Spirituality

I have a long-held interest in working in the area of spirituality and enjoy working with clients who are well-established in their own spiritual journeys or those who may have trouble connecting with this part of their lives for varying reasons.

I believe the integration of one's Christian faith can allow therapy to be more effective, which is something I myself have experienced in my own healing journey. But I welcome those from other faith backgrounds and completely respect those who wish to leave their faith at the door.

Life is inherently spiritual to humans as we wrestle to find meaning in our lives, whether or not we realize it; although we sure feel the symptoms of anxiety, numbness, anger, etc. when we do not find it. This could involve a search for fulfillment, a question of who we are and what we have to offer, how to live morally... The journey is not easy, as it concerns the very fabric of our beings; thankfully, we do not have to journey alone. Here as your wayfinder, let's explore.

Spirituality can offer deep guidance, whether you follow an established tradition or choose to forge your own path. Through a Buddhist lens, I offer tools to navigate life with wisdom, compassion, and understanding. Together, we can explore practices that align with your journey, whether from Buddhism or your own tradition, to support your healing and transformation.

Discovering your soul essence or experiencing a spiritual awakening can be a deeply profound, but also scary and terrifying experience. Finding a deeper spiritual connection can cultivate a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in your life, and I offer you a safe and compassionate space to do this. As a Buddhist-based therapist, it is common for clients I work with to process past lives, ancient knowledge, ancestral lineage, intuitive knowings, spirit guides and more.

From a depth psychological orientation spirituality is considered a core ingredient of overall well being. When we are disconnected from our own spiritual center, however that is defined by each of us, we can be more vulnerable to emotional instability, addiction, and depression. While I do not push any particular spiritual agenda, I do invite you to become curious about the spiritual dimension of your life, and how this represent a vital internal resource.

How you connect to yourself, love, nature, or an eternal being is often not discussed in therapy when in reality spirituality/religion can be just the thing we need to heal and cope from life experiences.

Dr. Inez is informed by Jungian archetypology, ritual, ceremony, Taoist, mindfulness, and pagan approaches when working with psychedelics for consciousness expansion.

When we recognise that we are not just this body and we connect with something bigger than ourselves, doubts arise. It is in those moments when we need a guide to connect us with specific aspects that help us not to get lost in this journey. As a music therapist I specialise in transpersonal archetypal music therapy, a deeply spiritual approach and I work with the Body Nature method, in which we work with the 7 main chakras. I also work as an animal communicator and end of life doula.

Spirituality is an issue I have had the pleasure of treating, dating back to my time at Abilene Christian University. It is a concept often overlooked and one that I seek to synthesize with the mental health world by allowing my patients to examine themselves as beings who can acknowledge a higher power and simultaneously recognize that they have agency in this world to activate positive change. The use of religious materials is welcomed by me to my patients should they desire to use them.

I have a passion for helping clients navigate what their own spirituality looks like and how they can incorporate it into their lives. I have experience with helping clients overcome religious trauma and explore and cultivate their own unique connection to themselves and others -- no matter what that looks like. I rely on my own spirituality to guide me in work with clients and offer a warm and open space to explore beliefs and connection to oneself and others!

“Why am I here?” “What does it all mean?” These are the big questions, the grist & grit of this wild ride we’re all taking, hurtling on a giant rock through the vast expanse of endless space. Spirituality provides us with a framework through which to explore the “why” of our fleeting existence. By holding an open & non-judgmental space for the exploration of connection to a higher power — be it religion, nature, intellectualism — I support clients to discover their own unique & sacred meaning

Clients of all beliefs are welcome, but I have lived experience of being an ex-Catholic for those who may want someone who can relate to their experience. I specialize with clients who have gone through faith transition or are questioning their spirituality or religious identity.

With training from a seminary, I enjoy integrating both faith and evidence-based practice for those clients who choose to do so.

I have lived experience related to healing from religious trauma and the impact of purity culture, the grief of faith deconstruction, and the relational dynamics that go along with a significant faith transition. Additionally, I have sought out additional training to support my work with folks who are interested in navigating religious trauma, faith deconstruction, or simply wanting more depth in their spiritual life.

I view spirituality as a source of strength and hope; an avenue to experiencing a greater sense of connection, acceptance and belonging; a means to opening oneself in safety and with appreciation to this mysterious sense of self-awareness we have and the ability to know beauty, harmony and peace, even while navigating life's ups and downs. Spirituality is the gift of meaningfulness and contentment that we enjoy or long for continually as we experience this miracle called life.

As a music therapist I specialise in transpersonal archetypal music therapy, a deeply spiritual approach and I work with the Body Nature method, in which we work with the 7 chakras. I also work as an animal communicator and end of life doula.

Are you wrestling with mental health and faith? How do you bring faith into conquering anxiety? You want more than just symptom relief; you seek to cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace and emotional resilience that harmonizes with your faith. There's more to mental health than just "praying it away". I offer a compassionate, faith-integrated approach to counseling that focuses on both practical strategies and spiritual guidance. I also love working with those with different faith backgrounds.

I minored in religion while at Florida State University and I find that using someone's spiritual beliefs can be a strength in their recovery. Our belief system has an impact not only on our feelings and behaviors, but also on our thoughts, self-identity, and awareness. My hope is to help you focus in on your spiritual goals, by coming to terms with the past, gaining skills in the present, and visualizing a better tomorrow.

Life is often inherently spiritual to humans as we wrestle to find meaning in our lives, whether or not we realize it. This could involve a search for fulfillment in life, an existential question of who we are and what we have to offer to others, how to live morally, and so on. The journey is not easy, as it concerns the very fabric of our beings; thankfully, we do not have to journey alone.