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  Shems
Prinzivalli works in a team approach, but as a private practitioner in a
confidential manner. She believes that well-being is available to everyone
regardless of life circumstances, past history, or previous difficulties
in therapy. Working with a therapist is not a moral weakness or stigma of
abnormality. In fact, in a perfect world, we would all be in therapy on a
regular basis. It just makes sense.
Shems brings a unique background, life experience and in-depth
professional training to her work. With expertise in treating a wide
variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, addiction,
obsessive behavior, trauma, relationship strife, parenting struggles and
family issues, the work is always responsive to your particular needs and
situation. Drawing on a network of skilled professionals, there may be
times when a consult with a psychopharmacologist, pain specialist,
internist or other professional might be recommended. This will always be
done with frequent communication, including any individuals you already
work with and wish to include in a team approach. Alternatively, you may
wish for no one to know you are in therapy. For physicians, clinicians,
attorneys and high-profile individuals this may be particularly important.
Treating struggling professionals who tend to suffer in silence is one of
Shems' specialties.
As an addictionologist, Shems is credentialed and highly trained in
several areas. She is a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), a
BCTS (Board Certified Trauma Specialist), CEDT (Certified Eating Disorders
Therapist) and is trained in advanced skills in accessing subconscious
patterns which contribute to suffering. She welcomes the opportunity to
work with you, your family or those you love. You will always be treated
with respect and with the utmost of confidentiality.
Shemsi Prinzivalli
is the founder and director of the Center for Psychotherapy.
She is an eclectic therapist, a conflict resolution specialist, a
certified addictions counselor and a certified trauma recovery specialist.
Traditionally trained, she has over 20 years of experience in working with
others in a skillful manner.
She has also done advanced training in working with the subconscious mind,
and has studied energetic healing as well as the mystical traditions of
the Sufism, Kabbalah, Zen Buddhism and Tantric Yoga. The Center was
therefore established in the metro New York area to provide a place for
personal growth and self-inquiry which welcomes people of all spiritual
traditions. Shemsi (rhymes with ‘calms’) was given this Sufi name while
living and studying with the Sufis for many years in Jerusalem, Istanbul
and the United States and many people still know her and prefer to call
her by this name.
Combining a unique approach to personal growth, she teaches workshops in
Conflict Resolution, Voice Dialogue in Working With The Shadow,
Kabbalistic Psychology and Healing, and she occasionally leads Sufi Zikr
upon invitation. She is the author of the recently published book
entitled:
How to Be A
Mystic In A Traffic Jam: Reflections on Living As A Spiritual Person in
Everyday Life.
Each year she conducts a 3-weekend School of Psychospiritual Healing which
is open to practitioners and lay people. Click
here for more information.
Shemsi is also deeply committed to coexistence work in Israel/Palestine and
her life and work has become increasingly more focused on this topic over
time. She is the current president of the Alliance for Middle East Peace
and a member of the Task Force for the International Fund for the Middle
East. She is also on the board of the Friends of the Interfaith Encounter
Association and a supporter of the Sulha Peace Project, a musical and
creative community for Israelis and Palestinians who gather in desert
regularly for joint musical, artistic, and listening projects which
promote cross cultural understanding and musical celebration.
Click here to see their dynamic 15
minute video of their 2007 event.
For more information on the Alliance,
click here.
For more information on the Interfaith Encounter Association,
click here.
For more information on the Sulha Peace Project,
click here.
Click here to read teachings written by Shemsi
Prinzivalli
Click here to send a personal
email to Shemsi Prinzivalli
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