A Life of Freedom
and Joy
is Possible
Hi! My name is Vanessa Leon and I'm excited to connect with you to begin your healing journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR and TIR.
I facilitate a tranquil, healing space where childhood and adult trauma and painful beliefs can be released, allowing your authentic Self to be unlocked.
“Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness yet still become something beautiful.”
- Beau Taplin
Our Work Together
My therapeutic approach is centered on calm, compassionate, nonjudgmental empathy and acceptance, which creates a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth. My goal is to be a compassionate guide, offering gentle support and encouragement as you navigate your inner landscape and confront challenges.
We will use a variety of techniques based on your needs, with the ultimate goal of helping you to know and understand yourself, release painful experiences and beliefs, and blossom into the person you were always meant to be.
I provide counseling services via telehealth at a rate of $125 per 50 minute session.
Some of the techniques we might use include:
Internal Family Systems
Level 1 Trained
EMDR
Level 1 Trained
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
Certified Facilitator
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a unique and transformative approach that views the mind as consisting of multiple parts, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. The interactions of these parts can sometimes lead to inner conflict and emotional distress.
In IFS therapy, I will help you identify and understand these different parts of yourself. Through compassionate exploration and guided introspection, you'll learn to differentiate between these parts and the core Self, which is calm, curious, and compassionate.
You'll develop a deeper understanding of your inner dynamics, cultivate self-compassion, and gain insight into the underlying issues driving your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly effective and evidence-based therapy approach to help you process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences.
EMDR utilizes bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, taps, or sounds, to facilitate your brain's natural healing process. This bilateral stimulation helps activate both hemispheres of your brain, allowing traumatic memories or distressing experiences to be processed and integrated more effectively.
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) is an approach designed to help you process and resolve the emotional distress caused by traumatic experiences. TIR is based on the idea that unresolved traumatic incidents can continue to have a negative impact on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors long after the event has occurred.
The TIR process involves recalling the traumatic event while describing it in detail. Through repeated retelling and exploration, you will gradually gain insight into the traumatic incident, clarify any misconceptions or distortions associated with it, and experience a reduction in the emotional charge surrounding the memory. The ultimate goal of TIR therapy is to help you achieve a state of resolution and closure regarding the traumatic incident.
Contact me to book a free consultation
I'm excited to connect!
Halona Mind & Body, LLC
Phone
727-916-7144