RavenLight Consulting
Bringing Light Into / Out of the Darkness
An Invitation to Change
I invite you to become more fully aware of your true intentions in life. You will learn how to be present to what you are deeply feeling emotionally, and thus go beyond expectations rooted in social identities.
By practicing being ‘present’, it is possible to remove barriers to responsible self-expression, and enable you to resolve core issues/beliefs.
The purpose of this counseling is to become fully alive by taking responsibility for your choices, and in freedom, to make new choices that will allow you to grow into your highest possibilities.
Philosophy of Treatment:
I earned my Masters in Theological Studies from the Claremont School of Theology in 1988, with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling.
I am a Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC II) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) by MHACBO in the State of Oregon.
I chose to attend seminary because life lived in fullness and a journey toward wholeness requires a holistic approach – body, mind, emotions, and Spirit.
My Master’s degree required 3 years of education integrating theology, spirituality, and counseling theory/skills.
My thesis focused on a Jungian and Shamanic approach to counseling – reclaiming ancient wisdom for present day healing.
Education / Affiliations:
Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor – State of Oregon
(CADC #12-09-62U)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (C-QMHP) – MHACBO
Certification #: 19-QMHPC-00730
Independent Behavioral Professional (thru ODDS)
Provider ID# 819261
M.A.T.S. Pastoral Counseling Concentration: May, 1988 — Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
Bachelors of Arts in English & Education, May, 1984, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi
If you desire to experience “Something More” in the realm of the Spirit (in the realm of YOUR Spirit) — then join me!
Retreats
Although rooted in 12-step principles, the content integrates many Spiritual disciplines (List of Retreat Offerings/Outlines are Available Upon Request)
Classes & Workshops
An 8-week Lecture Series exploring “Spirituality & Recovery” (including such topics as: “Perennial Philosophy & 12 Step Path”, “Came to Believe/Experience God”, “Enneagram & Prayer”);
Workshop Themes: “Discovering God Within” “ Journal Practice of 5 Keys to Emotional Sobriety”, and “Developing an Active/Contemplative Life”
Group Conversations/Downloads
A Curated Collection of Small Group Talks — After Covid, local business owners invited me to speak on topics centered on Spirituality & Personal Growth.
News traveled fast!! Requests from those unable to attend spurred me to offer them to a wider community!!
I am available to lead Retreats UPON REQUEST (both via Zoom or In-Person), as well as offer Spiritual Guidance via Groups, Classes, & Workshops.
Self-Awareness Counseling
Connect with the purpose of your life, discover the tools and resources to energize your own healing, and become empowered.
Self-Awareness Counseling is designed for those individuals who desire to move beyond an egoic understanding of themselves, by being willing to explore conditioned identity consciousness.
Identifying (and releasing) patterned responses enable you to take responsibility for your own emotional well-being, and to remove limitations that block you from your true Self.
I seek to guide individuals who desire to discover & grow into their highest possibilities. Through clear and compassionate inquiry, my focus is to support clients to learn to meet themselves where they are and to build on the skills and talents s/he possesses.
Counseling supports/interventions are designed to remove barriers (e.g., limiting beliefs, conditioning, etc.) that block one from being empowered to make changes and live to their fullest capacity.
Family/Couple counseling centers on encouraging each person to be aware of their own pre-sets & ego-mind expectations, and take personal responsibility for their emotional well-being/choices.
Spiritual Exploration/Journey:
It took many years for me to grow into the realization that I could not be a passive recipient of random “God Shots“ with the expectation that I would somehow be reborn, and in the process completely reformed.
Instead, I grew in my awareness that I needed to participate in my relationship with Spirit, and in the process of participating, I was transformed.
This necessitated moving away from an intellectual understanding about God, shifting from reading about other people’s description about their understanding (even experiences) of God, letting go of study or being a student/seeker of God, to risk discovering my own first-hand experience of Spirit (of my most inner-most Self).
This also meant leaving behind theoretical, theological, ritualized, and dogmatic approaches to the spiritual realm (a truly terrifying prospect). It meant that I would have to have some personal skin in the game, if I was to gain my own direct “knowing“ – a knowing that was more enduring than transcendent experiences which were fleeting, and ultimately ended in me once again being earthbound.
I would have to take responsibility for being present, for showing up, for putting in time and energy to explore a whole untapped and unfamiliar place within my being.
If you desire to experience “Something More” in the realm of the Spirit (in the realm of YOUR Spirit) — then join me!
Addictions Counseling:
Alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse and/or process addictions are a complex phenomenon.
While it has been held to be a disease, we believe this view is too singular. Rather, the addictive process involves biological, psychological, and sociological aspects.
Each individual will have his or her own set of predispositions and compulsions. For some, this may be a biological disease. For others, substance abuse may be the result of cultural pressures, psychological pain or even spiritual loss.
No singular theory or approach fully describes addiction. It follows that no individual approach will meet the needs of our individuals.
Rather, we must adapt to each individual the services provided. Research confirms the benefits are profound when integrative therapies are incorporated into the treatment plan.
Although the changes within the mind, body, and spirit of the client may be subtle at first, the daily experiences build one on the other to help promote positive, lasting change.
To begin Self-Awareness and/or Addictions Counseling, please click on: Book a Consult, or send an inquiry to Gizelle via the Contact page, if you have additional questions.
