Meet Sammi Burkhart, an author, mental health professional, and guide for those navigating life after fundamentalist religion and religious trauma. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Sammi has dedicated her work to helping people reconnect with themselves through reflection, compassion, and intentional healing.
Sammi holds a bachelor’s degree in youth ministry, a master’s degree in mental health, and is a certified neurolinguistic programming master practitioner. Her unique background bridges lived experience, academic training, and therapeutic tools, allowing her to support individuals who are untangling deeply rooted belief systems and reclaiming their sense of identity.
Her book, Fundamentally Healing: Journaling Your Way to Self-Love, Self-Discovery, and Self-Compassion After Fundamentalist Religion and Religious Trauma, offers readers a gentle, empowering path forward. Through guided journaling and thoughtful prompts, Sammi invites readers to process their experiences, release shame, and move toward a future grounded in self-trust and hope.
✨ Meet Sammi Burkhart at the Scottsdale Book Festival and explore how writing can become a powerful tool for healing, clarity, and personal growth.