My Blog:

What Holds Us Back in Therapy and How to Overcome It

Laughter: The Best Medicine

Mark Epstein on Mindfulness for Mental Health

Neuroplasticity of the Brain: "Emotions Can Change your DNA"

Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress in Adults

PTSD Symptoms in Children

"Bye Bye Past Trauma and Hurt!" (From the Daily Love)

Dara McKinley on Ego as Obstacle to Self Love

Marriage and Relationships

Cognitive Therapy: What's in a Thought?

Depression 

Why I Don't Do Talk Therapy

Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance

HeartMath Research: Heart's Intuition



 http://heartquestcounseling.blogspot.com

About Leila...

In 1999 when I decided to go back to school for a graduate degree, I chose Naropa University which offers a master's degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. I have previously worked as a teacher, social worker, body worker, and business woman.

My work as a psychotherapist is strongly influenced by Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice; the principles of yoga, and the deepest respect for the innate healing power of each individual. Sometimes people ask if I am Buddhist. I do not consider myself to be part of any singular spiritual tradition, though I have benefited from many. I cannot, however, imagine practicing psychotherapy without the principles and practices of Buddhism which have become integral to my view of life and humanness. I also bring to my work an understanding of energetic healing from my background as a Reiki master and teacher of qigong. 

In addition to Level II EMDR, I have completed advanced EMDR training and have been doing EMDR since 2002. 

I balance my work as a therapist with my own inner work and contemplative practices, playing with my grandchildren, spending time in nature, and practicing qigong.