Integrative Healing Arts
Presence, Balance, and Well-being
Clinical Mental
Health
Counseling
Welcoming Oregon residents to return to a sense of balance, inner peace, and satisfaction with life using evidence-based counseling approaches.
Reiki Energy
Healing
Reiki is a gentle, hands-on energy healing practice that supports deep relaxation, stress relief, and the body’s natural capacity for healing and balance.
YOQI Movement Meditation & Breathwork
YOQI is a mind-body practice that combines the meditative movement of Qigong with elements of yoga, breathwork, and embodied awareness training.
About
My Story
From an early age, I felt deeply drawn to understanding the human mind, consciousness, and the wisdom found within different cultures and spiritual traditions. This curiosity inspired me to explore beyond familiar boundaries and seek deeper meaning through learning and personal experience. During my twenties, I spent several years living and traveling throughout East Asia, where I immersed myself in Chinese language studies and discovered the transformative practices of Qigong, meditation, and energy healing. These experiences expanded my perspective and awakened a profound appreciation for the beauty, diversity, and interconnectedness of our world.
My academic journey reflects both my passion for cultural understanding and my commitment to supporting others through healing and personal growth. I earned my undergraduate degree in International Studies and Chinese Language from University of the Pacific, where I deepened my knowledge of global cultures and communication. I later completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling at Thomas University, combining psychological theory with practical counseling skills. I currently hold an LPCA in the state of Oregon and continue to integrate both modern therapeutic approaches and holistic wellness practices into my work.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and deeply compassionate, with careful attention given to your unique experiences, values, and life story. I believe every individual is worthy of love, connection, and understanding, regardless of the fears, doubts, or struggles they may be facing. Alongside traditional counseling methods, I also incorporate mind-body practices and holistic techniques that encourage emotional balance, self-awareness, and inner resilience. Our work together will focus on acceptance, flexibility, and steadily moving toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I warmly welcome multicultural individuals, families, and people from diverse spiritual or religious backgrounds into the healing process. I deeply value the wisdom and strengths that different cultural traditions and belief systems can bring to personal growth and emotional healing. Therapy can become a collaborative journey where your identity, values, and lived experiences are honored with care and respect. Together, we will explore meaningful ways to integrate your personal traditions and inner strengths into a path toward healing, connection, and lasting well-being.
Alongside my professional and academic training, I have devoted many years to the study and teaching of ancient mind-body healing arts. As a YOQI certified Associate Qigong Instructor, I guide others through meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and energy-based wellness practices that support emotional balance and inner clarity. My training has taken me across Taiwan and Thailand, where I studied extensively under experienced teachers and practitioners of these traditional healing systems. Through these teachings, I have developed a grounded and compassionate approach that blends clinical knowledge with ancient wisdom to support healing, self-awareness, and personal transformation.
At Clear Light Counseling, I believe healing begins by reconnecting with your natural state of balance, clarity, and inner light. My approach is holistic, meaning we look at the whole person rather than only focusing on symptoms or difficulties. I support individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, major life transitions, and the search for deeper meaning and purpose. Together, we create a safe and supportive space where healing, self-discovery, and personal growth can naturally unfold.
Integrating Eastern wisdom with Western clinical practice.
Based in Taiwan & Online
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Professional Journey
Professional Counselor Associate
Current Practice - Oregon
Partnered with Mindful Therapy Group, conducting online mental health counseling with clients from all walks of life.
Career Counselor Intern
2022 - 2023
Worked with students at Thomas University Career Center, helping them find their calling and navigate career transitions.
YOQI Qigong Instructor
2019 - Present
eaching Qigong flow, Five Element Theory, Inner Alchemy, and mindfulness based on extensive study in Taiwan and Thailand.
Multicultural Educator
10 Years - China & Taiwan
Teaching cultural topics, tea ceremony, and interfaith topics while living across East Asia.
Therapeutic Counseling
Therapeutic
Counseling
Welcoming Oregon residents to return to a sense of balance, inner peace, and satisfaction with life using evidence-based counseling approaches. Appointments are held online, empowering you to take your life back from the comfort of your own home, or anywhere.
