Find A Spiritual Director
The information in this directory is supplied solely by the providers themselves. While some listed on this site have received a certificate from Unity's Spiritual Direction Program, this does not confer an endorsement of any director listed here. All spiritual directors listed here agree at the time of listing to abide by the Guidelines of Ethical Conduct set forth by Spiritual Directors International.
Brenda Bentley (She/Her)
I am a mindful mystic holding sacred space to connect, communicate, contemplate, and create spiritual (inner and outer) journeys with the Divine – honoring the mystery for all to discover our own unique Oneness with God.
I provide a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your identity, uncover your purpose, and discover your wholeness. With expertise, compassion and an open heart, I guide you on your journey of personal and spiritual transformation.
Together, we uncover the stories that bring balance, harmony, and wholeness to your life, guided by clarity, truth, love, and light. Bilingual in English and Spanish, and certified as a Life, Career, and Transformation Coach, I practice interfaith spirituality and enjoy spending time in nature, traveling, and living a balanced lifestyle.
Rev. Victoria W. Bunch (She/Her)
Hello my friends – It’s exciting to share my life journey with you. I am an ordained Unity minister, spiritual companion, and adjunct instructor at Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute of the Art and Ministry of Spiritual Direction. I served as co-minister with my husband at Unity of Richmond, VA. for 10 years, followed by studies in spiritual direction based on Jungian, Mystical and Dreamwork models at the Haden Institute. I was also a team member in developing Unity’s current spiritual direction program. Currently, I am guest speaker in churches, facilitate individual and group spiritual direction sessions, present workshops on family systems, individuation, and Jungian awareness, as well as participate with my husband in our field ministry, Unity Without Walls.
I received a B.A. in English Literature from Christopher Newport University and earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. My clinical experience primarily focused on healing work with traumatized and abused women and children in hospitals, mental health units, family service agencies, women’s shelters, and private practice.
I have been married to Rev. Richard Bunch, my partner-in-ministry, since 1988. Our family includes four adult children from our blended marriage, six grandchildren, and a Labradoodle named Amazing Grace or “Mazie.” I am a member of a Buddhist insight meditation sangha and part of an amazing book study group.
Jeanmarie Eck (She/Her)
My spiritual direction approach is grounded in the understanding that the answers you seek are already present within you. Together, we create a sacred space to notice how Spirit is working in your life and practice bringing your attention to the core of your being, where insight and wisdom are present when called upon with a sincere heart. Each session is uniquely crafted to explore what is most resonant in your experience. I welcome directees who wish to deepen their intuition, to live the truth they know and to journey through life authentically.
I hold a Certification in Spiritual Direction from Perkins School of Theology (SMU), I am an ordained Unity minister (2014) with a Masters of Divinity from Unity Institute & Seminary, and I am a Licensed Unity Teacher in Adult Education. I served as Lead Associate Minister at Unity of Houston, where I was Director of Adult Education for 10 years, mentoring ministerial students and LUT candidates. I am a contributing writer for Unity booklets. Currently, I am a guest speaker and vocalist, offering workshops and individual spiritual direction sessions.
A lifelong performing artist, I have performed throughout the US in theatre, film and television, and have an MFA from the University of Mississippi and a BA from Rollins College. I am on UWSI’s Spiritual Direction Advisory Council, and served on the UWM Board for over 3 years. I am a SoulCollage® Facilitator, I practice Insight Meditation and yoga, and live with my wonderful husband, daughter and 2 rescue dogs. I offer remote sessions by Zoom or in-person in Houston, TX.
Jere Farrell (He/Him)
I was originally born in Ireland and have been in the United States over 40 years. I have been in ministry for 37 years, 13 of those as a Catholic priest, five as an Interfaith hospice chaplain, and 18 as a Unity minister. I have been a spiritual Director since 1996 when I was certified by the Mercy center in Burlingame California.
