Welcome to Integrative Behavioral Healing located in Oakland, CA. I’m Kathleen, a behavioral scientist, therapeutic expressive art coach, educator, meditation teacher, and artist who, for nearly 30 years, has researched and designed integrative behavioral healing practices that support self-discovery and sustained contentment. My educational background includes a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, a BA in Behavioral Science (a cross-disciplinary degree in psychology, sociology, and anthropology), and certifications in Therapeutic Art Coaching, Early Childhood Development, and the Usui Reiki System of Natural Healing. Decades of nondual and direct awareness study and practice, and nearly a lifetime of art education and creative expression round out my holistic approach to serving others. 

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​​After many years of research and teaching I’ve seen how mental analysis alone—understanding the reasons behind why we do what we do—is not enough to fundamentally change behavior or to connect us to our own inner sense of ongoing well-being. We are fluid, holistic beings with brains, physical bodies, and spirits that usually respond better to integrative approaches for emotional regulation and psycho-spiritual growth. That's why my teachings combine behavioral science and neuroscience with therapeutic expressive art, contemporary psychology, somatic-energy work, and direct awareness traditions. This synthesis of interconnected perspectives effectively relaxes the incessant chatter of the narrative mind and unlocks the figurative door of the heart where deep healing is accessed. Behavioral science provides a baseline of understanding while creative expression, inner analysis, spiritual inquiry, and somatic-energy work offer the kinds of transformative insights that support fundamental growth, lasting life change, and a core sense of inner peace.   

 

​Individual sessions are available both in-person and online

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In-person and online classes, webinars, workshops, and events are posted on Instagram 

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