Amanda Noelle Miller, PhD, received her transpersonal counseling degree from UMS in November of 2011. Amanda is a professional matchmaker and dating/soulmating coach who helps women find their Twin Flame through the Law of Attraction by falling in love with themselves first. She is also an alchemist of aphrodisiacs and organic raw chocolates made to invoke spiritual and romantic love. She provides group and individual coaching, and Aphrodite's Apprentice Coaching Certification for those who wish to partake in a career as a spiritual matchmaker and/or professional life coach.
Ana is a Chartered Accountant by profession, however, she always yearned to understand her purpose in life and the reason for life. Ana went through the Bachelors, Masters and has graduated from UMS with a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Counseling. Ana has used these teachings to make a positive transformation in her personal life and has the intention of passing on what she has learnt to make positive changes in the lives of everyone around her.
Her studies with UMS have made a tremendous impact on her personal growth and spiritual awakening. She enjoys helping others discover who they are, what their beliefs are, and to develop and grow. She created the Messages From Your Animal Companion card deck for animal communication to facilitate understanding between people and animals. She is also a certified Reiki Master and certified Tuning Fork Therapy practitioner.
Basia Christ is an Orange County resident, originally from Chicago, and author of "From Ash to Flame: 27 Women Who Saved My Life" that will be available on Amazon as an e-book by June 2013. Christ is working on a new book, "The Up Side of Down: Embracing Life's Challenges." She has written for "Today’s Woman," "Beach Cities Style" and "Empowering Women," and "Radiance" magazines and the "OC Register" about women’s rights and triumphs. Because she believes we are all connected, she donated her kidney anonymously on November 3, 2010. Christ has advocated for human trafficking victims, worked with the OC Human Trafficking Task Force, and raised money for the Somaly Mam Foundation by doing a parachute jump in 2011. She is available for presentations on gender equality, living kidney donations, presentation and communication skills as well as marketing your small business.
Cara Lynn Grandolfo, Philosopher of Transpersonal Counseling, Ph.D., resides with her family in Southern California. There, Ms. Grandolfo maintains a private practice where she offers spiritu-educational programs and counseling for individuals and groups. Her passion as well as her professional practice, research and writing focuses principally on the spiritual development of children, women's spirituality as well as the role of spirituality in those recovering from addiction.
Carla 'CeeJay' Adams has her Philosopher of Transpersonal Counseling from UMS and is a spiritual visioneer, relationship coach and transformational author. She has more than 20-years’ experience in spiritual leadership, public and private executive leadership, hot-button mediation, crisis communications and public relations, human development and psychology, relationship and success education, metaphysics and the esoteric sciences. Through her innovative, edutainment strategies she promotes strong relationships through authenticity, intimacy and core psycho-social skills necessary for success.
Carla Van Walsum was trained in the Netherlands in Clinical Psychology, Holistic Therapies, and Family Constellations, and owns Heartbased Solutions, a thriving holistic practice for individuals, parents, and families.
For over 20 years, Carla has been an internationally recognized teacher, therapist and facilitator in the areas of relationships, heart-based parenting, women empowerment, trans-generational trauma, and emotional healing. She is the creator of Awaken to Your Happiest Life!, Happy Children, Happy Home, Success Acceleration and Feminine Soul Expansion.
Carla has helped many clients create quantum progress through her unique combination of psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical approaches. Her extensive study of proven healing modalities from Europe, America, and Eastern countries provide the foundation for her work. Carla is a master in healing acute and life-long patterns of emotional pain, struggling family relationships, in clearing blocks, limiting beliefs, non-violent communication and inherited ancestral traumas. She teaches others how to develop the relationships and life they desire. Her methods work, as evidenced by her happy clients and their testimonies.
Find out more: carlavanwalsum.com and heartbasedmindfulparenting.com.
Channa Bromley, PhD, is an Ordained Minister, and international, award-winning Matchmaker, Dating & Relationship Coach, who has been featured as a LOVE EXPERT on New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine to name a few. With over 17 years of experience providing personalized, custom coaching in the realm of personal, relationship and Spiritual development, she is a seasoned professional and boasts a high success rate and outstanding client satisfaction. Channa has helped thousands of men and women meet their personal and relationship goals through transformational healing work. www.ChannaBromley.com
After many years, I am finally achieving my lifelong goal of having a Ph.D. And doing my life’s work. Helping others achieve and accept themselves as they are is how I spend my days. With UMS I am able to continue to progress and serve through transpersonal counseling.
