Chris France
I am a transpersonal therapist that work with body, mind and spirit; whatever that means to you. I merge transpersonal with somatic, expressive arts and art therapy as well as diving deep into work around shame. I take a person centered approach which focuses on your needs both in the moment and long term. I am interested in helping people expand and grow from wherever their starting place is. I am comfortable with people from all walks of life and draw on my life experience to support my therapeutic work.
I merge transpersonal with somatic, expressive arts and art therapy as well as diving deep into work around shame.
First session
The first session is really about getting to know each other and see if we are a good fit. I find many people have been waiting a long time to talk to someone and really want to get it all out on the table. Other people are more cautious. Both are ok. The fit between client and therapist is very important and I want to know if we are going to work right out of the gate, so my hope is that the client feels safe enough to be honest and open.
Strengths
I have a strong spiritual background and a sense of humor.
Ideal clients
My ideal client has a growth mindset. They are willing to engage in the process, but understand the need for being resourced in the now. Being able to laugh at yourself is a big plus. Being able to safety go deep is also a big plus. Therapy is not easy, but I believe if you find the right match between the client and the therapist, there is a lot of good work to be done.
Ongoing work together
I am not really a stats and charts guy. I believe that you will know if you are making progress because you will set a good boundary where you might not have in the past or use that coping skill at exactly the right time to diminish your anxiety. There will be an ebb and flow to therapy, but if I am doing my job in session and you are practicing outside of session, I am sure that growth will happen.
Treatment methods
Strength-Based
I believe supporting the self through positive self belief is an important part of the therapeutic practice. Feeling safe and being well resourced is necessary for change and growth. Using a strength based therapy helps support this.
Somatic
I use somatic and mind-body therapy styles to help support with the every day anxieties that can get in the way of growth. Forming a good baseline is essential for healthy growth. In practical terms, my therapy is mostly talk therapy with some somatic/mindful exercises taught in session and others given as homework.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Transpersonal psychology is grounded in mindfulness. As we grow our awareness to both the internal and external, we gain insight into what is and is not working for us. Sometimes insights came all and once and sometimes they come slowly over time. This is why we practice. My hope is that we can work together to get your practice where you want it to be.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 147851