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alyson filippa

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Welcome friends. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a mother of three amazing (and challenging children). I was born and raised in Sonoma County and I feel deeply connected to this magical and complex place. My life has been a journey of profound growth and transformation—navigating divorce, aging parents, the loss of my mother to Lewy Body Dementia, and a serious and terrifying personal breast cancer journey at the age of 44. These personal and profoundly humbling experiences have shaped my approach to healing, both for myself and for my clients. I bring deep compassion and as much authenticity as possible to my work.

 

My early career began in a residential treatment facility working with emotionally challenged teenage girls, where witnessing their transformation inspired me to pursue a master’s in Social Work. I’ve also worked extensively with children, adolescents, Veterans, Native People's and in hospice care.

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In recent years, I’ve shifted away from traditional mental health treatment to embrace a more expansive role as spiritual mentor/guide. I’m deeply engaged in my own liberation and healing work, studying with my spiritual elders and participating in ceremonies and journey's of self-discovery. I’ve had extensive training in modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, EMDR, Hakomi, and mindfulness.

 

I no longer see our human suffering as a problem to be fixed, but rather a doorway to our liberation. With that perspective in mind, I come to you with the intention of assisting you in remembering and awakening to your own divinity and saying “yes” to your authentic self. Having navigated, and continuing to navigate,  my own healing journey through divorce, cancer, and life’s challenges, I am honored to hold space for others’ growth and liberation so that we may all be happy and free, which, I believe is our birthright and our purpose. 

© 2024 Alyson Filippa, LCSW.  

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