Certified Archetypal Pattern Analyst

Dreams are a great place to start self-discovery and spiritual work. Translation is preferred over interpretation, as translation examines the objective truths of the dream symbols and elements, revealing the orientation to the field in which the dream is concerned. We begin our practice by examining dreams or short stories that one can envision or by discussing impactful life occurrences. We will discover the symbols, signs, archetypes, and patterns that manifest in these dreams, stories, and events, and we will use this information to develop a roadmap leading to your goals. We can apply spiritual practices and discuss how your manifest archetypal systems and alignments hinder, help, or otherwise impact your spiritual development.

You may be wondering what archetypes are and what relevance they have for you. Think of archetypes as the center of a constellation, like the sun in our solar system with the planets constellated around it in their specific orbits. In Mircea Eliade’s words, an archetype is “an exemplary model.” From Dr. Michael Conforti’s perspective, an archetype is an attractor in one’s psyche (often activated by events and circumstances) that influences emotions, behaviors, and patterns that recur in life. The esteemed anthropologist Joseph Campbell described archetypes as characteristic types with common elements across time, distance, history, and cultures. According to Dr. Carl G. Jung, archetypes reside in the collective unconscious of mankind and are often portrayed in myth and fairy tales while making up the bulk of unconscious content in each of us. Archetypes and their common patterns can be activated and deactivated by events and circumstances in one’s individual life experience. Archetypes can be generative, wholesome, or destructive depending on one’s orientation to them and whether or not they have taken possession of one’s self. These forces can complicate the ego persona, yet the innermost self, the soul and divine indwelling (spirit), or in Vedic parlance, the Atman, remains unchanged, untouched, pristine, and pure as the silent witness to one’s folly. From a spiritual perspective, one of our goals will be to strengthen the influence of the true Self, shedding its divine light on the ego and effectuating personal transformation in a wholesome and life-affirming way.

We will work on discovering the dominant and active archetypes within you. We will work on realignment, activation, and deactivation when needed or desired, considering your goals and spiritual aspirations.

Hence, analyzing the role and nature of archetypes in your psyche and how they influence your life at the present moment can lead to significant personal transformation, growth, and spiritual development. A competent guide with deep knowledge of archetypal dynamics and spiritual practices is essential to this process. I am here to help you in this capacity.

I can help you reveal insights into the relationship of self and soul and the Greater Absolute. I can prescribe and guide you in spiritual matters and religious practices per your religion and spiritual orientation. For those clients without a specific religious preference, we can draw from world wisdom traditions to provide the compass needed for deeper self-discovery and cultivating your relationship with the core of your being. Lastly, for clients without any religious belief, we can examine (without any pressure) your view of your place in creation and your goals for your life and interactions with your family and/or community.

Finding meaning in one’s life is essential for peace of mind and personal fulfillment. Meaning can be found in various ways: through work, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, service to others, self-examination, self-improvement, and our relationships with God, family, friends, and community. Your path depends on your nature, history, cultural orientation, and circumstances. Either way, having a well-defined goal and purpose adds direction and meaning to life. Many find themselves in a state of mind where they have lost touch with their internal azimuth. I am here to help you find or regain your “true north.”

Sometimes, we just need someone to confide in, someone who can provide practical and objective advice or lend a kind and compassionate ear. We often find ourselves alone when faced with big decisions and difficult situations or with stressors in life that cause us anxiety and despair. When we confide in friends and or family or ask them for advice, we are often afraid of judgment, disclosure to others, or tainted and prejudiced suggestions. I can offer my services as an objective confidant, and you can remain completely anonymous if you so desire. Those who wish to remain anonymous should indicate so in the free intake conversation, and payment for booked appointments can be made via your preferred pathway.

I am not a licensed mental health practitioner. The services that I provide are not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, social work, psychological therapy, psychiatric care, or medical care. I do not provide services to those persons previously diagnosed with mental illness. I do not provide legal or investment advice. I only suggest whether or not professional services may be advised when the subject matter discussed relates somehow to those types of issues. I do not provide referrals to any psychiatrists. financial advisors, or lawyers. I may refer you to a licensed psychologist or mental health counselor when requested or when I think it may be helpful to you. I do not accept every client who desires my services, so I provide an initial 15-minute intake conversation free of charge to determine if we can work together.