AKARA

"Your fingerprint is yours to own. Make your conscious mark."

This life is for Living... Fully! Wholly. Mindfully. With Love & Presence. During our time together, you will be supported in your process of self-discovery. We will explore your most authentic, vibrant Self (or multiple selves!), while simultaneously uncovering areas you might be feeling shame, stuck or "blocked." In a safe environment of unconditional positive regard, we can "reprogram" your patterns & conditioning so you can access & shine at your highest, most integrated vibration! Throughout, we will equally celebrate the power of Beingness, and how you are already everything you need to "be"...

And more!

With a master's degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University in California, USA, I draw from a multitude of modalities to support you on your path. For our verbal, talk therapy/"story coaching" aspects of our collaboration, I am solutions-focused & strengths based, drawing primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) & narrative therapy techniques. For our non-verbal, non-narrative collaboration, I draw from my formal training & certifications in Reiki & energy transmissions (KAP), meditation, dance therapy, yoga, & visualization techniques.

Overall, you will receive uniquely tailored, one-on-one coaching & counseling programs designed with the utmost attunement & compassionate care!

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION & HIGHLIGHTS

Master's in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, California, USA (2018-2020)
- Main Mentor: Dr. John Astin, author of This Extraordinary Moment
- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Shauna Shapiro, Interpersonal Communications (with a focus on Non-Violent Communication)
- Contractual Highlights (2018-2021):
  - Mindfulness yoga & dance therapy classes in elementary schools across the Bay Area (2018-2020)
  - Counseling, content creation, & program development for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (2018-2021)
  - Weekly mindfulness yoga classes to graduate students, Stanford University (2019)
Bachelor's Degrees in Journalism & Communications, & Political Science (double major, high honors ), Carleton University, Canada (2008-2012)
- Internships: CTV News, Canada (Ottawa & Calgary)
- Contractual Highlights:
  - Journalists for Human Rights, Ghana, West Africa, Published in The Toronto Star (2013)
  - Farm Radio International, Malawi, East Africa (2012)

MODALITY TRAINING & EXPERTISE

Energy Transmission Practitioner | KAP Facilitator Training (2019)
- Kundalini Activation Process, Venant Wong, San Francisco, USA
Sacred Movements Dance Training, Gurdjieff Movements, Amiyo Devienne, Dharamshala, India (2017)
Reiki Certification, Rishikesh, India (2017)
Yoga Teacher Training Certification, 200hr, Rishikesh, India (2015)
Angamardana Training, Isha Foundation, Programming by Sadhguru, Yogi Mystic, San Francisco (2018)
Dance Therapy Training, Costa Rica (2014)
- Have offered dance therapy classes internationally: Canada, Ecuador, Costa Rica, India, USA. Classes for both youth & adults.
- Steadily offering Dance Therapy classes since 2014.

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