Welcome.  My name is Mary Christine Fritz-Parker and I go by Christy.  I work with individuals, adolescents, couples and families.  In my work I combine my strong analytical skills with my strong intuition.  I am a Holistic Psychotherapist as well as a Life Coach.  By Holistic I mean I look at the whole person and not just a diagnosis.  As someone who healed herself from a debilitating and traumatic illness I can relate to those who are questioning whether they will ever see light at the end of the tunnel and be able to obtain peace, contentment and balance in mind, body and spirit in order to enjoy their lives.  Motivated by my own life challenges I learned how to deeply access the Mind Body Spirit connection for healing mind, body and spirit first through yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and prayer and later by also incorporating Energy Healing as well.  

 

While regaining my health I began to tap into energy through prayer, sound and frequency healing.  I then studied and became certified in Reiki and then Reconnective Healing.  These can be thought of as approaches which facilitate very deep states of relaxation promoting healing, balance and reconnection of body, mind and spirit.  I have since developed my own style of Energy Healing called One Light Energy Healing.  During my recovery from illness I had many dreams which helped guide me on my healing path.  During one of those dreams I was told, "The energy is all One.  It is all the same."  I was also told in a dream that, "The Cure for every illness is in the Light".  This is part of the inspiration for the name One Light Energy Healing. 

 

There are many people who have had near death experiences.  Most of them have had experiences with very similar elements that have been documented in books by doctors and researchers.  One of these common elements is that they see and feel a brilliant light and feel embraced by enormous love and feelings of peace and calm.  Sometimes people who have had physical illnesses and injuries come back from near death experiences with these conditions healed or they experience healing at a faster rate and experience more comprehensive healing than their doctors expect.  They say that while they were in the light they felt like they were home and they felt whole and complete.  When we are able to connect with or tap into this or similar states of consciousness we experience deep states of relaxation and feelings of wholeness which are healing states for our mind, body and spirit and promote healing.  When I was in the process of healing myself I intentionally watched many stories of people who had had near death experiences, listened to radio interviews of experiencers and doctors and scientists and read books and articles on the topic.  When I would pray and meditate I would connect with this energy and state of consciousness.

 

After regaining my health I was introduced to and studied Energy Psychology (sometimes referred to as "Psychological acupuncture without needles") which combines concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as tapping on acupuncture points and exercises which alternatively stimulate left and right hemispheres of the brain in order to help lessen or heal from Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, self-sabotage and more.  

 

Over 19 years ago I began incorporating Energy Psychology during  Psychotherapy sessions when I felt it would be helpful and my clients were open to trying it.  Incorporating Energy Psychology can help clients heal much faster than using talk therapy alone.  Energy Psychology can also be used to increase performance and reach goals which is helpful in coaching sessions as well.  I also utilize meditation and guided imagery as well as breath work.  These modalities as well as talk therapy and One Light Energy Healing all help clients experience nervous system regulation and then learn how to regulate their own nervous systems.

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In my Holistic Psychotherapy Practice I provide virtual and in person Holistic Psychotherapy to therapy clients in Illinois.    

 

In my Next Level Life Coaching Practice I provide virtual coaching to clients worldwide and offer in person sessions for clients in Illinois who are wanting to take their lives and their relationships to the next level.  I use Psychology, Energy Psychology, meditation, guided imagery and One Light Energy Healing based on what I feel will be most helpful as well as based on what my clients would like to experience.

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I also offer One Light Energy Healing sessions.

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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist I am unable to have dual relationships with clients.  Therefore, we will talk and assess whether your needs and goals are appropriate for my Holistic Psychotherapy Practice or my Next Level Coaching Practice or if you would like to combine Coaching with One Light Energy Healing or simply experience One Light Energy Healing Sessions.

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I earned my BA in Psychology at Valparaiso University where I was on the Dean's List all semesters and graduated Magna Cum Laude.  I earned my MSW degree at St. Louis University where I Graduated Highest Distinction with a perfect 4.0 GPA.  I have a total of 31 years of experience as a Psychotherapist with 20 years in private practice.

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Fees For Services:

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Holistic Psychotherapy  $200.00 per 55 minute session

I am also a provider for most health insurance companies for Psychotherapy.

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Next Level Life Coaching $200.00 per 55 minute session

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One Light Energy Healing $200.00 per 55 minute session.

One Light Energy Healing $100.00 per 25 minute session.

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In order to schedule please text or call me at 618-225-9956 or email me at mcfritzlcsw@yahoo.com and I will get back to you asap.  I will actually see a text faster than an email.  You can feel free to text or email at any hour and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

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