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Lindsey Chudzik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-IMHP
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2 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Hello! I am a compassionate, proficient, and positive mental health therapist. I am the owner of Jade & Sage Holistic Therapy, LLC in the Fort Myers area and am strongly passionate in supporting individuals who experience distressful images, emotions, body sensations, symptoms, and/or thoughts. All humans have been conditioned by their childhood and often result in present day unwanted behaviors, patterns, and other challenges that create road blocks to accomplishing daily tasks, future goals, and a feeling of overall wellness.
Hello! I am a compassionate, proficient, and positive mental health therapist. I am the owner of Jade & Sage Holistic Therapy, LLC in the Fort Myers area and am strongly passionate in supporting individuals who experience distressful images, emotions, body sensations, symptoms, and/or thoughts. All humans have been conditioned by their childhood and often result in present day unwanted behaviors, patterns, and other challenges that create road blocks to accomplishing daily tasks, future goals, and a feeling of overall wellness.
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Faezeh Andrews, PhD, Counseling Center
Counselor, PhD , LMHC, MCAP, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
I have over 33 years’ experience in mental health, substance abuse field and a private provider for all age group, family, children, youth, adult and older adults; completed residency @ Walter Reed Hospital, received 2 public awards, was JAC Clinical Director, 15 yr FSW Adjunct Professor, overseen the 211 operation & expert in diagnostics. I teach individuals to recognize, become self-aware, work on their action plan and start the healing process. Also, a qualified supervisor for the state of Florida to supervise MH interns. Accept new clients & interns. Interns will learn how to perform assessment & eclectic therapeutic therapy.
I have over 33 years’ experience in mental health, substance abuse field and a private provider for all age group, family, children, youth, adult and older adults; completed residency @ Walter Reed Hospital, received 2 public awards, was JAC Clinical Director, 15 yr FSW Adjunct Professor, overseen the 211 operation & expert in diagnostics. I teach individuals to recognize, become self-aware, work on their action plan and start the healing process. Also, a qualified supervisor for the state of Florida to supervise MH interns. Accept new clients & interns. Interns will learn how to perform assessment & eclectic therapeutic therapy.
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Spirituality Therapists

What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?

Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?

There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?

Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?

​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.