Harvey Cottrell

Harvey Cottrell believes that human beings are meaning-makers and storytellers—and that, in our most basic nature, we are called to return to this sacred place as co-creators.

Harvey Cottrell is an emerging author, scholar-researcher, and licensed clinical social worker whose work explores forgiveness, trauma, and spiritual reintegration. A trauma specialist (LCSW), Harvey holds a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work with Children and Families, as well as a Master’s degree in Child Advocacy and Policy.

He is currently completing a PhD at Saybrook University’s College of Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences, where his research applies an integrative social work framework to the study of forgiveness, trauma, and healing after relational and systemic harm. Alongside his doctoral work, Harvey is a seminarian at The General Theological Seminary, pursuing a Master of Divinity in formation for the priesthood in the Episcopal Church.

A longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christianity, Harvey has been a leading voice at the intersection of faith, justice, and care for marginalized communities. His advocacy has been recognized with the Human Rights and Social Justice Award from Monmouth University and the Hero Award from Legal Services of New Jersey for his work helping to make families whole again.

Harvey’s writing weaves theology, lived experience, and clinical insight, offering a compassionate and rigorous vision of healing rooted in truth-telling, dignity, and grace.