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Hadas L. Amiel, PT (Isr.), LMT |
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Hadas has extensive training in Cranio–Sacral Therapy and Integrative Manual Therapy. She is certified in Soul Lightening Acupressure, which combines traditional acupressure with a unique style of touch, to alleviate physical and emotional symptoms, and in Zero Balancing, which aligns the physical structure (skeleton) with the energy body. These modalities have provided her clients long lasting results. Hadas is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). She can be reached at 281.757.2051 or hadasamiel@sbcglobal.net. Bonnie Byrne, LCSW, is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. In her private practice Bonnie focuses on grief recovery. She re-discovers each day the resiliency of the human heart. Bonnie has a unique gift of being able to walk with children and their families through their journey of loss, whether that loss has come from death, divorce or loss of security and home. Through her ability to provide a safe and supportive environment, clients are able to share the unbearable pain of loss with a compassionate witness with the goal of finding peace. Bonnie utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, guided imagery and relaxation techniques, as well as journaling and collage to assist people on the road to recovery. In her role as a Social Worker in a Medical Center hospital setting, Bonnie provides support and care to children and their families facing difficult challenges. Bonnie seeks to find the best possible way to provide appropriate support so families can focus on the care of their children and their family unit. Bonnie is also licensed to supervise LCSW candidates. Contact Bonnie at 281.384.0820 and bonniebyrne@att.net. Lisa A. Castro, MSW, LCSW, is the founder of NewHouston Psychotherapy (www.newhoustonpsychotherapy.com) which offers professional counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents and families. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who moved to Houston with her family from New York City. Lisa has focused her work on families and children, first as a counselor and then, as the Deputy Director of a Family Center in a Rehabilitation Program. In her postgraduate work at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University, Lisa practiced individual and group psychotherapy under the direction some of the top names in Psychiatry and Psychology. Working in the Child Day Treatment Program and the Child Outpatient Clinic, Lisa obtained extensive experience and expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children with varying levels of emotional difficulties, mental illness, and family issues. Currently, in addition to her private practice, Lisa provides clinical counseling for women and their families at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Lisa can be reached at 713.493.0563.
Marilyn Denham, MA, LPC, specializes her skills as a psychotherapist on life transitions such as career change, divorce, stages of marriage, parenting, retirement and personal loss. Her interpersonal approach creates an intimate environment where it is safe to explore one’s self with curiosity and the excitement of new discovery. Marilyn holds a special interest in the cultural influences affecting both men and women and its repercussions on the happiness we seek. She leads her clients toward their highest potential trusting that hardship is a teacher and freedom from emotional pain is within our grasp. 713.963.0233 Joan Gill, M Ed, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a wealth of invaluable life experience and understanding to her practice. The fact that she returned to school after raising five children and acquired a master's level degree in counseling tells a significant part of her story. In her professional world Joan combines cognitive behavior, humanistic therapies and EMDR (trauma resolution) to provide an effective psychotherapeutic approach for her clients. This, plus unconditional and non-judgmental empathy grounded in the deep experience of life, makes Joan a valuable resource. She works with adults and couples - including older individuals - who need assistance through life transitions, such as the loss of a loved one, retirement, job change or divorce. She also works effectively with people struggling with stress, anxiety, and/or depression.
Nancy Hampton, Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, is a native Houstonian who has been studying Energy Medicine since 2000. Energy Medicine is a holistic practice which activates the natural healing properties of the body, mind and spirit. As a massage therapist, Nancy was called to pursue further studies to better assist the problems her clients were bringing to her. In 2007 Nancy completed a two year Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner Certification. It is through this work that Nancy has been able to facilitate deep and lasting results. Energy Medicine is particularly effective in releasing stress and pain from the body, as well as long held, debilitating emotional patterns. She feels privileged to be doing this work and is eager to teach people the benefits of working with the body's energy systems. You may reach Nancy by calling 832.656.4642 or nanhamp@aol.com.
Ruby Lee, LMT, approaches bodywork as a whole person, well being experience. She creates a deep receptive space to bring her clients to a state of profound relaxation physically, mentally, and spiritually. Having escaped the worries and demands of life and being relieved of physical pain, clients leave revived and rejuvenated. Through a variety of techniques, including Swedish and deep tissue massage, sessions are tailored to the needs of the individual. She has enjoyed and appreciated serving her clients for over 8 years. Ruby can be reached at rubyslee@gmail.com or 832.563-0302. J. Sita Lewi, LCSW, ACSW, is a psychotherapist, trainer, coach, storyteller,
Tammy is also a credentialed Wisewoman and Euroshamanistic intuitive. She is a frequently requested speaker and has presented throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Additionally, Tammy is adjunct faculty in the Houston Community College System, is a certified corporate trainer and life coach.
