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Healing our Stories, Part 2: Reconnecting with our ʻOhana and Ourselves
Part 2 of a talk story series about generational trauma with Native Hawaiian therapist Alexis Kamakanoe Ornellas. Written by Cris Romento, Director of Dear Aloha One of the most unexpected parts of making my film was choosing to film my own ʻohana, and talk to my...
Healing our Stories, Part 1: A Look at Hawaiian Generational Trauma
A talk story series about generational trauma with Native Hawaiian therapist Alexis Kamakanoe Ornellas. Written by Cris Romento, Director of Dear Aloha I clearly remember my first day of school in Washington State. My parents had secured a boundary exception,...
What are polarizations in IFS and how do we work with them?
In IFS, a polarization is when two parts or groups of parts oppose or compete with each other to the point that the power struggle between them becomes so intense that the person feels stuck, at the mercy of these parts, and with access to Self energy constrained. ...
Healing Beyond the Couch: Embracing Anti-Oppression and Liberation Practices as the Heart of Trauma Therapy
In the complex world of mental health, trauma therapists play a pivotal role not just in navigating the intricate landscapes of the human psyche but also in confronting and dismantling the societal forces that contribute to psychological distress. The necessity for...
What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy?
In the evolving landscape of psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) stands out as a transformative model that honors the complexity of the human psyche. This approach to psychological wellness is based in a compassionate and inclusive framework for understanding...
4 Reasons to Seek Anxiety Counseling as a New Dad
Historically, it’s not easy for men to seek out therapy in a culture that expects them to be self-reliant and non-emotional. This “pull yourself up by your own bootstraps” mentality shames men into thinking that they have to figure things out on their own – even in...
The Top 4 Reasons I Became a Counselor and the “Underdog’s Ally” (and why this should matter to you)
Everyone knows that finding a therapist you can connect with can be hard and scary. Boulder, CO has the most concentration of therapists in the world and it can be really overwhelming to find the right one for you.Therapists talk a lot about their credentials and...
Alexis (Kamakanoe) Ornellas, LPC
Colorado License LPC0012209
I help people who feel disempowered, oppressed and unsure of themselves connect to their "Mana" (Hawaiian for power or life force). It's time to turn towards the parts of you that you hate so that you can develop more self love and self acceptance in order to live life as the confident warrior you are.
Address: 80 Garden Center, Suite 2 Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 646-651-2312
Email: kamakanoe@manacounseling.com
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