Last year I began using a term I felt best explained the work I do with clients – sacred psychology. As a licensed therapist who is also a spiritual empowerment coach and soul mentor for non-conformists, I needed to be able to distinguish MY process from more standard “counseling, coaching, and other therapies.” Since it isn't a commonly used term, I thought it might be helpful to ...read more
Radical Amazement and Intimate Presence
Two powerful mindset shifts to make life more fulfilling. Meet Tamara Powell: Tamara Powell, LMHC is the founder of Arya Therapy Services, a counseling and coaching practice located in Pensacola, FL that also offers services across the U.S. and internationally ONLINE. She specializes in the non-traditional both in identity work and relationship issues. With a ...read more
Lick my edges
From an upcoming series "Tales from a Trapezoid" The following is a preview of a spin off of my main business and writing arenas dedicated to my spiritual seekers...the ones who often feel like trapezoids in a world full of circles. It's a compilation of my own journey mixed with the blood, sweat, and tears of those who share my sacred space at ARYA. Yes, we are ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY and ...read more
I am NOT my mother!
I am NOT my mother! It's the stuff nightmares are made of... That moment a loved one tells you that you are JUST LIKE .............. (yup, you know where I'm going don't you?) YOUR MOTHER. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why does this comparison incite such rage, such shame, such................. fear they may be right? Why is this even a ...read more