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Energy Medicine, EFT & Integrative Therapy

Online Therapy for Mind–Body Healing in California

Healing isn’t only cognitive — it’s emotional, physical, and energetic.

 

Mary Sue Abernethy offers integrative, evidence-informed energy psychology approaches that help you release emotional blocks, calm your nervous system, and create lasting change.

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All sessions are provided online for clients located in California.

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Yes, I take insurance!

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What Is Energy Medicine & Energy Psychology?

Energy medicine works with the body’s natural energy systems to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and healing. When emotional experiences are stored in the body — not just the mind — traditional talk therapy alone may not fully resolve them.

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Energy psychology approaches help gently shift these patterns, allowing your system to reset and respond differently.

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These methods are especially helpful when you feel:

  • “Stuck” despite insight and self-awareness

  • Overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally reactive

  • Disconnected from your body or emotions

  • Impacted by past experiences that still feel present

EFT & Tapping

EFT, also known as tapping, combines gentle stimulation of acupressure points with focused awareness on emotions, thoughts, or memories.

EFT can help:

  • Reduce anxiety and emotional distress

  • Ease cravings and compulsive behaviors

  • Calm trauma responses

  • Improve self-esteem and emotional resilience

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Clients often notice shifts more quickly than with talk therapy alone, especially when stress or emotional triggers feel automatic or intense.

Integrative

Depending on your needs, sessions may also incorporate:

  • Somatic Therapy – tuning into body sensations to support nervous system regulation

  • Guided Imagery – using visualization to support emotional healing and goal alignment

  • Mindfulness-Based Techniques – developing present-moment awareness and emotional balance

  • Matrix Reimprinting (when appropriate) – gently reframing stored emotional experiences

Each session is tailored to you — no scripts, no pressure, no forcing change.

Who is this for?

Energy medicine and EFT can support individuals experiencing:

  • Anxiety or chronic stress

  • Depression or emotional numbness

  • Trauma or unresolved emotional experiences

  • Disordered eating or weight struggles

  • Relationship challenges

  • Low self-worth or persistent negative self-talk

Thoughtful

Energy-based therapies are always used thoughtfully and ethically — grounded in clinical training, consent, and your comfort level. These approaches complement traditional psychotherapy rather than replace it.

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You don’t need to believe in anything special — just a willingness to be curious and open to your own healing process.

Don't Wait. Start Today!

Clarity. Strength. Change.

Ready to Explore a Different Way of Healing?

If you’re interested in energy medicine, EFT, or integrative therapy approaches, Mary offers a free consultation to see if this work feels like a good fit.

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