Moriah's therapy Services

Individual Work by phone or office visit
Couples therapy by phone or office visit

Moriah is a well seasoned, gifted, soul-based psychotherapist and spiritual mentor. In her unique therapy approach, she employs a variety of "surgical" tools including dream analysis, soul-based astrology, as well as her profound, intuitive link to Ascended Master, Djwhal Khul -- known as the Tibetan -- who offers the soul perspective on her clients. Combined with her 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, Moriah applies her skills and abilities to access the ROOT of the presenting issues very quickly. Prepare yourself for deep and penetrating work.

Fee: $110 per hour

Individual Work by phone or office visit

Introduction

I am Moriah Marston, a soul mentor and psychotherapist who helps individuals and couples more readily define the "psychic prisons" that are keeping them locked in nonproductive and troubling life patterns.

The Situation

Many people are facing a crisis, at a fearful crossroads, or overwhelmed with many emotions and have lost clarity and direction of who they are and what they want out of life. Also, they may be at a juncture where they want to grow in a new direction and need guidance, insight and support to cultivate a new part of themselves.

Often clients are trying to handle the emotional impact of a personal trauma that they have experienced, such as the death of a loved one, a health crisis, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, but cannot do this on their own. This is very difficult to do by oneself--even if a person is strong.

Other individuals are suffering from depression, anxiety or deep anger and do not understand why. Often there may have been an earlier trauma in their lives that they do not consciously remember. The pain from this earlier trauma permeates their life, even when they can't identify the roots of these wounds, leaving them lethargic, hopeless, passionless and numb.

The Approach

When first talking with someone, regardless if the problem is depression, a relationship issue, long-term trauma or a desire to break out of feeling "stuck" in stagnant patterns, I want to help get to the root of the problem as soon as possible.

Much of the work is to uncover buried feelings and wounds, internal conflicts and repressed gifts. By embracing our authentic nature and integrating buried emotions, healing and resolution naturally occur and a new life is created that is true to ourselves.

I help people recognize something in their past that blocks fulfillment in their present lives. Through my ability to listen at a profound level and follow the clues within the unconscious, I can identify limiting belief systems that may be restricting their potential for happiness. This liberates them to become all that they aspire to be.

The trust that develops between myself and the client is essential to our therapeutic relationship. I nurture this trust through non-judgmental and compassionate responses to the client's process. This trust allows us to gently, yet with strong focus, explore sensitive emotional areas that need loving attention.

To do so, I use several approaches.

First, I ask many questions. Perhaps the client has been asking himself/herself some of these as well, but cannot find the answer or is fearful of uncovering the deeper issues connected to the initial concerns. Or maybe the client isn't sure of what to ask himself/herself. Now, with my support, we can clarify the deeper questions and bravely explore these inquiries.

All questions offer clues and help get to the important issues. I am like a detective who follows the deeper messages from the unconscious in order to unlock the trapped parts of self that are yearning to be revealed and attended to.

I most often use dream analysis and astrology as tools to better understand my clients' needs and to quickly identify the roots of whatever issues the clients may have.

Although I see some clients in person, most of my therapy is done over the telephone. Through patient, objective, supportive, caring and intuitive questioning I am able to tune in very deeply to my clients issues and what their inner selves are saying.

Uncovering the Inner Self

When clients look into their core inner self, they often find events and circumstances in their earlier lives that caused pain. As children, they had no way to understand what was happening around and to them.

They may have concluded that whatever happened was their fault.

As adults, they now have the ability to eliminate the false conclusions made from a child's perspective.

Instead of feeling like a victim, they can become empowered by putting their childhood events into a completely new perspective that heals their pain and liberates them from buried guilt, shame, anger and grief.

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My work gives me personal meaning in life. To help people heal and transform deeply resonates with my soul's sense of purpose. I so enjoy the bond between myself and my client. To be a part of their process helps me to grow as well.

Although I've done this work for 25 years, I am always amazed at the power of the self-discovery process of my clients and their capacity to change at the most fundamental levels.

I believe that everyone is a candidate for the therapeutic process because of its rich rewards, especially how it reveals the true self. This is how we change the world. I am honored to be part of this process.

I would always be happy to hear from you. Please contact me at any time. Thank you for reading over information about my therapy approach.

