Gloria Grasse comes to her work at the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago after a career in the performing arts. She has a particular interest in the impact of the creative process on the psychological and spiritual transformation of individuals. Before joining CRPC’s staff, Gloria worked with homeless and marginalized individuals in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Gloria has a master of arts in pastoral care and counseling and a PhD in pastoral theology, personality and culture from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Her research addresses resilience and the concept of the Divine as it relates to groups and individuals struggling with trauma.
Gloria has been working with couples and individuals since 2008. She works with clients around issues of identity, vocation, and the creative process. Gloria has worked extensively with individuals in recovery from addiction as well as abuse survivors; addressing their experiences with anxiety and depression while working toward the development of life-giving skills.