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I’m Jodi Alieksaites

I have a Master’s Degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy & Buddhist Psychology & am a licensed counselor in Missouri & Colorado.

I confess to being a bit of a “mad-scientist,” a highly-sensitive person with an endlessly-curious mind. It took me some time to discover what worked for me in the realm of channeling my non-stop inspiration & empathic vulnerabilities, I am proof that it can be done!

I didn’t do it alone (although it was NOT from a lack of trying). I did it through resourcing my mind through meditation & including my body with such practices as free-form movement & shamanic journey work.

I’ve had amazing teachers, mentors & healing professionals who have helped me over the years. I want to bring what I’ve learned to benefit you on your path to self-awareness.

”There is something in nature that forms patterns. We, as part of nature, also form patterns. The mind is like the wind & the body like the sand: if you want to know how the wind is blowing, you can look at the sand.”

— Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

why work with me?

I have a gift for perceiving patterns quickly & deeply. I have also learned many specialized skills & body-mind modalities through the years, which I draw upon to find all the ways to support my clients in their goals.

Reframing & the magic of metaphor are particular gifts I possess & share in all of my work. I view my work as a beautiful symphony of poetry, psychology, contemplative thought, movement & breath.

I can teach you what I know & shed light on what has eluded you. I’ve dedicated my life to understanding human patterns & what facilitates transformation.

Body-Centered

In sessions I direct clients experientially in tracking body sensation, the movement of emotion, thoughts, breath & posture to attune to & integrate what is needing attention.

my education & training

  • Master's Degree Naropa University
    Contemplative Psychotherapy & Buddhist Psychology (3-year degree program)

  • Bachelor’s Degree Creative Writing University of Missouri

  • LPC in the state of Colorado
    (A Licensed Professional Counselor in CO must hold a Masters’ degree in their profession & be supervised for two years post-Masters’ degree ​plus 2,000 hours clinical experience as well as passing a National Licensing Exam)

  • LPC in the state of Missouri

  • Safe & Sound Protocol Certification

  • Level 1 Training Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

  • Year-long Internships in Play Therapy, Hospice Care as well as 10 years of Professional work in end-of-life contemplative elder & dementia care.

  • 1 year apprenticeship in Astrology w/ Quan Tracy Cherry in Kansas City, MO

  • 2 year apprenticeship in shamanic arts w/ Ancient Ways Center in Colorado.