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Couples therapy by telephone or office visit

The Situation

Too often couples continually repeat the same dialogue and get "stuck."

They cannot stop or reverse the cycle and become more frustrated, angry and resentful. Trying to resolve their issues without outside help is very difficult, especially if they are individually dealing with unresolved inner conflicts of their own.

The Approach

As a nonjudgmental support, I can help both partners learn more about themselves, each other and what can be done to help the relationship.

All problems in relationships are co-created by both people.

There is no "bad guy" in the relationship. When both partners take responsibility for patterns they are playing in the relationship, then they can break out of the ways that they hurt each other.

To love one's partner involves being willing to learn about their needs and fulfill them without sacrificing one's truth. When relationships leave the initial stages of romance, they deepen into a powerful bond that stirs up childhood wounds needing attention. In our work together we identify the deeper needs and expectations of each partner and explore ways in which these needs can be met. Open communication of these needs and expectations clears the air and provides a greater flow of understanding and cooperation.

In most cases, poor communication is a major problem in a relationship. The object is to get the couple to talk to each other and, importantly, to really listen to what one another has to say.

At the onset of our work together, I help uncover the root of the problems as soon as possible as well as to establish trust. I am like a detective who follows the deeper messages from the unconscious in order to unlock the trapped parts of self that are yearning to be revealed, included and loved in the relationship.

Through identifying events and circumstances that occurred early in life as adults there lies an opportunity to eliminate the false conclusions made from a child's perspective and feeling victimized as a result. Then these wounds don't have to be unconsciously acted out in the relationship. Each partner can then bring maturity, self-awareness and self-responsibility which creates a healthy relationship based on interdependence rather that co-dependence.

The couples session should be a place where each individual can share thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment that may be too threatening to expose at home. They may be afraid to bring up issues for fear that their relationship would fall apart. Ironically, the sharing of these concerns brings new awareness that leads to both a richer appreciation of each other and increased love.

I provide tools and assignments for the couple to apply outside of the session.

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Moriah's soul-Based tools for individuals and couples' therapeutic exploration

I use several approaches:

Astrology

To assist in this process, I do an astrology chart on each of my clients, which gives me considerable insight into their life. It provides a revealing look into their natural character, with its inherent strengths and challenges.

The chart describes childhood patterns that shape the client's adulthood. This gives the client the opportunity to make conscious life choices rather than be caught in the programming from parents and other childhood authority figures that may have been repressive.

The chart is like a map that offers guidance for life purpose, life lessons and self-actualization. It provides incredible insight and acceptance not only for the individual but also for his/her partner. Unlike generalized horoscopes written for the newspaper, my individual astrology charts are comprehensive and uniquely specific to the client.

I have been studying astrology since 1970 and consider it an indispensable tool that is amazingly accurate in its description of an individual's make-up.

Dream Analysis

If the clients can remember any dreams, even a dream fragment, these too, give additional understanding of what is troubling them.

Many people suffer from depression, feel out of control and helpless, because their unconscious often sabotages and restricts any attempts to improve their lives. Because this self-sabotage stems from the unconscious, it is difficult to identify the obstructive patterns that override the client's efforts to change and feel uplifted.

Dreams are a powerful way to access the unconscious. They unearth deeper feelings that are normally hard to identify. Dream images describe the most pressing issues that are affecting the client's waking life. They reveal conflicts, old wounds, desires, talents, soul purpose and wisdom.

This information helps the client to better know themselves, dislodge stuck places, feel empowered and in charge of their lives. Because relationships stir up unconscious patterns in people, dreams are very helpful in bringing to light the deeper issues being activated by the dynamics in the relationship. Once these issues are addressed, the painful dynamics change to ones of cooperation, understanding, acceptance and love.

I have been analyzing dreams since 1989 and have a gifted ability to crack the riddle in each dream that ultimately reveals important messages or the clients and the relationship.

Soul Perspective from the Tibetan

The Tibetan holds a greater vantage point on the development and learning curve of the soul's journey in this lifetime. He guides Moriah's approach to include karmic issues and lessons that need to be addressed. This enhances the work with a rich overtone of the soul's evolution and the greater purpose of the client's life.

Assignments

The clients' work doesn't end after we finish the conversation. I give assignments to do between calls/visits, which we discuss in our next session. This provides a way to apply at home what is learned in session.

