Muddy Path Therapy| Zen Buddhist Trauma Healing

PhD, ERYT, MBSR, CHT

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Muddy Path Therapy| Zen Buddhist Trauma Healing

PhD, ERYT, MBSR, CHT

She/Her/Hers

Verified by Psychology Today

Primary Location

PAIVA
Downingtown, PA 19335
Call Michele Paiva
(484) 364-2221
Offers online therapy

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About

While suffering is a healthy response to unpleasant experiences, you don't want it to linger. Tap into your inner strengths and resources to create a life of love, healing, and freedom.
I believe your healing journey should be as peaceful as possible. Maybe you find traditional therapy a bit "dry," or seek something more inspiring. A Zen approach is worth exploring, as it offers resources for life.
While licensed, my role is that of a coequal mentor, teacher, coach, and, most importantly, trauma survivor. Life is muddy and sometimes it is messy yet always fertile ground for growth. I offer a support group, office hours, a podcast, and books to nourish and celebrate your healing journey.
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Finances

  • Session Fee: $80 per session
  • Couples Session Fee: $120 per session
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By: American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
  • *Will provide receipts for reimbursement
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Qualifications

  • License: Connecticut / HYP.0000367
  • Please note: License state differs from primary location state.
  • School: HMI
  • Year Graduated: 2012
I incorporate Eastern philosophy, yoga, art, breathwork, mindfulness, and weekly themes into sessions & groups.

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: Harvard Medical School (CE) / Lifestyle Medicine
  • Certificate Date: 2013
  • Certificate: The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital / Mind-Body Medicine for Medical Professionals
  • Certificate Date: 2010

Muddy Path Therapy| Zen Buddhist Trauma Healing's Groups

Mind Your Mud|Weekly Online Group for Women

Our suffering is a lot like mud; we try to avoid it and often find it messy. Yet, it can be a fertile ground for transformation and growth. Take back your life. Explore narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, betrayal, feeling heartbroken, inner-child struggles, anxiety and situations unique to women. This group shines a light on your hopes, dreams and healing, drawing together a community of eclectic women guided by a Zen philosophy and psychology education.

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Primary Location

PAIVA
Downingtown, PA 19335
Call Michele Paiva
(484) 364-2221
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Website
Specialties
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
Issues
  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Finance Therapy
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spending
  • Spirituality
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Ethnicity: Black and African American and Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Faith: Buddhist
Age
  • Adults
Communities
  • Bisexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Coaching
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Group

Links

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Last Modified: 21 Feb 2023
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Muddy Path Therapy| Zen Buddhist Trauma Healing

PhD, ERYT, MBSR, CHT