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Specialties
Psychotherapy combined with alternative, yoga, energy healing methods, and equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning. I assist those with life transitions, relational & communication issues, anxiety & panic, depression, grief & loss, spiritual matters, work & career issues, trauma, personal growth, creative blocks, I maintain personal yoga, meditation, spiritual and physical fitness practices — which assist and inform my service to clients. I am grateful to be aligned with my true vocation and am eager to assist others on their journey.
History
Established in 2009.
Private practice in Holistic Psychotherapy is the culmination of formal psychology training at Pacifica Graduate Institute, (with emphasis in depth psychology –using dreams, imagery, symbolism, metaphor to tap the unconscious), Marriage and Family therapist licensure, alternative and energy healing methods, yoga, meditation and mindfulness and certification in equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning through EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association). Early life career diversity and experiences contribute to the practice goal of helping others heal and reach their full potential.
Meet the Business Owner
Vivian R.
Business Owner
The early life journey led to exploration of yoga, energy and alternative healing methods. Realignment with a lifelong passion for psychology led to continued education and MFT licensing, and certification in equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning.
Degrees:
*MA, Counseling Psychology, Depth Psychology emphasis, Pacifica Graduate Institute
*BS, Computer Science & Mathematics, Mary Washington College
Licensure & Associations:
*Marriage and Family Therapist license, MFC50474, CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
*EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) certified in equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning
*California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) member
*Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) member
*Friends of Jung, San Diego Chapter member
*American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer certification; emphasis yoga and nutrition