Tiger's Nest Monastery in Nepal
Psychotherapy and Shamanic Counseling
"The wound is the place where the Light enters you." -Rumi
A message from Nancy Arann
As a psychotherapist, people find their way to me for a wide range of reasons. Often there is something in their life that simply isn't working, even though much energy may be devoted to it - it could be a close relationship, a business or career path, finances, feelings of confidence and self-worth, physical or emotional well-being, a sense of direction and meaning, or other important facets of living. Whatever the specifics might be, in essence they are seeking to feel whole and hopeful again.
This is where our work together begins...untangling, exploring, clarifying, and awakening possibilities. It is one of my greatest joys to work with people to regain their power, happiness, and peace.
In addition to my training in classical psychotherapy, I also employ shamanism and past life regression work (described briefly below) for patients who are drawn to a spiritual approach.
Sweet Darkness
Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet
confinement of your aloneness
to learn anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.
– David Whyte
A word about shamanism and past life regression therapy
Both shamanism and past life regression therapy focus on the spiritual aspects of healing. With shamanism -- including soul retrieval work -- individuals are deeply supported in the process of reclaiming lost power and learning to restore harmony to their own life. Through shamanic journeying, they are guided to reconnect with the strength and grandeur of their own soul.
Past life regression work can be a life-changing therapeutic tool for people who are feeling limited by recurring themes, patterns, or addictions. And, quite often, regression work and shamanic journeying are combined to rapidly effect positive change.
As a psychotherapist with a spiritual orientation, the shamanic work that I do centers around teaching people how to contact and work with their spirit guides for the purpose of healing - healing the mind, emotions, and body; healing self, family, and community.
Lost
Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
– David Wagoner
Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
– David Wagoner
South Africa
January 2020
January 2020
“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged
to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”
—Nelson Mandela
to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”
—Nelson Mandela
As a psychotherapist in New York, my journeys to other countries both
refreshes and deepens my perspective on living.
Along the way, I enjoy taking photos . . . to share the beauty
that words alone cannot capture.
I invite you to cross this mystical African bridge . . .
and step into the majestic world I recently encountered there during three safaris.
refreshes and deepens my perspective on living.
Along the way, I enjoy taking photos . . . to share the beauty
that words alone cannot capture.
I invite you to cross this mystical African bridge . . .
and step into the majestic world I recently encountered there during three safaris.
For more photos from Nancy's travels, please visit the Photo Journal page.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all photos on this website were taken by Nancy Arann.