I am a 66-year-old, married (23 years) gay man. I am comfortable working with the LGBTQ+community. I am very familiar with the 12 Step Program, especially through adult children of alcoholics. I have taught the Enneagram since 1990. I have lived in a multicultural environment in Hawaii, and feel that working with people of a different ethnicity is also a strong point of mine. I am very interested in spirituality and metaphysics. I have a special interest in doing healing work using the imagination, and also dabble in mediumship. I had a mystical “oneness experience” aged 17 after a failed suicide attempt.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Jere.
Gail Hamley (She/Her)
You are invited to engage in a deeper experience of the Self. If you would like to reflect on a deeper awareness of inner wisdom through companioning with another who is steeped in contemplative practice and deep compassionate non-judgmental listening, welcome. I am experienced in the corporate workplace; trained as a Thanatologist, Unity Licensed Teacher, Reiki Master, Labyrinth Facilitator; steeped in Native American and other mystical traditions, the Enneagram, hospice death, dying and grief, and Near-Death Experience. My focus is to provide a nurturing space for inner discovery.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Gail.
Ron Karstetter (He/Him)
"The spiritual director is concerned with the whole person, for the spiritual life is not just the life of the mind, or of the affections, or of the "summit of the soul'- it is the life of the whole person." ~Thomas Merton
Focus Areas: LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Creative Arts, Mindfulness/Meditation, Non-Traditional Healing, Codependency, Group Spiritual Direction.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Rev Ron.
Emmie Kellie-Schellang (She/Her)
Spiritual direction is an interpersonal and interspiritual relationship with a trained soul friend, called a spiritual director or spiritual companion, in which we learn to grow, live, and love in the spiritual life. Spiritual directors work with people of all religions and those with no faith background whatsoever.
I grew up in a Roman Catholic family before finding my way to Siddha Yoga and finally to Unity. In addition, I've been exposed to Sufism, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and the spiritual but not religious group. I currently attend Unity of San Francisco. I am a Licensed Unity Teacher (2003) and a graduate of Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute’s Spiritual Direction Certificate program (2023). Of my varied spiritual background, Catholicism taught me a love of ritual and sacred music while Siddha Yoga taught me oneness and that everyone carries divinity within them. Unity reinforced the oneness of all as well as the creative power of our minds and imaginations.
I received a master of social work degree in interpersonal mental health practice from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (1981) and am thus well versed in how to work with those experiencing mental health as well as spiritual concerns. I also specialize in providing spiritual companionship to members of the clergy, trauma survivors, and those experiencing grief and loss.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Emmie
Joni Lorraine (She/Her)
I am dedicated to bringing my heart and listening into encounters with others in a way that deepens the connection that each of us has to each other and God. This breaks down barriers that might prevent us from our fullest self-expression. When these barriers are removed, we are free to experience a rich wellspring of love and forgiveness for ourselves and others. I am dedicated to continuously revealing the truth of who and Whose I am while serving others to fully flourish in their own lives. My long-term passions include a love for acting and directing in live theatre, photography, and personal development. I bring my experience in education, training, facilitation, healthcare chaplaincy and even theatre, to my passion for the work of spiritual direction.
I am a member of Spiritual Director's International and began my spiritual direction practice in 2019 and am the Program Coordinator for Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute's Spiritual Direction Certification Program. I am a proud graduate of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest, with a degree in Spiritual Formation, where the focus of my program included both Spiritual Direction and Healthcare Chaplaincy. I welcome all humans into the practice of spiritual direction, and I have a focused appreciation and understanding for those who are in 12 Step recovery, are clergy, those who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those who are spiritual but not religious.
I live just outside Austin TX, with my amazing wife Tammy and Sam, our quirky little dog. I am wholeheartedly committed to joy.
Tom McAuliffe (He/Him)
From an early age I have been a seeker of truth. I grew up in the Catholic church during the time of the great upheaval of Vatican II. I was blessed with a wonderful education in ecumenical teachings by the Jesuits. After school, the yoga of Swami Vishnu Devananda and then the insight meditation practices of Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, Howie Cohn, and many other Spirit Rock teachers lighted my path. Around that same time I began attending the Unity community in Marin, outside San Francisco, where I serve today as prosperity consciousness facilitator, meditation teacher, and spiritual companion.
