| Dr. M. Sarlak |
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| Spirit of Healing Counseling and Massage |
| "A Center for Wellness" |
Psychotherapist/Professor
Disclosure Statement
Type of Therapy Provided
Individual, Group, and Couples
Therapeutic Orientation & Philosophy
I believe clients’ talents are best managed by allowing and empowering their mental capacities to develop through the
removal of their emotional and mental barriers. My therapeutic orientation is based upon a positive, non-judgmental, and
acceptant attitude toward whatever the client is at that moment. Using an eclectic approach, I choose therapeutic
techniques according to the needs of the client. I emphasize the areas of their lives that have been either denied to
awareness or distorted, supporting them to become less defensive, and more open to new avenues of growth
possibilities within themselves. Overall, I try to empower clients to release their negative energy, with the goals of
improving their healthy boundaries, and enhancing their drive toward growth, completeness, fulfillment and self-
actualization.
Education
M. A. English, University of North Dakota
M. A. Clinical Counseling, North Dakota State University
Ed. D. Doctor of Educational Administration, New Mexico State University
Ed. S. Educational Specialist, New Mexico State University
M. A. Secondary Education, Eastern New Mexico State University
B. A. English Literature, University of Tehran
Experience
I have eighteen years of work experience in clinical and therapeutic settings. I have been teaching at college and university
levels as a professor for twenty-four years, along with eleven years teaching experience at the high school level. I worked
as a co-director of a suicide task force for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, a program that received national attention and
commendation. I have also directed anger management and grief and loss groups for eighteen years.
Credentials
I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Washington
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the State of North Dakota
I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
I am certified in Reality Therapy
I am certified as a Realty Therapy Supervisor
I am certified as a hypnotherapist
Disclosure Statement
Type of Therapy Provided
Individual, Group, and Couples
Therapeutic Orientation & Philosophy
I believe clients’ talents are best managed by allowing and empowering their mental capacities to develop through the
removal of their emotional and mental barriers. My therapeutic orientation is based upon a positive, non-judgmental, and
acceptant attitude toward whatever the client is at that moment. Using an eclectic approach, I choose therapeutic
techniques according to the needs of the client. I emphasize the areas of their lives that have been either denied to
awareness or distorted, supporting them to become less defensive, and more open to new avenues of growth
possibilities within themselves. Overall, I try to empower clients to release their negative energy, with the goals of
improving their healthy boundaries, and enhancing their drive toward growth, completeness, fulfillment and self-
actualization.
Education
M. A. English, University of North Dakota
M. A. Clinical Counseling, North Dakota State University
Ed. D. Doctor of Educational Administration, New Mexico State University
Ed. S. Educational Specialist, New Mexico State University
M. A. Secondary Education, Eastern New Mexico State University
B. A. English Literature, University of Tehran
Experience
I have eighteen years of work experience in clinical and therapeutic settings. I have been teaching at college and university
levels as a professor for twenty-four years, along with eleven years teaching experience at the high school level. I worked
as a co-director of a suicide task force for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, a program that received national attention and
commendation. I have also directed anger management and grief and loss groups for eighteen years.
Credentials
I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Washington
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the State of North Dakota
I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
I am certified in Reality Therapy
I am certified as a Realty Therapy Supervisor
I am certified as a hypnotherapist