Cheetah House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based resources and support to individuals who have experienced adverse effects from meditation, deliberate altered states, spiritual practices, high-control spiritual communities, and religious or spiritual trauma and abuse.
The organization brings together scientific research, clinical insight, and lived experience to better understand and address the potential harms associated with contemplative and spiritual practices. Its work challenges simplified narratives around meditation and well-being, offering a more nuanced, research-informed perspective on both benefits and risks.
Cheetah House was founded by Dr. Willoughby Britton, a researcher and clinical psychologist whose work focuses on the unintended effects of meditation and spiritual practices. Drawing on both academic research and direct experience within mindfulness and Buddhist communities, the organization supports individuals navigating complex psychological and identity-related challenges.
Cheetah House offers a range of services, including individual and group support, peer support, educational resources, professional consultation, and research initiatives. Its approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and aims to support recovery, integration, and informed engagement with spiritual practices.