discover your path to freedom

Leaving a cult-like church can be an incredibly disorienting experience. After years of being shaped by high-control religious beliefs, it’s difficult to separate the teachings you were raised with from your own true identity. Rediscovering who you are and reclaiming your autonomy may feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Stephen and Kristy Hord, both Certified Think Differently Mental Health Life Coaches, are dedicated to helping individuals find emotional and spiritual freedom, healing, and wholeness. Having personally navigated their own journeys out of high-control religions, they understand the unique challenges of deconstructing deep-rooted beliefs. 

Drawing from their own experiences with emotional and spiritual abuse, they offer a compassionate and safe environment for growth and lasting change.

Stephen, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Texas, holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and a B.A. in Psychology from Hope College. He is supervised by Julia Wesley, M.S., LMFT-S. Together, they provide services nationwide, offering support to individuals as they work through the healing process.

Through The Way Out to Freedom and Anchor of Hope Therapy, Stephen and Kristy create a safe, confidential space where you can explore your experiences, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover your true self. With their guidance, you will reclaim your autonomy, rebuild your life, and find the strength to move forward with confidence. Every step of your journey will be respected and held in the utmost confidentiality.

Your healing is important, and Stephen and Kristy are here to walk with you every step of the way.