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About SantaVie

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Philosophy I - Who?

Santa means sacred or holy in Portuguese and Spanish, while Vie means life in French. SantaVie emerged from many months of soul searching, deep intention setting, self-inquiry, spiritually connecting practices, and an honoring of my Brazilian roots combined with my love of the romance languages. This word captures one of the most important guiding principles in my life: Life is Sacred. It guides how I make decisions and how I believe I need to approach others. My name is Corey Emerick, I am the owner of SantaVie, a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP), a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), and a yoga teacher (RYT500). I also have a PhD in Clinical Counseling, extensive training in Rapid Resolution Therapy/Rapid Trauma Resolution (RRT/RTR), comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training, and Reiki I and II Certifications.  To me, all the above acronyms aka 'alphabet soup' translate to the belief that we are likely to find a way to help you re-connect with the 'you' that is ready to live life joyfully and authentically. Welcome to SantaVie!

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Philosophy II - What?

We certainly spend enough time navigating life trying to belong, to fit in, seeking acceptance, or working at being good enough. Somewhere along the way we lose ourselves. We become driven by urges, others' demands, controlling behaviors, vicious cycles, self-medicating, avoidant strategies, numbing out, busyness, among other conscious or unconscious tactics. My goal is to help you find yourself in the chaos, to help you reconnect with your true self, to learn how to let go of beliefs or behaviors that no longer serve you, and to start living a joyful and fulfilling life. 

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Philosphy III - How?

You will be surprised at how far being seen, heard, and validated can go. Of course it helps to add tools, skills, education, non-judgment, and personal practices, to reconnect you with the 'you' that has been sidelined, for whatever reason. It is my job to understand you, to collaborate with you as we develop a road map to your goals, to let you know when you seem off course, to help you understand what got in the way, and to support you in getting back on track or changing directions. The timing is yours, the pacing is yours, the goals are yours...the how is ours...no more going it alone.

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Modalities Offered

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Integrated Individual Therapy

Integrated Individual Therapy

Integrated Individual Therapy

Integrated Individual Therapy is what I call my approach to therapy. A core value of mine is to treat everyone with dignity and respect. To me that includes, acknowledging, understanding, and engaging all aspects of what makes us who we are. We are complex individuals, with unique: stories, life events, neurobiology, world views, upbringi

Integrated Individual Therapy is what I call my approach to therapy. A core value of mine is to treat everyone with dignity and respect. To me that includes, acknowledging, understanding, and engaging all aspects of what makes us who we are. We are complex individuals, with unique: stories, life events, neurobiology, world views, upbringings and surroundings. In my experience, personally and professionally, having an inclusive, collaborative and integrative approach allows us to create and live fuller lives. 


This type of therapy is guided by your needs, allowing us to tailor your sessions specifically for you. Some people need more somatic/body-centered support, while others have a central nervous system that needs more balancing and attunement. Some prefer to talk it out and be guided with mirroring and self-reflection, yet others are searching for a spiritual connection and/or a deeper trust of their intuition/inner wisdom. You and I will design your sessions together. It is important for me to offer honest feedback, nudge you past your comfort zones, and to be as transparent as possible with you. However, in my opinion, that should not be done without kindness, respect , and your awareness that the choice to stay where you are or change is all yours.


To honor Tennessee (TN) licensure laws and ethical codes, Integrated Individual Therapy (or Counseling) is available to TN residents, and residents of states that support licensure reciprocity; please email me and let me know where you live, I'll be glad to call your state board and find out if we are allowed to work together therapeutically. Currently all individual sessions are held online.

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Group Therapy/Wellness Groups

Integrated Individual Therapy

Integrated Individual Therapy

  Have you ever heard the expression "there is power in numbers"? This is one great reason to consider doing group work. In my experience, both as the facilitator and the participant, group settings tend to provide a very accurate mirror to the intrapersonal and interpersonal patterns that drive our lives outside of group. Another way to 

  Have you ever heard the expression "there is power in numbers"? This is one great reason to consider doing group work. In my experience, both as the facilitator and the participant, group settings tend to provide a very accurate mirror to the intrapersonal and interpersonal patterns that drive our lives outside of group. Another way to describe group, is that it serves as a ‘microcosm to the macrocosm’ of life. The dynamics that show up in group help us relate to ourselves and others with less defenses and less hiding. Because there are more people than in individual therapy, the feedback, connection, validation, and solution-generation that occurs in group is tremendous. Finally, group work can exponentially support and boost the benefits of our inner individual work, whether we are soul searching, working with a mentor/teacher, or in individual therapy. 


