No — and that distinction matters. HolyPsych is an education and peer support community, not a clinical practice. While I am a licensed psychologist (PhD), I am functioning here as your educator and guide, not as your therapist. I am not your treatment provider, and no part of your membership creates a therapist-client relationship with me.

Think of it this way: the Sanctuary is the greenhouse. Therapy is the ER. Both have a role. Here, we teach you to understand the biology of the "fog," to silence the Vulture of Shame, and to build the kind of clinical and spiritual tools that make everything else in your life work better — including therapy, if you are already in it.

If you are in an active mental health crisis or need a higher level of clinical care, I will always say so plainly and point you toward professional resources. There is no shame in needing the ER.

If you might hurt yourself or someone else, stop here and get help now. Call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room right away. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. Holy Psych is here for the long road of healing, not emergency care. Reaching out now is not failure — it’s courage. Get safe first. Then come back when you’re ready.

Good. We're not very "churchy" here either. The Sanctuary has zero tolerance for the kind of toxic positivity that sounds like a Bible verse thrown at an open wound. If someone has ever told you to "just pray harder" and walked away satisfied, you know exactly the problem we are solving.

The HolyPsych Sanctuary operates at the intersection of clinical psychology and Christian faith — meaning we take both seriously and weaponize neither. You do not need a theological degree. You do not need to know the right vocabulary. You need to be honest, and you need to be willing to move at the pace of grace.

If you believe there is a God who designed your nervous system and cares deeply about the fog you are living in, you belong here. The rest we can work out together.

Never. The Vulture of Shame has no power here, and that includes shaming you into participation. Watching a video and quietly absorbing it counts. Hitting "like" on a post when you don't have words counts. Sitting in the back row counts. You are not "behind" for being quiet.

That said, the clinical evidence is real: even small acts of connection — a single comment, a short introduction post — activate the social engagement system of your nervous system and physically lower cortisol levels. Community isn't just a "nice to have." It is a biological tool for your recovery. So we will always gently invite you forward, but we will never push.

The front porch is always open. You choose when and how you step onto it.

Yes. No contracts, no penalties, no guilt trip. You can cancel your $39/month membership at any time directly through Skool, and you will retain access through the end of your current billing period.

I will say this honestly: the tools you will learn take time to move from your head into your bones. The research on neuroplasticity and behavioral change is clear that the "harvest" does not arrive the day you plant the seed.

We ask you to give it at least 30 days before you decide.

But the door swings both ways. If you leave, it stays unlocked.

Not only is there room — this community was designed with you specifically in mind. HolyPsych operates in the space your therapist cannot always reach: the Sunday afternoon when your next appointment is six days away, the 3 AM when the sledgehammer heart is back, the community feed that reminds you that you are not the only one.

Many members use HolyPsych as the "in-between" infrastructure that makes their clinical work more effective. The education here will help you understand what your therapist is doing and why. The vocabulary — affect labeling, cognitive reframing, behavioral activation — will make your sessions richer and more efficient.

We do not compete with your therapist. We hold the light on the road between your appointments.

Holy Psych is led by Dr. David Lombard, who is both a licensed clinical psychologist and an ordained pastor. That blend matters. It means the support here is shaped by clinical insight and Christian faith, with both held carefully and honestly.

We currently accept credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Choose the option that feels easiest, then step in and get started.

Yes. Holy Psych is an online community, so you can access it from your phone, tablet, or computer. Wherever you are, the door is open.

Your membership gives you access to the online community, teaching resources, comprehensive courses, and faith-rooted mental health support from Holy Psych. You can learn at your own pace, join conversations when you’re ready, and take in what helps without pressure. It’s a place to be seen, not rushed.

You control how much you share. You can read, listen, and learn without posting publicly, and you should only share what feels safe for you. We always encourage you to use good judgment with personal details, because this is a community space, not a clinical record.