Welcome to
Sienna Mauve Therapy
The term “psychology” means the study of the soul, that non-material essence of a person which includes the identity, personality, intellect, emotions, and memories of a living being. As a therapist, this means learning and honoring the background of my clients is imperative. Discovering what they hold sacred, their particular beliefs and history, and treating each client as a unique individual.
The main orientations and counseling approaches I work from are Humanistic, Gestalt and Transpersonal. I also weave in a Somatic approach, inviting the integration of the body and mind through body-centered therapy. This enables my clients to benefit from the connection between mind and body and use both psychotherapy and physical therapies beneficial to a holistic healing experience. I believe that it is my moral duty to do my own personal work so that I can show up more fully aware for my clients. The only therapeutic explorations I as of my clients are those I have already done myself.
Humanistic therapy is a holistic type of talk theory encompassing the whole person as opposed to just a single area of a person’s life. It stresses that people are innately good and emphasizes a person’s skills and positive characteristics to encourage healing and personal fulfillment.
I meet all my clients as equals, knowing that we have much to learn from each other and we are all working on ourselves all the time. The client is the expert in our relationship. As the therapist, I merely guide my clients on their journey toward healing and personal fulfillment.
Gestalt therapy centers on increasing a person’s awareness, freedom, and self-direction. Based on the idea that people are influenced by their present environment, it focuses on the present moment as opposed to past experiences.
With Gestalt therapy, I meet my clients as equals, approaching our work together with agency and creativity in the here and now. Clients become more aware of what they are doing, how they are doing it, and what tools they can use for positive change, while learning to accept and value themselves.
A holistic approach to therapy, transpersonal therapy emphasizes spirituality. It addresses the client’s mental, physical, emotional, creative, and intellectual needs to facilitate healing and growth. The goal of transpersonal therapy is for clients to gain a complete understanding of themselves, their capacities, and relationships, and to equip them with the skills to continue healing after therapy.
Transpersonal therapy allows clients to share their spiritual background, awareness, or questions they have, and together integrate this into the work of self exploration and discovery. This can be done through meditation, guided visualizations and even exploring dreams.
I work from a humanistic, integrative approach, honoring the process of taking disowned of unresolved aspects of the self and bringing them together to help my clients find their true and authentic self. This helps reduce defense mechanisms and supports my clients to integrate those protective pieces of them to engage with the world, themselves, and the people they care about.
I hold a BFA from the California Institute of the Arts and an MA from the California Institute of Integral Studies Masters Counseling and Psychology Program and licensed in California through the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). In addition, I am certified in Cranio Sacral Therapy and Somato Emotional Release by the Upledger Institute. I am also certified in Transcendent Leadership and Coaching.
Together, I know we can move through any unresolved experiences from your past or present to regain your vital energy and create new possibilities in your life.
If you are ready to take the first step toward re-establishing your true authentic self, please schedule an appointment with me today. Have questions? That’s normal. Reach out to me and I will answer any questions you have.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. African Proverb – Martha Goedert
