Sahaja Douglass
Topanga,CA
Summary
I am an empathic, insight oriented psychotherapist with a passion for heping clients develop an awareness of unconscious thoughts and patterns of behavior so they can respond to life more authentically. I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2001 with a vast array of experience in private practice and clinical settings. I employ a holistic approach to therapy, pairing talk therapy with mindfulness practices and EFT. Compassion is my super power.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Practice Psychotherapist
Sahaja Psychotherapy & Coaching
04.2023 - Current
- Use advanced counseling skills and empathy to establish goals and treatment plans with patients and to foster a trusting professional relationship.
- Facilitate clients' deepened insight, self-awareness and authentic responses to life situations.
- Employ holistic methodologies such as mindfulness practices, EFT Tapping and insight therapy to help client's manage and improve symptoms from anxiety and depression.
CEO
SAHAJA Essential Oils
04.2015 - 03.2023
- Created an essential oils company of organic, artisanal hand-poured wellness and perfume blends that grew into an international business profiled in VOGUE and Martha Stewart Living.
- Developed business processes and marketing strategies to generate more business opportunities and cater to a clientele of primarily women.
- Created and facilitated events where I taught participants how to make essential oils blends. Participating organizations included: University of Southern California (for student athletes), Harvard-Westlake School (for parents as part of an annual fundraiser) and Pluralistic School One (for middle school students).
Board Member
Cooportunity Consumers Cooperative, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives. General manager oversight.
- Served as Secretary of the Board (2012-2013), Treasurer of the Board (2014), Chair of the Nominating Committee (2013), and Chair of the Audit Committee (2014).
Private Practice Psychotherapist
Conscious Conception And Pregnancy
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Created and facilitated holistic workshops for clients wanting to invite a child into their lives.
- Provided psychotherapeutic counseling for clients experiencing infertility, anxiety relating to pregnancy, post partum depression.
- Collaborated with leaders in the birthing field to create programs for conscious conception and pregnancy.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Marina Del Rey, CA1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY1986
Skills
- Expert Event Planner (see additional document for list of events)
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration
- Google Sheets, Google Docs, Word Perfect, Power Point
- Wrote, Acted In and Produced "Where's The Bitch?" an award-winning short comedy film about a show dog who mysteriously disappears
- Writing, Pilates, Swimming, Hiking, Pickleball, Slalom Waterskiing, Acting, Producing
Clinical Settings and Internships
- Santa Monica and Culver City Unified School Districts (8/97-6/98). Provided individual and group therapy with students. Advised teachers and school staff regarding how to respond to student's behavioral issues. Conducted in-person and telephone interviews with students and parents.
- Our House Grief Support Center(4/97-8/98). Led group counseling for adults and children grieving the death of a spouse, parent, child or sibling.
- The Julia Ann Singer Center, Clinical Associate (3/96-8/97). Provided therapeutic aid in the Autism Nursery, Counselor in the Family Therapy and Family Stress Programs, facilitated group therapy for children who had experienced abuse. Was chosen as the only MFT associate in a Family Therapy program available to Ph.D. candidates. Facilitated therapy for adults and families, wrote assessment and treatment plans, including diagnosis and progress reports.
- Campion Counseling Center, a project of Ocean park Community Center(5/95-4/96). Provided individual therapy for women and children who experienced domestic violence. Conducted client intakes, developed therapeutic goals, treatment plans and written reports.
Certification
- Certified Meditation Teacher, Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique. 2015-present.
- Certified Yoga Teacher. 1999-present.
- Advanced EFT Techniques. 2019-present.
Published Articles
Douglass, Sahaja. "Beauty Unveiled." Common Ground Magazine (October, 2016), p. 36.
Douglass, Sahaja. "Conscious Conception: The Ultimate Invitation." Bamboo Magazine (Spring, 2011), P. 11-13.
Licenses
Marriage and Family Therapist. MFC 38423 issued in 2001.
Additional Information
www.SahajaPsychotherapy.com
Timeline
Private Practice Psychotherapist
Sahaja Psychotherapy & Coaching
04.2023 - Current
CEO
SAHAJA Essential Oils
04.2015 - 03.2023
Private Practice Psychotherapist
Conscious Conception And Pregnancy
03.2010 - 04.2012
Board Member
Cooportunity Consumers Cooperative, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hamilton College
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