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Pauline Kaplan M.S., L.P.
Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Minnesota State Licensed Psychologist
Ordained Minister
Master Reiki Practitioner and Trainer
Certified Breath Integration/Re-Birther
Classical Ashtanga Yoga Instructor
I began my counseling and healing role as an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota in the Family Social Science Dept in 1984. I worked for renowned family researcher Dr. David Olson as a research assistant on a multitude of family research projects and at the same time volunteered for a family research project at Wilder Child Guidance Clinic in St.Paul, MN.
After earning my graduate degree in Counseling Psychology at St. Cloud State University, I went to work for Wilder Child Guidance through 1994 as a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, marriage, family and group psychotherapist, and children’s play therapist.
During my 2-year post graduate training, I became certified in brief therapy models, group therapy, play therapy, family therapy with specialties in cognitive-behavioral disorders including, ADHD assessment and treatment, peer socialization groups and eating disorders. Family of orgin work, family constellation work and NeuroLinguistic Programming and Hypnosis rounded out my overall interests and talents towards perception and mythology based change work.
It was through my own desire to balance a heavy work schedule with appropriate self care that I found myself drawn to yoga, meditation, and metaphysical writings. By 1995, after observing how difficult it was for people to change and to maintain their changes through the traditional psychotherapy models,along with the explosion of managed care and psychotropic administration - I began incorporating metaphysical practices into my psychotherapy sessions. The more I witnessed true transformation, the deeper I dove in as a student of consciousness, as well as intuitive and spiritual healing. By observing expanded capacity for deeper emotional connection and release of tensions, I changed my entire focus with clients from mental health interventions to personal and group transformation, transpersonal, mythological, spiritual and alchemical knowledge along with mystical journeying.
In 1998, I completed a 3-year personal ministry program as an Ordained Minister, transformational teacher, workshop leader, intuitive healer and seer, certified Breath Integration practitioner from Theophilus Divinity School in Minneapolis, MN.
My ongoing commitment to clients and students is to hold a healing, loving and mystical container for deep personal growth and wholeness through integrated mind/body practices. I continue to study the evolution of consciousness and deep healing practices through Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Shamanism, depth psychology, trans-personal psychology, sustainable community consciousness and Master plant consciousciousness. Currently, I am deepening my shamanic healing practices through the South American/Mayan prophecy plant medicine teachings, Buddhist meditation practices of Tibet, Yoga studies of India and music studies of Jazz and Brazilian folk and pop songs for ceremonial healing.
Pauline is a wonderful teacher. Using her techniques and tools, I routinely slay the nastiest of dragons
Mary Jane LaVigne
As a contemporary master teacher, mentor and community leader, Pauline brilliantly weaves the science of the mind with the art of spiritual expansion and understanding. Our work together has given me the invaluable gifts of self-knowing, personal power, open-heartedness, love of my body and, perhaps most importantly, a passion for life and reverence for all of Creation.
Morgan Luzier
My life has shifted in such an unbelievable way since I began my work with Pauline. My doldrums and destitute periods have been replaced with clarity and knowledge of my life cycles. I am able to understand my own valleys and mountains in such a way that I can move effortlessly through my life without stalling at every snag in the road. I relate with people on a deeper level and my degree of intimacy with myself and others has increased beyond what I thought was a possibility. Pauline is not my mechanic, she taught me how to be one for myself. That gift is invaluable!
Lisa Pederson
I have been associated with Pauline for over 10 years. I originally began seeing her as my therapist and have “graduated” to being a part of her spiritual groups and workshops. I can honestly say that Pauline has helped me to not only overcome my depression and low self-esteem, but has also been very influential in my spiritual growth and continued self improvement. Through her techniques of breathing, imagery, meditation, and scream therapy, I have been able to release the anger and sadness that held me captive for many years. My life is so much richer and fuller thanks to her help and guidance.
Mary Herbst
I participated in individual and group therapy with Pauline, which eventually led into a mentoring relationship. Her wisdom and unique ability to assess and heal core issues allowed me to move through several difficult hurdles in my life. Through Pauline, I gained a high level of self-awareness, an ability to recognize, face and overcome problems, and the ability to facilitate hope for myself and others. As a mentor, Pauline prepared me for my graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy, assisted me in starting my own business and advised me in several key areas of my professional growth. Pauline continues to be a source of inspiration for me both personally and professionally.
Kathleen Schiltz, M.S.
In this time of change and uncertainty, she holds the light for peace and compassion through individual growth, group intimacy, global consciousness and other-worldly awareness. She is a true gift for those seeking their truth.
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I Welcome your Calls
My office is located at 3042 40th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please call 612-315-4246 to inquire or schedule a psychotherapy session.
