Jihan Amer MFT

  • About Gigi

    Helping women connect to their inner guidance and wisdom in order to heal and facilitate living with greater authenticity and wholeness is one of my missions. The framework that I offer is an integrated approach through various modalities that I have studied and practiced in.

    The holistic lens by which I view the individual is as a spiritual, physical, emotional/mental being with many avenues of knowing and when we integrate all of us, we stand more centered, calm and confident in how we lead our lives. We become unstuck, we connect to our purpose, and we unfurl like a flower from its seed of potential. All this is a natural part of our development and growth.

    The modalities I work with include: Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work; Expressive Arts; Mindfulness Meditation practices; connecting to nature with Ecotherapy; Spiritual Life Coaching Skills and Esoteric Universal Sufi Practices.

    I work with individuals as well as groups to help foster these transformative experiences. Please reach out to me for more information: jihanamermft@gmail.com or 831-531-8381

    INFORMATION ON MODALITIES:

    IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a model that views the personality as being made up of various sub-personalities or “parts”. As we integrate, heal, balance these parts, we become more unified under our Inner Essence (called the “SELF”). When Self is in the lead, we act from a place of deep strength, inner knowing, compassion and wisdom.

    Expressive Arts is a therapeutic approach that uses creative processes like art, music, dance, and writing to promote emotional expression, healing, and personal growth. It encourages self-exploration, helping individuals connect with their inner experiences in a non-verbal, intuitive way.

    Mindfulness Meditation is a practice that involves focusing on the present moment with acceptance and without judgment. It encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations, promoting relaxation, emotional regulation, and stress reduction. This practice helps cultivate a calm, focused mind and enhances overall well-being.

    Ecotherapy is a therapeutic approach that connects individuals with nature to improve mental health and well-being. It involves outdoor activities and nature-based practices to reduce stress, enhance emotional healing, and promote a sense of connection to the environment. It fosters personal growth through nature’s healing power.

    Spiritual Life Coaching guides individuals in aligning their life with their values, purpose, and spiritual beliefs. It focuses on personal growth, self-discovery, and inner peace, helping clients overcome challenges and achieve goals by fostering a deeper connection to their spirituality and higher sense of meaning.

    Esoteric Universal Sufi Practices involve mystical, spiritual techniques from Sufism aimed at inner transformation and direct experience of the Divine. These practices emphasize meditation, chanting, breathwork, and contemplation to awaken deeper spiritual awareness, connect with universal truths, and cultivate love, wisdom, and unity with the Divine.

    Education

    Masters in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, CA

    Ecotherapy Certification from John F. Kennedy University, CA

    IFS Circle 6-Month Training IFS Institute Through PESI

    IFS Coaching through the IFS Institute

    IFS Level 1 Training with Pamela Krause and Jim Andralis (June 2021)

    IFS Level 2 Training with Tamala Floyd and Fatimah Finney (Nov 2024)

    IFS Level 3 Training with Chris Burris and Evonne Jenkins-Hough
    (April 2025)

    Health & Spiritual Life Coach from Become a Health Coach Institute, CA

    BA in Philosophy and Religion from State University of New York at Westbury, NY

    Massage Therapy 1000hr training from Finger Lakes School of Massage, NY

    Intuitive Consultant Training from Holistic Institute, NY

    Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training – with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield through SoundsTrue (2 Year Program)

    Beginner Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training – Yoga International

    Certified Life Coach, Life Purpose Coach and Spiritual Coach from Life Purpose Institute, CA

    Masters in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, CA

    Health & Spiritual Life Coach from Become a Health Coach Institute, CA

    Certified Reiki Master from Dee Dee Cortinas of The Healing Tree Circle

    LMFT California License

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