 To honor Tennessee (TN) licensure laws and ethical codes, Group Therapy (or Counseling) is available to TN residents, and residents of states that support licensure reciprocity; please email me and let me know where you live, I'll be glad to call your state board and find out if we are allowed to work together therapeutically. 


Wellness Groups, because they are focused on  well-being, growth, support, and personal development, are open to participants everywhere, as long as access to the necessary technology is available. Currently all groups are online. 


I do ask to meet with you before you join Group Therapy or a Wellness Group, to make sure we are both on the same page and that the group is a good match for you right now. On a few occasions, I may ask for an attendance recommendation letter from your therapist for you to attend Group Therapy.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT brings together principles of Zen Buddhism and Radical Behaviorism. It is a modality that teaches people to find balance between acceptance of their current situation and the need for change. Comprehensive DBT is comprised of individual DBT, a DBT skills group, coaching calls, and ongoing therapist participation in a DBT consultation 

DBT brings together principles of Zen Buddhism and Radical Behaviorism. It is a modality that teaches people to find balance between acceptance of their current situation and the need for change. Comprehensive DBT is comprised of individual DBT, a DBT skills group, coaching calls, and ongoing therapist participation in a DBT consultation team. 


Currently, I am not available as primary individual DBT therapist, however, I offer Advanced and Graduate DBT Skills groups throughout the year. To honor TN licensure laws and ethical codes any DBT offerings are available to TN residents and residents of states that support licensure reciprocity; please email me and let me know where you live, I'll be glad to call your state board and find out if we are allowed to work together therapeutically. All DBT Skills groups are currently online. 


Please visit https://behavioraltech.org/resources/faqs/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/ for more information about DBT.

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Yoga Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Guided by the Phoenix Rising modality of Yoga Therapy (PRYT), Yoga Therapy (YT) sessions and offerings honor one of the core values of yoga, union. The intention is to support you in re-connecting to all aspects of your being: body, mind, emotions, and your inner wisdom or chosen spiritual practice. No yoga experience or flexibility requi

Guided by the Phoenix Rising modality of Yoga Therapy (PRYT), Yoga Therapy (YT) sessions and offerings honor one of the core values of yoga, union. The intention is to support you in re-connecting to all aspects of your being: body, mind, emotions, and your inner wisdom or chosen spiritual practice. No yoga experience or flexibility required. Also, YT is not yoga. YT certification is attained through the International Association of Yoga Therapists, or IAYT. For more information visit: www.iayt.org or www.pryt.com


YT can be interwoven into Integrated Individual Therapy Sessions, in which case it is only available for TN residents and residents of states that support licensure reciprocity .


When YT is utilized non-clinically for Individual Wellness or Group Wellness Offerings, sessions are open to participants everywhere, as long as access to the necessary technology is available. Currently all Wellness Offerings are online.

More Modalities Offered

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Yoga

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', which translates often as 'to yoke.' Yoga is an ancient practice that can be invited into our lives in many ways, including breathing, meditation, and centering practices, sensory awareness, and personal/social observances that inspire growth and humility, even though, in the Western world, most pe

Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', which translates often as 'to yoke.' Yoga is an ancient practice that can be invited into our lives in many ways, including breathing, meditation, and centering practices, sensory awareness, and personal/social observances that inspire growth and humility, even though, in the Western world, most people are primarily familiar with the 'Asanas' or 'postures.'  In my opinion, it is important to honor the culture(s) from which Yoga originates, to be open to the many ways Yoga can offer healing beyond the postures, and to understand what Yoga is and isn't. You might notice I write Yoga and yoga; this is one way I honor the ancient practice (Yoga) and differentiate it from what I offer (yoga). I look forward to learning from you which components of Yoga interest you and  helping you incorporate them into your life.  


Throughout the year, I offer individual yoga practices, as well as classes. Both individual and group offerings are facilitated from a trauma-informed, embodied, and restorative framework, and are open to participants worldwide. No previous yoga experience or flexibility is necessary.Currently all offerings are online.

