Welcome to Turtle & Butterfly Internal Arts!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen plus years experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in various mental health settings on Long Island as well as previously being co-owner and partner in a holistic mental health center located in Commack, New York.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and my undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. I am a Certified Integrative Hypnotherapist through the Center for Integrative Hypnotherapy as well as a certified member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

I am an Executive Board member of the Soulful Living for Addiction and Long Term Recovery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing innovative programming that specifically addresses the needs of individuals and families as they move through the long-term recovery process. Addiction knows no boundaries and many families, my own included, are affected by its wrath. I accepted this position with gratitude and honor, to give service to those affected by addictions grip, and I support this non-profit’s mission wholeheartedly. As a member of the Board, I will once again be collaborating with old colleagues and friends who are making an impact on the Long Island community through a holistic approach to wellness.

My Journey in the Daoist Arts

Over a decade ago, I began my studies in the Daoist Internal Arts of Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Meditation. I was introduced by a friend to my first Qi Gong teacher who was the catalyst for me to pursue training in these arts thus leading me to where I am today. Being a seeker of authentic teachers with a whole and unbroken lineage to the Dao, I am grateful to have found a home for the past eight years with my teacher, Damo Mitchell, who is founder of Lotus Nei Gong International.

Although not compulsory for Affiliate Schools, at Turtle & Butterfly, I am committed to teaching the Lotus Nei Gong syllabus as required by schools designated as Official Branches of Lotus Nei Gong International. I do this as I am dedicated to authentically teaching and preserving the purest forms of Qi Gong and Nei Gong that others may not have access to.

Also, as part of my continued emersion into the Daoist traditions, I am a student of Chinese Medicine at the Xian Tian College of Chinese Medicine which is located in Manchester, UK, co-founded by my teacher Damo Mitchell. My interest and knowledge encompasses many different branches of study within the Daoist Internal Arts which also includes The Four Pillars of Destiny or Bazi Analysis. I am now bringing this valuable tool of self-discovery to others by offering Bazi consultations and have been diligently studying with teachers accomplished in this field. I am proudly a member of the IFSA (International Feng Shui Association) USA Chapter.

I am thrilled to introduce Julia Gnieser who will be collaborating with me in my work here at Turtle & Butterfly. She is a compassionate and intuitive psychotherapist with experience working with young adults, teens and adolescents. Julia earned her Master of Social Work from Columbia University and her undergraduate degree from Adelphi University. To add to her awesomeness, Julia is a Certified Yoga instructor bringing her expertise and passion for this internal art to others and will be a welcome addition to Turtle & Butterfly. Click on her name and you will be able to access her website for more information on her offerings.

Psychotherapy / Integrative Hypnotherapy

Holistic Psychotherapy is a way of working with my clients from a whole person perspective; mind, body and spirit. I not only utilize my western psychology training but integrate my training in the eastern arts as well to help guide my clients.

Through a unique blend of western psychotherapy, Integrative Hypnotherapy, Acupressure, Qi Gong, Mindfulness and Voice Dialogue, I help move my clients to a better understanding of themselves, their relationships and the world in which they live, love and play. I teach my clients active coping skills to help reduce anxiety, stress, anger and depression. These tools can be taken where ever you go. Through Integrative Hypnotherapy my clients can move past patterns of behavior and habits that no longer serve them.

Integrative Hypnotherapy is a way to describe using hypnotherapy which uses a variety of approaches in concert with one another in order to aid in the process of instilling healthier patterns of thinking and being in the world. Each session is specific to the client as one size does not fit all. Whether you are looking to manage anxiety, stress, anger or depression or to stop a habit like smoking, nail biting or other forms of self harm, Integrative Hypnotherapy can be a tool for change.