The Power of Integrative Healing: Combining Spirituality and Science for Anxiety Relief
Being human is a wild, wonderful, and let’s be honest, oftentimes a downright difficult experience. We’re living fast-paced lives, and anxiety is an all-too-common struggle that many of us face. It can take a real toll on our mental and emotional well-being. Fortunately, there’s a powerful approach to anxiety relief that combines spirituality and science in a harmonious, effective way — integrative healing. Integrative healing aims to address anxiety holistically. The human experience is a sacred and complicated thing, and it’s important to remember that at the heart of it all, we are spiritual beings.
Here at The Holistic Counseling Center, we believe that the best way to treat anxiety is to approach treatment from a mind-body-spirit perspective. We combine spiritual therapy and science-based modalities to address the whole you and help you learn to truly love yourself and your life.
We offer holistic therapy for anxiety relief in person in El Dorado Hills, California, and remotely within the state of California. We would be honored to support you on your healing journey!
What Does Spirituality Really Mean?
Spirituality is often misunderstood. It’s common for spirituality to be associated with religion, but spirituality is so much more than following a specific set of beliefs, dogma, or using a special name for a deity. While religion can’t exist without spirituality, spirituality can exist without religion.
When we talk about spirituality here, we’re referring to the relationship that you have with yourself, with the world around you, and with the life force energy that fuels life as we know it (Source, Universe, God…). Spirituality is a deeply personal journey that involves understanding what gives your life meaning and purpose, and getting to know your higher Self. And it’s an important part of the therapeutic process that’s often overlooked!
Struggling with anxiety can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. At times, you might feel like you’re the only one going through it. And those anxious feelings can creep up with no warnings or triggers. A spiritual practice can provide you with comfort and guidance as you navigate life’s challenges, and unearth the root cause of your anxiety. It can help you learn to care for your emotions and connections to the world around you and can help you live a life full of love, purpose, and intention, even when you are struggling.
Here at The Holistic Counseling Center, we offer spiritual therapy that focuses on the whole person and combines traditional talk therapy with spiritual modalities. Some of these modalities include:
Breathwork
Mindfulness Therapy
Energy Healing
Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Somatic Therapy
Existential Therapy
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Our holistic spiritual therapists can help you work through your anxiety symptoms from a spiritual perspective. We believe that you can find healing from anxiety, no matter what you’re going through.
The Role of Science in Anxiety Relief
At our practice, we also rely on traditional, Western modalities that are evidence-based and rooted in science. Scientific research throughout the years has given us insight into the neurobiology of the brain and has allowed us to better understand the causes and risk factors for anxiety. Through extensive scientific studies, scientists have discovered that anxiety involves complex interactions between the brain’s neurotransmitters. This research has contributed to the development of powerful evidence-based approaches to anxiety relief.
One of the most widely studied approaches to anxiety relief is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This approach focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors and helping individuals develop more positive ways of thinking.
Evidence-based techniques like CBT give us valuable insights into the inner workings of our human minds and bodies and help us understand and manage anxiety. Some of the evidence-based modalities that we use here at The Holistic Counseling Center include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
As advancements in scientific research continue to shape the landscape of evidence-based anxiety relief options, our therapists continue to integrate the best of Western psychology and advances in neuroscience into our approach to bring you lasting change and healing.
Integrating Science and Spirituality for Anxiety Relief
When we integrate spirituality with science-based modalities, the magic really starts to happen! We’re able to create a powerful synergy that addresses anxiety on multiple levels. For example, when we combine CBT with spiritual practices like breathwork, we can enhance the effectiveness of these techniques and tap into a deeper sense of calm and well-being.
It’s important to remember that integrative healing is a personal journey. What works well for one person may not work for you. For some people, strict evidence-based approaches might be a vital source of strength and resilience, while others may find more anxiety relief through alternative therapies. The beauty of integrative healing is that it’s totally customizable based on individual preferences and beliefs. That’s why our approach is never one-size-fits-all! Our therapists work with you to explore different modalities and develop an individualized plan for your specific needs.
Integrative Healing for Anxiety Relief in El Dorado Hills + Online in California
By integrating spiritual practices with evidence-based techniques, we can tap into a deep well of inner strength and help you find relief from anxiety. Whether it's through mindfulness meditation, reiki, or cognitive behavioral therapy, the synergy between science and spirituality offers a powerful approach to anxiety relief.
If you’re struggling to find relief from anxiety, know that you’re not alone. Here at The Holistic Counseling Center, we see you, we’re here for you, and we’re rooting for you. If you’re ready to take a step towards integrative healing, embrace your spirituality, and access the healing power within, we’d love to help.
We are currently accepting new clients in person at our office in El Dorado Hills, as well as remotely within the state of California (for virtual counseling). If you’re in northern California, we’d absolutely love to see you in person! If you’re ready to get started, you can book a complimentary consultation call with our amazing intake coordinator and therapist, Clara Stewart. We’ll spend the time getting to know you so we can match you with a therapist who’s the perfect fit for you.
We look forward to supporting you!
-Kim
PS. Be sure to download our free guide to learn some helpful tips you can use to begin soothing anxiety today: 5 Holistic Practices for Soothing Anxiety.
Meet Kim
Kim Burris is a licensed holistic psychotherapist, founder of The Holistic Counseling Center, and author of ‘The First 90 Days After Birth.’
She honors the mind, body, spirit connection and offers evidence-based treatment with a heart centered approach, integrating the depth of western psychology with the heart and soul of eastern mysticism.
Kim and her team currently offer holistic counseling to individuals in El Dorado Hills, CA and online. Click HERE to book a no-cost consultation call.
