About

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My background

As a young woman, I was influenced by a deeply dysfunctional family whose relationship styles included fear, trauma, fighting, victimization, disappointment, loss and unexpressed grief. I was directly exposed to domestic violence, child abuse (of myself and siblings), the humiliation, subservience, and life threats to my mother (by my father), and sexual abuse of myself by my father. He apparently suffered from WWII post trauma stress and early childhood abuse.
As is common, these traumatic events caused me a profound sense of isolation, yet with self-learned meditation and inner strength, I was led to my spiritual path, and eventual connection to Spirit.

Spirit is that energetic frequency at which we, as embodied by same, connect to the higher self, source, god, the all that is. Within this frequency I was able to transcend the torture and abuse I endured, and gain strength, receive a sense of my identity, agency, stop being the victim and, embrace my life’s purpose. This takes a bit of work and focus. Yet, we are each empowered to do so. I believe we are each challenged to do so. Yes, a few scars remain.
If you wish to understand what is happenng to you as a result of trauma, loss or related concerns, contact me and we can discuss the possibilities.
Blessings, Réa
(sounds like raya).

Just a child…

It all started when I was about three years old. Exposure to more violence and abuse than any child should ever endure. Some say kids won’t even remember it - Not true! We remember very weil, it’s just that the pain is so great, it becomes dissociated and pushed into the memory reservoir of the subconscious, awating release and healing when we are able. These are psychic and spiritual wounds. If not released and healed, they may cause physical, emotional, and spiritual illness due to immune system depletion.

Credentials & Education

Trauma Stress Studies Certification: Bessel van der Kolk, PESI - 2025
Certified Energy Healer: Academy of Energy Healing
Level Two Usui Reiki Practitioner: J. Durant, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher
Spiritual Counsel as if Oppression Matters: Chaplaincy Institute
Trauma Sensitive HearthMath Practitioner: HeartMath Institute
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling: International College of Metaphysical Theology
Metaphysical Practitioner: International College of Metaphysical Theology
Hospice Volunteer and Memoirist: Valor Hospice and Palliative Care
Another Mother for Peace (1969-1975

American Institute of Health Care Professionals:

Certified Grief Counselor, Specializing in Grief Diversity - in process 2025
Certified Crisis Intervention Counselor - in process 2025
Certified Child and Adolescent Grief Counselor, GCCA-C
Certified Specialist in Pastoral Thanatology - PT-Csp
Certified Stress Management Consultant - SMC-C
Spiritual Counselor Certified - SC-C

Disclaimer:

People with physical, mental, or emotional illness or concerns might consider contacting their health care provider. I am not a medical doctor, diagnostician or state licensed psychologist or social worker. I am an independent alternative counselor/healer.

I am a Minister and Counselor (non-denominational). Counsel provides wisdom from my knowledge, experience, and education. Therapy facilitates healing. Sojourning provides listening and presence without advice while you pass through darkness. I offer each and all these healing modalities.