 

 Yoga is not the same as Yoga Therapy. Yoga teacher certification is attained through Yoga Alliance. For more information visit: www.yogaalliance.org

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Reiki

Yoga

Yoga

Reiki is a healing art originating from the East. The word Reiki typically translates to 'Universal (or Divine) Life Force'. Reiki is not massage, nor is it affiliated with any religions or religious practices. 


Reiki is a subtle form of energy work guided by the Universal Life Force that flows through everything that is alive. I personall

Reiki is a healing art originating from the East. The word Reiki typically translates to 'Universal (or Divine) Life Force'. Reiki is not massage, nor is it affiliated with any religions or religious practices. 


Reiki is a subtle form of energy work guided by the Universal Life Force that flows through everything that is alive. I personally love being on the receiving end of a well delivered Reiki session. 


From a Reiki perspective, it is believed that a person’s ‘Ki’ should be strong and free flowing. When this occurs, our bodies and minds can sustain a greater state of health. However, when our Life Force weakens or gets blocked, we can experience symptoms of physical and/or emotional imbalance. A Reiki session can help: ease tension and stress; provide insight, clarity, and clearing; and support the body in promoting healing on many levels, including physical, mental, and emotional. Reiki sessions are often pleasant and relaxing, and are usually requested when our personal wellness needs some tending.


For more information about Reiki and its history, I invite you to visit iarp.org.

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Fall/Winter 2020 Groups

Walking the Middle Path - An Online Advanced DBT Skills Group

Restore and Replenish - An Online Yoga Therapy Group for Health Care and Mental Health Providers

Restore and Replenish - An Online Yoga Therapy Group for Health Care and Mental Health Providers

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This Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group, will be facilitated via Zoom, a HIPAA protected video conferencing site, for participants 18 and over who have gone through at least one full round of a DBT Skills Group. 


Advanced Mindfulness Module (3 week commitment)

Advanced Distress Tolerance Module (4 week commitment) 

Advanced Self-Compassion/Self-Validation and Compassion/Empathy Add-On Module (3 week commitment) 

Emotion Regulation Module (6 week commitment) 

Interpersonal Effectiveness Module (4 week commitment)


Starting Fall 2020

Restore and Replenish - An Online Yoga Therapy Group for Health Care and Mental Health Providers

Restore and Replenish - An Online Yoga Therapy Group for Health Care and Mental Health Providers

Restore and Replenish - An Online Yoga Therapy Group for Health Care and Mental Health Providers

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This 8 week online yoga therapy group, from the Phoenix Rising modality, will be facilitated via Zoom, a HIPAA protected video conferencing site. Each week, we will meet for 2 hours to shift our focus inward and explore the following themes: body connection, awareness, acceptance, choice, discernment, truth, truth-in-action, and flow. We will do so by engaging physically, mentally, emotionally, and connecting to our inner wisdom or spiritual practice of choice. Open to participants worldwide who are 18 and older.


This group will encourage you to explore some of your edges, while respecting any limitations you might already have or may bump into along the way.


Starting Winter 2020




More Than a number - A Group for Men with an Eating Disorder or challenged by Disordered Eating

More Than a number - A Group for Men with an Eating Disorder or challenged by Disordered Eating

More Than a number - A Group for Men with an Eating Disorder or challenged by Disordered Eating

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This 6 week educational, skill-building, and process group, will be facilitated via Zoom, a HIPAA protected video conferencing platform. The group aims to help participants: 


* Gain insight about their relationship with their body/food/feelings and what influences these relationships

* Create a safe space to process insights/thoughts/feelings/urges 

* Learn and implement skills to navigate their experiences 

* Problem-solve in the moment

* Proactively develop plans to cope with foreseeable challenges 

* Become acquainted with being present throughout life’s experiences (seen and unforeseen)

* Engage in body-centered and breathing practices to support all of the above


Starting Winter 2020

Inviting the Yamas into your Life

More Than a number - A Group for Men with an Eating Disorder or challenged by Disordered Eating

More Than a number - A Group for Men with an Eating Disorder or challenged by Disordered Eating

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The Yamas, translate from Sanskrit as “restraints”. They are the guides and the compass we invite into our lives to help us practice restraint from doing, speaking, or thinking, things that can be harmful/hurtful to ourselves and others. They are benevolent, compassionate, teaching, and forgiving. They are bearers of inward and outward Truth and kindness, offering us wise guidance throughout our easiest to our most difficult decisions and actions.


