Holistic Therapy
A space where you will learn practices
to reconnect with your intrinsic wholeness
Holistic Therapy
A journey where you will clear the fog,
follow your inner compass,
learn to embrace all aspects of your being
and embody acceptance
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In holistic therapy, your tears, fears and joys—along with everything in between—will be greeted with open arms. This is a space designed for you to share openly. Unedited, raw and perhaps even unfiltered. 

Therapy informed by holistic approaches aims to welcome all of you.

Holistic therapy is where you are invited to unlearn habits of holding things in. First off, keeping things to yourself can be so much work!  Regardless of habits learned long-ago to keep quiet, make yourself small, to hide or attempt to be invisible, of course you also want to be seen, heard and understood. The latter are fundamental needs, which foster connection and contribute to feelings of belonging.

With holistic therapy approaches, Michele Kong aims to provide a refuge for:

Holistic therapy emphasizes you in relationship, that is how you navigate different contexts including: family, social groups, communities, institutions, cultures and major systems of our society. In other words, I utilize a systems approach, and will examine things with you through lenses of sociocultural, historical, organizational and global dynamics. In time, we will look at these various, interdependent facets of your life together.

“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open…” —Martha Graham, Dancer/Choreographer, creator of Graham Technique
Michele L. Kong Holistic & Somatic Therapist NYC

Perhaps you have had prior talk-therapy experiences. Despite your dedication, now you may be looking for something different. Generally, you have gained awareness of your patterns. Yet, continuing to talk about the same issues isn’t resulting in feeling different. Committed and motivated so far, you want to find what can help you get unstuck.

You likely have friends and relatives who probably mean well. In the end, you might be finding that it isn’t the kind of support you truly need. Not to mention the unsolicited advice and opinions!

What is Somatic Therapy?

Somatic Therapy

Uses mindfulness to restore
self-protective responses
and alleviate traumatic stress
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Meanwhile, yoga, meditation or other body-mind practices may have unearthed things for you to look at more closely with a trained professional.

Heal from trauma

Trauma Healing

Like any injury, with compassionate support and time, recovery is possible
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Mostly, you are seeking relief and tangible change.
Of course, you want to live your best life.

Undeniably, you really need a neutral space to hear your own thoughts. In essence, a sounding board. Overall, someone who listens deeply to you. You wish for ways to re-focus on you… and perhaps your soul’s intentions for being here. Finally, to bring your desires and dreams into reality.

Michele L. Kong Holistic & Somatic Therapist NYC

Holistic therapy can appeal to many, yet the journey has varied terrain. At first, you may find relief from having professional support and a compassionate witness. Straightaway, you may make incremental changes and feel encouraged.

Holistic therapy for:

Earth

Of course, in therapy of any kind you will experience forward movements. Then, you may feel like you’ve backtracked. Some steps along the way may feel really difficult and challenging. The road might open up. Then, narrow, wind and twist. Later, you will leap ahead re-inspired again. All of these movements are natural for change, growth and healing.

In short, holistic therapy encourages you to make space for all of it. By embracing the ups and downs, holistic therapy will inevitably empower you to meet whatever life presents you with wholeheartedness.

Holistic therapy is a process where you will experiment with new possibilities and grow into accepting your authentic self. Along the way, you may be surprised at how utterly transformed your life can be…

“ Learning to rely upon and trust the intuitive wisdom of your body as you’ve been depending upon and trusting your cognitive mind marks a homecoming. Tissue and bone, cell and fiber, our bodies carry an unbiased desire for a genuine conscious relationship with the soul.” —Paula M. Reeves, PhD, author of Women’s Intuition
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