What is Transpersonal Counseling Psychology anyway?   Transpersonal psychology is the integration of spirituality and psychology. The term “transpersonal” literally means “beyond the personal/self.” The core concept of transpersonal psychology is nonduality, which is the recognition that each person is fundamentally and ultimately a part of the whole (cosmos).

This core concept of nonduality brings insights to the intrinsic health and basic goodness of the whole and self-transcendence from the conditioned and conditional personality to a deeper, broader, and more unified sense of identity with the whole.

The field of transpersonal psychology has broad interests that include spiritual experiences, mystical states of consciousness, mindfulness and meditative practices, shamanic states, ritual, the overlap of spiritual experiences with disturbed states such as psychosis and depression, and the transpersonal dimensions of interpersonal relationships, service, and encounters with the natural world.

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Do I have to work with the horses or in nature?   Working in nature is strictly a personal preference. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (the horses) and Mother Earth are amazing teachers with quick access to the transpersonal self. They intuit only what's true for you, not your story or your history, but how/who you are Now. Horses also sense any change in your way of being immediately. It seems magical. More about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy here!

Do you have an office if I don't work outside?  I have an indoor office and an outdoor office in Franktown, CO.

What is your fee?  I charge $75 per hour. However, if you want to pay for services in advance, I offer a multi-session discount. Be sure to ask about it!

Do you take insurance?    My practice is for self-pay clients.  However, I am happy to render a bill for you submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

What if I need medication to help with my healing?  I strongly recommend you work with a psychiatrist while on medications for neurological and brain chemistry imbalances. They are experts with specialty training and can fine tune your medications so you get the most benefit.

How long does a session last?   A typical session lasts one full hour.

How often will I come for counseling? It depends! Everyone is different. Generally, weekly is sufficient to get you moving down a path of health again. And, we may decide another schedule suits your needs better.

How long will counseling take? Not to sound like a broken record.......it depends! It depends on what you hope to accomplish. Many issues can be resolved within six weeks or so. Deep trauma, personal growth, spiritual emergence, chemical imbalances or addictions often require more time.