นภาพร ลิ่มโอภาสมณี

นักจิตบำบัด

(Psychotherapist)

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I respect the richness of life experiences, whether those are good, bad, or adiaphorous—those moments that inform us of our roots, who we are, where we have been, currently are at, and where we are heading for the future. As we each move through life, we may, at times, need support along the way to encourage us to explore our self-understanding so that we can recognize and integrate all parts of ourselves.

 

“When we deny or stifle parts of ourselves, we pay a heavy price: we feel a deep amorphous sense of restriction; we are “on guard”; we are often troubled and puzzled by inner, yet alien, impulses demanding expression. When we reclaim these split-off parts, we experience a wholeness and a deep sense of liberation.” Yalom (1985, p.86)

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Traumatic experiences affect our neurobiology, our sense of self, and how we see the world. Not only is self-understanding important, we also need to be able to self-regulate. Through my personal and professional experiences, I find that warm, relation- based treatments help promote self-understanding, enhance self-regulation, repair attachment, and provide a sense of security that was damaged from violation and violence that happened to us.

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In my work as a trained therapist, an educator, a yoga teacher, and an empathic listener, I assist you to build a sense of safety and make sure you feel seen, heard, and felt in the healing process. I combine my skills to benefit your heart, mind, and body through a client-centered, humanistic and relational approach, informed by an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and relevant treatments, as well as using mindfulness, including awareness of body and breath, to engage and connect with you depending on your situation

and mental health challenges. The goals are to enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, increase your self-regulation, self-understanding, and acceptance, build your social networks of support, and inspire your sense of belonging.

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Napaporn Limopasmanee (Na)

 

Education

• Master of Arts in Psychology, Western Institute for Social Research, Berkeley, California

• Certified Yoga Teacher, Niroga Institute, Berkeley, California

• Master’s in Education, Union Institute & University, Vermont College, Montpelier, Vermont

• Bachelor of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

 

Relevant workshops, trainings, and practice

• TSM Psychodrama, Emeryville, CA

• New Frontiers in Trauma Treatment, Bessel A van der Kolk, M.D., The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behaviors, San Francisco, CA

• HANDLE Approach to Neurodevelopment Levels I and II, Oakland, CA

• Culture-Bound Psychiatric Disorders, Berkeley, CA

• Embodied Oppression & Clinical practice in Somatic Psychology and Education, Rae Johnson, PhD. San Francisco, CA

• Being Present in the Body: Using Mindfulness to Work with Trauma, Pawan Bareja, PhD., Spirit Rock, CA

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy for the Treatment of Depression in Adolescent, Richmond, CA

• Unlocking Suicidal Secrets: New Thoughts on Old Problems in Suicide Prevention,Richmond, CA

• Helping & Healing: Understanding Neurobiology of Trauma, Neglect, and Abuse” Bruce Perry, MD, PhD, Napa, CA

• Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma and Vicarious Traumatization, Depression, Grief and Loss, Oakland, CA

• The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development in Young Children, Bruce Perry, MD, PhD, Oakland, CA

• Understanding energy psychology, Berkeley, CA

• 70 hour course on domestic violence, Asian Women’s Shelter, San Francisco, CA

• 200 hour Raja Yoga, Niroga Institute, Berkeley, CA

• 10 day Silence Meditation Retreat, Dhamma Mahavana, North Fork, CA

• 10 day Silence Meditation Retreat, Dhamma Manda, Kelseyville, CA

• 10 day Silence Meditation Retreat, Dhamma Kamala, Prachinburi, Thailand