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My Breakthrough
When I was 19, it was pointed out to me by a number of people that I was a
complainer, not a happy person. In my mind, this was just who I was, my
personality, formed through my personal history. I had no concept of the
possibility to be different. I was just stuck with how I turned out. It
was very hard to be confronted with my faults. I pulled away from others,
ashamed and in pain.
Over time, I had a major breakthrough. I realized I could change. I was not just stuck in who I thought I was. I could make changes in my attitude, my perceptions of life, and how I related to others. I didn’t have to be a victim of my history, my upbringing, or circumstances. I felt a new freedom, to choose how I wanted to be. I became happier and more at peace with myself. I decided I wanted to help others realize and experience that they too could make changes in themselves and their lives. This is when I decided to become a Therapist and study Psychology.
Unfortunately, I found Psychology to be limited in its theories of what we are capable of being and doing as it was so focused on our history and conditioning. I began taking Philosophy courses, and also read a lot on my own about Spiritual teachings from different cultures and religions. I began to practice meditation and my intuition developed along with it. I moved to California in 1982 to get my M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology (transpersonal means “beyond the personality”) which integrates Psychology and Spirituality to create a larger view of who we are and what we are capable of being. My Coaching training and Intuitive development has taken me further into helping people create what they want in their personal or professional lives.
I continue to have breakthroughs, big and small, as I work on myself
and with clients. I would love to work with you, helping you make a
breakthrough in your life.
More About Helene
Helene is a licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist in CA (MFT28083) in
practice for 20 years and a Life Coach.
She received her BA in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton in 1982 and her M.A.
.in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, from JFK University in Orinda, CA.
in 1985. Helene began her Coaching Training in 1999 at J.F.K.U., and has
advanced her training through GROW Training Institute, San Diego, CA and
Mentorcoach, Baltimore, MD.
Since 1983, Helene has continued to expand her Intuitive abilities. From 2000-2006 she taught Intuitive Development and Healing classes at Intuitive Way in Walnut Creek, CA. She also offers private Intuitive Readings in person or on
the phone.
Helene teaches at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA in the Graduate Psychology Department and has taught in the undergraduate Psychology
Department at J.F.K. University in Orinda, CA. She has also trained and
supervised Masters level Psychology Interns in all aspects of preparation
for licensure as Psychotherapists.
Helene has extensive experience speaking publicly, leading groups and
workshops in the community, as well as designing and delivering trainings
for professionals in colleges, counseling centers, hospitals and various
professional organizations.
She is the Past President of Toastmasters, Chapter #7556, Berkeley, CA and
Past Chairperson of the East Bay and Diablo, CA Chapters of the California
Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Helene has appeared on the Montel Williams show as a Relationship Expert and
has written articles for e-how.com.