Mandy Manuel
Mandy’s Bio
About
Mandy Manuel takes a mind, body, and spirit approach to healing and self-actualization. Her zest for variety has inspired lifelong learning culminating in a variety of complementary degrees and certifications focus on healing and expansion. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, sex educator, and Reiki Master. She specializes in trauma, sex and relationships, and personal growth and has a private practice in Westport, Connecticut.
In her role as a sex and relationship educator and coach, Mandy is passionate about facilitating experiences that allow women to access their power through naming their desires and embodying their authentic erotic energy (which is simply and powerfully the energy of creativity and creation).
Mandy is a dog mom to Joey, a fun-loving maltipoo and total cutie. She loves all things crafty and creative, traveling, reading, having new experiences (especially if they push her out of her comfort zone into her growth zone), and is a frequent patron of theater and performance arts. She cultivates joy in her life by walking in nature and marveling at its beauty, floating in water, and laughing and having deep, connecting conversations with loved ones.
Practice
Mandy’s therapeutic approach is deeply anchored in compassion and unconditional positive regard, embracing the belief that love is the ultimate healer. She integrates a variety of modalities, including Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), inner child work, EMDR, CBT, and other somatic practices, to facilitate emotional processing, release, and a deeper connection to the higher self.
As a Reiki Master, Mandy infuses her energy work into all aspects of her practice, recognizing that energy is integral to everything. She offers stand-alone Reiki sessions, as well as sessions that combine Reiki with therapy, and incorporates this healing modality into her retreats and workshops.
Mandy is a firm believer in the transformative power of healing through pleasure. She empowers women to embrace their authentic selves and incorporate pleasure into their healing and wellness practices. Through her workshops, she explores topics such as ethical non-monogamy, emotional intimacy, kink, and pleasure practices. Additionally, Mandy offers “Women’s Weekend Retreats” focused on empowerment and erotic embodiment, as well as private couples or partners retreats that aim to cultivate greater emotional intimacy, enhance communication skills, and deepen the erotic connection within relationships.
Inspiration
Non-fiction authors and thinkers she loves: Ken Wilbur | Michael Singer | Eckart Tolle | Elizabeth Gilbert | Glennon Doyle | Mary Roach | Brene Brown | David Sedaris
Education:
BA Psychology and Sociology, Indiana University
MA Psychology, Columbia University
M.Ed Counseling Psychology, Columbia University
Ed.M Human Sexuality, Widener University
Reiki Master Teacher, Turning Point Healing Arts Center
More Info
Website mandymanuelcounseling.com