The Spiritual
Coach at Your Service!
Blessings~
Welcome to the page that tells you more about the person behind the
scenes.
I am here
today because it is my
passion to
teach you what I know!
As a
coach and healer, I teach
people, like yourself, how to become reacquainted with their soul.
I take on a
spiritual approach to holistic healing and I believe once
you've discovered the essence of who you really are, your relationships
with others and with life in general will blossom into
something
magnificent.
Credential
Information..
- I received my
Masters of
Clinical Psychology in 2005 from Eastern Illinois University.
- I am licensed to
practice as a Professional Counselor
in the state of Illinois; License No. 178.007904
- I'm in the
process
of becoming an Ordained Minister and working toward a Doctorate of
Divinity degree in Spiritual Counseling from the University of
Metaphysical Sciences in
California.
- I'm Reiki I and
II certified.
- And also
certified as an International Staging and Redesign Professional from QC
Design School.
Professional
Experience..
Within my 7 years
of counseling, I've had the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload
including.. males, females, children, elderly,
families,
couples, people with low incomes and high incomes, different
races/ethnicities, as well as the heterosexual, homosexual, bi-sexual
and
transgender population.
I have worked as a
therapist in rural mental
health agencies as well as a counselor in drug/alcohol rehabs.
Within these settings, my role was to diagnose and treat mental health
and substance abuse disorders.
I have assessed,
diagnosed, and
counseled individuals who have struggled with substance abuse
disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive
disorder, panic disorders, major depression, bi-polar, adjustment
disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, post traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and ADHD.
From this
experience, I've learned a great deal about the importance of self-love
and what
the lack of self-love can do to an individual's mind, body, and soul as
well as the impact it has on relationships.
Although my
clinical
psychology training prepared me to counsel individuals with a variety
of disorders, I still felt like something was missing from my training,
something deeper...and that's when
I found myself looking for more answers.
My Beliefs and
Specialty..
Beliefs...
- I have come to
believe that each
of us has a soul and that every soul deserves love.
- I believe our
soul has a purpose for being in physical form...and I like to think
that the purpose is to experience life...feel the joys, feel the pains,
and to evolve as a spirit.
- I believe mental
illness is a symptom of not living authentically including, but not
limited to, ignoring your inner voice and living to please others.
- I believe most
physical illnesses can be prevented by the foods we eat, the chemicals
we
put in and on our bodies, the exercise we give our bodies, and the
environment we surround ourselves with.
- I believe there
are things in life that cannot be prevented, thus occurring to
help us grow stronger in spirit. I believe we choose these events
before taking on the physical form; and when life is viewed from this
perspective, it's difficult to
become a victim to anyone or anything.
- I believe that
although there are some things pre-destined, we still have free will.
We can change our minds and life plan at anytime by the thoughts we
think, the words we express, and the actions we take. We are
accountable for our life and the decisions we make.
- I believe we are
all one and that we are all searching
for the same thing, in our own
ways, which I believe is love.
- I believe nature
is the all natural healer. Anything that is whole, pure, and good for
the mind, body and soul comes from nature.
- Most
importantly, I believe there is a God and this God is an all loving
source of energy. I believe this energy has no judgment about what you
may
do or may have not done while in human form.
Specialty...
I help you discover
what your authentic self or "soul" is
after and encourage you to uncover the spiritual lesson or "lessons"
involved in your struggles.
My
purpose is to teach you how to have a better relationship with yourself
and to show you that it's okay to be you and it's
okay being happy with being you!
What is Planned
for the Future of Relationship-with-Self..
Look forward to a
holistic, private practice that offers mind, body and soul healing. You
can also look forward to books, materials, workshops and one-on-one
sessions that will teach you how to have a soulful, unconditional
loving relationship with yourself and others.
To stay informed
about the changes of Relationship-with-Self, please be sure to sign up
for the blog
and/or the newsletter.
My Trust in You...
Overall, I trust
that you will take what you can from this site and apply it to living a
life of self-love. Give this gift to yourself and watch your life
change for the better!
I also trust that
this website
will bring you encouragement during your time of need and growth.
I wish you well and
many blessings on your journey of loving yourself. And you can and will
have a fulfilling, spiritual and balanced life. So, go ahead and be
sure to shine
that light of yours!!
With Love,
Brandy Shirley, M.A. |