Karen Sprinkel Ancelet, LMFT, SEP
MFT
Oakland CA
My approach is best described as direct, engaged and yet fiercely kind. I am not the best fit for you if you only want a passive empathetic listening kind of approach, or have never been in therapy before. Ideally, you have had a relationship with a therapist for at least two years, and have processed the influences of your upbringing, your attachment style, and your basic mental landscape.
Must be ready for change
Most of us believe we want to change, but in actuality it takes tremendous courage to change your core narrative of the world, yourself and others. Being attached to our story of our lives often defines who we are. I am not not the best fit for you unless you are open to explore what those stories are and how there may be limiting beliefs keeping you stuck.
Karen Sprinkel Ancelet is a psychotherapist, consultant, teacher and author. Her unique East-West approach to healing trauma emerged over her years living in Asia. Her speciality is a combined trauma modality and certifications using EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT). She finished her masters degree studying Buddhism and researching the impact of trauma in Tibet, Nepal and the US. Karen’s book, The Thriving Self: A New Paradigm for Healing Trauma in the Mind, Body and Spirit is a unique roadmap to thriving beyond trauma. Her podcast is Trauma, Psychedelics and Buddhism.
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