LCSW – Episode 360

Healing from religious trauma means separating doctrine from personal truth, allowing space for love, identity, and non-monogamy without judgment. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon welcomes Ann Russo, a licensed therapist and founder of AMR Therapy, which provides mental health care for the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and those in non-traditional relationships. With a background in Theological Studies and Social Work, Ann combines compassion with a deep understanding of sexuality, spirituality, and mental health. Ann is also developing the Religious Trauma Treatment Model (RTTM), a framework helping professionals guide clients through the wounds of high-control religious systems. Join us as Ann explores how non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ identity, and religious trauma intersect, the challenges of reconciling sexual and spiritual self-acceptance, and therapeutic strategies to help individuals reclaim their true selves. For more information about Ann Russo please visit: https://www.annrusso.org Join Ann’s mailing list to get more information about her upcoming book, visit: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/981712/124700102617990202/share If you’re looking for a therapist, please visit AMR Therapy to find a professional, visit: https://www.amrtherapy.com Connect with Ann on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annrussolcsw/ Connect with Ann on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@annrussolcsw