I am a jnana yogi myself, learning best from reading, instruction, and practice. I also appreciate the bhakti yogis for their passion for devotion and surrender, though my “recovering Catholic” self still balks at blind devotion. You can often find me practicing karma yoga around the Unity campus; selfless service has been a great teacher all my life.
Spiritual influences in my life include Nisargadatta, Alan Watts, Joseph Goldstein, Joseph Goldsmith, and Richard Rohr.
Currently I am practicing Effortless Mindfulness as taught by Diana Winston and I am enjoying Quantum Living work as taught by my minister Rev. DeeAnn Weir Morency.
My Spiritual Companionship practice focuses on small groups of 5-7 seekers meeting once a month, with a minimum 6 month commitment. I am open to expanding my practice to individuals who have a passion for the practical application of spiritual principles.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Tom.
Sue McQueen (She/Her)
The spiritual path is both joyful and challenging. If we are truly growing, we never stop learning about ourselves. We stay open and curious about our own responses and reactivities to whatever crosses our path.
I do have time for a limited number of directees as I am a senior minister at a vibrant, growing Unity center. I am honored to be a spiritual companion to any woman who is dedicated to living a life of increasing spiritual awareness.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Rev Sue.
Rob Moore (He/Him)
I was ordained into the Unitarian Universalist (UU) ministry in 2001. I have served Interim ministries in Grand Junction, CO and Port Townsend, WA and as Family Life Pastor in Southlake, TX. In addition to these ministries, I have led a UU youth sexuality education series, led a few spiritual formation small groups, and participated in various choirs along the way. I trained as a spiritual director at HeartPaths in the DFW area, graduating in 2018, and I am an advisor for students in the Unity Worldwide Ministries spiritual direction program.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Rev Rob.
Bridget Purdome (She/Her)
Spiritual Direction is like diving for pearls into often deep and sometimes murky waters. You will be invited to pay attention to what is stirring within you, reflect on how Spirit (however you name this great mystery) is working in your life, and discern how you would like to respond. There will be times of sharing and times of silence.
I have accompanied people from diverse backgrounds including women, men, and non-binary individuals, those who identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, those from various spiritual traditions, and those who are spiritual but not religious. All are warmly welcomed!
I am an Instructor and Spiritual Direction Supervisor for Unity’s Spiritual Direction program. For over ten years, I provided spiritual care to those who had experienced homelessness, were HIV positive, in recovery from substance addictions and/or challenged with other physical and mental illnesses. Prior to this, I provided facilitation and instructional design services to non-profit, educational, and corporate organizations.
I hold Masters’ degrees in Divinity and Spirituality/Spiritual Direction from Loyola University’s Institute of Pastoral Studies which included training in both Contemporary Spiritual Direction and the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. I completed Spiritual Direction Supervisor training through the Chicago Jesuit Community, Meditation Teacher training through the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Coaching Training through CTU’s ThrivingTogether program. I also hold a Masters of Adult Education from National-Louis University.
I live in Chicago with my husband, Mark. We enjoy visiting our adult children, Ciaran and Megan, in Novia Scotia and Los Angeles.
Yvonne Racine (She/Her)
Spiritual Direction is accompanying a person or group who would like to have a deeper relationship with the Divine, whatever that means to them. A Spiritual Director is one who listens from a holy perspective to whatever the directee is saying and experiencing, and is always directing them back to their own inner knowing beyond the personality. It’s really about learning to see and appreciate how the Divine is at work in every area of their lives.
I am a Spiritual Director/Companion with background in numerous spiritual traditions including New Thought, Christianity, Buddhism and ACIM. I am a graduate of the Unity Worldwide Ministries Art of Spiritual Direction Program and is also a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Life Coach. I am an ordained Unity Minister and teacher who identifies more as spiritual than religious. I have extensive training and experience in visionary leadership and celebrancy working with religious and non-religious individuals and families. Focus Areas: Corporate/Workplace, Couples/Families, Divorced/Widowed, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness/Meditation, Non-Traditional Healing, Women's Issues.
