As a Health, Relationship and Sex Therapist MA MFT I specialize in trauma healing and resilience. My graduate studies in Attachment Science and Relational Psychology allow me to help you rewire your relationship template for better relationship experiences. My background in Tantra, Sacred Sexuality and Sex Therapy help me teach you how to rewire your sexual template for experiencing more of what you really want in the sensual realm. My own experience healing serious health issues for over a decade allows me to help others heal as well.
Please see below to learn more about my Somatic Sex Therapy and Inherited Family Trauma Healing Work as well as Sand Tray and Altar Work, Embodied Dream Work, Journey Integration and Coaching. Let me know if any of these modalities interests you in particular.
Types of Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy incorporates awareness, breath, sound, and movement and serves as a foundation for trauma treatment and personal growth in my practice. It is one of the most effective therapeutic approaches for trauma available today. Somatic Psychology and Somatic Therapy inform all aspects of my work. My therapy approach deeply respects and honors the body, its sensations, and your intuitive wisdom. The Inherited Family Trauma or Systemic Constellation work I conduct is rooted in somatic ways of understanding and is a form of Drama Therapy and Inner Parts Work. Our journey of emotional healing, a necessary response to our upbringing, the cultures we were raised in, and inherited family traumas, can be a playful and, yes, even fun process—a deep kind of fun. On this healing path, there are moments for grief and moments for rage; these are important and sometimes crucial emotions to navigate. Equally important is the space for new openings and fresh experiences on the other side. Feelings of bliss, joy, ecstasy, and happiness are important and even necessary to fill the emptiness left after trauma, grief, and loss for total healing to occur. True healing isn't complete until we've not only confronted the negative feelings blocking our happiness and joy but also embraced the positive emotions awaiting us beyond the grief, rage, and healing process. There are new opportunities and experiences awaiting us. To fully heal our lives, we need novel, different, and better experiences than the old, limiting ones that caused frustration, pain, anger, and despair. Experiencing peaks of joy, ecstasy, and realization is a form of healing. I specialize in helping you rewire your nervous system to create new and improved experiences, especially in the realms of sexuality, relationships, health and wealth. What intrigues me most about you is your greatest challenges and deepest wounds. I'm curious about your most significant areas for growth and what success means to you. What are your most cherished dreams and deepest desires? As your companion on this journey, I'm here as both a spiritual and practical advisor, as well as your biggest cheerleader. Together, we can guide you toward your desired destination and help you become the person you aspire to be—with grace, ease, and joy.
Inherited Family Trauma Healing
Do you ever feel that no matter how much you invest in your personal growth, you still feel stuck or have negative patterns repeating in one or more areas of your life? We all have a long history of ancient traumas that have been passed down to us through our ancestors and families via our DNA. For example, women often have sexual and childbirth trauma passed down to them to address, while men frequently deal with war traumas from past ancestors. Trauma and Attachment Styles are inherited within families from one generation to the next, similar to how genetic traits are passed down. Before we begin our Inherited Family Trauma Healing work, I will provide you with an intake form to help you start tracking specific types of traumas within your system that we can work on. We can even create a family tree or Genogram for your system. Attachment Styles refer to the ways we form bonds in relationships, including secure, insecure, ambivalent, avoidant, or disorganized styles. The systems we are a part of, such as relationships, our family system, or even a business or organization, often cause us to experience suffering and feel stuck in our lives. These systems have a profound influence on us, and we can learn to consciously influence them through the work we do on ourselves and within these systems. This work is both deep and fun! I am trained in Hellinger Systemic Constellations through Felice Laurel and Source Constellations and am certified in Mark Wolynn's Inherited Family Trauma (IFT) work. Mark Wolynn is the author of the well-known book "It Didn't Start With You" and the head of The Family Constellation Institute. I also work with multi-generational trauma through the lenses of Past Life or Akashic Record Clearing, Advanced Theta Healing, and progressive Christian mystical Deliverance work. I have found that multi-generational family and systems healing is a crucial part of healing and realizing one's potential, both in my own life, my family, and in the lives of my clients. This style of work and Drama Therapy is highly effective for addressing the systems we are part of, such as relationships, families, and businesses, as well as for addressing issues involving individuals who are not physically present during therapy as well as Inner Parts, dreams, and other presenting issues. Inherited Family Trauma and Systemic work of this kind is very powerful, and just a few hours of this type of therapy can be equivalent to years of therapy, leading to transformative changes in a person's life.
"Before Amber's Inherited Family Trauma therapy, I hadn't spoken to my father or brother since my mother's passing. Divergent views on her care caused estrangement. After sessions with Amber, both apologized, and now I have renewed bonds with them. This unexpected healing, I owe to her."
- T. C. San Diego, CA, Massage Therapist and Healer
Sand Tray and Altar Work
For those interested, I provide Sand Tray therapy, a form of adult play therapy. You can select figurines and arrange them in a sand tray to symbolize various people, inner parts or issues, even allowing them to converse with each other. If we are conducting our session online, you can create your own "Sand Tray" or altar using found objects from your home or yard. At the end of our time together, you can capture a photo of your Sand Tray for reflection.
