Glenda Cedarleaf   MSW  LICSW
counseling for clarity, inspiration & healing


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Glenda Cedarleaf
 
I believe that we can transform our biggest challenges into powerful insights that can heal our deepest wounds.

My approach is to utilize insight oriented therapies to heal mind, body and spirit. 

Imagine going to sleep and waking up listening to imagery uniquely created to relax, inspire and empower you.

It is for this reason that I  create Guided Imagery CD's that are custom made for each client. These audio experiences incorporate uniquely designed words and images that offer comfort, insight,  and opportunities for accessing and releasing emotions, as well as important insights into healing.  The co creating of this CD is a cornerstone  for the counseling process. 

 I support clients to:
  • Address depression, anxiety, phobias, and low self esteem
  • Navigate life transitions-illness, divorce, career changes, loss-grief
  • Release emotions/body memories related to chronic illness and trauma
  • Explore and unblock creativity - nurturing the artist within
  • Improve sports/academic pursuits
  • Prepare for medical procedures
  • Lose weight
  • Improve relaxation and stress management
  • Explore challenges and opportunities of midlife-menopause, and the "empty nest"
  • Create, visualize and reinforce new pathways for life changes



I am a 1980 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work.

 For over 25 years, I have worked with individuals and couples facing emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges;  providing counseling in a variety of settings.  These include:  an integrative holistic private practice, an oncology cinic, hospice and home health care.  Facilitating retreats and workshops that incorporate guided imagery, journaling, art and movement is one of my passions.

My advanced training in guided imagery, somatic healing and hypnotherapy is through: The Institute for Health Psychology, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, Wellness Institute's Heart Centered Hypnotherapy, and the Academy of Guided Imagery.

Some of my teachers have included, Belleruth Naparstek, LICSW, Emmett Miller, MD, James Spira, PhD, Steve Gilligan, PhD, and Peter Levine, MD.  

I have also trained as a life coach with Kathleen Brehony PhD through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.

For information about my premade CD's , MP3's and DVD's created to:  
nurture  relaxation,
unlock creativity,
enhance sleep,
facilitate a healing surgery
"let go" with forgiveness.
visit www.guidedimagerycd.com

I am a clinical member of:
The Wellness Institute's Heart Centered Hypnotherapy
National Association of Social Workers
Imagery International

Music by Matti Paalanen  "Secret Garden"