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Van

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,

curious, accepting & healing qualities.

 

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. 

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.

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).

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.

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.

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