Spirituality

Spirituality is not synonymous with religion. It is the intentional practice of conscious awareness that our existence transcends our physical body and influences the existence of all that surrounds us. Growing as spiritual beings leads us to open our mind and heart to trust our intuitive wisdom that our body sensations gift us daily, so that we may be in constant connection with our true purpose in order to thrive in all that we are and all that we do.

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.

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.

During our time together, we will explore beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing. I often speak about spirituality in terms of the Universe and our connection to ourselves and the connection to something larger than ourselves. I will support you in exploring what your unique sense of spirituality means to you.

I have extensive experience working with folks who are making a faith transition/crisis of faith/faith deconstruction, including significant religious trauma. My experience is most extensive working with people from a Mormon/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints background. This is a primary focus of my practice.

Many clients report feeling more connected to themselves when they feel more connected to their spirituality. I enjoy working with people who find their spirituality is important to them. I explore these beliefs with clients, and include them in their treatment, when clients feel it useful. My background is especially suited for people who subscribe to eastern spiritual beliefs, but I can also work with those aligned with western beliefs.

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.

I find it helpful for healing to incorporate my clients spirituality within the framework of therapy. I believe that spirituality is a personal journey that can create immense impact in people's healing. I think if spirituality is important to a client than it should be focused in on in therapy sessions.

During our time together, we will explore beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing. I often speak about spirituality in terms of the Universe and our connection to ourselves and the connection to something larger than ourselves. I will support you in exploring what your unique sense of spirituality means to you.

Spirituality is unique to each person. I have specialized training in working with clients who have experienced religious trauma or spiritual abuse. This also includes clients who have been a part of high control groups.

Religious trauma can manifest in a number of ways including anxiety, depression, guilt and an upheaval of everything one previously believed to be true. Recovery from this trauma includes validation, empathy, deconstruction of previously held beliefs, addressing spiritual wounds, and rebuilding a spiritual identity in whatever way feels authentic.

I specialize in issues core to identity, specifically those who are deconstructing or reconstructing aspects of their spirituality, religious tradition, and/or religious trauma. In sessions, we will be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress.

My own unique journey through religion and spirituality has helped to inform my work in this area. People often come to me seeking clarity around their purpose and beliefs. It is typical for every human to want to understand and question their relationship to a higher power. I support people through this exploration process by helping them to ask important question and find the answers that are best for them.

Spirituality is best understood as our sense of being fully human, experiencing ourselves as a part of life, not an object in isolation. Healthy spirituality doesn't require a theistic understanding, and having a theistic understanding doesn't guarantee us feeling fully human. I am a respectful and knowledgable therapist for those not interested in religion, religious minorities, AND those who seek a more meaningful connection to their own mainstream religion.

Spirituality is not synonymous with religion. It is the intentional practice of conscious awareness that our existence transcends our physical body, influencing all that surrounds us. Growing as spiritual beings leads us to open our mind and heart to trust our intuitive wisdom that our body sensations gift us daily, so that we may be in constant connection with our true purpose in order to thrive in all that we are and do. I support clients in exploring their individual spirituality.

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.

I enjoy using Jungian and transpersonal lenses to add a spiritual dimension to therapy, and I love to incorporate tarot, astrology, art, poetry, dreams, and symbolism when it feels supportive to your process. I work with all types of spirituality based on your existing beliefs as I believe that integrating spirit into the mind-body connection can add another dimension to healing work, including ancestral and intergenerational healing.

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.

The importance of spirituality in ones life can help a person cope through difficult times. I want to help you use your own spirituality to help you and only if you want to use spirituality. I want you to be able to use practices that help you to find hope and healing in your life.