Karen Romestan (She/Her)
My mission in spiritual direction is to be acutely present to each person as they seek and find the Divine in each sacred moment and evert experience of life. I hold the belief that the wisdom and discernment await each person as they journey within to hear the guidance of the Divine.
It has been my honor and my joy to be present to others as a spiritual director since 2018. I hold a Certificate of Spiritual Direction from Perkins Seminary at Southern Methodist University. I am also an ordained Unity minister serving as minister of Unity of Augusta in Georgia. In 2024 I became a Spiritual Direction Supervisor through Spiritual Directors International (SDI).
As a lifelong ally, I am equipped to serve the LGBTQ+ community as a spiritual director with compassion, loving-kindness, and acceptance. I currently volunteer with both Safe Space Dinners (serving meals to LGBTQ + young people who experience housing) and The Hariett Hancock Center (the LGBTQ+ resource center in Columbia, SC). In 2023, I completed End of Life Doula training through INELDA and have many years of working as a hospice Eleventh Hour volunteer.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Karen.
Margaret Rosche (She/Her)
I am a retired Public Health Social Worker, originally from Buffalo, New York, now residing in Melbourne Florida. I facilitate Group Direction, Spiritual Education and Enrichment classes, and contemplative worship experiences there. I was a Hospital Chaplain with Health First Hospitals from 2006 – 2023 and am a Spiritual Director offering both individual and group direction since 2009. My training was with Audire in Orlando, Florida where I also serve as a student supervisor. I am excited that Unity has added Spiritual Direction as part of its evolving education menu and I serve as a program advisor and supervisor there as well. I feel that Spiritual Direction is a unique companioned practice of spiritual discovery and evolution which supports participants as they journey toward a more sacred personal and collective consciousness. I find that my Unity Licensed Teacher, Spiritual Direction and Chaplain ministries have been spiritual disciplines which ground, center and balance me, allowing me to both serve and grow.
My first book of poetry, Falling Into Love: Thoughts Along the Path, inspired by my own grief journey, was published in 2005. A second book, Ways: Thoughts on Living The Truth And The Life, was published in 2010. My current spiritual heroes, besides the mystics of all faiths, include Richard Rohr, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Barbara Taylor Brown, and Jacqui Lewis.
Email spiritualdirection@unity.org to reach Maggie.
Natasha Schmidt (She/Her)
Culturally Christian and Spiritually Unlimited, I honor your journey to oneness. Just like tall ancient redwood trees, I believe we grow stronger and stand taller the more we understand our interconnectivity through our own divine expressions of the Beloved. I look to offer spiritual companionship/direction to help others realign with the Truth of their being, love. Specialized areas of interest include pre and post entheogen integration, navigating entheogenic experiences, trauma-informed care, and Christian-based companionship.
Michelle Van Eyck (She/Her)
At its core, spiritual direction is an invitation to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and connection with the divine. It is a sacred relationship that fosters a deep exploration of the meaning, purpose, and possibilities of life, in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Spiritual direction acknowledges that each person's spiritual journey is unique and deeply personal, requiring individualized attention and support.
As your spiritual director, I am here to hold space for you by offering compassionate listening, guidance, and support as you navigate your spiritual path. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, where you will have the opportunity to express your spiritual experiences, doubts, questions, and aspirations. By creating an environment that is reflective and empathetic, I will encourage you to tap into your inner wisdom and find your own truth.
By engaging in the spiritual direction process, you will have the opportunity to explore the depths of your soul, uncover your true purpose, and uncover the miraculous power that lies within you. Together, we'll create a container of trust, respect, and confidentiality, where you can freely explore the mysteries of the divine and uncover your own unique path. I look forward to hearing from you and partnering with you on this extraordinary journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards authenticity, purpose, and connection with the divine.
Facebook Page: Michelle Van Eyck, Journey Within Spiritual Direction
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SDI- Michelle Van Eyck, Spiritual director/companion