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Gathering together to do the
inner work needed to heal
racial division

Eloiza Jorge, MSW, MA, LCSW, CPC

about

Eloiza is a therapist and intuitive counselor in Montclair, NJ. Her professional career began in urban education and she later became a teacher trainer and part-time lecturer. She has BA in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Rutgers University and an MA in Social & Cultural Studies in Education from UC Berkeley. Her coaching credential (CPC) is through Leadership That Works— she’s been working as a coach since 2010. In 2018 she earned a second masters, an MSW, from Rutgers University and is now working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Social justice, racial equality and environmental conservation are three issues to which she is committed. She inherits her love of nature and a duty to contribute to worthy causes from her grandmother. In her late teens she took part in the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond’s Undoing Racism training and became an activist during college (taking part in both campus and community campaigns). She continues to study and is now turning her attention to the inner and spiritual work of racial justice.

Eloiza’s hobbies include Afro-Caribbean dance, collage art and writing. She’s also deeply interested in spirituality and healing. She’s a single mother of two.

faq

Most folks I work with are seeking support with transitions. These include making career changes, nurturing creative goals, navigating relationships and uncovering aliveness in everyday life.

Good therapy and other emotional healing work have more in common than not and this becomes more true as the fields evolve. Therapy is often sought when you’re looking to heal an emotional wound or wanting to understand how past trauma might affect your current circumstances. Click here to read about some differences between therapy and coaching.

Inner work involves examining and reflecting on our lives, including our imperfections and what makes us human. Inner work offers us the opportunity to practice self-compassion and to embrace our own complexity.

Some issues I help with are: feeling blue or dissatisfied, anxiety and worry, “imposter syndrome”, managing anger, shame, work stress, boundaries, struggles with parenting, personal and generational trauma, body image, creative blocks, relationships and dating, job changes, grief, divorce/break-ups and accepting new phases of life.

Through compassionate listening and honesty, I co-create space and safety for you to say what might be hard to say anyplace else. Yes, there’s visioning and action planning. We also process fears and examine obstacles. The bottom line is: being seen and deeply affirmed is healing. I can guide you with practices that help tune into your body and access your innate wisdom. Incorporating mindfulness practices during sessions will help you feel more grounded and centered.

Sessions last 45-60 minutes. We look at what’s not working and build on the good. We explore practices that help you go inside to find your inner sources of strength and wisdom.

Some of my influences include humanistic and transpersonal psychology. My perspective is also informed by West-African based spirituality, eastern non-dual philosophy and western mysticism. I believe that, as a practitioner, it’s my ethical responsibility to continue to commit to my own growth and healing. I’ve been fortunate to have many teachers and mentors who help me maintain the integrity of my work (and keep me humble).

Phone or Zoom sessions are beneficial for several reasons. First, there is the convenience for both you and me. Second, especially when connecting over the phone, we get to focus on expression through words– you don’t have to worry about what you look like or are dressed like.

The fee per session is $175. If you’re seeking therapy in NJ or Washington DC, as an LCSW, my services may be eligible for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider. Sliding scale options are available for those in need.

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