Did you know that therapy can go beyond just talking?

In today’s episode, Stacey Sciacchitano, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her experience in working with folks with anxiety, mood disorders, and her background in supporting children with autism.

Join us as we explore the importance of a holistic approach in therapy, and how therapeutic methods must address our physical body to make long-lasting changes.

In this podcast episode, Stacey walks us through:

- Her journey from outdoor recreation to working with children on the autism spectrum.

- The crucial role of early intervention and physical therapies for autism

- How body-based approaches can benefit people of all ages, including those with anxiety and mood disorders

- The disconnect between mind and body in traditional therapy approaches

- The potential of combining talk therapy with somatic practices for accelerated healing

- The importance of nature and movement for overall well-being

- Practical tips for therapists to incorporate body awareness into their practice

- Her upcoming anxiety relief program and her vision for more holistic mental health care

And so much more!

Worry and anxiety cause difficulty through thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Awareness is the first step to healing. Stacey Sciacchitano, M.Ed., LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and anxiety coach in the state of California.

Stacey works in her own private practice because she is passionate about helping adults, especially women, struggling with anxiety, along with issues such as life transitions, a lost sense of self, and a longing to move towards their life desires.

Stacey grew up in more than one place in the states, so she has learned to be flexible, an excellent listener, and has uncovered her empathic self to really be understanding of others.

Stacey loves to guide and empower individuals to overcome the hold anxiety may have on them and helps them to move toward their values and who they want to be instead of feeling trapped by anxiety. Stacey has a varied experience of working with people of all ages and walks of life. She used to work in the field of autism with children, adults, and their families.

Her toolbox is made up of hours of dedication to learning and training so she can best help others in this world; To clear childhood and past struggles and take hold of their innate ability to work with those parts of themselves that they may reject away so they can thrive. This is special work that Stacey does with clients so they tap into their own strengths and shift their perspective.

Stacey values expansiveness, integrity, and authenticity in her business. Her training includes, but is not limited to, CBT, ACT, IFS, Solution-Focused, Memory Reconsolidation, Guided Imagery, Inner Child, Mindfulness, Gottman Couples Therapy, Behaviorism and holds a certificate for the treatment of anxiety. She has created a coaching program that is a step-by-step process to empower people who identify as struggling with anxiety. Stacey encourages self-care to cope with her own anxiety, as it runs in her family, and does in and around the greater San Diego area while hiking, doing yoga, walking, camping, adventuring in Baja, traveling, appreciating music, and being with friends and family.

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