PRACTITIONERS & PRESENTERS
 
 

Hadas L. Amiel, PT (Isr.), LMT
Bonnie Byrne, LCSW
Lisa A. Castro, MSW, LCSW
Angela H. Caughlin, LCSW
Suzan J. Cotellesse, LPC, LMFT
Marilyn Denham, MA, LPC
Joan W. Gill, M Ed, LPC
Rosa Glenn Reilly, Director/Founder
Nancy Hampton, Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner
Richard Hammons, MA, LMFT
Suzanne Jarvis, Senior Trainer, ESOCEN
Ruby Lee, LMT
Sita Lewi, LCSW, ACSW
Mary Rees, MS
Max Regan, MFA
Satya Shepherd, LMT,RYT
Renald Stettler, Naturopath, Holistic Health
Diana Thomas, MA, LPC
Jennifer Urbach, LCSW
Teresa Van Deusen
Hiromi Willingham, MSW, LCSW
Julia Wolf, LMFT, LPC
Donna Wotkyns, LCSW

Hadas AmielHadas L. Amiel, PT (Isr.), LMT is an experienced holistic body work practitioner, instructor and a Physical Therapist since 1990. Hadas strongly believes that our body is a storehouse for all our experiences, memories and emotions and therefore the body is the vehicle for healing.

In her sessions Hadas uses a combination of gentle hands-on modalities to address a variety of physical ailments, including acute and chronic pain, headaches, neck and back pain, respiratory and digestive disorders, men and women's health issues. She also supports clients dealing with emotional stress and anxiety, chronic grief, depression, PTSD and others. Her sessions often lead to self empowerment and personal and spiritual growth. Hadas also teaches stress release acupressure workshops for self care to other therapists and the public.

Hadas is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), certified in Zero Balancing®, and is the first and only certified practitioner of Soul Lightening® Acupressure in the state of Texas. Hadas trained extensively in Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Integrative Manual Therapy among other forms of bodywork. Her diverse traditional and non-traditional background has shaped her unique approach toward healing. Hadas can be reached at 281.757.2051 or hadas@enlightenedtouch.com. For more information please visit: www.enlightenedtouch.com .

Click here to read an article by Hadas Amiel in Natural Awakenings on page 31.

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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.

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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.

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Angela CaughlinAngela H. Caughlin, LCSW, is an author, psychotherapist and frequent speaker, conference and workshop presenter. She is the author of the book The Only Way Through, a personal memoir about grief and the resiliency of the human spirit and Journaling Your Way Through, a personal journal containing thought provoking questions to assist individuals to write as a way to process their deepest feelings of grief and loss. In her career as a psychotherapist, Angela has been in private practice since 1993 and continues to work with those facing grief and loss through death, divorce, adoption and major life transitions. She assists individuals and families understand the complicated issues that manifest in communication, relationships, emotions and identity that result from these transitions. Angela is the former Director of Programs at Bo's Place, a children's grief center in Houston. Angela may be contacted at ahcmil@sbcglobal.net and www.angelacaughlin.com or 713.963.0233.

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Suzan CotellesseSuzan J. Cotellesse, LPC, LMFT, is a psychotherapist, coach, trainer, and LPC supervisor with 24 years experience assisting individuals, couples and groups with personal and professional changes, challenges, conflicts and crises. Her therapeutic expertise includes relationship growth and repair, women’s empowerment, trauma resolution, sexual violence against women. Suzan artfully uses her experience with EMDR and body-centered psychotherapy. She facilitates women's process groups and conducts workshops for women who will never be mothers. Her coaching expertise includes: career development and transition, resumes, and team building. Suzan is an Independent Birkman International Consultant who uses the Birkman Method® Profiles to facilitate personal and professional growth. She is available to speak on a variety of relevant topics to public and professional organizations. Suzan can be reached at suzanjc@comcast.net and www.suzancotellesse.com or 713.621.0234

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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

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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.

Currently, Joan is pioneering a Woman's Support Group for the Pre-Boomer Generation. As a history buff, she holds a clear understanding of the influences inherent in this age group. And, as a member of this generation, Joan's knowledge of the challenges faced by this group brings immediacy and life to the issues. She can be reached at jwgill@sbcglobal.net and www.joangill.com or 713.906.0306.

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Rosa Glenn ReillyRosa 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. rosa235@earthlink.net 713.840.8957, ext. 1

Click here to read interview with Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Richard Hammons, MA, LMFT, is an experienced Gottman Therapist and a popular public speaker. He presents workshops for couples on The Art & Science of Love.  Rich helps couples renew their friendship and learn how to manage conflicts more effectively. He focuses on the bonds between the couple to help them resolve  attachment issues which may be blocking their intimacy. He also works with individuals to resolve trauma histories and attachment disorders, as well as issues related to anxiety and depression.  He can be reached for a consultation at 713.863.9420 or kaeyah@sbcglobal.net www.relationshipcounseling.us

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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.  

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Angela CaughlinSuzanne Jarvis is a senior trainer of ESOCEN Healing Science and heads the International Addictions Program teaching internationally in South America, Europe, Asia and the United States. Her background in psychology, computer science, healing arts, and advanced yogic science bring depth and practicality to her expertise. Having studied with four Asian mentors in human energy sciences, she honed her expertise in energy medicine and ESOCEN Healing Science through 14 years of intensive training with Del Pe, founder, world expert and author. She has participated in international research and pilot studies on the medical and psychological application of energy medicine in Clairsentient Faculties, Diabetes and Cancer. Suzanne works privately with clients in the areas of stress, addictions, anxiety/depression, HIV/AIDS and families at risk. Contact Suzanne at 832-754-7743 or svjarvis@gmail.com.

