FORMER SECs:
Each individual listed below was previously certified as a Spiritual Emergence Coach® after their training at IMHU.
These former SECs have elected not to keep up with the Spiritual Emergence Coach® network via annual meetups and continuing education. Click HERE for the Directory of Spiritual Emergence Coaches® that do stay actively engaged with annual meetups and continuing education.
Former SECs: What the STARS *** indicate in this Directory
All Spiritual Emergence Coaches® we certify have been taught a theoretical base of knowledge about Spiritual Emergence and Spiritual Emergency and relevant guidelines on how to lead successful support groups that share experiences and resources. Any Spiritual Emergence Coach® listed below may offer support group facilitation for people who are experiencing intense phenomena associated with spiritual experiences. The SEC and group members in these groups share experiences and resources in a spirit of support. This results in further integration and peace of mind for all involved. SEC’s support groups may be available online or in person and, in some cases, include private social media discussion groups. Any of the people listed below may also be sources of referral.
Former SECs: What Does A Spiritual Emergence Coach® Do/ Not Do?
Certification as a Spiritual Emergence Coach® does not qualify a SEC to act as a healthcare or mental health practitioner. See “Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities” below.
SECs are required to work within the mandates of their own individual licenses, scopes of practice, skills and knowledge regarding sessions of coaching or counseling individuals one to one or in a group. In the following list those with ** designate a person with a certificate to be a coach. Those with *** have obtained a license from their state/ country to do one on one psychotherapy and/or counseling and are currently registered. Those without stars are not authorized by a licensing authority in their state or country to do one on one coaching or counseling or psychotherapy but are amply educated and skilled to lead support groups as a certified Spiritual Emergence Coach.
SECs do not replace responsible healthcare or mental health professionals, but can be an adjunct support to such providers. Similarly, Spiritual Emergence facilitation either one to one or in support groups is not a replacement for other treatment or therapy. If you are in a crisis, please seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
Former SECs® Directory
Australia
New South Wales
Byron Bay: Jessica Jane Lawson**, Counsellor, [email protected]
Northern Rivers: Charmain Cos***, Counsellor, [email protected]
Bellingen: Susan Rose Priest***, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist Ph.D, MPH, (on sabbatical) [email protected],
Queensland
Brisbane: Angela Bardon, Peer Support/Spiritual Healer, [email protected]
Cairns: Teresa Barrett, RN***, Psychotherapist, [email protected]
Sunshine Coast: Jaya Jones**, MA, Counsellor / Kundalini Yoga Teacher, [email protected]
Victoria
Bundoora: Jan Hashman***, Psychotherapist/Counsellor,[email protected]
Melbourne: Camilla Nel-Doná, Peer Support/ Shamanic Healer, [email protected], www.neldonahealing.com
Western Australia
Perth: Sohalia Fitzgerald, Nurse***, [email protected], Integration of extreme states and intense spiritual experiences…ecstatic dance.
Perth: Simon MacLachlan, Peer Support/Counsellor, [email protected], www.SimonMacLachlan.com
Perth: Rati Roberta Riccardi, Peer Support/Energy Worker, [email protected]
South Australia
Adelaide: Monika Goretzki PhD***, Psychologist, [email protected], [email protected]
Adelaide: Elisabeth Jensen, Peer Support/Healer, [email protected], www.elisabethjensen.com.au, (passed on)
Belgium
Oosterzele: Ruben De Temmerman, RN***, Registered Nurse, [email protected]
Bulgaria
Sofia: Bistra Kirova, MD, Peer Support, [email protected]
Canada
Edmonton, Alberta: Fola Vickers, BA,*** Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, Shamanic Practitioner, & Integration Therapist, [email protected], www.deepmindsquared.com
London, Ontario: Jen Macdonald, Peer Support, [email protected]
Vancouver, BC: Andrea Hollebakken, Peer Support, [email protected]
Chile
All: Susana Bustos, Ph.D.***, (Skype only), [email protected]
All: Irina Peresetskaya, MS ***, Psychologist, [email protected], http://pi.appme.ru/
Germany
Berlin: Anja Benesch, Psychotherapist***, [email protected], www.anjabenesch.com
Ireland
Co. Kerry: Niamh Moran, Mental Health RN***, [email protected]
Dublin: Sorcha Woods, Peer Support, [email protected]
Italy
Northwest area: Sofia Livingstone, Peer Support/Addiction Counselor, [email protected], https://sofialivingstone.weebly.com
Netherlands
Ede: Dorien Knight***, MA, Licensed Social Worker [email protected]
Norway
Porsgrunn: Susan Klein-Holmen, MA, Peer Support, [email protected]
Singapore
Singapore: Tricia Tan, Peer Support/Gallup Strengths Coach/School Counselor, [email protected]
Spain
Barcelona: Jordana Jyoti Goldstein, Peer Support/Yoga Teacher/ Energy Worker, [email protected], www.jordanajyoti.com
UK
London (central): Vera Mensinga, Transpersonal Psychotherapist***, [email protected], (passed away)
Liverpool: Helen Allmark***, Mental Health [email protected]
Scotland (northern): Lorna Munro, RN***, [email protected] , holistichealthinverness.co.uk
Wiltshire: Maria Ravisankar, RN***, [email protected]
USA
Alabama
Birmingham: Lindsey Owens, MA, Peer Support, [email protected]
California
Berkeley: Susana Bustos, Ph.D.***, [email protected]
Berkeley: Marlee Shore, Peer Support, [email protected]
Los Angeles: Michele Natarajan*** , MSN, Nurse Practitioner, [email protected]
Los Angeles: Jay Pietrzak***, Psy.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, [email protected]
Los Angeles: Colette St. Clair, Peer Support, [email protected]
Los Angeles: Jenna Abell, PsyD***, licensed Psychologist, [email protected], www.drjennaabell.com
Los Angeles: Tammy Minton Gitter, Peer Support, [email protected], www.tammymintongitter.com
Redding: Tyrene Siadous***, MA, MFC, 1:1 Psychotherapy, [email protected]
San Bernadino Area: Crystal Mueller, PhD.***, licensed Psychologist, [email protected]
San Diego Area: Allison Rees**, spiritual life coach, [email protected], Allison’s interests lie in holding space and offering creative expression to those who seek integration of altered states of consciousness.
