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    What is Suggestion Hypnosis?
    • May 20
    • 7 min

    What is Suggestion Hypnosis?

    Suggestion Hypnosis is a method where we work together to create "suggestions" that encapsulate changes you would like to make. I then...
    What is Shamanic Journeying?
    • May 20
    • 5 min

    What is Shamanic Journeying?

    Shamanic Journeying instruction is one method I offer in my practice. This blog post will teach you what it is and how I practice it with...
    An Introduction to Mindfulness
    • Feb 20
    • 6 min

    An Introduction to Mindfulness

    Mindfulness involves conscious attention on what is happening right here and now with compassion and curiosity. It can help you improve...
    What It Means to be “Unblended” in the IFS Model and How to Do It
    • Feb 4
    • 6 min

    What It Means to be “Unblended” in the IFS Model and How to Do It

    Learning how to “unblend” from strong drives and emotions is an important life skill that can help you feel calmer and more centered in...
    What is Transpersonal Therapy?
    • Feb 3
    • 6 min

    What is Transpersonal Therapy?

    Transpersonal therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that not only includes, but emphasizes spirituality. We all have access to our...
    Knowing Your Needs: The Key to Wellbeing
    • Jan 20
    • 4 min

    Knowing Your Needs: The Key to Wellbeing

    Learn how to feel healthier, more vibrant, and more whole by identifying your needs, prioritizing them, and meeting them as well as you...
    8 Dimensions of Balanced Holistic Health
    • Dec 2, 2021
    • 4 min

    8 Dimensions of Balanced Holistic Health

    We are holistic beings and our health is multifaceted. Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health are inextricably interlinked....
    How to Integrate an IFS Unburdening or Depth Hypnosis Regression Session
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to Integrate an IFS Unburdening or Depth Hypnosis Regression Session

    So you've had a profoundly healing experience where you retrieved a lost part of yourself. Congratulations! Read this article to...
    What is the "Core Self" in Internal Family Systems?"
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    What is the "Core Self" in Internal Family Systems?"

    In this article, learn about the definition of "Core Self," what it feels like, how to access it for yourself, and how to bring it into...
    Learn To Nurture Compassion, Equanimity, Loving-Kindness, and Joy Into Your Life
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    Learn To Nurture Compassion, Equanimity, Loving-Kindness, and Joy Into Your Life

    Learn how to cultivate compassion, equanimity, loving-kindness, and sympathetic joy with the 4 Brahma Viharas The 4 “Brahma Viharas”...
    Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?
    • Oct 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?

    About 20% of people are "highly sensitive." Learn more about this trait and how to help yourself thrive as an HSP in this post. According...
    Therapy as a Spiritual Path
    • Oct 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    Therapy as a Spiritual Path

    At Alternative Therapy STL, I see the therapeutic path as a path of personal and spiritual growth. You may have seen the above symbol in...
    About My Free Meditations
    • Oct 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    About My Free Meditations

    Did you know that I am a meditation teacher on a meditation app? Learn how to empower yourself in between sessions with meditations I've...
    Enhance Your Therapy Experience Through Journaling
    • Oct 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    Enhance Your Therapy Experience Through Journaling

    Learn how a therapy journal can enhance your therapeutic experience and provide you with wisdom you can keep forever! A therapy notebook...
    How to Determine How Often to Come to Therapy
    • Oct 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to Determine How Often to Come to Therapy

    This article will help you gain clarity on how often you would like to come to therapy to start, and how to know when it’s time to...
    What to Expect from the Initial Consultation Session
    • Oct 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    What to Expect from the Initial Consultation Session

    In this article, you will learn more about what to expect from the initial consultation session and how to prepare for it. What to Expect...
    Understanding "Out of Network" Therapy and Insurance
    • Oct 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    Understanding "Out of Network" Therapy and Insurance

    I do not accept insurance. Learn how you may be able to get part or all of your session fee covered through your "Out of Network"...

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