Need Help? Soulcare Providers You Can Count On.

When my eldest daughter turned eight, we hit a rough spot. She had always been a highly sensitive child, so much so that we often called her “our psychic sponge.” But something shifted developmentally at eight which threw her emotional perception into hyper-drive, and she quickly became overwhelmed. Thankfully we were able to find a good child psychologist who, in my daughter’s words, “helped me build containers for my big emotions.” At the time we were concerned that seeing a psychologist would label her at school and among her playmates. But our big community of therapy junkies totally helped us out with that. When Eden mentioned therapy to them they would enthuse, “Therapy! I LOVE therapy! Omigosh you are SO lucky! Therapy rocks!”

These folks, the therapist, and a particularly understanding playground supervisor became “Team Eden” for that growth spurt, and within six months she was happy a thriving again. Since then our family has continued with the “Team ______” theme, building little support circles for whatever new area of growth we are going through. (Okay, mostly we build Team Rachelle, but you know the old saying -- “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”) My team has included (among others): good friends, a traditional therapist, several acupuncturists, writing group members, any number of spiritual directors, and even a Tibetan head-massage specialist. Folks, it’s not just about therapy anymore!

If you are need of a soulcare provider to help you thru a spiritual or emotional growth spurt, here are several I can recommend based on my personal experience or the experience of someone I trust. They all work long distance via Skype or other internet magic, so you can access them no matter where you are. (Hurrah for the intersection between technology and spirituality!) Click around and see if you see someone for Team You.

If You Need a Life Coach:
Jena Strong at Strong Coaching is about as practical and clever as they come. A professional life coach, Jena helps people through all sorts of blocks--business, artistic, family, personal--you name it. She’s helped me to clarify my values;  decide what I am ready for; make peace with time; step out of the struggle, and ask for help. Right now we are even tackling my relationship with food. I would describe Jena’s approach as intentional but friendly – you’re gonna work, but you’ll feel like you’re with a friend, not a task master. I knew we would be a good match when I said “I give you permission to blow the bullshit bullhorn when I’m just talking smack.” She got it immediately and sounds the bullshit bullhorn frequently! You’ve got to love it.

If Goddess Guide Seems More Your Style:
Leonie Allen at The Goddess Guidebook is one of those intuitive souls eager to partner with you on your spiritual journey. Her energy is jubilant and positive. I find her to be wise without being at all heavy. Plus she has a lovely Australian accent which makes her a joy to listen to. There are loads of free goodies on her site, like this vlog on Space Clearing 101 which will help you get the bad vibes out of your home or work place. But she also offers a good rate on her Goddess Guidance sessions which might include chakra clearing or a reading from the beautiful, positive Oracle cards she works with. We do our session via Skype video chat, which is so fun! She’s helping me manage the ebbs and flows of being a writer (great for all creative souls); and she’s teaching me a lot about valuing my work and seeing what I do as a form of Sacred Commerce. A session with Leonie leaves me energized and hopeful. I highly recommend her—and she might even call you “possum.” Delightful!

If You Need Some Help With Your Sex Life:
That caught your attention, right? Soulsister Becky Knight, MPH to the rescue! Becky is my newest on-line crush, and a licensed sexologist with the Sensovi Institute. She has great Tweets about sexual health and emotional intimacy. And if you complete her new on-line survey you’ll get a little introductory email with information about how she can help. She also writes blog posts from the practical to the poetic at her lovely blog, Living Sexuality. You can trust Becky to be professional, frank, understanding, and above all—helpful. I’m planning on getting Becky’s advice so I can start unpacking the messages I heard as a teen about sex, before I pass them on to my own! You can book an appointment on her virtual couch here.

If You Want an Intuitive Healer:
Hiro Boga is an accomplished writer, teacher, and intuitive healer. She comes highly recommended from Leonie Allen, and has a stellar testimonials on her website—many of which are from people I read, follow, and respect. Because I don't know Hiro personally (yet!) I’ll let her tell you what kind of things she works on:

“A reading can look at any issue that concerns you: from your physical well-being to your emotional and spiritual health; your relationships; finances; creative or business projects; your relationship to power and authority; your ability to trust your own intuition and inner guidance; opportunities and risks that you face in your career; your relationship with your soul and the Sacred; access to your creativity — to name just a few.” (FAQ)

You can hire Hiro for one session, or for a package of sessions, and of course she also offers wisdom gratis on her lovely blog. (Hiro, I’m coming you way soon!)

If You Need a Little of This and A Little of That:
Need to work through some grief? Trying to figure out how to be an artist and stay sane? Wondering how to be a hero on your own journey? Then Kara Jones at Mother Henna is the woman for you. A Master-Teacher of Reiki, creativity guide, and counselor to grieving parents, Kara is a wealth of help and assistance to any number of souls. I’ve been reading Kara’s blog and watching her on-line work for a couple years now, and her depth of compassion and intuitive know-how never ceases to impress me. You can join one of her on-line classes, or book a healing session here. Oh, and don’t miss her Erotic Reiki sessions which are targeted at helping clients overcome the mind-body disconnect in a world which tends to objectify women, by working to restore the energy in the root chakra. (Intriguing, isn’t it?)

I hope this list of distance soulcare providers helps you build the team you need. If you have recommendations for reliable practitioners who work long-distance, please put your advice in the comments below. May something healing greet you on your journey this week. Namaste, and Shalom!

Rachelle Mee-Chapman is an alt.minister, writer, mother-of-several. Formerly from Seattle, she now lives the ex-pat life in Copenhagen, Denmark. You can follow her, friend her, or find her at Magpie Girl.