“I am circling around God, around the ancient tower, and I have been circling for a thousand years and I still don’t know if I am a falcon, or a great storm, or a great song.”
Rainer M. Rilke
Welcome to my website. Something or someone led you here so please stay awhile and acquaint yourself with some of my reflections on psychology and loss or even my comedic musings.
A little bit about me: Professionally, I am a practicing Human Relations Counselor with a Jungian perspective, a Certified Group Psychotherapist and a Clinical Member of The American Group Psychotherapy Association. I’ve been practicing as a depth psychotherapist for 46 years meaning I believe in the power of the unconscious to offer us deeper truths which, when recognized and respected, will help set us free emotionally.
I specialize in grief, loss and serious illness and especially the loss of a child. My work is with individuals age 20 and older. In 2009 I founded and have facilitated a free-of-charge group for bereaved mothers who lost children. It's was called "Mothers Finding Meaning Again." I facilitated this wonderful group for twelve years. On Facebook I provided a confidential global group with the same name for 220 mothers for 15 years. Both groups were healing and I helped launch several groups afterwards.
I'm a Partner in MS Care. This program recognizes and supports quality Multiple Sclerosis care involving health care professionals in the areas of neurology, mental health, and rehabilitation.
I'm a published author. On Oct. 2008 my book When Every Day Matters: A Mother's Memoir on Love, Loss and Life was published by esteemed author of Simple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach through the Simple Abundance Press. Early in 2009 the foreign rights for When Every Day Matters were contracted with St. Pauls and Better Yourself Books in Mumbai, India, for the English version of my book for distribution in India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Malaysia and Africa. On this website you will find a link to Amazon should you wish to purchase a copy for yourself and for a friend or someone in need of consolation. I hope that you will.
Lastly, if you are interested in entering therapy with me, know that I believe your inner journey is sacred. I will treat you with respect and compassion. I will enthusiastically encourage you to work hard to uncover your truths. I will challenge you when I find you making unhealthy choices. The therapeutic alliance we establish together will help you unravel the complicated issues you struggle with. I will help you to make changes where possible in your life or profession. I will also help you to accept that which cannot be changed. My bottom line is: I believe faith and spiritual beliefs make life bearable in difficult and painful times and are a joy in good times.
I see clients in person in Malvern, PA in a private, beautiful and peaceful setting. I also consult by telephone, FaceTime and Zoom. I do not accept insurance keeping your information highly confidential. I will help you decide what comes next.
Warmly,
Mary Jane, a.k.a. "MJ"
I would love to help you. Call or email with your questions and to set up an appointment.
e-mail maryjanebrant@gmail.com
610-504-8739