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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.

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J. Sita Lewi, LCSW, ACSW, is a psychotherapist, trainer, coach, storyteller, Sita Lewiand 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: www.lewimethod.com or contact her at lewimethod@aol.com or 713.870.2084.

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Mary ReesMary Rees, Insight Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Director, has been teaching Mindfulness and Insight Meditation for over 20 years and perceptual, cognitive, and metacognitive skills for 30. She offers:

1) Continuing Education for mental health professionals
2) Relational mindfulness for personal and professional development
3) Meditation as spiritual practice and conscious evolution
4) Embodiment and trust of inner wisdom

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
See especially: Being Prayer, award winning book www.beingprayer.com
Conscious Dynamics, Corporate and Professional Training www.consciousdynamics.com

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Max ReganMax Regan, MFA is a teacher, an internationally published poet and writer, and the founder of Hollowdeck Press LLC. Max's first volume of poetry "Faithless," was published in 1996, "All's Faire" was published in 1997, and "Harbour," was published in 1999. Max's newest anthology of poems, "Take," was published in 2005. He has taught poetry and writing to various groups and has worked as a writing coach for the past 15 years, in addition to working as a journalist and columnist for publications around the country. Max has taught and lectured at the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, Rose Medical Center and at Naropa University, as well as offering weekend workshops in Winter Park CO, Houston TX, Seattle WA and Baltimore MD. He is the resident guest writing instructor for the annual Women Physician's Balance Conference and is a frequent contributor to various magazines, literary journals and anthologies. For the past 12 years Max has worked at Naropa University, serving as the Co-Director of the Naropa Summer Writing Program, now in its 30th year. Max is the also the founder and Director of Naropa's Study Abroad Program in Prague. Contact Max at maxregan@mac.com and www.hollowdeckpress.com

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Satya ShepherdSatya Shepherd, LMT, RYT, is a Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator with 28 years of experience. Satya makes Spectrum Center the home for her Massage Therapy Practice after directing the River Oaks Center for Massage Therapy for 15 years; creating a healing environment for both clients and practitioners. Satya combines a thirst for the sacred and a passion for psychological and emotional healing with a great respect for the unique sensitivities and boundaries of the individuals she works with. Her massage therapy clients include those seeking wellness, cessation of pain, stress reduction, deep nurturing and safe touch. Satya serves clients who seek wellness maintenance and also specializes in working with those in the healing professions or those facing caregiver responsibilities to maintain their self care. With exquisite sensitivity and understanding, she also serves survivors of abuse while they re-establish their connection to safe touch. Her techniques range from Swedish to Deep Tissue and Trigger Point. In her sessions Satya draws from her studies in many spiritual traditions. She offers education and encouragement to those interested in cultivating intention and consciousness to enhance the evolution of mind and spirit in balance with body and emotions Satya is available to speak on many topics related to spirituality, consciousness and the mind, as well as, lead meditations and officiate at ceremonies and gatherings. She can be reached at 713.521.2926 or satyashepherd@gmail.com.

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Renald Stettler, Naturopath and Holistic Health Practitioner, uses naturalRon Stettler 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 renald@fortissimofund.com or 713.467.2227.

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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. 713.960.8391.

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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.

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Teresa Van Deusen has been a gifted reader since age 14 and has perfected her skill
over the past 26 years. She has read for thousands of clients responding to questions concerning finances, relationships, career, transitions and life purpose with uncanny accuracy. Her direct and joyful connection to the cards and clear vision with palms helps you use each reading to its fullest. Teresa can be reached at tvandeusen@gmail.com or 713.840.8957.

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Hiromi WillinghamHiromi Willingham, MSW, LCSW,is a psychotherapist, energy worker, and infant massage instructor. She came from Japan in 1994 and has been in the wellness and healing field since 1990. The vision of her practice is to help build a world filled with truth, virtue, and beauty by enhancing her client’s highest potential and natural healing ability through integration of psychotherapy, diet, energy work, and flower therapy (Japanese healing art). Hiromi sees individuals, couples, and families with a broad range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulty, and developmental trauma. Her clients often seek consultation when they want to enjoy their life more, work through barriers to more meaningful and satisfying life, and live out of their true self or spirit.

In addition, she offers a specialty in attachment and parenting issues. She assists optimal growth of babies and their families by strengthening the attachment between parenting (and expecting) mothers and their babies. She offers a safe space for mothers to courageously explore what arises in pregnancy and parenting with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Hiromi is a certified infant massage instructor by the International Institute of Infant Massage (www.infantmassageinstitute.com) and teaches parents individualized touch and massage for each unique baby, child, and parent. Hiromi formerly worked as a clinical associate at the Infant Parent Institute in IL. Currently, she is in the 2-year Hakomi Professional Training. Hakomi (www.hakomiinstitute.com) is a body centered psychotherapy based on the principles of mindfulness, non-violence, unity, organicity, and holism. Hiromi may be contacted at hiromiwillingham@hotmail.com or 713.516.6718.

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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.

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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 .

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