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Page M. Lauer, MFT, is an expert Marriage and Family Therapist who has assisted many individuals reclaim their lives and their power from the tenacious hold of eating disorders, depression and trauma. In addition to being licensed by the State of California to practice psychotherapy, she is holistic and integrative, holding certifications in both Yoga and EMDR. Page has trained with some of the leading practitioners in her field, consistently and successfully passing this expertise onto clients. She began her practice ten years ago, directing wellness centers and teaching mind-body integration. Since that time, she has been committed to refining her expertise through seminar attendance and extensive reading to provide the best therapy possible. "I am dedicated to helping clients connect with their life force to empower every aspect of their personal relationships and professional lives."

Maira Lazaro-Holzmann, MSSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. Maira completed her Master's degree at the University of Texas at Austin and received her Bachelor's of Science in psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prior to opening Chrysalis Rising, she worked at a top eating disorder facility, the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, where she created the model for and ran one of the only Transitions Therapy programs in the nation - a cutting edge approach desgned to bring psycotherapy  into real world practice. Maira also facilitated the DBT group and created group curriculums for Spirituality, Transitions, Relapse Prevention Planning and Authentic Self. Maira has experience in community mental health, cultivating her clinical skills and versatility working with clients who suffer from borderline personality disorder, major depression, PTSD and anxiety - disorders that often co-occur with eating disorders. Before becoming a therapist, Maira was a long time montaineering instructor for Outward Bound in Colorado, California, and South Africa, where she learned the power of experiential based facilitation. Maira's passion, creativity, humor and motivation have engaged clients and collegues alike. She is dedicated to supporting women's empowerment, authentic expression of self and mindfulness based practices towards self-evolution and growth.

Rick Fraser, Ph.D., holds advanced degrees in sociology, theology, and marriage & family therapy. He received his training from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Rick is currently a professor at Cal State University, Los Angeles and adjuncts at Fuller Theological Seminary. Rick is a Master Therapist, with over 25 years experience in private practice and over 15 years training the next generation of interns sitting for licensure. He also serves as a Child Custody Expert for Pasadena Superior Court, speaking to parents in the process of divorce, and as a Special Master, mediating difficulties between highly conflictual couples. He has committed his professional career to families, successfully motivating them toward positive, lasting change. Through a unique combination of insight, reflection and acceptance, Rick increases communication, understanding and healing among famliy members. "It is my hope, belief and experience, that those who step forward in the journey of self awareness, receive blessings of confidence, hope and love."

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