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About Sunlight Through the Trees
Founded by Kim Hinzy, MSW, LCSW, C-CAT
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About the Name
Have you ever noticed the sunlight through the trees? For the last decade, spotting the filtered rays on the forest floor has held a special meaning for me and as a therapist--the metaphors are endless. I believe the metaphor of sunlight filtering through the trees can be likened to the therapeutic healing process. In therapy, the sunlight represents insight, understanding, and clarity that gradually illuminates the path of self-discovery. The trees symbolize the layers of one's thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
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As therapy progresses, the therapist (guide) helps navigate through these layers, much like walking through a forest. The sunlight, or newfound awareness, reveals previously hidden aspects of oneself and can provide a sense of direction. It invites warmth and a renewed perspective, allowing us to see our challenges in a different light and fostering growth. So, just as sunlight can transform a forest, therapy has the same potential to bring transformative change, providing the emotional nourishment needed for healing and personal development.
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This metaphor is so powerful and captures the essence of my style and approach to guiding my clients on their therapeutic journey, where understanding and self-discovery gradually dispel the shadows of uncertainty and pain.
About the founder:
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In my practice, I strive to create a space of warmth, trust, and compassion, where authenticity is valued and embraced. Through a genuine connection, I aim to guide individuals toward self-discovery, growth, and healing where your story can be heard and honored to allow the best version of you to emerge.
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Kim Hinzy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado and Illinois. Kim earned her certification as a Clinical Adventure Therapist from the Association of Experiential Education and is a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs.
In some Native languages, the term for plants translates to 'those who take care of us.'"
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