Dina Varano

A strong therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing and growth. I work well with those who feel they are stuck in unhealthy relationship or behavioral patterns or who have experienced trauma or deprivation in their early lives and desire healing from those events. Since many chronic issues contain elements of earlier experiences, our work together may include increasing your awareness about how your past is at work in the present, reducing its ability to dictate your responses and choices, and letting go of defensive strategies that worked in the past but are not serving you now. Using an integrative approach, I work collaboratively with my clients to expand their personal resources and strengths, and identify and transform obstacles to personal growth. Where appropriate we may also incorporate EMDR, clinical hypnosis or mindfulness practices to reduce stress, reinforce positive change, and cultivate deeper physical and emotional health. I also have extensive experience working with the issues of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of traumatic stress. In addition to my private practice, I offer a variety of workshops and retreats to foster emotional and spiritual transformation.