About Pastoral Integrative Therapy
In a 1994 Newsweek poll, found that 58% of respondents said they feel the need to experience spiritual growth. According to a USA Today Study: Many Americans reject religion, but individuals still remain strong in their spirituality- “The researchers also found that as religiosity in America wanes, a more general spirituality is on the rise, with 6 in 10 adults saying they regularly feel a “deep sense of spiritual peace and well-being,” Also increasing: is the number of people who experienced and desire a “deep sense of wonder” about the universe.
Pastoral Therapists, on the other hand, have been trained to discuss issues related to a spiritual dimension and often help clients understand the underlying spiritual meaning of their challenges and it’s relationship to the human condition. Pastoral Counselors specialize in clarifying the spiritual meaning behind the human limitation or conditions underlying physical, mental emotional issues and help clients remove blocks to ultimate happiness. See Testimonies When a client understands his or her life from a broader context, they have greater freedom to be more grounded and secure because of their connection and confidence knowing their True Source.
Energy Practitioners and Mind, Body Spirit Healing and Integration Therapists as myself are trained to remove barriers to wholeness and help individuals find answers by connecting to their own inner wisdom. The goal in contrast to secular therapist is to look at their life from a larger perspective and if the client is receptive a spiritual perspective. This allows an individual to gain greater insight into their issues and achieve loner lasting results by giving them more meaning and understanding.
Spiritually oriented therapist and practitioners (in contrast to secular therapist) also help clients (if they choose) to connect and learn how to get answers from spirit.
Pastoral or Faith Based Therapists are also unique in that they specialize in integrating the spirit with the mind and body. Enlightened Spiritual Counselors believe that only by focusing on a person in the largest context, they end up with a more complete healing than just by focusing on parts and pieces of a person’s pathology. The analogy is if you’re on a sinking Titanic it’s better to deal with the larger picture of the sinking ship than worry about moving the deck chairs around.
Research has also showed that many individuals are becoming more pro-active and increasingly seeking counselors who align with their values and desire practitioners who can support them to take greater responsibility for their health care needs. Research has also shown that Individuals of all backgrounds use alternative health practitioners However, The higher the level of education a consumer has, the more likely they are to turn to complementary or alternative practices (for example, see Complementary/Alternative Medicine article from the National Institute of Health Dec 2008).
More and more individuals are seeking support from a health practitioner, with a proven track record, who is grounded in spirituality and who can provide a spiritual context to help them better understand and become more integrated in their mind, body spirit in dealing with personal / relationship challenges. (see Answers to Questions About Pastoral Therapy)
ABOUT MYSELF AS A Faith Based Therapist and INTEGRATIVE Energy HEALER
I practice as a Faith-Based Individual and Relationship Therapist and Board Certified Intuitive Mind, Body Spirit Integration Practitioner and Energy Healer. I have numerous Certifications in Professional Healing and Counseling and I have been trained in numerous other healing modalities including Neuro-linguistic Programing.
My mission is to help Individuals, Couples, Parents and Children as well as Business Professionals resolve conflict on all levels by removing blocks and free them to learn concrete skills to achieve more meaningful relationships.
As a Professional Certified Faith-Based Therapist, I offer the latest, evidenced based Psychology and Behavioral Science and Spiritual Healing Principles and Techniques.
I am Christian in my orientation, however I have studied world religions and I am particularly fond of Buddhism. I do not preach, and I am not legalistic or rigid in my viewpoints. I respect and honor all religious faiths that teach love and compassion.
As a therapist, I believe in personal experience and the healing power of Love and over dogma. I focus on what is best for my clients and help them gain confidence and mastery in the context of healing principles and skills to connect with their inner wisdom.
I do not dispense dogma, nor am I in the habit of being judgemental and preaching with “shoulds” and “have too.” I have seen the damage that “should thinking” does to the psyche and I teach my clients to replace all negative thoughts and habits with identifying and honoring their feelings and needs.
My goal is to give you skills to enhance your personal well-being and peace of mind. I specialize in all things involving relationships and in particular removing blocks to being able to better give and receive love as well as helping clients see their issues from a larger spiritually congruent perspective
MY PRACTICE
I have counsel with numerous clients of all faiths and persuasions including those who have no faith and are not necessarily open to be more spiritually connected. I presently see clients online in tele-health video phone / internet sessions. Studies have shown Internet counseling is as effective as in person counseling. David Mohr, PhD, director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, who has spent his career studying telepsychology and digital mental health reports that “What we’ve seen is that telehealth is essentially just as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy—and retention rates are higher,” I have see this also and believe clients are more comfortable getting support online. See Online Therapy You may contact me by email [email protected] or text me at 949-250-1423 to ask questions or set up an appointment. My client’s see results in a very few sessions especially how to remove blocks to greater well-being and success in their Health, Wealth and Relationships. See Testimonies I see clients through out all fifty states and make every effort to discount fees to accommodate individual circumstances.
WILL MY INFORMATION BE CONFIDENTIAL?
The answer is absolutely Yes! All information shared with me is absolutely privileged, confidential and totally protected beyond the HIPPA regular therapist patient confidentiality standards of Traditional Therapy. Traditional Therapy HIPPA also attempts to guarantees confidentiality however HIPPA protection of client information does not prevail against a subpoena. Insurance Companies are also lacking safeguards and information getting passed around and being lost. Your information can also be subpoenaed or you can be forced to sign a release for future job placement and your secular notes must be handed over.
I do not take insurance nor work with any insurance companies of work placement organizations. As a Ordained Minister and Pastoral Counselor, (unlike traditional therapist), I can absolutely guarantee complete confidentiality – that means no matter what state you are in and no matter who tries to subpoena your records, your records are always completely secure and confidential and will never be given out (unless there is a danger to self or other,) I all other respects your written and verbal communication will always be considered privileged information.
About AIWP / Miracles Ministry
The Association for Integration of the Whole Person (AIWP) and AIWP / Miracles Ministry are both one 501 (c) (3) Humanitarian, Non-Denominational Spiritual/Religious Organization that provide professional faith-based individual and relationship counseling/psychotherapy and/or coaching services. As well as a number of other community based services. See Robin Duncan @meetup.com and https://www.robinduncan.com/
Dr Timothy J. Ryan, Ph.D., D.Div. is the director and lead counselor offering evidenced based, effective state-of-the-art mind, body, relationship and spirit counseling as well as Energy Healing and Health and Wellness Counseling Services. See About Me: Education and Training
AIWP Miracles Mission Statement is to Remove Barriers To Love,
Heal and Enrichment and Promote Conscious Intentional Living for A More Compassionate World.
AIWP has no rigid dogma however believes that love of life
and people is achieved through an integrated awakening
of the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional processes.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
At AIWP, , we also offer numerous community services including: Individual Couples counseling, Health and Wellness Counseling, Spiritual Direction Sessions, Weddings, Transitions Services, Prayer Sessions as well as others. At AIWP, we also offer scholarships for community services as well as for counseling services. You may attend any of our weekly / monthly Course In Miracles Workshops for a donation or free of charge.
Because we are supported with loving donations, we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships to individuals, parents and children and couples seeking counseling and support services. We offer up to a 40% discount for all individuals who sight a HEALTH AND WELLNESS AGREEMENT See and sign here. Our Counseling Fees also include an additional scholarship discounts for students, seniors, healthcare workers, government workers, union workers, and active or inactive military personnel.