1) Continuing Education for mental health professionals Create you a life you love through experiential teachings in mindfulness and insight; available from beginning to advanced levels in group courses and individual sessions, in person, online or by telephone, including online independent study with or without teacher interaction Contact: mary@citta101.com (or mary@consciousdynamics.com for professional or corporate needs) Portal to Mary's websites: www.citta101.com
Renald Stettler, Naturopath and Holistic Health Practitioner, uses natural Diana Thomas, MA, LPC, is an experienced psychotherapist who guides individuals beyond the boundaries of the ego matrix into the light of conscious awareness. She works with the multi-dimensional energies that keep us limited and polarized in relationships. Diana's work includes retrieving soul fragments, releasing attachments, clearing genetic and karmic patterns, and cutting psychic cords. This approach uses one's relational patterns with others to understand the ego self and heal the source of the conflict and pain. This healing work is based on knowing that we are not limited, self composed and defined by thought; we are the unlimited Self of boundless joy, peace and Oneness with everything. 713.812.4700 Jennifer Urbach, LCSW is as a psychotherapist, consultant, presenter, and trainer who specializes in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty managing their lives, often adapting maladaptive ways of coping to survive. Initially trained in family therapy, her background includes working extensively with severely traumatized and mood disordered adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group therapies. Jennifer is widely noted for developing the support group model at Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Houston that continues to be replicated and used today. Her philosophy with each of her clients is to help them visualize and validate their life purpose, and then to assist them in setting goals so that they can create the life that they are meant to lead. Jennifer has been deeply trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offering clients skills in mindfulness, communicating effectively with others, regulating difficult and painful emotions, and managing stressful and crisis situations effectively. Jennifer facilitates multiple DBT skills training groups for adults, adolescents, and parents and offers this treatment method in individual sessions. Jennifer is also a certified trainer for Family Connections with the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, and offers the free 12 week course to interested family members regularly. Contact Jennifer at 713.392.4747 or j.urbach@jenniferurbachtherapy.com. Teresa Van Deusen has been a gifted reader since age 14 and has perfected her skill
Julia Wolf, LMFT, LPC is a psychotherapist, LPC and LMFT supervisor and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Julia has presented at local, state and national conferences on abuse and trauma. Julia's therapeutic expertise is in family therapy, relationship development, and behavior change. Her therapeutic approach is to help clients discover and live from their deepest values, by overcoming traumatic life events and changing destructive behaviors and relationship patterns. Julia is an active, empathic and collaborative psychotherapist. She creates a safe environment which supports you through the challenging steps of your journey and she celebrates the joy of your successes. She is the former Director of Therapy Services at The Children's Assessment Center and most recently served as the Director of Community Behavioral Health at The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston. Julia provides individual, couples, family and group therapy. She can be reached at juliawolf123@gmail.com or 713.963.0233. Donna Wotkyns, LCSW, is an experienced psychotherapist and workshop presenter. Donna specializes in grief issues, depression, abuse, trauma and anger management of young adults, teens and their families. She has been the Project Manager for Communities In Schools, a non-profit dropout prevention program for at-risk youth, for the past seven years, and is currently a counselor with CIS at Sharpstown High School. She also serves as a Group Coordinator for Bo’s Place, a grief support center for children. Donna is dedicated to the emotional journey of life. She offers a safe environment where clients work through their hardships and move toward creating healthy and happy relationships with their peers, families, and, most importantly, themselves. Donna’s experience as a grief counselor and anger resolution therapist provides a unique knowledge of the challenges prevalent in young adults, teens and their families. Contact Donna at 713.419.9796 or dwotkyns@gmail.com . |
Rosa Glenn Reilly, Director, founded Spectrum Center in 1988. In addition to overseeing the management of the Center, Rosa enjoys a successful consulting practice working with individuals and couples in the areas of intimacy, adult development, crisis and trauma resolution and a special focus on primary care providers. Her gentle, yet direct, approach includes a body-centered psychotherapeutic approach with a non-denominational spiritual awareness. As a licensed minister Rosa also performs ceremonies to bless important events. 
and facilitator of dance and movement classes. Ms. Lewi has been practicing therapeutic work for over twenty years. The foundation of her work is the belief that focusing on one's inherent capacity to heal leads to self-awareness and transformation. Ms. Lewi has extensive training and practice in the facilitation of groups and teams. Moreover, she leads personal growth and relationship seminars. Ms. Lewi is the founder of The Lewi Method and the primary service provider for CareGiving Solutions. She has extensive, case management, hospital and hospice experience. She specializes in understanding family dynamics and assessing the needs of individuals and families in crisis to find resources for their specific requirements. Ms. Lewi is efficient at targeting clients' needs and responding in a effective and economic manner. She also enjoys working with individuals, adolescents, families, and people with relationship difficulties. Sita is available to speak on a variety of motivational and information based topics. For more information, visit: 
therapies such as biofeedback and Quantum Reflex Analysis along with a full array of whole food based nutritional supplements to create a holistic and natural approach to wellness and preventative care. He uses a variety of diagnostic tools and techniques such as the EPFX machine and acupuncture meridians to assess the body's strengths and weaknesses, and recommends therapies based upon those findings. Renald's philosophy is to optimize the body's ability to heal itself, by getting to the root cause of the problem rather than just addressing the symptoms. His focus is to help the body recover from chronic ill states, followed by the attainment and maintenance of great health. Renald is fluent in 5 languages and has an MBA from Thunderbird. His Holistic Health Practitioner and Nutritional Counseling degrees are from the Global College of Natural Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. Renald may be contacted through 
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