Daniel Suwandi,Ph.D is a self-development practitioner and writer who is passionate about psychology, Human Design, Astrology, Chinese Metaphysics, Hypnotherapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He was born in Indonesia.
Daniel has been certified as a Hypnotherapist and Master in Nero Languistic Programing (NLP). In addition, he also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and applies a holistic approach in his practice.
As a practitioner in Human Design, Astrology, and Chinese Metaphysics, Daniel is able to help people understand themselves and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. He is also an active speaker in various seminars and events related to self-development.
In addition, Daniel has also written several books in the field of self-development that have helped many people to reach their highest potential. His works cover topics such as self-understanding, spiritual development, and emotion management.
Through his work, Daniel has made many positive contributions to society in developing themselves and achieving their life goals. He continuously strives to improve his knowledge and inspire others to follow in his footsteps in achieving happiness and success.
Elise Barrera is a New Mexico Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) whose practice includes: psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, life coaching, spiritual celebrations, and child advocacy. She earned a BS Degree from University of Evansville in 1988, a Masters of Social Work from New Mexico State University in 2017, Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Divinity from UMS in 2020, a Ph.D in Transpersonal Counseling from UMS in the spring of 2021, and a Doctorate of Divinity in Spiritual Counseling from UMS in the summer of 2021. Elise is the owner of Transcendence Spiritual Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC. You can find her on her website: transcendenceforall.com or e mail her at Transcendence4All@gmail.com.
Michelle's work is about helping others return to a wilder, simpler, more intuitive way of living. She does this through offering sacred circles and ceremony, writing groups, retreats, and private Transpersonal Counseling. Her practice, The Cavewoman Way, is located in Chattanooga, TN. By embracing the cave as a metaphor and healing ally, many of her offerings work to embrace shadow, darkness, stillness, and solitude as spiritual companions and healers. In addition to her UMS degrees, Michelle has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Business Administration. You can learn more about her at www.thecavewomanway.com.
Jane is an Intuitive and Transformational Counselor, teacher and author, as well as an NLP & TimeLine Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist. She has had a private counseling practice since 1995, currently in Encinitas, CA, where she works with adults, children, couples and other relationships. She is also the Founder of the Life Is Meant to Work thought system, which is at the foundation of all of her work.
Jeri Gowen, M.Ed., Ph.D., is a mental health counseling professional who has worked in drug and alcohol prevention for thirty years in Idaho school districts and in the community. Jeri is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), a Counseling Supervisor, and a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS). Jeri recently completed her Ph.D. dissertation on using a prevention model coupled with mental health to assist adolescents in dealing with the effects of trauma.
Jeri is the Clinical Director and Founder of Prevention Associates of Caldwell, and the Owner of Harbor Lights Counseling. She serves on the Behavioral Health Board for Region 3, the 2C Drug Free Coalition (2C-DFC), the Community Outreach Behavioral Services Board (COBS), and is the Community Coalitions of Idaho Region 3 Representative (CCI).
Jeri has retired and works at doing service oriented activities as well as recreation and travel!
I am a Curandera Espiritu trained through the University of New Mexico in Curanderismo, the Latin American Traditional Medicine practice, Erika Beauaflor, Curandera, and Curandera Espiritu Grandmother Flor de Mayo. Learn more about my qualifications training, Transpersonal Psychology and Curanderismo. I hold a Phd in psychology spiritual Counseling, a MA in Applied Psychology, my M.Sc.in Metaphysical Sciences as well as my B.Div in Metaphysics and a BS in Education. I am a credentialed, registered and licensed substance abuse counselor and integrated psychotherapist/mental wellness coach and hold numerous post graduate certifications in mental health, counseling, expressive arts therapy, trauma, grief and substance abuse areas. Additionally, I am a healing artist, psychic channeler and energy medicine practitioner that assists in plan medicine integrative experiences. I also have numerous certifications in mind body medicine, integrated healing, yoga E-RYT200/500, positive psychology and show my artwork around the country as well as have released my original music (23 albums) on streaming services. I believe there is nothing by chance, and focus on integrated arts healing modalities from a mind, body, spirit perspective.
