Our approach is grounded in a holistic integration of mind, body, and spirit, with a strong focus on mindfulness and somatic awareness.

Counseling Philosophy

Broad Winged Counseling is rooted in the Hakomi approach, blending mindfulness and body-centered awareness to explore the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. A safe, compassionate therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation for uncovering unconscious patterns, cultivating self-awareness, and fostering lasting transformation. Hakomi’s gentle, experiential methods help clients access and integrate stored emotional and somatic memories, facilitating deep healing at both cognitive and body levels.

Alongside this, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ayurveda, Reiki, and sacred sexuality provide a holistic framework for healing. These modalities honor the interplay of energy, embodiment, and relational dynamics, recognizing that vitality emerges when all aspects of the self are engaged. In working with both individuals and couples, this approach creates space to explore intimacy, sensuality, and personal empowerment through a lens of reverence and deep connection.

This synergistic path weaves together clinical and holistic wisdom, acknowledging that true healing unfolds when mind, body, spirit, and eros are in alignment. By embracing these diverse practices, clients are invited to reclaim authenticity, cultivate deeper relationships, and step into a more vibrant, embodied life.

Integrated Approaches

Hakomi

Hakomi therapy is a mindfulness-based, body-centered approach that helps individuals explore unconscious beliefs and patterns stored in the body. By gently guiding clients to bring awareness to their present-moment experience, Hakomi fosters self-discovery, healing, and lasting transformation through a deep connection between mind, body, and emotions.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness helps individuals cultivate awareness of the present moment, allowing observation of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. This practice fosters a deeper understanding of oneself, promotes emotional regulation, and enhances the ability to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.

Ayurveda

Ayurvedic principles are integrated into the counseling approach by considering an individual’s unique mind-body constitution and how lifestyle, diet, and habits influence emotional well-being. This holistic perspective fosters a deeper understanding of personal needs, promoting balance, healing, and lasting growth.

Transpersonal Counseling

Spirituality is approached as a fundamental dimension of the human experience, guiding individuals toward a deeper connection with their higher self and the larger universe. Through transpersonal counseling, clients explore the intersection of consciousness, personal transformation, and spiritual awakening, facilitating profound growth, healing, and a sense of interconnectedness.

BDSM

BDSM philosophy is integrated into this counseling approach by exploring dominant and submissive archetypes as a pathway to self-discovery, empowerment, and relational clarity. Through consent, communication, and boundary work, clients navigate these dynamics to deepen their understanding of personal power, vulnerability, and authentic expression within their kink and relational identities.

Sacred Sexuality

Acknowledges the importance of sexual energy as a vital aspect of personal well-being and growth. By fostering a deeper connection to one’s body and desires, clients are supported in embracing their sexuality with respect, authenticity, and empowerment, enhancing both self-awareness and relationships.

IFS Parts

Internal Family Systems (IFS) works by identifying and understanding the different "parts" of ourselves, each representing distinct emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. Through this process, we help heal and integrate these parts, fostering inner harmony and empowering individuals to reconnect with their true, compassionate self.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a client-centered approach that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about making changes in their lives. Through empathetic listening and collaborative dialogue, this modality strengthens motivation and commitment to personal growth, empowering clients to take positive steps toward their goals.

Reiki

Reiki’s influence in the counseling approach stems from the practitioner’s attunement, which enhances the ability to create a calm and energetically supportive environment for healing. This subtle energetic awareness helps deepen the therapeutic process by promoting relaxation, emotional release, and a stronger mind-body connection during sessions.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC.0022068)

  • MA Clinical Mental Health (Adams State University)

  • Hakomi Level 1 (Melissa Grace)

  • Reiki Level I & II Certification - Light Running School of Reiki (Judi Theiss)

  • Vipassana 10-Day Retreats (S.N. Goenka)

  • BDSM Principles and Dom-Sub Exploration (Om Rupani)