Jan 1, 2026 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker | Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach In the field of psychotherapy, the phrase evidence-based is often used as a marker of legitimacy, professionalism, and ethical care. And yet, many clinicians wonder whether approaches that feel holistic,...
Nov 6, 2025 | psychotherapy, somatic therapy, sublte energy
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach Evolving the Depths of Psychodynamic Work For more than a century, psychodynamic therapy has shaped the way we understand the unconscious. Through dialogue and reflection, it has helped countless...
Nov 5, 2025 | awakening, consciousness, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Shift Toward Conscious Practice Across the helping professions, more therapists and coaches are awakening to a simple truth: real healing requires more than insight and technique—it requires...
Nov 4, 2025 | nervous system, psychotherapy, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Hidden Wisdom in Rupture In many authentic therapeutic relationships, there are moments when connection feels uncertain or strained. A client might pull back, go silent, or express frustration;...
Nov 3, 2025 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, transformation, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Rise of Parts Work in Modern Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) has become one of the most talked-about approaches in contemporary psychotherapy. Its language of “parts,” “protectors,” and...
Oct 31, 2025 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, spirituality
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Evolution of Trauma Therapy For decades, trauma treatment has focused primarily on cognition—on insight, memory, and story. While these approaches can bring understanding, they often fall short...