Jessica's work, courses and services can be found at The Center for Therapeutic Expressive Arts at www.sacredpathwaysart.com.
Joan Kavanagh is a registered nurse, college educator and writer dedicated to helping healthcare students succeed. She earned a Registered Nursing Diploma on the dean’s list with honors from Conestoga College and a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies from Brock University before studying with the University of Metaphysical Science. She worked in the areas of pediatrics, long term care and teletriage nursing before becoming an educator.
Janeen is a Personal Development Coach for Prosper, Inc. in Provo, Utah, with an international clientele, specializing in clearing limiting beliefs. She also owns Good Vibrations Energy Clinic, LLC., where she is an Energy Medicine Practitioner, and sought after public speaker.
She is available for distance healing sessions, seminars, and workshops.
I live in South East Asia with my husband Carman and my French bulldog Winston. I like reading, writing, painting and working out. I have enjoyed my journey at UMS and am very much looking forward to seeing how I can use my degree to enrich the lives of others.
Katherine Roberts is a metaphysician and spiritual counselor centered on spiritual awakening, as well as an ordained minister with the non-denominational Wisdom of the Heart. Her focus is on supporting others in achieving their highest potential: liberation of the true Self and ultimate realization of union with Source. With a holistic approach to establishing spiritual health in her clients, she gently assists them in their process of peeling themselves like onions and finally setting themselves free.
Originally hailing from rural Alaska, Katherine currently resides in the woods of rural Florida with her two sons and her cat, Huxley the Eternal Kitten. In addition to her spiritual work, she is a volunteer firefighter, and a Patient & Caregiver volunteer with Haven Hospice. She believes in the value of having pockets, walking barefoot, and blowing bubbles.
Kristé is owner of Metaphysical Health Services located in Ellsworth, Maine. Kristé uses Transpersonal Counseling methods to help clients discover who they are, what their beliefs are, and to understand how to heal grief, stress, trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic Pain & Illness and issues related to couples & family communication. In addition she treats clients with Reiki , distant Healing, guided meditations and chakra balancing and clearing.
LaDonna N. Smith is a practicing Holistic Counselor specializing in trauma informed therapeutic art. She’s passionate about helping others find their purpose, work through their problems, and heal. LaDonna’s services are tailor-made to help individuals seeking non-traditional ways to overcome traumatic life experiences, alleviate daily stressors, and take back control over their decisions and destiny. Smith offers professional Transformational Life Coaching, courses and Counseling to couples, families, and individuals. Her services include intensive counseling that involves hands on activities that will help awaken your soul!
LaDonna is also an award winning author, youth financial educator and founder of The Magazine Experts, a small press publishing company.
Leslie currently runs a holistic center in Northern California and provides spiritual counseling thanks to UMS' program. She also teaches yoga and strength training and pursues a balanced life.
Lisa Holt, Philosopher of Transpersonal Counseling PhD is also a Certified Life and Relationship Coach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Catawba College and a Masters of Arts in Human Services Counseling along with her doctoral degree from UMS. Lisa has made it her life’s work to demystify what we have been taught about love and how we relate to others.
Lisa uses her intuitive gift of discernment to draw out blind spots and patterns. She is inspired by her relationship with her husband on a daily basis for the work she does with clients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, fitness, and deep meditation practices. Visit her website at www.magicinrelationships.com
Rev. Lori Daniell, R.N., Ph.D. is the founding member of Nurse Your Spirit, LLC, which fosters the advancement, spiritual growth and healing of traditional and non traditional healers. Nurse Your Spirit provides many gateways to achieve these goals, including individual counseling journeys, guided meditation art workshops and personalized events for healthcare companies.
Rev. Kindle has earned a PhD in Transpersonal Counseling, integrating spirituality with psychological aspects of life. In addition to her Metaphysics degrees, she also has a Master's degree in the "classic science" of Physics. While many would feel these two things oppose each other, those in the New Age Metaphysics arena know they compliment each other quite well. With these degrees and Ordination, she will be providing services to a wide variety of individuals, including ceremony development, ceremony officiant, teacher and counselor. She strongly feels that the highest goal for human development is self-actualization, a process through which we create our unique connection to all that is Divine. It is her spiritual directive to help people further their development along this path, one person at a time.
