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About

Sunheart Holistic 

We are fortunate to live in a world where many avenues for healing exist. Sunheart Holistic was created to integrate Eastern and Western ideas on healing for people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, health concerns, and relationship issues.

 

Originally from Kansas, Teresa spent 15 years in New York City studying Social Work and Psychoanalysis and working in clinics, as well as her own private practice. She studied meditation and mindfulness and later became more well-versed in holistic practices as a result of her own struggle with chronic Lyme Disease. Teresa's "healthquest" led her around the world as she explored various possibilities for healing. Ultimately Ayurvedic practices helped her to be free of Lyme's disease and to heal in ways she hadn't imagined she needed.

 

Teresa began studying Ayurveda in 2015. She completed her Doctorate of Ayurveda {AyD} with the California College of Ayurveda in 2021 and offers the deeply healing practices Ayurveda holds in her private practice. Somatic Experiencing rounded out Teresa's training, a beautiful weaving together of the resources available in the nervous system to allow body, mind, spirit and heart to heal.

Teresa O'Brien, LSCSW

LCSW-R, Ayurvedic Doctor
Education & Licensing

2017 - 2021

California College of Ayurveda ~ Doctor of Ayurveda {Ay.D}

2007-Present

LAISPS {Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Studies} ~ Doctoral Program

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IPTAR {Institute for Psychoanalytic Training & Research} ~ Adult Psychoanalysis Program

LSCW-R

#076120 ~ New York State 

LSCSW

#4750 ~ Kansas

Somatic Experiencing International

2019-Present

2001-2004

Columbia University ~ Masters of Science in Social Work

1995-1999

Kansas State University ~ Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and American Ethnic Studies

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