María Consuelo Lozano Celis, MD
Integrative Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Dreamwork
Start wherever you are...
I believe in the healing power of human connection. As a fellow traveler I have experienced the grace of walking alongside others who have offered me their company at times, and their guidance and support at others. I would not be who I am today, had I not allowed others to enter my path. Is is not always easy, but making such a decision is usually the first and one of the most important steps of the journey.
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Psychotherapy and dream work can be fantastic avenues to foster integration within ourselves and connection with others.
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As an integrative psychiatrist I am qualified to help you drawing from a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, and using a multidimensional approach to dream work. I do attentively and wholeheartedly listen to those who choose to come to my psychotherapy room; It is my intention to provide a holding environment for people who are interested in knowing themselves in a way they have not done so far. During our encounters I strive to facilitate opportunities for them to get to their growing edge, where old patterns can be brought to awareness, challenged and renewed to the light of a new and broader experience of life.
As part of the healing process I pay attention to several spheres, including not only the emotional and psychological - conscious and unconscious; but the physical and social as well. I may at times recommend that you see other healers or engage in certain activities to address specific issues that may contribute to your overall wellbeing. I may also order tests and recommend you use medications at the lowest effective doses to target specific psychiatric symptoms.
Let Your Dreams Lead The Way...
Dreams are a wonderful gift; messages to ourselves from deep inside us showing as a path to wholeness. Dreams are a reflection of our soul, they show us, as in a mirror, who we are today; they paint our universe, show us our potential for growth, our struggles, our blind spots, they show us what makes us tremble and rejoice. They can lead us to discover the divine in us.
As C.G. Jung said, "we may expect to find in dreams everything that has been of significance in the life of humanity."
Physical Symptoms
Physical symptoms, either those related to a primary physical illness or secondary to trauma; those that are acute in nature or short lived or chronic; be them mild or severe; can be a challenge for us to adjust to. During the process of living with physical symptoms you may find your self needing support to cope your situation.
You may also find that symptoms, difficult as they may be, can become a source of self-discovery. Our bodies store information, and events can be remembered in our bodies as sensations or lack thereof even if we do not remember them on a verbal level. Through psychotherapy, we can start to unlock the information these symptoms are expressing; attempt to make them our allies and not our enemies in our path to self-awareness while learning how to better take care of our selves so symptoms can decrease in intensity.
Becoming a Parent
Becoming a mother or a father is sometimes taken for granted, supposed to be a blissful transition and not associated with discomfort. Reality is, that is not the case; but the unrealistic expectations of our society and the fear of shame become an obstacle for embracing the experience.
This is a critical period; mothers and fathers may face different challenges. A time full of potential for growth, one in which receiving support and education might be life changing not only for the new parents but for the newborn; also, one when it is important to differentiate the discomfort or ambivalence brought up by the new phase from a most serious medical condition such as postpartum depression in the mother or depression in the father.
Culture Shock
Culture shock is experienced in varying degree by most people who move to a new culture. Regardless of the reason why you find yourself immersed in a new culture, even if it is within your same country, there will be adjustments to be made and realities to be accepted; so one can go from a honeymoon period full of curiosity and expectations to a period of comparing, missing, and fearing to finally come to a position of acceptance and embracement.
Relationship Problems
Relationship problems, new or chronic; or crisis in a relationship are often starting points on the path to self-realization. With the help of psychotherapy we can, amongst others, attempt to understand how we relate to others, acknowledge our strength and mourn what has been lost and/or the ideals and expectations that are interfering with actual more real relationship that we have at hand and that can be the way to truly open our hearts to give and receive love. We can also prepare our selves to let go so we can form new healthier relationships in the future.
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Mental Health Symptoms
Mental health symptoms can stem from any of the situations mentioned above or from a major mental illness. Symptoms may include depressed or unstable mood, hopelessness, lack of energy or desire, excessive worrying or fears; emotional numbness, irritability; sleep disturbance; thoughts of death; inability to cope with daily problems; withdrawal from others or activities; alcohol or substance use; experiencing detachment from reality. They may even be associated with significant body discomfort.
Psychiatric illness is the leading cause of disability in the United States; if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should see a mental health care provider.
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