San Diego: Carolina C. Labarca RN, MPH, Peer Support, [email protected]
San Diego Area: Bill Smith, Addictions Counselor/Peer Support, [email protected]
San Diego Area: Veronica Muñoz, peer support/ holotropic breathwork, [email protected]
San Francisco: Jessica Katzman, Psy.D.***, licensed Psychologist, [email protected], www.jessicakatzman.com
San Luis Obispo area: Brooke West, Peer Support/Yoga Therapist, [email protected], www.brookewestyoga.com
Florida
Clearwater area: Kathy Portiera**, Spiritual Life Coach, [email protected], www.Sacreddoorway.com.I specialize in supporting people during times of change and loss through meditation and individualized spiritual practices.
Massachusetts
Boston Area: Allen Howell, LMHC***, Trauma Specialist, Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator, [email protected]
Boston Area: Lisa Coppola, LMHC***, Licensed Counselor, lcoppolawellness
Boston Area: Dave Dionisio, LMHC***, Licensed Counselor, [email protected]
Boston Area: Nathaniel Putnam, MSW***, [email protected]
Lowell: Leia Friedman, M.S., Peer Support, [email protected]
North Shore Area: Jeannie Bass, Peer Support, [email protected]
Pioneer Valley: Caroline Mazel-Carlton, Peer Support, [email protected], www.westernmassrlc.org
Michigan
Ann Arbor: Austin Szelkowski, Peer Support, [email protected]
Farmington Hills: Harriet Mall, PhD***, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Trauma Specialist, [email protected], www.integratedtherapists.com
New Hampshire
Jefferson: Annette Nadeau, Peer Support, [email protected], www.annettemnadeau.com
New Jersey
NYC & Colts Neck Area: Yulia Meshoyrer, MA, Peer Support, [email protected]
Princeton: Kyle Buller, MA***, [email protected], Integration of intense spiritual experiences coming from psychedelic/ plant medicines or arising spontaneously
New York
New York City: Yulia Meshoyrer, MA, Peer Support, [email protected]
Oregon
Ashland: Mariam J. Saleh, Esq. , Peer Support, [email protected]
Eugene: Michelle Glass***, Peer Support/Alternative Counselor, www.theliste3r.net, [email protected]
Pennsylvania
Bucks County Area: Kristine Keating, Peer Support, [email protected]
Allentown/Reading: Dianne Seaman Poitier, Peer Support/Past Life Therapist/Astrologer, [email protected]
Texas
Dallas: Katie T. Larson, PhD.** [email protected], https://www.growthquests.com/, Dr. Larson specializes in Personal Growth and Development for Highly Sensitive People and Empaths through hypnotherapy. She helps clients explore and integrate Past Life Regressions, Life-between-Lives, and Spiritual journeywork.
Houston Area: Dean Alan Sims***, MAR, LCDC, Addiction Recovery Counselor /Breathwork, [email protected], www.fifthdirection.org
Vermont
Burlington area: Lucas Jackson, Peer Support, [email protected]
Montpelier area: Carol L. Noyes, Peer Support,[email protected], www.carolnoyesauthor.com
Montpelier area: Reed Bender, Peer Support, [email protected]
Washington
Kent: Josh Beil, Peer Support, [email protected]
Port Townsend: Amy Lynn Koch, PT, Peer Support, [email protected]
Walla Walla: Marikka Malm, Peer Support, [email protected]
Former SECs: Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities
Many certified Spiritual Emergence Coaches also have other credentialing, professional training and/or licensure to practice in their respective field as a mental health counselor or therapist. IMHU certification as a Spiritual Emergence Coach does not replace any such appropriate licensure in the fields of counseling, social work, psychology, psychiatry or any other similar credentialing as a licensed healthcare or mental health practitioner. Anyone who holds himself or herself out as a qualified professional mental health practitioner must have obtained their relevant credential, training, and/or license independent of IMHU certification.
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