Merrill Gruver
- she/her
- merrill.gruver@gmail.com
- Merrill brings her background as a priestess of the divine feminine, ritualist, and theater artist to her spiritual guidance. She believes our creativity, emotions, and body wisdom are powerful resources for spiritual life. Merrill works with individuals who are curious about how they might deepen their connection to the divine through embodiment practices and ritual. She also offers traditional spiritual guidance; her presence, space-holding, and deep listening is rooted in 35 years of devotional practice as a Bhakti yogi. Merrill designs and leads rituals and community ceremonies, and supports people in the creation of their own personal rituals.
- Spiritual Director
- Rituals (Weddings, Memorials, Other), In-Person, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- Redwood City, CA, 94061
Kelsey Dovico
- she/her
- kelseydovico@gmail.com
- In 2025, I completed an 18-month Interfaith Spiritual Direction Certificate program at The Chaplaincy Institute. This experience equipped me with both the practical and personal skills to support individuals from all walks of life—across traditions, cultures, ages, orientations, and identities. I am especially skilled at working with people who... -Have an interfaith or eclectic spirituality -Are spiritually-seeking -Are navigating spiritual crisis or mystical experiences -Care about spirituality and mental health
- Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, In-Person, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- Louisville, Ky, 40207
Rev. David Matthews
- He, him
- drmatthewsusa@gmail.com
- Rev Wakil David Matthews serves those who are grieving any loss. He has companionship skills gained through experience as a hospice volunteer and chaplain. He holds a certification in spiritual direction and a Master's in Interfaith Divinity. He offers a compassionate and open-hearted presence and guidance through all types of loss, including but not limited to the loss of a beloved. He also provides training and resources for end-of-life planning. Wakil works one-on-one as an interfaith (or no faith) spiritual director/companion and Sufi teacher and teaches classes on end-of-life planning and support people and families dealing with loss. Together with a co-host Wakil creatse and shares podcast episodes helping to normalize and destigmatize conversations and information around death, dying, loss, and grief. Facebook Instagram Bluesky Substack Buzzsprout Substack YouTube Podcast
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Grief, Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, In-Person, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- Edmonds, WA, 98020
Rev. Tristy Taylor
- She/Her
- RevTristy@gmail.com
- Tristy Taylor is a transformation teacher, dreamworker, and shadow work guide with more than three decades of experience facilitating dream circles, creative workshops, and spiritual direction. Raised by world-renowned dreamworker Jeremy Taylor, she grew up immersed in the symbolic language of the unconscious and the belief that every dream carries wisdom, humor, and healing. Tristy weaves together depth psychology, archetypal studies, spiritual direction, creativity, and embodied intuition to help people connect with their inner worlds in accessible and meaningful ways. Her offerings include dream circles, shadow work courses, creative spiritual workshops, and personalized one-on-one mentoring for those seeking clarity, healing, or deeper self-understanding. Known for her warmth, humor, and non-dogmatic approach, Tristy creates safe, vibrant spaces where people can explore personal symbols, patterns, and possibilities. She empowers everyone she works with to build an ongoing, authentic relationship with their own inherent wisdom, and to navigate their lives with greater compassion, insight, and imagination. Newsletter Instagram YouTube
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, In-Person, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- Portland, OR, 97206
Rev. Laurie Smith
- she/her
- creatingsoulspace@gmail.com
- Through compassionate listening and creative exploration, I provide a safe and nurturing space for exploration and reflection, while holding the stories of your life's journey with deep reverence. I often work with clergy and other spiritual caregivers, as well as artists and writers and those who love Earth. My own spiritual journey, grounded in Buddhist practice, Celtic, Benedictine and eco-spirituality, has been enriched through interfaith/interspiritual curiosity and respect. My training for this vocation includes ordination as an Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister through OneSpirit Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from Marylhurst University, and a certificate in Interfaith Spiritual Direction from The Chaplaincy Institute. I'm also a SoulCollage® facilitator, trained by Seena Frost (the founder of this process). I offer creative spirit-filled workshops and co-lead retreats in the Pacific Northwest and in Scotland. Please contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation, and let’s see if working together might be a good fit!
