About Dr. Mike Simmons

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Dr. Mike Simmons (he/him) is a trained and experienced psycho-spiritual practitioner specializing in shadow work and psycho-spiritual transformation. While not a therapist, Mike's trauma-informed approach integrates elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT), and psychodrama, offering a deep and holistic coaching experience. Dr. Simmons holds an MA in Intercultural Studies, and a Doctor of Leadership from Portland Seminary where his research and work centered on the intersection of Jungian Psychology, authentic spirituality, and myth. You can access his doctoral project here. Non-judgement and confidentiality are foundational in for effective shadow work. There is no preferred belief or non-belief required to work with Shadow Mike. Mike works with individuals from diverse faith and non-faith traditions, particularly those who hold spiritual or relational wounding who are ready to envision and co-create the life they desire and require.

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Living Our Unlived Life

The unlived life is less like a bucketlist of things left undone,... read more

Recovering From Divine Codependency

This article looks at how core Christian beliefs perpetuate unhealth and codependency... read more

I'd Rather Be Whole Than Good: Healing the...

When we disown and project our goodness and/or badness, wholeness is not... read more

Possessed by Trauma: Healing A Negative Complex

Negative complexes specifically are often rooted in trauma, and can hold incredible... read more

Shadow Work for RTS (Religious Trauma Syndrome)

Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is the condition experienced by people who are... read more

How Religion Protects & Deprives Us

The sacred space of church evaporated. It no longer made sense to... read more

Needing a New Christ Image

Just as the seasons change, so too do our Christ images. This... read more

The Archetype of Revival: The Need and Danger...

The archetype of revival is intoxicating and has a nearly inescapable pull... read more

Why You've Outgrown Church

Life brings us to thresholds where all we've known no longer supports... read more

How to Address Emotional Energy Leaks

In this article I discuss emotional “energy leaks,” which arise from unconscious... read more

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