Staci Formaggia, MS CHT

Accredited Graduate /Undergraduate Study:
MS Human Services/Counseling Studies~Capella University (2004)
Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling~Capella University (2002)
BA Psychology SUNY Fredonia (1991)

Alternative Graduate Study/Professional Certification:
DD Spiritual Counseling~Liscenced Minister/Practitioner Certification UMS (2011)
CHT Certification Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP/Life Coaching ITL (1999) NGH (2002)

Overcoming emotional hardship often requires a supportive hand to guide us through our difficulties, offer a broader perspective of our circumstances, help us restore a sense of stability, and encourage personal growth through the momentum of our challenges. I offer online consultation, education, resource and referral services that promote supportive strategies to help you manage emotional issues present in your life.

My ultimate goal is to help empower your ability to create an authentic, fulfilling and inspired life. To offer a perspective of personal challenge, that recognizes difficulty as a means of transformation, self-discovery, and personal renewal. I offer a transpersonal/spiritually based approach toward emotional wellness, emphasizing the innate healing and growth potential of every human being, no matter what their present life condition may be. It is also my belief that problematic, even critical experiences can become rare opportunities to bring forth our innate courage, resilience, wisdom and inner strength; resulting in profound levels of personal growth, and significant improvements in the quality of one's life.

"Difficulties are meant to rouse not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict" ~William Channing

If you are seeking comfort and support through a challenging situation, clarity regarding a short term conflict, or motivational guidance to move your life in a new direction, contact me and let's get started!

Professional Member of The American Counseling Association, The Association For Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values In Counseling, International Society for Mental Health Online, Counselors for Social Justice and The Association for Transpersonal Psychology & Hypnotherapy. I adhere to the professional ethics set forth by these organizations and receive required annual continuing education to advance my training and professional standards.