These modalities work directly with the subconscious mind, where many of our deepest beliefs and patterns are stored. FSAP, Psych-K, and NLP help identify and rewrite the limiting beliefs driving anxiety, self-doubt, and stuck patterns — creating change at the root, not just the surface.
The main advantage of these techniques is in empowering clients to learn self-help tools they can use anytime they need.
— Mary L. Bondi, LMHC, CHT
Holistic, energy & spiritual therapies
Treating the whole person
One benefit to my longevity in private practice has been in witnessing how psychology has changed and grown since my graduate school training. As human beings, we have many things that make us unique. Therefore, having more than one modality is essential to create a custom fit for each client that I work with.
Brain-based therapy is finally getting the recognition it has deserved. It is proven that it can immediately address and heal issues that take years to address in talk therapy, or that cannot be accessed in conventional ways.
Holistic, energy and spiritual therapies
Holistic psychology views the person as whole and indivisible. Our mind, physical health, behavior, environment, relationships, and lifestyle, among other areas, are all taken into account in healing.
This is where using energy, spiritual, and whole-brain specialized techniques, along with or separate from talk therapy, helps. I have found that incorporating a full healing experience and a systematic approach helps achieve and maintain a high level of health and wellness for clients and students.
Medical disclaimer: these techniques are not a substitute for medical attention. Please consult with your physician.
Techniques I use
Energy, whole-brain & spiritual tools
A brief description of some of the modalities I consider complementary to talk therapy.
01
Psych-K
Subconscious beliefs
Psych-K holds the premise that 95–98% of our processing is stored in our subconscious mind. Our mind has no concept of time, yet everything from the point of conception to present time is stored there. We will use tools to help communicate with your subconscious mind and identify what goals need to be worked on, and in what order, for your highest good. You will then use techniques that transcend the goal by creating a whole-brain state (left and right hemisphere) to bring immediate resolution.
02
FSAP
Feeling-State Addiction Protocol
According to FSAP, every addiction has a positive feeling state attached to it, whether it be the associations from the beginnings of an arousal template or later feelings elicited by the substance or behavior. It is an evidence-based treatment based on the principles of EMDR, and has been found to be effective in the treatment of behavioral addictions (eating disorders, gambling, smoking, porn and sex addiction), substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
03
NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
NLP incorporates teaching a client many helpful skills that are useful in their personal development, professional excellence, and reframing unhealthy thought patterns. The main purpose of NLP is to help people change their old habitual way of thinking and create a positive and healthier way of dealing with life. You will learn powerful techniques, in session and for home use, that help with being more successful, achieving work-oriented goals, improving your productivity, and reducing anxieties, phobias, and depression.
04
Brainspotting
Where we look affects how we feel
Developed by David Grand, Ph.D., Brainspotting studies how “where we look affects how we feel”. By locating points in your visual field, we access unprocessed material in the subcortical emotional and body-based parts of your brain. This helps identify and heal areas that can be causing anxiety, depression, and other behavioral conditions. It can also be used for performance and creativity enhancement.
05
EFT
Emotional Freedom Techniques
EFT is often thought of as psychological acupressure. This energy psychology technique works by releasing and reducing emotional blocks in our energy system. The treatment involves the use of fingertips to tap certain points on our bodies, with different protocols depending on what the client needs. This is also taught so you can utilize this healing at home between sessions.
06
TFT
Thought Field Therapy
TFT is another meridian tapping tool. It involves a short tapping sequence in the form of a healing code to help the body and emotional system balance for the client.
07
Emotion Code & Body Code
Release trapped emotions
We all have trapped emotional energy and baggage. The Emotion Code, developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson, a renowned holistic physician, helps quickly clear and release hidden trapped emotions. We use Applied Kinesiology to tap into the inner workings of the subconscious mind and clear energy blocks easily and effectively. The Body Code goes further, tapping into other areas that are underneath, or contributing factors to, the body message or symptom you are having.
08
Imagery
Reinforce your healing
Imagery is used to create images in the mind of the client. Through the use of figurative and metaphorical language, using all the senses — auditory, visual, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory — we create the perfect imagery for you to use to reinforce the growth and healing you have already experienced.
09
Mindfulness Meditation
Present awareness
Learning this method has been proven beneficial in reducing stress and anxiety. The approach is to connect mind, body, and spirit and to bring you to present awareness.
10
Transactional Analysis
Balance your ego states
We all have a need to be seen and validated by others. TA was developed by Eric Berne and has since been updated. It is based on the three ego states within each human being that are rooted in our past. TA therapy helps clients understand and balance the three ego states; unhealthy coping skills and agreements regarding childhood scripts are examined and, if necessary, transformed.
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See these tools in action
Feel free to visit my YouTube channel, Mary Bondi Fort Lauderdale therapist/life coach, to view more.
I am a licensed mental health counselor/therapist and life-coach in Fort Lauderdale. I am also an EMDR therapist in Fort Lauderdale and offer hypnotherapy and other holistic healing modalities.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor • Fort Lauderdale, FL
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