About Cheryl
As a child I had a very serious accident and almost died.
So I learned at a very young age just how precious life is.
And I learned firsthand about love, loss, purpose, illness, meaning, uniqueness, compassion, freedom and so much more.
I can tell you with complete confidence that now is the time to live the life of your dreams.
Now is the time to love yourself and the people around you. Now is the time to celebrate your unique gifts and calling.
I'm here to help you get unstuck so you can live your life fully. I'm here to help you become the hero of your unique and sacred life journey.
Early on in my career journey, I was a dance and theatre major at Queens College in New York, and my deepest desire was to be a dancer and actress. But instead, dance injuries, coupled with my love for helping people, led me to the path of dance and creative arts therapist, and I continued my master's level training in the creative arts therapies at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia.
During my years of private practice as a dance-movement/creative arts therapist and helping people with their personal and life transition struggles, many of my clients asked me to help them discover their life purpose. In response, I expanded my own training process with post-graduate coursework at the University of New Mexico and developed a specialization in career and life purpose counseling & coaching. My specialty areas have continued to evolve and include healing from grief, loss, and trauma; spiritually oriented coaching; supervision for spiritual directors; and mindfulness. I use the fullness of my expertise and life experience along with a holistic palette of tools to help you create a life of meaning, purpose, resilience and joy. Some of my tools and approaches include: EMDR, mindfulness, the creative arts as therapy, somatic psychology, positive psychology, Internal Family Systems informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, coaching, and spiritual counseling. I adapt my approach to your unique needs.
My credentials include:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California
Board Certified Dance-Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)
Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Experienced and trained Spiritual Director and Supervisor (graduate of Mercy Center, Burlingame, California)
I'm an active member of the American Counseling Association, the California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, the American Dance Therapy Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors, Spiritual Directors International, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
I've also studied, explored and incorporated many non-traditional paths including Reiki (I am a Reiki Master), Feng Shui, astrology, Alexander technique, innumerable dance traditions, body and somatic healing, visualization, meditation, and Shamanic counseling and healing (with Michael Harner and his staff). I was a performing storyteller for many years, write both fiction and non-fiction, and lead public rituals. I created the Moving On Dance Project, and published Angelina's Prayer, an inspirational story of healing and growth for adults and children. And, because of my commitment to the environment, since 2002 my business has been a Bay Area Certified Green Business.
It gives me great joy to help you transform your life. Together we can use the alchemical ingredients of your life's struggles, sorrows, questions, mysteries, and yearnings to create your renewed and revitalized life full of beauty, peace, fulfillment, and success.
Life is a challenging journey. Please contact me. Together let's vanquish the obstacles that block your way. Let's get you on the path of wholeness and happiness.
And I learned firsthand about love, loss, purpose, illness, meaning, uniqueness, compassion, freedom and so much more.
I can tell you with complete confidence that now is the time to live the life of your dreams.
Now is the time to love yourself and the people around you. Now is the time to celebrate your unique gifts and calling.
I'm here to help you get unstuck so you can live your life fully. I'm here to help you become the hero of your unique and sacred life journey.
Early on in my career journey, I was a dance and theatre major at Queens College in New York, and my deepest desire was to be a dancer and actress. But instead, dance injuries, coupled with my love for helping people, led me to the path of dance and creative arts therapist, and I continued my master's level training in the creative arts therapies at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia.
During my years of private practice as a dance-movement/creative arts therapist and helping people with their personal and life transition struggles, many of my clients asked me to help them discover their life purpose. In response, I expanded my own training process with post-graduate coursework at the University of New Mexico and developed a specialization in career and life purpose counseling & coaching. My specialty areas have continued to evolve and include healing from grief, loss, and trauma; spiritually oriented coaching; supervision for spiritual directors; and mindfulness. I use the fullness of my expertise and life experience along with a holistic palette of tools to help you create a life of meaning, purpose, resilience and joy. Some of my tools and approaches include: EMDR, mindfulness, the creative arts as therapy, somatic psychology, positive psychology, Internal Family Systems informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, coaching, and spiritual counseling. I adapt my approach to your unique needs.
My credentials include:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California
Board Certified Dance-Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)
Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Experienced and trained Spiritual Director and Supervisor (graduate of Mercy Center, Burlingame, California)
I'm an active member of the American Counseling Association, the California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, the American Dance Therapy Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors, Spiritual Directors International, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
I've also studied, explored and incorporated many non-traditional paths including Reiki (I am a Reiki Master), Feng Shui, astrology, Alexander technique, innumerable dance traditions, body and somatic healing, visualization, meditation, and Shamanic counseling and healing (with Michael Harner and his staff). I was a performing storyteller for many years, write both fiction and non-fiction, and lead public rituals. I created the Moving On Dance Project, and published Angelina's Prayer, an inspirational story of healing and growth for adults and children. And, because of my commitment to the environment, since 2002 my business has been a Bay Area Certified Green Business.
It gives me great joy to help you transform your life. Together we can use the alchemical ingredients of your life's struggles, sorrows, questions, mysteries, and yearnings to create your renewed and revitalized life full of beauty, peace, fulfillment, and success.
Life is a challenging journey. Please contact me. Together let's vanquish the obstacles that block your way. Let's get you on the path of wholeness and happiness.
Cheryl Bartky, LPCC #57, BC-DMT, BCC
Counseling for the Soul
510-299-4190
[email protected]
6317 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito, CA
Only 3 blocks from the El Cerrito Plaza BART
Author of Angelina's Prayer
Available on Amazon.com
Counseling for the Soul
510-299-4190
[email protected]
6317 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito, CA
Only 3 blocks from the El Cerrito Plaza BART
Author of Angelina's Prayer
Available on Amazon.com