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, In-Person, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- Erie, PA, 16507
Rev. Lisa Winston
- she/her
- lisa@ljwdivinesight.com
- Spiritual companion/guide. Wise-woman. Contemplative photographer. Mystic. Beauty-as-Medicine workshop creator. In 2005 a near-death experience turned my world upside down and accelerated my quest to know my true soul-self. I have wandered the labyrinth of life as a seeker, through spiritual trainings and direct experiences ––from adventurous pilgrimages to Nine Gates Mystery School and ChI, from life at an ashram to work as a hospital chaplain and end-of-life doula–– only to find that what I was looking for was already inside. My wish is that we all walk in the world awake, connected with and respecting our inner truth, our fellow beings and the natural world. Individual and Group Offerings: Tending to the Soul Spiritual companioning and guidance: embracing creative, sacred and healing arts in reflective conversation, deep inquiry, energy healing and divination. Beauty-as-Medicine Practicing contemplative seeing and listening to nature’s wisdom we reveal and heal the interconnection of our inner and outer worlds during walkabouts, workshops and retreats. If you are spiritually curious, fluid or wounded If you have had a near-death or spiritually transformative experience and are struggling with integration into your daily life If you or someone you love are facing a life-limiting illness If you're a creative, contemplative, mystic. If nature is your church If you are a seminary or spiritual direction student, or a member of the clergy Let's walk together. All are welcome...I honor all faith traditions and none.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, Group Spiritual Direction, In-Person, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- San Rafael, CA, 94901
Rev. Martha O’Hehir
- she/her
- mmohehir@gmail.com
- Rev. Martha is an interfaith eco-chaplain and spiritual companion practicing in the foothills of the Sierras. She facilitates workshops for the The Work That Reconnects and serves of the editorial boards of The Deep Times Journal.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- 95949
Rev. Carol Chaffin
- she, her
- carolchaffin@gmail.com
- Rev. Carol Chaffin, PhD, MDivWho I am is a ... Soul Traveler,Sister, Seeker,Mystic, Pilgrim, Friend,Ordained Minister, Spiritual Companion, One who listens, Seeks the mystery, Tends the holy, And looks within.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- 80521
Rev. April Boyden
- She/Her
- deacboyden@icloud.com
- Certified as a Spiritual Director since 1999, April is available for new companions. April specializes in Grief Support, particularly after suicide or addiction loss. Her guest house awaits your private retreat next to a processional labyrinth and swimming pool. Retreats can include SoulCollage(R) and Sand Tray Play. Reverend Boyden currently serves as a Hospital Chaplain in Chandler Arizona. Instagram: April Boyden
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Grief
- 85203
Rev. Lauren Van Ham
- she/her
- laurenvanham@gmail.com
- Raised under the big sky of the Midwest prairie, Rev. Lauren Van Ham, M.A., began her professional life as a performing artist in NYC before pursuing interfaith seminary studies in California. She served for 9 years as a hospital chaplain focusing in psychiatry, palliative care, and bereavement support. Moved by spirituality and ecology, Lauren’s ministry called her to a consulting firm where she custom-designed employee engagement sustainability programs for multi-national corporations. For nearly a decade, she served as Seminary Dean for the Chaplaincy Institute, and interfaith seminary and community. Lauren’s passion for spirituality, art and Earth’s teachings have supported her specialization in eco-ministry, grief & loss, and sacred activism. Her essay, “Way of the Eco-Chaplain,” appears in a collection of women’s work; and her work with Green Sangha is featured in Renewal, a documentary celebrating the efforts of religious environmental activists from diverse faith traditions across America. She is a guest writer for “Progressing Spirit.” Lauren holds degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Naropa University. Currently, Lauren serves as Climate Action Coordinator for URI (the United Religions Initiative). She is a spiritual director and guest faculty for several schools in the Bay Area.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- 94805
Rev. Kari Kopnick
- kari.kopnick@gmail.com
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- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, Virtual Meetings/Zoom
- 98030
Rev. Kacey Carmichael
- she/her
- 2kaceycarmichael@gmail.com
- Rev. Kacey Carmichael, MA, MEd sees the Great Mystery, the Sacred Universe, wondrously unfolding in and as YOU. Along with a kind heart I bring a sense of humor, non-judgment, expansive awareness, creative engagement, gratitude and trust. I also bring decades of work with individuals and groups integrating expressive arts therapies, embodied/somatic approaches, contemplative rituals and practices, and the cosmology that modern science and indigenous wisdom have provided of ourselves embedded in the web of this 4.5 billion year evolving Earth Community and 14 billion year brilliant beautiful unfolding universe. From this felt experience of deep belonging we make mutually enhancing choices of loving wisdom for ourselves, our beloved planet, and all beings. I bring the soulful depths of personal experience with a disabled child, the loss of a partner, career changes, and aging parents. I also bring the benefits of rigorous education and training at Yale (BA in Biopsychosocial Health), Harvard (Masters in Counseling & Consulting Psychology), Lesley (Masters in Expressive Arts Therapies), and The Chaplaincy Institute (ordained Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Director.) I have a private practice as well as serving a UCC church and on faculty of the Advanced Deeptime Leadership & Wellbeing Program. I love poetry; Authentic Movement; the mystical insights and practices of the many traditions of the world; and communing with plants, animals, sea, stones … the whole earth community. I offer (in-person and online) memorials/weddings/blessings; spiritual companioning and counseling; individual and group practices, courses and retreats.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction, Rituals (Weddings, Memorials, Other)
- 94960
Rev. Scott Quinn
- scottquinn.net@gmail.com
- Scott Quinn is a spiritual director, supervisor, certified hypnotherapist, and retreat/class facilitator. He serves as core faculty and student supervisor for San Francisco Theological Seminary’s Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program, The Chaplaincy Institute"s Spiritual Direction program, and Together in the Mystery, a program that trains supervisors of spiritual directors. Scott was ordained a Lutheran minister and served for five years as an associate pastor of a congregation in Dallas, Texas, and he has also been ordained as an Interfaith minister with The Chaplaincy Institute. His career includes working as an educator and spiritual director at an interfaith spirituality center in Austin, Texas; serving as Director of Community with The Chaplaincy Institute, an interfaith seminary and community; and serving as the Executive Director of the Marin Interfaith Council. He and his partner live in San Rafael, California where they tend a large garden and many animal companions. His website is: www.scottquinn.net.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- 94901
Rev. Annalouiza Armendariz
- she/her
- annalouiza@jaguar-journey.com
- The Land teaches and Spirit guides. I serve as a Spiritual Companion/ Director for those of any or no religious affiliation. The offering is in deep listening, ritualizing the quotidian and creating ceremony for thresholds that are crossed. In the day to day, I offer my service as a Death Midwife, caring for those who are nearing the end of life as well as sacred body care after they have passed. I am certified as an Advance Care Directive planner and Natural Funeral Care.
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- Individual, One-on-One Spiritual Direction
- 80206
Rev. Irene Plunkett
- she, her
- irene.l.plunkett@gmail.com
- Interfaith Clergy, Spiritual Director
- 94577