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Counseling
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY WITH MINDFULNESS
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an evidence-based approach that focuses on the interrelated nature of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help my clients to identify what they would like to transform in their lives, therapeutic goals, and we will work together to develop strategies for change. To aid in change or coping with change and challenges, I also provide tools and techniques from other theories which may help clients progress along their therapeutic path. I use a large background of tools which are mindfulness-based such as breathwork , moving meditation, sensory meditation, guided meditation, and writing techniques. Should you be experiencing a specific physiological challenge, there is also an opportunity for an herbal remedy to be offered should you wish to use an alternative to over-the-counter medication or pharmaceutical drugs. Full herbal consultations coming soon as an independent offering!
Areas of Specialization: Women, Teens, Couples, Infidelity, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Lifestyle Changes, Spirituality
herbal consultation
Rebalancing the physical body with remedies from Mother Nature.
This service is offered as a one on one experience to review any specific symptoms or ailments that you might be experiencing and to understand your challenges and current lifestyle habits to create a customized plan and/or herbal formulas specifically curated for you as an individual.
During your first consult we will review any relevant symptoms, diagnosis, family history, dietary patterns, movement patterns and any prior treatments that may not have worked for you.
Following your session, you’ll receive your customized herbal remedy and lifestyle suggestions.
After your first consult and beginning a new herbal remedy, you may wish to check back in and follow up on its progress so there is an option to schedule secondary sessions for this purpose.
Note: Herbalism is not licensed by the state of Florida. My services are complementary in nature. These consultations are for educational purposes only, and do not replace the services of a licensed physician. Nikki Bowen is not a Medical Doctor, and does not diagnose or treat disease.
yoga therapy
While many counselors use talk therapy only, I believe that our bodies tell our story. There’s extensive research to show that our traumas can lead to physical blocks in our body and sometimes even present as illness. There’s a great author, Dr. Peter Levine, who has researched somatic movement. Essentially, the idea is that when an animal experiences trauma in nature, such as a bear who is running from being tranquilized, the bear wakes up and physically finishes running and therefore physically finishes playing out the experience. As humans, we lean into the more logical side of our brains and try to think our way through trauma. At the end of the day, everything comes down to an energetic exchange. Very intense energetic exchanges can cause blockages in our physical and energetic bodies. Yoga therapy is a form of movement to aid in connecting the mind and the body, to be present and safe in our own skin and to help move those experiences through our bodies. Another great book on this material is “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Vanderkolk. This offering can be paired with counseling or reiki or it is a great option all on it’s own if this is your starting point. Sometimes movement is more accessible than talk therapy (traditional counseling) and is completely normal if someone has experienced a traumatic life changing event.
energy work
REIKI
Reiki is an ancient form of energy work used to re-balance the body which originated in Japan. I am a Master certified reiki practitioner and also incorporate crystal sound bowls which are tuned to the frequency of each chakra. Within our bodies, we have many energy points called chakras (translates to discs of light), but there are 7 primary chakras that we focus on when balancing the body. These 7 areas apply to different developmental areas in our lives such as security, sensuality, creativity, actions and decision-making, giving and receiving love, seeing patterns, speaking our truths and hearing others, connection to our own intuition and connection to the Divine in whichever form you may believe in. In our daily lives, we fall out of balance because that’s just life as we go through our daily routines, there are some areas of our energy that we use more often than others, interactions that can deplete areas or maybe that we’re experiencing an excess of energy. Trauma or significant life events can also cause blockages in our energetic body just like our physical body which also can lead to illness. This offering can be paired with tarot to enhance the messages from Spirit regarding what might be throwing you out of balance and how to maintain balance moving forward.
astrology & SOUL READING
TAROT
When most people think of astrology, they think of your daily horoscope. When we are each born, there are an array of planetary and cosmic alignments which offer us wonderful insight into our life paths and patterns. This is not a prediction of the future but rather a roadmap to the soul. In his later years, Carl Jung, actually used natal birth charts to help his clients uncover subconscious challenges they were facing but maybe weren’t even aware of in how their daily actions, choices, or decisions were playing out. The birth chart is displayed in a wheel-like shape which contains all 12 zodiac signs which govern houses that represent different areas of our lives such as the physical self and personality, finances, partnerships, communication, spirituality and so forth. Within these houses you’ll find planetary and asteroid placements which speak to one another to tell your unique blueprint in this lifetime. I use astrology as a tool to help clients explore their evolutionary soul path. This can be coupled with counseling and I also couple it with a tarot card where appropriate. The tarot is a wonderful tool which is a language of itself that is designed to help reflect the energy that we are currently experiencing toward a certain situation, relationship, decision, or thought pattern. Please see unique offerings in the booking page if that is of interest to you.
NOTE: Asrtrology sessions CANNOT BE CANCELLED as there is preliminary work that goes into researching your birth chart and pre-requisite material that needs to be prepared prior to the session. However, you are able to reschedule the session up to 12 hours before your appointment time by texting Nikki (813) 682-7041. You will not be able to reschedule via your confirmation link for these appointment types.
LIVE EVENTS
Sign up to attend my live community offerings which range from group therapy mixed with yoga and astrology.
slow flow and chakra meditation
coming soon
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april
closed therapy groups
coming soon
“I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”
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Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With the Wolves