Embodied Dreamwork
Embodied dreamwork is an approach to dream analysis and exploration that emphasizes the connection between dreams and the physical, emotional, and sensory experiences of the dreamer. It encourages individuals to engage with their dreams not only through intellectual or cognitive interpretation but also through bodily sensations and emotional responses. The intention of embodied dreamwork is to bridge the gap between the dreamer's conscious awareness and the unconscious material presented in the dream. This approach recognizes that dreams are not just intellectual puzzles to be solved but are rich sources of personal insight, emotional processing, and self-discovery. It can be particularly helpful for individuals who find it challenging to articulate their dreams solely through verbal or cognitive means and those interested in exploring the mind-body connection. I also offer Drama Therapy, inner parts work, and Mini Constellations. I may offer guidance when requested and with your permission. However, I always encourage you to listen to and trust your intuition and spiritual guidance system above all else.
Journey Integration
As you may already be aware, certain species of mushrooms are being utilized therapeutically to address PTSD. Psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in specific mushroom species, is also employed for therapeutic purposes. To gain a deeper understanding of this, I recommend watching the documentary series "How To Change Your Mind" available on Netflix. In my experience, gentle plant medicines like Kratom can also serve as therapeutic tools. In my personal experience, Kratom shares experiential similarities with MDMA, offering feelings of euphoria and facilitating relaxation and openness. However, in my opinion, it is a much safer and healthier alternative to MDMA, as it does not lead to depressive symptoms following its use or prolonged low neurotransmitter states for days or weeks afterward. Additionally, Kratom is not as potent as MDMA and can be used daily for managing chronic pain and addressing opiate addiction. Nevertheless, I believe it can be used therapeutically in a manner similar to MDMA. I am a certified Herbalist with a substantial background in herbalism, plant medicine, and wildcrafting, having studied in Asheville, NC with institutions such as Cory Pine's Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, Red Moon Herbs, and others. As a Therapist who has extensively explored altered states both in my own life and with clients, I offer integration support for this type of work. A few hours of this work, combined with deep play, can be equivalent to years of therapy, especially when undertaken with therapeutic intention, within a safe and supportive environment, and guided by an experienced practitioner.
What is that one significant dream and goal you long for more than anything else? Perhaps your one major dream has been pushed to the back burner for years or even decades. You can't afford to delay it any longer, not for another year or another decade. Perhaps you're successful and living your best life, but missing that special someone to share it with. Maybe you have a unique contribution to offer the world that you haven't been able to bring to fruition yet? It could be a baby or a book you want to create. I am a Manifestation Coach, specializing in the areas of Health, Relationship, Sexuality, and Business. I am a Certified Relationship Coach and have completed a year of training with the Next Level Coaches organization in Southern California. As both a therapist and coach, I possess a unique blend of qualifications to help you set and achieve your goals, while also providing support to overcome any emotional obstacles that may be standing in the way of your desires and dreams. As a Coach, I am dedicated to your personal growth, assisting you in reaching your next level of self-actualization and attaining the experiences you've always yearned for. You deserve support to turn your dreams into reality, and together, we can work miracles! To learn more about my Coaching offerings please check out my Coaching website EmpressUniversity.Coach.
Sex Therapy For Women
Take back your POWER.
All the Cultural emphasis on how a woman looks and is supposed to look results in women caring more about how they look then how they feel in their body. A woman must change her point of reference to take back her power. In general women are biologically wired to please. However the secret to pleasing a man in and out of bed has more to do with her pleasure and happiness than his. Religious and cultural shaming around female sexuality and pleasure has been going on for thousands of years and we all have a responsibility to heal our culture through our own sexual healing work. Most women also carry sexual traumas either experienced personally or passed down through their lineage. Let’s heal this once and for all and not pass it down to our children.
Areas of Specialty
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Health, Relationship and Sex Therapy
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Trauma Healing and Resilience
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Somatic Body Based Therapy and Online Somatic Therapy via Zoom
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Embodied Meditation Using The Keys to Bliss, Ecstasy and Healing; Breath, Sound, Movement, Intention, Awareness and Exploration
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Attachment Science and Attachment Based Therapy
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Inherited Family Trauma Healing or Family, Systemic and Hellinger Constellations
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Marriage and Dating as well as Polyamory and Open Relationship
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LGBTQ, Sex Positive, Kink and Sex Worker-friendly
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Masculine/Feminine Dynamics and Feminine and Masculine Empowerment
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Health issues, Thyroid Issues, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Autoimmunity, Adrenal and Hormone issues, Insomnia, Migraine, Women’s Reproductive issues, Endometriosis, Fibroids…
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Perimenopause and Menopause
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Certified Herbalism, Herbal Remedies, Naturopathic Supplements and Lifestyle Hacks for Healing
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Relationship to One’s Body
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Working Through Feelings of Shame
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Past Life Clearing and Akashic Record Reading
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Clearing and Upgrading Beliefs (Aka. Theta Healing)
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Spiritual Awakening
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Astrology Readings- From a Western and Shamanic, Archetypal Perspective, Specializing in Relationship Readings, Astrocartography or Relocation Astrology, and Soul Purpose Readings
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Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Nature and Movement Healing Therapy (Meeting and sitting or walking in nature)
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Faith Based Progressive Christian Counseling When Requested- Christ Consciousness, Identity in Christ and LGBTQ affirming (I am also a practicing Buddhist and have a background in Goddess Centered Spirituality)
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ADD (Inattentive or Hyper Focused Type), ADHD and Neurodivergence
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Sacred Grief and Sacred Rage Transformational Process (TP)
"I think I might be more interested in coaching than therapy at this time. I have specific goals and changes I want to make in my life."
