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Allow me to introduce myself…
I’m Jo Ellen Depka, a certified Practitioner in both Rapid Transformational Therapy®, founded by the world-renowned therapist and author Marisa Peer, and Havening Techniques®, developed by US neuroscientist and Harvard Graduate Dr. Ronald Ruden.
I grew up the youngest in a family of six in a small town in Southern California. My mom and dad loved us all, but they brought unhealed generational baggage with them into our lives. Both my mom and dad grew up with alcoholic fathers. My mom seemed to bring fear of the unknown and my dad often had heavy bouts of depression. While growing up my mom often told me the story that she was very upset and overwhelmed when she found out she was pregnant with me. She told my dad throughout her pregnancy “this one’s yours” and he would say “I’m alright with that.” She thought it was OK to tell me this story because she said, “the second you were born I fell in love with you,” adding, “she’s mine.” And she would also tell me “and you were so good too. You were a great sleeper and never cried.”
Growing up uncertain if I were wanted, I would feel crushed if I made a mistake or were criticized by anyone. I felt an overwhelming feeling that I was not worthy or good enough or should never be any trouble or inconvenience to anyone.
Our experiences shape who we are. Those experiences and situations from our childhood and as a young adult influence our behaviors, our habits, our beliefs, and the way we conduct ourselves and communicate with others. Many of us live a life in ways that hold back a part of ourselves because of past heartache, trauma, and emotional wounds…but what if you came to realize that the fear, anger, control, or shame that holds you back are manifestations of a deeply rooted belief that is no longer true. What if releasing these blocks would let you live a peaceful, purposeful, and joyful life.
I honestly started training to become a hypnotherapist to help a loved one to stop drinking. What I realized after being hypnotized as an adult for the first time was that I am worthy and good enough. I knew right then that I want to help people discover and overcome harmful feelings from childhood and improve how they value and perceive themselves.
As I learned more about Marisa Peer and Rapid Transformational Therapy, it resonated with me. I discovered that learning about RTT would help me grow to be the best version of myself and fulfill a purpose in my life to help other people. I wanted to help people find freedom from what holds them back in life.
I offer you transformation and freedom from whatever is holding you back, keeping you from reaching your goals, stopping you from healing. I’ll help you overcome issues you thought could never be fixed. I help clients with weight loss, confidence, relationships, self-esteem, money blocks, fears, phobias and so much more.
As a coach, I offer you guidance and accountability. Whether its losing weight, getting healthy, healing from illness or just needing someone to keep you on track, I am here for you every step of the way. Coaching can also be combined with RTT and/or Havening, for even better results.
I’ve always been compassionate about people who are suffering in life. I discovered that Havening Techniques would help clients move from difficult past experiences into a more productive and hopeful future. Havening has now become part of my work in facilitating holistic deep change with my clients.
Unlike traditional therapy, the method I use is designed to deliver rapid, permanent results to people who are struggling with physical or emotional pains and looking for guidance on their life journey. My therapeutic approach focuses on clearing your hoard of obstructive thoughts and letting you tackle your best life head on.
I live in sunny Carlsbad, California with two awesome adult boys and a three-legged sweet dog Birdie. Most of my therapy is done connecting through Zoom in the comfort of your own home, but I conduct individual and group sessions at local educational, health, and corporate facilities. I love to help others – it’s what life is all about.
Let’s get to know each other and see if we are a right match to work together. Contact me today to schedule a free 20-minute Discovery Call.
Contact me.
Jo Ellen Depka - mindyourmatterstherapy@gmail.com
(760) 586-8727
Carlsbad & La Jolla, CA