About
I specialize in personal healing work, parenting with love and limits, and a form of couples counseling which comes from my own experience over a 25 year marriage. Relationship is a gift; a profound opportunity to feel the depth of our love for one another as well as to purify all that is in the way of that love. Our partners and our children call to us to continually strive to be our best selves, so that we can share with them the love we truly hold in our heart of hearts for them. There may be times that we want to give up; that we feel hopelessness or despair either about our own capacities or about the situations we are experiencing. But there is always hope and there is always Light. Counseling held within a spiritual perspective consciously seeks out that Light. The addition of consciously bringing spiritual love and light to the counseling relationship and to the situations and experience of the individual participants allows for a transformative experience — one that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired as you go on to use your newest insights and lessons in your daily life between sessions.
The perspective I hold is non-denominational and all-inclusive. Whatever words we choose to use to represent the Divine, it is a force that is pure and good and loving and it seeks to uphold us and bring us ever closer to an experience of oneness and our soul. Through our sessions, I hold the pain and challenges of life with you, and with the energy of love and light that is always available to you. I strive to support you in connecting with your deepest truth and from that place, seek your own inner guidance as to how to heal the challenges that are present. I work with people in my office in Northampton and online via zoom, skype, or facetime. I do not take insurance but have a sliding scale based on income. Please see my website (www.hearts-journey.com) for more information and feel free to follow me on facebook or instagram (heartsjourney1).
“The heart can be turned to as the foundation for a new beginning and a new way of life, no matter what has taken place before. For love is not a matter of having to learn something that one doesn’t know. It is a matter of remembering something that has been covered over or forgotten.”
— Guruji-Ma
I feel honored and blessed to support others in their journey from grief and sadness to the experience of joy with oneself, one's partner, and one's family. I love sharing all that I have learned; learning that has given me the experience of transforming my marriage and my relationships with my children from darkness into light. Life is a journey and a gift. Call me if you wish a loving guide to support you on this journey; one who has been through much and come out the other side.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Blessings,
Abriete
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I listen to you and ask questions to understand what you wish to accomplish and whether we are a good fit. I begin each session with a 5-minute guided meditation. Clients report that this helps them relax and go deeper so that we can connect on a level below the mind and the minute to minute challenges. This allows healing to take place on a profound level right from the first session. Clients usually report feeling better even after their first session.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a master's in education and advanced training in social work, but the most important training I have is that I have been apprenticing with a master teacher for almost 30 years. I have worked as a counselor for the past 10 years and have extensive experience with parents and children, couples, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and a desire to connect with their soul's life purpose.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I do not take insurance, but want to be accessible to everyone. I work on a sliding scale based on income from 60-140.00.
- $140.00 — Family income over $100,000 per year
- $120.00 — Family income 800,000–100000 per year
- $100.00 — Family income $60,000–80,000 per year
- $80.00 — Family income $40,000–60,000 per year
- $70.00 — Family income $20,000–40,000 per year
- $60.00 — Family income under 20,000 per year
Cancellation policy: no charge with 24-hour notice, less than 24-hour notice half-session fee, no show full session fee
How did you get started in this business?
I have received so much help through the process of counseling held within a spiritual perspective for myself in my own life that I wanted to share what I have received with others. There is so much help available to us from the Realms of Light. We so often feel alone and overwhelmed and none of us need to feel that way. I wanted to do what I could to help others feel the Divine meaning of their life despite all the challenges we face, especially at this time on the planet.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with individuals, couples, parents, and children of all ages. I love working with young adults who are struggling to experience who they are in the world, but really, that can happen at any age.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Just yesterday I helped a client experience a deep sense of peace and self-acceptance. She had been struggling with creating a business and had just moved to a new place. She was having difficulty accepting that she just couldn't do everything all at once. By the end of our session she felt so much peace and relief as she let go of the intensity of the pressure she had put on herself. I am very grateful to have been able to help her in this way.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Call and speak to the counselor and go with your gut-there should be an excitement and a hope, a feeling of rightness. If it is there, even a little, try a session. If it doesn't feel right after one session, then try someone else. You would have learned more about what you need from a counselor, so there is no such thing as a failed meeting.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Feel into what you long to get out of counseling. Imagine the most wonderful life you can and go for that-dream big — it is definitely possible!