Both And: Faith Integration in Therapy and Wellness

Jannis Moody, PhD

In Both And: Faith Integration in Therapy and Wellness, Dr. Jannis Moody explores the long-standing tension between psychology and faith, and offers a more integrated path forward. Rather than viewing therapy and spirituality as opposing forces, she introduces a “both/and” approach—one that honors the value of clinical support while also recognizing the central role faith plays in how we understand ourselves, our struggles, and our healing.

Through practical examples, she demonstrates how excluding faith from the therapeutic process can lead to incomplete understanding and misaligned solutions. Our beliefs shape how we define problems, process emotions, and determine next steps. When faith is acknowledged as a core part of identity, it allows for a more holistic and personalized approach to wellness—one that aligns both internal values and external support systems.

This session ultimately invites you to take ownership of your healing journey by clearly identifying your beliefs, communicating them in spaces like therapy, and integrating both spiritual and practical tools. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to choose between faith and support—you can engage both in a way that brings clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.

Jannis Moody, PhD | Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jannis Moody is a Licensed Clinical psychologist. Equipped with expertise in Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology, Dr. Moody has been expanding the reach of culturally competent liberation psychology in psychological practice as a psychotherapist, professor, researcher, speaker, coach, mentor and advocate for diverse populations.

For 20+ years, Dr. Moody’s work has focused on addressing issues impacting the emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellness of African American and other oppressed populations. Dr. Moody provides psychological, coaching and consultation services from her Houston based practice.

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