Lea Seigen Shinraku, MFT

In her monthly self-​compassion circles, Lea is both accessible and attuned. Her presence is warm, gentle, and disarming – she creates a lovely environment to relax into. I attended at the end of a hectic day with some anxiety over a new project, and I left feeling more grounded and grateful for her easy guidance. Highly recommend!

I’ve known Lea for several years and recently had the opportunity to be in a consultation group with her. It’s a pleasure to recommend Lea as a therapist because she has that rare combination of head and heart, and it’s always been clear how much she cares for her clients. Lea takes the work of healing and growing seriously: She’s smart, dedicated, and ethical, and her approach is deeply influenced by her own Buddhist practice. In addition, Lea’s warmth and sense of humor make her approachable and easy to connect with. She’s an amazing ally and source of support no matter what you may be going through.

I was intrigued when I heard about Lea Seigen Shinraku’s Self-​Compassion Circle and eager to attend. Life can be so difficult sometimes, and we can end up blaming ourselves for things in a way that doesn’t help anything get better.
I was so delighted by the warm, calm, deep space Lea created for all of us with her facilitation and her presence. It was a treat to sit together and to focus on finding tenderness for myself. I especially loved the way people seemed to feel safe to be vulnerable and be with whatever they had going on in a real way.
I highly recommend Lea as a therapist, and her Self-​Compassion circle work.

Lea’s self-​compassion circles helped me to feel calmer, more settled in with myself. Just the kind of thing I often need on a Monday night after a busy day. They are an invitation to embrace ourselves more fully, including the experiences that are not so easy to be with like grief, fear, irritations and anxieties. The guided meditations were easy to follow. There was no pressure to share. Everyone seemed to share just as much as they were comfortable with. The whole atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming.
Lea connected to each member in the circle and had helpful ideas and tools for all questions. Her insightful, warmhearted facilitation made it easy to remember our shared humanity no matter what was the experience. It shows that she «walks her talk». Her work is clearly grounded in her continuing practice. If you sometimes struggle with feelings of «not-​good-​enough» or self-​criticism, try Lea’s self-​compassion circles.

Attending Lea’s Self-​Compassion circles is a wonderful refuge from the business of life. I enjoyed attending her monthly gatherings, learning new tools, sharing with others and receiving support from Lea.
Lea is a masterful facilitator and was able to connect with everyone in the group. She created a safe and nurturing environment in which everyone was able to be exactly where they are at and share deep feelings
I highly recommend Lea and her self-​compassion circles.

I was looking for support in working with self-​doubt and in finding more self-​compassion. I felt safe and accepted with her. Lea encouraged me to be more curious about my patterns and issues. She was present, kind and interactive, and helped me find the self-​compassion I needed for my inner healing. Lea also offered useful tools in session and for outside of therapy. I recommend Lea to anyone who wants support around self-​criticism, to heal the past, reconnect with their truth, and have more self-​compassion.

Lea has a peaceful presence that helps calm the system and I love that she practices what she preaches regarding self-​compassion. I attended her «Love Yourself No Matter What» workshop recently and really appreciated her creation of such a serene space and her generosity of information around the subject matter. I particularly benefited from the guided meditation and left feeling very grounded. Thanks Lea!