About

Welcome!

My name is Judy Vartelas.

I am a unique therapist in that I am classically trained and deeply rooted in formal psychoanalysis, yet I am also certified in the complementary techniques of energy psychology to help heal trauma and personal blocks.  Therefore, the benefit of therapy sessions with me, allow you the choice of incorporating energy psychology or using only traditional talk therapy.

From early on in my life I was fascinated with the field of psychology and would find myself asking questions like:

How does the mind work?

What makes some people happy and other struggle to feel joy?

How does one’s history affect their behavior in the present?

What is stress, why does it become overwhelming at times and how can one lessen it’s effects?

This led me to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.  Shortly thereafter I graduated with a Master’s in Social Work, majoring in direct clinical practice.  After graduate school I entered and completed a five year post graduate training program in psychoanalysis.

The benefits of this approach led me to an indepth understanding of how people operate on a conscious, subconscious and unconscious basis. I also understood on a deep level how people can want to change for the better but be held back or unable to really move forward and experience improvement in their lives.

That was over 30 years ago and I have been blessed with a career I love and enjoy!

I meditate daily and have been for years. I completed the Transcendental Meditation Program and The Silva Method.

Over the years I have trained in many meditation disciplines and each has it’s own value. I can teach these mindfulness meditation and deep relaxation techniques to help relieve the stress in my clients’ lives.

I completed a year long course on integrating psychotherapy with spirituality. During this training I was introduced to the field of Energy Psychology.  I became fascinated by this alternative and complementary field that emphasized mind, body and spirit techniques. I sought out training, completed a program, and now have a Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychotherapy.

Energy Psychology can be very helpful in working with a variety of issues such as trauma, anxiety and stress, that I believe talk therapy alone cannot always do. This is why I am so passionate about energy psychotherapy as a pathway to change. It can often assist in overriding the story we tell ourselves, and can unlock destructive patterns to move towards a new way of being.

Energy techniques can also help with a variety of areas, such as work performance, public speaking and blocks to success. The same applies to enhancement of sports performance.

I have worked with local soccer teams to improve their game and maximize their bodies’ energy for the sport. I have also worked on an individual basis with athletes to improve their performance during the game.

Self understanding and improvement is an exciting endeavor. I would enjoy assisting you on making your life more rewarding and fulfilling. As you become happier and at peace with yourself this radiates out to your family, friends, community and the larger world.

I am grateful for every client who has come to share their concerns or struggles with me and together we journey on a path of improvement in their lives.

I look forward to sharing my training and knowledge as you begin to grow, expand and evolve into your highest and best self.

Sincerely,
Judy