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All of these approaches serve a purpose: It is a time-efficient process that helps the clients get to the foundation of the problem as quickly as possible, with someone who is caring, nonjudgmental, insightful, objective, intuitive and can be a support by their side.

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Moriah's Background

A little about my upbringing and childhood and personal life

I was raised in Long Island, New York by my father, an attorney, and my step mother, a singer.When I was three, my mother committed suicide. Her death changed my life and started me on my path of healing and service to others.

Interests and hobbies

I enjoy playing the piano, writing books on spirituality, practicing Tai Chi and hiking with my husband Zayne and our two Belgian sheep dogs in the Berkshire foothills.

Why I became a therapy professional

As I matured I developed a greater understanding about my mother's struggle with unhappiness. This fed my passion to help people like her who are suffering.

Through my own personal therapy sessions, I was able to connect with my mother on a spiritual level and promised to do what I could to be here for others who need support and guidance in their lives.

I believe that we can all heal wounds of despair, self-hatred, frustration and hopelessness. It is our birthright to live in a state of inner peace, joy nd self-love.

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Therapeutic Orientation & Policies

My views on sharing personal information about me

I like to share information about myself, as long as it is relevant and will help my clients with their process.

What I regard as most important in a therapy relationship

My role is to help my client look inward into their soul and discover false belief systems that are causing wounds and pain in his/her present life.

These beliefs often stem from childhood conditioning. I help to identify and integrate the areas of the client that are in conflict. This fosters self-acceptance and self-awareness which allows the client to make positive life choices and to act on these choices.

It is so easy to forget the power an individual has to change his or her life for the better. I hold a strong belief in the client's capacity for healing, wholeness and transformation. This nourishes trust and also inspires my clients to see themselves in a new light.

Background

I received my BA Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Ithaca College in New York.

After graduation, I worked in a variety of social service programs including a lock-up facility for juvenile delinquent girls and at a county jail to help offenders become reestablished in the community. I also worked as a hospice care provider.

I attended a 16-month graduate-level program at Interface, School of Holistic Studies, in Boston and received a certificate in Holistic Counseling, which included an emphasis on Jungian depth analysis and Psychosynthesis transpersonal analysis.

When I started my private practice, I saw many anorexic and bolemic clients. At the same time, I co-directed a home for emotionally disturbed and mentally challenged individuals.

After a decade of counseling work, I felt the need to include a spiritual perspective in my practice that could more readily help people understand the origin of their problems within the greater context of their souls'
journey. This greater perspective is profoundly enhanced by my alignment with Ascended Master, Djwhal Khul, who provides soul insight and guidance.

I began to include astrology and dream analysis into my therapy approach coupled with an expanded intuitive ability to see the bigger picture of my client's process.

I am a monthly columnist for Wisdom Magazine and Founder/Co-director of the School of the Golden Discs, a center for spiritual exploration.

I have recently published two books, "Soul Searching with Djwhal Khul, the Tibetan" and "Earth School, A Fresh Perspective on the Human Condition."

Credentials

25 years experience in specialized depth-level psychotherapy, a graduate level certificate in Holistic Counseling from Interface, founder and co-director of the School of the Golden Discs, a center for spiritual exploration since 1991, group facilitator and teacher.

I am a psychotherapist, astrologer and dream analyst with a private practice since 1983.

Hours/Availability

My hours are very flexible. Most of my therapy is on the telephone in the mornings, afternoons and early evenings. I also offer Saturday morning hours for clients who aren't available for my weekday schedule. In addition, I am available to see individuals and couples in my office in Western Massachusetts.

Fees

I charge $110 for a sixty-minute session. Payment is due by cash, check or credit card at the time of each session. Secured, on-line pre-payment option is also available through this website.

If clients cannot make a session, I would like 24-hours notice. Otherwise, the client will need to pay for the full session. I make exceptions for unexpected emergencies.

Insurance

I am not affiliated with any insurance plans.

Return calls

I do not use e-mails in the therapeutic relationship, although I occasionally exchange e-mails with clients for scheduling purposes.

I check my telephone messages on a regular basis throughout the day, in the evening, and over weekends. I try to return calls as soon as I can -- usually within 24 hours.

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