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Why an holistic approach rooted in neurobiology

As we go through life, we come across many moments that stick with us, both good and bad. What many people do not realize is that our mind can store these experiences in ways, that influence the way how we perceive,  feel, think, interact and react to the world . Understanding and changing the way how these memories are stored and integrated lies at the foundation of our 3 C’s holistic approach towards healing and growth.

Our Holistic Approach

How does it work in real life

Our  3 C’s method is crafted to guide you in understanding and changing the pathways in your brain, allowing for new ways of responding, being, feeling, and connecting with the world both within and outside yourself. We’ve laid out a five-step process to take you on this healing journey. Let’s explore some of these stages together:

Phase 1
Comprehending Mental Models: Getting to know how your mind is structured and works

In the first phase, we delve deep into the underlying issues or obstacles you are facing, using specific techniques to identify the subconscious connections between your emotions, thoughts,  the obstacles themselves, and specific (un)conscious brain networks presented as mental models. Through this process, we gain valuable insights that form the foundation for our work together. During this phase we will take you on a deep rooted self discovery journey about some conscious and unconscious processes that are dominant in the way how you experience and react to life today.

Phase 2
Changing Mental Models

Next, in the second step, we concentrate on healing the root causes. In doing so we focus on 3 specific additional steps, called the the second 3C’s (Confrontation, Connection, Combination). These specific steps are rooted in the latest science of neurobiology and holistic psychology. These 3C’s will tackle the main mental models discovered in phase one, helping you break free from their limiting impact on yourself, your family and your partner. In combination with the insight from phase two you will start to see and feel real healing and growth.

Phase 3
Continuation of growth

Lastly, in the third part of our method, we’re here to support you as you keep moving toward personal change. We give you guidance and resources that fit your needs, making sure you continue to make progress even after our sessions are done.

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Prices

If you are seeking a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional therapies, then our whole brain, holistic based 3 C’s approache may be an excellent option for you.

Minutes Package

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$135 / hour

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Minutes Package

Pay by the hour (min of 3 hours)

$ 125 / hour

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Dayretreat Package

(min of 6 hours)

$ 115 / hour

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Ever wondered why you react the way you do? With our Mental Model package, you will delve into the roots of your triggers and understand the mind networks shaping your behavior, emotions, thoughts and sensations. Uncover hidden layers under the obstacles you face in your life and start making more informed choices that can really make a difference in your wellbeing. Invest in your self-discovery and personal growth with our Mental Model Package!

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What our clients are saying

Exposure therapy gives me peace of mind. I find that I am more aware of my life and I listen more to my body and what is going on inside me. I have enjoyed working with Naomi. She is a very sweet and enthusiastic person.

S.B.

Our daughter was having issues at school which led to self harming behavior. Naomi applied Exposure therapy in their sessions and not long after we saw a big change in our daughter. She is now a resilient and well-rounded, independent young adult thanks to Naomi and her Exposure therapy modality.

N.S.

I am proud of myself for being able and daring to expose myself to exposure-based therapy. The Holistic Exposure approach has brought out feelings and given me insights, that endless self-reflections has not come close to. By doing holistic approached exposures, I cleaned up the mess from the past, and with that, the behaviour I was misidentifying myself with disappeared".Looking back on my life later, I am convinced that doing exposures was a great gift to myself. It has developed me as a person and allowed me to know myself inside. I would like to give everyone the opportunity to feel and experience the change it has brought for me.

R.O.

The exposure sessions I have done with Naomi have helped me a lot. I notice that I am less triggered and better able to deal with situations that I found difficult before. It's special to notice that you can experience a positive development in such a short time. The exposures themselves are relatively short and immediately afterwards you notice the effect in your daily life. Naomi's way of giving exposure therapies is very pleasant. She knows exactly how to get to the core and guides you in a professional and also empathetic way. I would recommend her to anyone.

A.M.

Working with Naomi was a very meaningful journey for me. I’ve been in therapy before, but somehow it felt like we were always scratching the surface compared to my experience with Naomi. She really managed to dig deeper into experiences that shaped me, my beliefs, and my habits. From the very first session, she created a safe space that allowed me to be comfortable in sharing. What also stood out for me, is the fact that she would text me a few days after our sessions to check up on me. Biggest testament that she viewed me as a person, not just a client.
Big thank you for our journey!

M.A.

The exposure sessions I have done with Naomi have helped me a lot. I notice that I am less triggered and better able to deal with situations that I found difficult before. It's special to notice that you can experience a positive development in such a short time. The exposures themselves are relatively short and immediately afterwards you notice the effect in your daily life. Naomi's way of giving exposure therapies is very pleasant. She knows exactly how to get to the core and guides you in a professional and also empathetic way. I would recommend her to anyone.

A.M.

Working with Naomi allowed me to tap back into traumatic experiences I didn't even realize I was holding onto. She helped me neutralize its effect on my nervous system and clear so much unprocessed heaviness. Her ability to use both science based therapy methods as well as intuitive guidance is a breath of fresh air and made her form of therapy a right fit for me.

C.K

Our daughter, 23 years old, diagnosed with adoption trauma and autism, is currently still in treatment with Naomi. As a mother, I saw our daughter becoming increasingly more sad, angry, and more depressed despite previous treatments with another psychologist. What our daughter couldn't find with previous psychologists—safety and recognition—she found with Naomi. This enabled our daughter not only to face the difficult exposure treatments but also to endure them.
As parents, we were approached with respect for both our daughter and ourselves. Throughout the entire process, and still to this day, Naomi has been a listening ear. Naomi supports us with all our questions, concerns, and issues we encounter, without violating our daughter's privacy.
We are not there yet, but the steps—better said, leaps—that our daughter is making, partly due to Naomi's sessions, are fantastic. She is smiling again and has increasing confidence in the future.
K.J.

K.J

Hello, my name is Luuke-Cherine Jansen. I am 23 years old. I have adoption trauma that has significantly impacted my life. Additionally, at 18, I experienced trauma from being stalked by my ex-boyfriend, who threatened to kill me, among other things. My entire life, my feelings have been a mix of sadness, anger, rage, depression, and a strong sense of not being allowed to exist. At this moment, I no longer see the future as bleak but as a beautiful palette of colors, where black and gray are present but no longer dominate. I can sincerely say that this is partly thanks to my trauma psychologist, Naomi van Damme. Through the exposure sessions—which were quite heavy—and Naomi's immense competence and involvement, I have been able to work through my traumas. This was not possible with the two previous psychologists because I did not feel safe enough.

L.J.

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