Van
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Counselor
( Wholistic, Parts-Work, Somatic-integrative )
( treatment table-integrative )
Coach & Guide
( Heroic, Best-Version, & Spiritual )
I’m committed to bringing my Self-energy forward, for compassionate presence, per each session. Firstly, through a friendly meet-n-greet and then likely a follow-up comprehensive intake process, I learn about the participants’ trauma, concerns, goals, and intentions. This helps to shape my therapeutic talk-therapy approach for each participant, which imperatively considers the body & nervous system.
The therapeutic process helps an individual attune with Self energy; our birthright, unaffected by traumatic incident, and embodies present, compassionate, caring,
accepting & healing qualities.
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Background
It began as an emphasize in behavioral Psychology at the University of Illinois.
Later, after losing myself in the arduous world of post-production,
I knew I needed to alter my path, and seek self-healing on a deep, restorative level.
I aligned with a body-mind healing approach firstly,
via craniosacral/bodywork @ MSSM & Integrative Psycho-Structural Bodywork.
Then I leaned into a more specialized focus, within the world
of Somatic attachment / experiencing, alongside Behavioral, Environmental
& Somatic Psychology to further develop Self-discovery approaches,
trauma reconciliation, and allow for more impact and efficacy.
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Having taken part in an immersive study project with Therapists & like-minded professionals, nestled in rustic Sonoma, CA, I discovered how this work is truly meaningful and transformational. I witnessed the metamorphosis of others, and I personally, tremendously benefited from the work so greatly, I was ecstatic to continue my training and give back to others in a mindful and therapeutic manner.
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I achieved the continuation of my education by obtaining Somatic-Attachment Therapy certification ( Dr. Lyons, Dr. Gallagher; Embody Lab., N.Y. ) and Dr. Peter Levine’s S.E.
& Healing Trauma, (certificate of completion), plus a trio of Breathwork certifications.
IFS certificate of completion ( Dr. R. Schwartz, Herbine, & Krause ),
Plus additional study/certifications via ( NICAMB, Compassionate Inquiry/Gabor Mate,
Heroic Coach, HealthMeans, IFS Therapy, & Ethics).​
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Additionally: Somatics in Action, Peter Levine,
& the Somatic Mentorship Program,
( Led by Dr. Lyons, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Deb Dana,
Dr. Albert Wong, & Karee Powers),
and the long-standing work of Susan McConnell, Somatic IFS.
All of the above has helped to shape my approach to my body-mind-spirit,
integrative-Counsel & therapeutic offerings, with a focus
on Self-awareness and Self-Empowerment
( and Depression, Anxiety, Guilt/Shame, Loss & Relationship ).
Additionally, it's aided in my approach to each individual's
customized, experiential process and healing journey.
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I find the work deeply meaningful, and I give my entirety to each participant and the process. Please reach out, if you feel this work may benefit your goals and your path to wholeness.