Spiritual Counseling:
Spiritual Counseling is designed for those individuals who desire to have an on-going deeper dive into their Soul Journey.
Connect with the spiritual purpose of your life, develop tools and access resources to energize your own healing, and become empowered.
Discover the great beauty in transforming your Self and your Life, in the midst of any circumstance.
In addition to traditional spiritual mentoring, intuitive channeled guidance is also available ( See SoulLeadings.com ) — access to spiritual resources opens one into deeper awareness and opportunities for change.
Background:
— I have over 35 years of experience blending clinical and spiritual awareness to support others in healing & empowerment — combining a Master’s degree in Theological Studies/Pastoral Counseling, as well as intensive training in the spiritual transformation process.
I’ve served abused, addicted, and emotionally disturbed youth & adults in out-patient & residential treatment; offering support to families & couples in transition & reconciliation.
Provided individual spiritual counseling on personal, on-call basis for those in residential treatment for Substance Use & Co-occurring Disorders. Facilitated groups and lectured weekly on elements of Spirituality (as distinct from religion) to offer an alternative view/perspective to support clients to discern their own spiritual path as an aid in their recovery process.
Served as a Chaplain for a palliative care non-profit organization — met with individuals from a wide-range of religious faith traditions.
Coordinated with care team providers (i.e., case workers, in-home health nurses, doctors, and social workers) to serve patients who were facing end-of-life challenges, specifically those desiring spiritual support and care as they sought a faith-filled way to live each moment remaining.
Behavioral Consulting
My focus is to support care-givers and family members to learn how to meet clients/customers where they are, and to build on the skills and talents they possess.
Behavioral interventions are designed to remove barriers (such as limiting conditioned beliefs) that block clients from being empowered to make changes and live their lives to their fullest capacity.
Family and Staff consultation services center on encouraging care-givers to become fully present to their clients (customers), letting go of outcome bias, and commit to support their client to make new choices that enable them to be successful – both in their home and in their community.
Testimonials
” Gizelle has been a gift in my life. What she does goes far beyond traditional counselling. She has been a loving guide, always pointing me back toward myself to be my own loving guide.
She holds space in a gentle and nurturing way and skillfully is always able to guide me back to myself for my own answers, teaching me to show up for myself most authentically.
She has helped me navigate through some extremely difficult life challenges, through the process becoming more whole and grounded in myself.
Gizelle has a unique gift, which she shares with others through her work. I cannot recommend her highly enough. “
“ After we hung up from our session, I told my daughter that you were really gifted with your work (spiritual counseling) … and if we could bottle it that I would drink it!
Thank you — you did a great job! We really appreciate your ability to successfully engage and have such positive results.
We love you and want to continue working with you!”
” I saw Gizelle off and on for several years mainly for individual counseling. She was extremely helpful during some challenging times in my life.
I learned about personal responsibility and tools that helped me deal with reactivity as well as so many things about myself on many levels.
Her skill in the realms of traditional counseling as well as spiritual guidance allowed me to move through some very hard times.
My soul journey was ignited! I am extremely grateful for the time I spent with Gizelle and I highly recommend her.”
Self-Awareness & Addictions Counseling for Adults, Youth, Couples & Families
Services Include:
• ASAM Drug & Alcohol Assessment ($325.00, up to 3 hours)
• Individual Counseling (includes co-occurring disorders treatment) ($144/hour)
• Couple Counseling ($160/hour)
• Family Counseling ($180/hour up to 5 people, add $35/hr each person over 5 )
A preset amount of time can be pre-determined. However, additional time during the session may be requested, providing my schedule allows (charged in 15 minute intervals @ $35/each).
Behavioral Consultation ($125/hr)
NOTE: With ODDS Service Agreement, Fee is Waived
Services Include:
• Functional Behavioral Assessment (approximately 15 hours)
• Development of Positive Behavioral Support Plan (approximately 15 hours)
• On-Going Clinical Behavioral Supports (ODDS max. 18 hours/year more if private pay)
CASH ONLY: I do not bill insurance, nor am I on any insurance panels.
However, Sliding Scale Fees are Available Upon Request!
Retreat Facilitation Fee by Invitation/Contract
Services Options Include:
• Retreats without individual consults — up to 85 participants
• Retreat, including an Angel Walk Healing Session — additional Fee $250
• Retreats with individual consults — additional Fee at hourly rate
• Retreat with Gizelle, plus Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, and/or Massage Therapist — (Each practitioner will be paid individually according to their negotiated rate, by contract)
• 3 to 5-Day Retreats are available with all of the elements identified above.
Classes & Workshops
Services Include:
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- Classes — Fees will be determined based on duration and format. Payment Plan may be requested, but will generally require a pre-payment of 50% of the Class Fee at time of enrollment, and remaining 50% balance due mid-way through the course.
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- Workshops — Each participant will be charged a minimum of $25/hour for Zoom, or $35/hour per in-person service. Participants are required to pay one month in advance, and are asked to commit for 3 to 6 months, depending upon the nature of the gathering.
NOTE:
Sessions (Classes, Workshops & Retreats) are recorded (with permission) and sent after payment is received.
Book a Free Consultation
If you desire to Book a Session, after your consult, payment can be made through Zelle, PayPal or Square (by requesting an Invoice) prior to your appointment.
gizelle@raven-light.com