Energy Psychology

Energy Psychology techniques are recently discovered methods that provide rapid, effective, and often permanent relief from most psychological problems. Based on the latest findings from both science and psychology, these approaches are more potent than many earlier types of talk psychotherapy which are time consuming and inefficient. Energy Psychology techniques stem from cutting-edge developments in the fields of acupuncture, medicine, psychology, chiropractic, kinesiology and neurobiology. This group of specific mind-body therapies and self-help techniques treat disruptions in the energy that runs through and around the body. These disturbances result from emotional distress, negative thinking and unwanted behaviors.

Energy Psychology techniques include working with the human energy system while using acupuncture meridians, acupressure points, chakras and the biofield surrounding the body. These processes may involve self-tapping, eye movements, or holding particular points on the body. The theory behind this technique is that old emotional wounds are stored in the body as blocked energetic patterns. Stimulating energy points removes the disturbance, allowing the body/mind system to process the troubling problem. As the energy is brought into balance, worrisome thoughts and memories about upsetting circumstances change and negative emotions diminish. This process takes place throughout our being.

Studies have shown dramatic changes in the brain that result in eliminating anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, panic attacks and fears. Other problems that can be treated are: insomnia, eating disorders, fear of public speaking, negative thinking, anger, and performance anxiety. Disturbances in thoughts and emotions may change rapidly to produce positive results. Clients will be able to access unconscious beliefs and resistances and learn to release limiting beliefs and blocked emotions.

Gloria Arenson is a Southern California based psychotherapist with a private therapy practice in Santa Barbara. She helps people to recover successfully from eating disorders, compulsive spending, anxiety, fears & phobias, PTSD, panic disorder and other problems. Gloria is a licensed hypnotherapist and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychosynthesis, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She specializes in cutting edge energy therapies such as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), an acupressure based therapy method, and Thought Field Therapy (TFT).