HIraya Health and Wellness

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, and over the years I’ve interacted with many other therapists as colleagues and as a client. I came to Hiraya as a client at a time when I was struggling emotionally. Their professional, cultural, and lived experience make them an exceptional healer. Hiraya is wise and intuitive, and they have excellent stories that make complicated concepts easy to understand and retain. Even though it has been a long time since we started working together, I still repeat mantras they taught me early in our work together. While they have skilled professional training, I’ve particularly benefited from their spiritual guidance -a gift they inherently possess -a gift that runs deep. The braver I was willing to be, the more deeply they were able to meet and help me.

In the midst of the pandemic, I was looking to work with someone in a digital setting, who had an understanding of traditional western medicine and alternative healing modalities. Hiraya was professional and thorough. I felt comfortable sharing with them and advocating for my needs as a client. They asked lots of questions, including follow ups between appointments. I would highly recommend.

Hiraya is a kind soul and true healer. They utilize creative ways to process emotions and past traumas that were very helpful for my healing journey. I enjoyed all of the guided meditations and especially the drawing activities. They created a safe, non-judgmental space which allowed me to feel and process emotions fully without shame, which is something I struggled with in the past. They are extremely caring and took the time to not only help with my wellbeing but my cat's as well (who is very important to me and was going through a ton of health issues). We are both very thankful for Hiraya's care. I would highly recommend working with them if you are trying to process any unresolved trauma or are in need of someone to support your wellbeing.

Theodore was wonderful to work with. They provided a space of non judgmental acceptance and understanding while honoring my experience and supporting my goals. My healing journey continues and I have the foundational techniques from my work with Theodore to feel confident and capable as I move through my trauma. If you’re ready or thinking you might want to work through parts/some/pieces of trauma, I highly recommend working with this supportive and intuitive provider.

Amazing Service. Without Hiraya, I wouldn't be much of myself or comfortable with expressing my vulnerability. Asking for help is complex and finding the right people to help you is overwhelming. With Hiraya, process was smooth and hiraya understood what i need and helped me overcome the biggest obstacles in my life. Thank you Hiraya for all of your support.

I worked with Hiraya for the past 1 year, and I am so grateful for their help. They helped me work through my childhood traumas, which I never did before. I never trusted anyone to share my past traumas with until I met Hiraya. They have a very gentle and unconditionally compassionate energy. I know that I am well taken care of and I feel very safe with them. When my mother passed away a few months ago, I think I would have crashed if it weren’t for Hiraya’s help. I would recommend them to anyone looking to heal past trauma so they may feel well and live a fulfilling life.

Following my session with Hiraya and Semide on the Trauma Transfiguration podcast & the Autumnal Burning Ceremony, my body was in constant communication with ancestors to process ALL that has happened, is happening, and will happen in my lived experience. Specifically, in response to what is happening within my Being to process the ongoing trauma of cultural loss, injustice, and fight for sovereignty amongst my indigenous kin around the world. I say this to express gratitude for the spaces of medicine we shared last year as it initiated the return to myself; honestly and holistically. By learning how to hold space for moments of emotional releases through the practice of self-soothing as a daily ritual, I've given myself the permission to bloom with a radiance of courage and love that allows my body and mind to become a safer space for my spirit.

Hiraya helped me to identify the lifestyle choices and thought patterns that caused me to feel extremely stuck in depression and cycles of ruminating anxiety. Hiraya suggested tools that can support me to engage with these parts of myself to expand my awareness, groundedness and move all of the way through a trigger without getting lost in the feelings. They gave suggestions on where I can focus my personal work between sessions to support myself in growing and expanding in the directions needed for long-term sustainable wellness. The work to improve my depression was mine, but Hiraya's quality of care was what made it possible. I will forever be thankful for them.