By profession, I am a banker with 17 years of experience in the corporate world. Throughout my career, I have often felt the pain of those around me who needed healing, yet I lacked the means to help in a humble and impactful way. I joined this course with the intention of supporting others in their healing journeys, but in return, I experienced profound healing myself.
I am deeply grateful to myself for embarking on this path and for the passion and perseverance I have demonstrated—dedicating countless hours and nights to achieve this milestone—despite balancing the responsibilities of raising young children and supporting my family. I now look forward with purpose and optimism, ready to give back as a Transpersonal Counselor, where I have truly found my calling.
By interest, I have pursued education in various psychological fields, including child psychology, happiness life coaching, modern applied psychology, psychological counseling, coaching for highly sensitive people and coaching for highly sensitive children. I have also explored numerous self-help approaches, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). However, despite my studies, I struggled to find the answers I was seeking.
Today, after completing 82 courses in the Bachelors and Masters programs at UMS, I can confidently recommend this institution to anyone searching for answers and meaningful support. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Christine and the entire team at UMS—I will forever be thankful for their guidance. A special thank you to Judy for providing the invaluable support and encouragement I needed to complete my PhD.
Marianella has been a seeker of reasons and explanations for human behavior, capabilities and life events for over 25 years. She is now a spiritual guide, writer and teacher of philosophy.
Maria Simard is from Boston, MA where she lives and practices her craft. She is a Certified Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Master Practitioner of Hypnosis and Mental and Emotional Release Therapy® Maria is also a practitioner and student of the Ancient Hawaiian Healing Arts of Huna, in Kona, HI learning from the Bray/James Lineage. Her first love is helping coaches, healers and creative souls live their best lives so that they can continue doing the work they love.
Melissa Maranda is a creative writer, licensed mental health counselor and energy healer in private practice in Bettendorf, Iowa. She specializes in marriage/relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, past trauma, parenting, addiction, spirituality, energy healing and the Law of Attraction. She attended the University of Iowa for her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, the University of Central Florida for her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, and the University of Metaphysical Sciences for a Bachelor of Science in Divinity, a Master of Science in Holistic Counseling, and a Philosopher of Transpersonal Counseling, Ph.D.
Michelle has been on a life long journey exploring spirituality & wellness. She loves doing any activities that nourish my mind, body, & spirit. Over the years she have cultivated a holistic lifestyle that she want to share and teach with anyone who is open to learning. Often times we have limiting core beliefs that life is difficult & feeling whole is not achievable. Michelle is here to show you simple yet effective strategies to cultivate a purposeful, fulfilling, & peaceful life that you have always wanted.
Michelle began her career in the helping professions in 2013 when she graduated from The University of Akron’s dually accredited Marriage & Family Therapy/ Counseling Master’s program. Michelle spent several years working in mental health agencies helping children & families. She then transitioned into mental health private practice serving individuals, couples, & families. In 2017 Michelle began her doctoral studies at the University of Akron’s Marriage & Family Therapy Education & Supervision Ph.D. program while simultaneously opening her own group mental health practice.
In 2016 she became certified in Reiki level one, two, & pet reiki through Reverend Mary Ann Reiger. After many years of experiencing the healing benefits of Reiki, in 2022 she then pursued her Reiki Master certification through Lisa Powers. Simultaneously, Michelle began training under the guidance and mentorship of TikTok spiritual teacher & intuitive Vanessa Lisle Widergren. She has also received her Bachelor’s of Metaphysical Sciences, Master’s of Divinity and Ph.D. in Transpersonal Counseling from The University of Metaphysical Sciences. Currently Michelle is a psychic, astrologer, energy healer, and spiritual wellness coach. She preforms live shows on TikTok and offers private readings virtually or in person. Michelle is also excited to announce the opening of her Metaphysical shop Sagittarius Moon in Lakewood, Ohio.
If you are looking for personal growth, existential change, & spiritual healing Michelle is here to help!