It is with great joy that I open up this group as a way for us to invite the Yamas into our lives. I continue to read, participate in groups about the Yamas, and do my best to live from their guidance. I find it helpful to know and remember that doing so is a lifelong practice, an ongoing relationship, not really a destination. However, the more they are invited into our lives, the sweeter they can make our days, the more support they can offer when we seek to overcome difficulties, and the greater the healing we can bring to our lives and our world.


This group is open to participants worldwide, 18 and older, and will be facilitated via Zoom, a HIPAA protected video conferencing site. Each week, for 5 weeks, we will connect to a Yama through reading, sharing, moving the body, finding stillness, conscious breathing, and integrating our experiences while witnessing each other’s. We will also spend the week in between each group living and learning from that Yama. 


We start with Ahimsa (Non-Violence/Non-Harm), then spend time with Satya (Truthfulness [Benevolent]), followed by Asteya (Non-Stealing), then Brahmacharya (Non-Excess [by Walking with the Divine]), and finally bring our group to a close with Aparigraha (Non-Grasping/Non-Possessiveness).


Book for this group - “The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice” by Deborah Adele. Please purchase your book prior to the start of the group; used or new is completely your preference.


Starting Winter 2020

Winter 2021 Groups

Inviting the Niyamas into your Life

Yoga Therapy Group for Women working through Post Partum challenges

Yoga Therapy Group for Women working through Post Partum challenges

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(5 week commitment)


Yoga Therapy Group for Women working through Post Partum challenges

Yoga Therapy Group for Women working through Post Partum challenges

Yoga Therapy Group for Women working through Post Partum challenges

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(6 week commitment)

Walking the Middle Path: DBT Skills for Chronic Illness, or Physical/Home-Binding Limitations

Walking the Middle Path: DBT Skills for Chronic Illness, or Physical/Home-Binding Limitations

Walking the Middle Path: DBT Skills for Chronic Illness, or Physical/Home-Binding Limitations

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First module: Mindfulness (4 week commitment)

Transforming your relationship with fear

Walking the Middle Path: DBT Skills for Chronic Illness, or Physical/Home-Binding Limitations

Walking the Middle Path: DBT Skills for Chronic Illness, or Physical/Home-Binding Limitations

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(6 week commitment)

Spring 2021 Groups

Cultivating Joy through Self-Inquiry, Inner Exploration & Finding Gratitude.

Cultivating Joy through Self-Inquiry, Inner Exploration & Finding Gratitude.

Cultivating Joy through Self-Inquiry, Inner Exploration & Finding Gratitude.

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(5 Week Commitment)  

8 Weeks with the Chakras

Cultivating Joy through Self-Inquiry, Inner Exploration & Finding Gratitude.

Cultivating Joy through Self-Inquiry, Inner Exploration & Finding Gratitude.

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(8 Week Commitment)

Disordered Eating Support Group based on Dr. Anita Johnston's book "Eating in the Light of the Moon"

Disordered Eating Support Group based on Dr. Anita Johnston's book "Eating in the Light of the Moon"

Disordered Eating Support Group based on Dr. Anita Johnston's book "Eating in the Light of the Moon"

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 (6 Week Commitment) 

Yoga Therapy Group for Women having difficulty conceiving or undergoing infertility treatment

Disordered Eating Support Group based on Dr. Anita Johnston's book "Eating in the Light of the Moon"

Disordered Eating Support Group based on Dr. Anita Johnston's book "Eating in the Light of the Moon"

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 (8 Week Commitment) 

Contact Corey

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Please feel free to email, call or text, to set up a complimentary consultation call, or if you have additional questions about services offered.  


Services provided under SantaVie are not in network with any insurance companies. A superbill is offered upon request, for services provided solely under LPC-MHSP licensure, should you want to submit it to your insurance provider; you must have out of network benefits to qualify.


*Several photos are courtesy of my dear friend and wonderful custom furniture designer Christian Frauendorf  www.frauendorf.com.br

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