Specializations
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ADHD
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PTSD
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Anxiety & Panic
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Substance Use & Addictions
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Multicultural Issues
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Depression
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OCD
Energy Healing
The Art of Reiki
"Reiki is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions, but rather to support overall well-being and help create the conditions for rest, restoration, and balance."
Originating in Japan in the early 20th century, Reiki was developed by Dr. Mikao Usui and has been passed down through the traditional Usui Reiki lineage, preserving its core principles and practice. The healing power of Reiki can reach you wherever you are in this beautiful world.
Deep relaxation
Stress reduction
Emotional balance
Vitality Arts
YOQI: Flow in Motion
Drawing from the wisdom of Qigong’s Five Element principles alongside selected yoga postures and breath-based practices, YOQI helps cultivate greater connection between breath, body, and internal awareness, teaching you to create your own internal elixir of health and vitality.
Flowing movement sequences
Breath regulation
Standing postures
Yoga-based asanas
Awareness exercises
Ancient Wisdom
The Five Elements
Mapping the energetic patterns of nature to the landscape of the human soul.
Earth
Emotion (balanced)
Trust, stability, intention, clarity, nurturing
Emotion (unbalanced)
Worry, doubt, anxiety
Organs
Stomach & Spleen
Phase
Tuning in, calming down
Empowerment
Trust & Confidence in Life
Metal
Emotion (balanced)
Courage, inspiration, presence of mind
Emotion (unbalanced)
Grief, sadness, depression, anxiety
Organs
Lungs & Large intestine
Phase
Clearing & Cleansing
Empowerment
Letting go & releasing
Water
Emotion (balanced)
Peacefulness, acceptance, gratitude
Emotion (unbalanced)
Fear, terror
Organs
Kidneys & Bladder
Phase
Strengthening & tonifying
Empowerment
Wisdom, Instinct, & Willpower
Wood
Emotion (balanced)
Kindness, patience, tolerance, motivation
Emotion (unbalanced)
Anger, rage, lack of drive
Organs
Liver & Gallbladder
Phase
Growth
Empowerment
Benevolence & manifestation
Fire
Emotion (balanced)
Passion, joy, connection, & compassion
Emotion (unbalanced)
Restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, burn out
Organs
Heart, pericardium, small intestine, & triple warmer
Phase
Circulation
Empowerment
Knowing oneself, clarity, insight
Discover the Power of Qigong
Curious about what Qigong is all about?
Join your instructor, Erik, for a peaceful introduction to this ancient healing practice.
Experience the calming energy of Qigong in a beautiful Taiwanese teahouse setting.
Working side by side in collaboration with physical therapists, psychotherapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers to offer comprehensive wellness support.
Catalin Prunis
I highly recommend the five elements approach for anyone looking to understand their own energetic patterns better.
Michael R.
Taiwan
A warm, safe space where I felt truly heard. The multicultural perspective was incredibly helpful for my specific situation.
Jessica A.
Online
YOQI classes have transformed my relationship with my body. I feel more energetic and grounded every day.
Sandra B.
California
The combination of traditional counseling and Reiki helped me find a sense of peace I hadn't felt in years. The approach is truly holistic.
Tracy D.
Oregon
Why It Works
Healing at every layer of your being
Reiki Benefits
Promotes deep relaxation
Unlocks unconscious patterns and thought loops
Rebalances chakras
Restores nervous system health
Promotes good sleep
Covers a wide range of physical ailments
YOQI Benefits
Release chronic tension with deep fascia work
Learn to achieve peak flow states on your own
Cultivate grounded focus & emotional balance
Build unwavering stillness and calm in life's storms
Reclaim optimal physical & mental health, rooted in ancient practices
Qualifications
Grounded in training,
guided by care
Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Pamela Mongrandi, LPC
Certified Usui Reiki Level I & II Practitioner
Usui Lineage
Certified YOQI Yoga & Qigong Instructor
Clear Light Energy Arts