My definition of holistic is honoring and loving all parts of yourself: mind, body, soul, the good, the bad, and the perfectly imperfect. It means listening to that inner intuitive higher self while nurturing and protecting the child within. It embodies Western freedom of self-expression with the wisdom of mystical Eastern sages. It looks like dancing in the rain and seeing your soul in the eyes of another. It sounds like deep belly laughs and singing at the top of your lungs. After searching and striving and wishing, it feels like finally coming home.
My journey to an eastern/western holistic way of viewing health began when my mom called to tell me she had six months to live. After studying the mind-body connection, eastern ways of healing, and how powerful the subconscious can be on one’s health, I began talking to my mother about treating the symptoms and trying to cure the underlying causes. After many cleanses, prayers, diet changes, using meditation, and doing daily affirmations -her disease completely plateaued. This gave us enough time to get a second opinion, leading to treatment from the world’s best bone marrow transplant hospital. This combination of Eastern perspectives and Western medicine saved her life.
Despite the overwhelming odds against her survival, she is still alive today and living a full, productive, and healthy life. Most doctors, family, and friends called it a miracle -and it was. But miracles are just a word to describe healing that defies our current paradigm. I believe that we have come to a point in our human evolution when it is time to think about all aspects of health in a more holistic, person-centered way. Once I applied this perspective to my own life and that of my clients, more healing miracles began.
Relying on the ever-expanding body of scientific psychopathology research, I employ Western evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR while maintaining a therapeutic perspective that is informed by traditional Eastern conceptions of self-actualization, emotional fulfillment, and a mind, body, and soul connection. However, the most healing component in therapy is always in the relationship. I know how challenging and scary it can be to work on ourselves. I offer constant support, validation, empathy, and care, holding the space so you can hear the answers within you. Allowing you to become the person you are meant to be so you can live the life of your dreams.
CREDENTIALS
Erin McGinnis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #50614) with over a decade of clinical experience. She is trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which studies have shown to be twice as effective in half the amount of time as traditional talk therapy. She combines this technique with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and other evidence-based practices to rapidly produce results. Her background includes experience treating Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship Issues. Her specialty is helping others heal from trauma and gain more self-acceptance and confidence.
Erin is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT #233159) with the Yoga Alliance. She uses philosophies and yogic practices such as pranayama, mudras, kriyas, and mantras to help others self-regulate, connect their mind to their body, and live in a state of well-being more consistently. Erin also incorporates mindfulness and other Eastern philosophies to help others learn how to focus, process difficult emotions, and find peace regardless of outside circumstances. The combination of approaches has helped the people she works with permanently move beyond patterns that have blocked them for years. Her approach helps individuals cultivate deeper relationships, boost creativity, and find their authentic voice.
Erin is passionate about helping people have greater self-love and confidence and become more empowered to live their best lives. She believes strongly that everyone has a purpose and a unique contribution to make and deserves love and fulfilling their dreams. She has dedicated her life to instilling that belief in others.
SPECIALTIES: Trauma, EMDR, Victims of Narcissistic Abuse, Adult Children of Narcissists, Trauma Bonding, Love Addiction, Women’s Issues, Dating, Grief, Spiritual Psychology, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship Issues.
RATES: Erin’s Rates are $250 per 50-minute session. She does not offer a sliding scale at this time.
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