Holistic Therapy

Holistic Therapy supports that the whole person is made up of interdependent mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional parts. Holistically, I weave together a tapestry of tools inspired by the expressive arts, somatic counseling psychology, neuroscience, psychosynthesis, ecopsychology, transpersonal psychology, guided imagery, energy healing practices, kundalini yoga, shamanic practice, Jungian psychology, and mindfulness practices that leads to lasting healing and transformation.

In working with my clients, I recognize the importance of compassionately and mindfully addressing the physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional components of their experience in order to have a whole person understanding of their issue. The way I employ holistic therapy can help you learn how to regulate your nervous system, remember who you are and why you are here by embodying your present experience, and master ridding the waves of change and transformation.

Our entire model is holistic in that we meet clients where they're at and adapt our work to suit those needs. Whether it's somatic breathing for anxiety relief and relaxation, or integrating spirituality into creating routines that build meaning and purpose, we are open to it all!

It is important that we look at you as a whole person as we address your needs in counseling since there may be other factors that contribute to your mental health needs. This may include addressing your mental health, physical health, spiritual health, relationship/social health, career health, and anything else that may play a contributing role in your holistic wellness.

Holistic Therapy is important because it incorporates our whole-person (i.e. body, mind, spirit) needs into the healing process. For example, the unmet needs of our creative spirit can negatively impact our sense of self-worth or how stretching in the morning can relax our minds. It's all connected!

In having a holistic approach I acknowledge that people have a whole environment of different factors, some helpful and some harmful.

A holistic approach means seeing a person as a whole being and recognizing the interconnectedness of one’s mind, body, and spirit in defining one’s overall wellness. Holistic balance utilizes a self-inventory of one’s mental (psychological), physical, emotional (i.e. expression of emotions), and spiritual (i.e. values, beliefs, etc.) health to identify imbalances and work towards optimal wellness. Holistic balance emphasizes the belief that all areas of health are of equal importance.

I believe that the most effective healing looks at the whole person, where they're coming from, and uses many tools from the tool box. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I can incorporate energy healing such as Reiki or shamanic energy medicine. I also believe many other forms of self-care, physical therapies, or forms of alternative medicine can support a person as well.

My practice focuses on creating balance and healing the mind-body connection because I believe mental health and physical health are equally important. I emphasize the necessity of healthy physical habits as well as healthy emotional and mental habits as part of my treatment process. I help clients discover new behaviors and activities that work best for them and their bodies.

I have a Masters of Arts in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University.

Functional Medicine practitioners use holistic approaches to look “upstream” to consider the complex interactions in your history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness. The unique genetic makeup is considered, along with both internal (mind, body and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning.

I offer holistic therapy that combines ancient wisdom with modern techniques, integrating somatic counseling, mindfulness, energy work, and creative practices. My approach supports healing across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating transitions, or seeking deeper connections, I provide a nurturing space to help you heal, transform, and thrive in alignment with your true self.

In my sessions I provide the option to incorporate Reiki, Hilot, movement, and/or tarot as supplemental modalities to traditional psychotherapy. I am trained in all of these practices.

As a trained integrative healthcare practitioner, certified clinical aromatherapist, and Reiki Master, I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy that incorporates complementary modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation. By combining these techniques with traditional therapy, I can provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach to your mental wellness.

Sometimes we feel like parts of us are missing or are weak. We may be experiencing physical pain due to what we are thinking or feeling. The holistic approach is to to help correct, heal, and strengthen you as a whole individual. This may look like doing some stretching during a session, having a homework assignment to get a massage or enjoy a healthy meal, or maybe it’s sitting in your feelings and recognizing how they show up in your body.

I believe that the body is connected to the mind and the mind is connected to the body. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am also a Certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor, and Peristeam Hydrotherapist in training. I have also traveled internationally to certify in traditional Mayan healing practices and Caribbean herbalism.

Washington Psychological Wellness is proud to provide an integrative & holistic approach to treatment. Holistic mental health emphasizes the entire person (bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model) and not just on their symptoms or presenting problems. It reaffirms the importance of the relationship between clinician and client, is informed by scientific evidence, and uses all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

I am a trauma-informed counselor employing a biopsychosocial approach. Further, My approach is ecological and holistic, meaning I work with the whole system even as we focus on a goal. We are all vastly complex. We are also very embedded with patterns, some useful and others not as much. Counseling is a perfect place to explore our complexity and patterns and to choose how to cultivate ongoing meaning and authentic expression in a non-judgmental environment.

I use transpersonal psychology tools.