Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Death and Dying, Grief, Life Transitions, Loss, Bereavement,
Degree(s)
MPA, M.Div.
Certifications
Methods of Japanese Psychology, Mindfulness Instructor, KaiKyoshi (ordained Buddhist Priest)
Additional Training
Applied Existential Psychotherapy, Clinical Pastoral Education, Group Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Addiction Counseling, Horticultural Therapy
Issues
anxiety, trauma, anger management, spirituality, depression, grief and loss,
Types of Therapy
Mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy, Applied Existential Psychotherapy, Japanese methods (Naikan/Morita), Grief and spiritiual counseling
Mindfulness based practice using Eastern and Western techniques for finding peace in midst of axiety, trauma, and loss. Share awareness practices for being open to connecting fully with life using all the senses.
Long Business Description
As a counselor I enjoy helping adults engage fully with life using body, mind and spirit. I use my certifications as a Mindfuless Instructor, addiction specialist along with my training from nationally and internationally recognized institutes in Applied Existential Therapy, methods of Japanese psychology, CBT, marriage and family therapy, and somatic techniques. I take a client-centered approach to make sure my clients are offered practices for relieving stress and anxiety. I share tools that work for them to deal effectively with their trauma, stress and destructive emotions. www.prajnahealingarts.com
Spiritual Counseling, Contemplation, Inquiry, Shadow Work Process of Self Discovery
Long Business Description
The Patterns of life run deep and are expressed as our stories about self, other people and circumstances. Our emotions are the glue that hold our patterns in place and bind us to them. Through the reinforcing of our patterns, an insulating cocoon is formed. The PatternWork® is a Self Discovery process that utilizes mindfulness to help you come out of your cocoon and release the patterns that no longer serve you.
Life Coaching/Counseling related to internal v.s. external issues
Long Business Description
I use a metaphysical approach to depression and self-hatred – helping to create the conditions in which change occurs rather than perusing the change itself. I also support the client in embracing the feelings they have been trying to resolve with logic and achievement and allow these feelings to lead them back to early trauma and self-defeating beliefs. This is a non-directive approach that allows the client to discover who they uniquely are as opposed to what they think they would like to become. Change is lasting and often dramatic - occurring within moments, weeks, and months as opposed to years.
Individual, Group, and Family Psychotherapy services for adults with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Gambling, Co-Occurring, and/or Criminal Behaviors.
Long Business Description
I am client focused, firm believer in meeting people where they are, a strong advocate, and work extremely well with diverse people and/or populations. I earned my associates degree in Human Services (Mental Health Concentration) from Southeast Community College, my bachelor’s degree in Family Science and Psychology from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and my master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. I also earned certification in Gambling Addiction and Counseling for individuals who struggle with gambling related issues (NCGC-I and ICGC-II). I am certified in Driving with Care (DWC) providing Level I and II DWI Education and Therapy Groups, EMDR Trained, and Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC) for gambling disorders. I have completed all mandatory curriculum and internship/supervision hours associated with an Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and currently awaiting my licensure. I am a member of and subscribed to the code of ethics for both National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). I am a Registered Psychotherapist with The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) who is responsible for licensing and consumer protection. I began my professional career at a locked state mental institution where I worked with individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illness, adult forensic population, and chronic care. This first experience was foundational for me and created a passion for this work. I saw a frequent disconnect between services among the mental health, addiction, and criminal justice systems. I saw how systemic issues can directly impact people in a negative way. I made it my goal for the next 20 years to try to address these issues in an integrated way because I saw how they were often resolved best when treated holistically. I held two internships as an undergrad (both in direct care) one in a retirement facility (Lancaster Manor) where I worked with individuals diagnosed with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s and the other in a mental institution (Lincoln Regional Center) where I worked with adults and adolescents diagnosed with severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders and the criminal justice system. I have worked in the mental health and criminal justice system most of my career including jails, prisons, probation, and community corrections. I have worked and continue to work in the capacity of a therapist, case manager, and group leader. In graduate school I held an internship as a therapist providing individual and group therapy at the Denver Sheriff’s Office at the Denver County Jail and assisted in the implementation of the men’s mental health unit. As a professional, I have had many roles as a therapist, case manager, and addiction counselor- typically as a case manager, advocate, clinician, or a mixture of all the above. Much of my experience has been working in community mental health centers and within the criminal justice system (inside jails, prisons, interfacing with police departments and courts). My continued training has taken place in the form of classes, workshops, conferences, webinars, seminars, and personal research.
I enjoy supporting adults and young people to achieve their goals, to have a joyful life. Helping find out what would be their ideal life situation. If you are dealing with difficulties, whether is Transitions, Relationships, Family - Couple communication, Career orientation, Cultural diversity, among others; I can help you - I am a psychotherapist with over 31 years of experience working with adults and young people, helping them overcome a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Long Business Description
There is always a solution for any problem that you might be facing, sometimes it's just about seeing the same situation from a different perspective, and others as we change attitudes, our relationships change as well.
I have Spanish and English speaking Clients . I include Life Coach processes in my sessions when I believe is a good tool for my Clients. I am looking forward to assist you in your journey.
If you are open for a change and committed, we could work together!
Psychotherapy/coaching for individuals and couples
Long Business Description
Psychotherapy, coaching for individuals, couples, and families using NLP, Psych-K, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and the Enneagram. Team building and business training.
Sliding Scale
Yes
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card, Health Savings Account