Reiki Healing: Restoring Balance and Wellbeing with Our Psychotherapy Approach 

Life can sometimes leave us feeling unbalanced — emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Between responsibilities, relationships, and the constant noise of everyday life, it’s easy to lose connection with our sense of calm and inner peace. That’s where Reiki healing comes in — a gentle, restorative energy practice that promotes relaxation, emotional release, and overall well-being. 

At Flourish Counseling, Reiki healing is offered as a nurturing complement to Our Psychotherapy, which includes online, interpersonal, psychodynamic, somatic, existential, bipolar disorder person-centered approaches. When combined, these modalities create a deeply holistic experience that supports healing on every level — mind, body, and spirit. 

What Is Reiki Healing? 

Reiki (pronounced RAY-kee) is a Japanese technique that means “universal life energy.” It’s based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through all living things — and when that energy is balanced, we feel healthier, calmer, and more at peace. 

In a Reiki session, gentle energy is channeled through the practitioner’s hands to help restore the body’s natural energy flow. It’s a non-invasive, relaxing experience — you simply lie comfortably while the practitioner places their hands just above or lightly on your body. Many people describe it as a warm, soothing sensation or a feeling of deep calm. 

While Reiki is not a replacement for therapy or medical treatment, it beautifully complements Our Psychotherapy approach by supporting emotional release, body awareness, and self-healing. It’s one more way we help clients reconnect to balance and wholeness. 

How Reiki Connects with Our Psychotherapy 

At Flourish Counseling, we see healing as an integrated process. That’s why Our Psychotherapy includes multiple modalities — online, interpersonal, psychodynamic, somatic, existential, bipolar disorder person-centered — all designed to support your unique journey. Reiki healing fits naturally into this holistic model. 

Here’s how it connects: 

1. Somatic Integration — Healing Through the Body 

Our somatic approach to psychotherapy recognizes that the body holds emotions, memories, and tension. Reiki supports this by helping the body relax, release blockages, and reset its natural rhythm. You might notice that after a Reiki session, your breathing deepens, your shoulders drop, or you feel lighter — signs that your body is letting go of stress and opening to balance. 

2. Psychodynamic Depth — Releasing Stored Emotions 

Sometimes emotions from our past become trapped in the body’s energy system. Reiki can gently bring these to the surface for release, making it an excellent partner to psychodynamic therapy. While talk therapy explores emotional patterns through insight, Reiki complements this by helping the body process those emotions on a deeper, energetic level. 

3. Existential Reflection — Reconnecting with Meaning 

Reiki can also spark moments of clarity or peace that help clients reconnect with meaning and purpose. Many people report feeling more centered or spiritually aligned after a session. This ties in beautifully with the existential dimension of Our Psychotherapy, where we explore questions of identity, purpose, and connection to something larger than ourselves. 

4. Person-Centered Support — You Lead the Journey 

Like our person-centered therapy, Reiki healing is all about meeting you where you are. There’s no pressure, judgment, or expectation. The practitioner holds space for your healing to unfold naturally — you simply receive. It’s a practice that honors your inner wisdom and self-healing capacity, aligning perfectly with the person-centered foundation of Our Psychotherapy. 

5. Supporting Mood and Balance — Especially for Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety 

Energy imbalances can sometimes amplify mood swings or emotional distress. Reiki’s calming, grounding effect can help you feel more stable and centered. For individuals navigating bipolar disorder or anxiety, Reiki can serve as a gentle complement to therapeutic care — promoting relaxation, improving sleep, and helping the nervous system find equilibrium. 

6. Online and In-Person Flexibility 

Just like our online therapy options, Reiki healing can often be adapted for distance sessions. Energy isn’t limited by physical space — even in virtual Reiki, many clients experience deep calm and connection. Whether in person or online, Reiki is designed to meet you where you are, supporting your healing journey alongside Our Psychotherapy practices. 

What to Expect in a Reiki Healing Session 

If you’ve never experienced Reiki before, it’s completely normal to be curious — or even a little skeptical! The good news is that it’s one of the most relaxing and restorative experiences you can give yourself. 

Here’s what typically happens during a session: 

1. Intention Setting 

1. Your practitioner will begin by inviting you to share how you’re feeling and what you hope to gain from the session — whether that’s stress relief, emotional clarity, or simply rest. 

1. Relaxation and Connection 

You’ll lie fully clothed on a comfortable table. Soft music or silence sets a peaceful atmosphere. The practitioner then channels Reiki energy through light touch or by hovering their hands over specific areas of your body. 

1. Energy Flow and Sensations 

You might feel warmth, tingling, or gentle waves of energy — or you may simply feel deeply relaxed. Every person’s experience is unique. 

1. Integration and Reflection 

After the session, you may feel lighter, calmer, or more grounded. Some clients report emotional release, improved sleep, or clarity in decision-making in the days that follow. 

Reiki healing doesn’t require effort on your part — you don’t have to “do” anything. Your only job is to receive and allow your body and mind to restore balance. 

How Reiki Complements Emotional Healing 

When paired with Our Psychotherapy, Reiki provides a bridge between emotional awareness and physical relaxation. 

• In psychodynamic therapy, you gain insight into your inner world. Reiki then helps you feel that insight in your body — grounding emotional breakthroughs in calm and safety. 

• In somatic therapy, you learn to listen to your body. Reiki deepens that connection by helping you sense your energy flow and release tension without words. 

• In existential or person-centered work, Reiki supports self-connection — a quiet reminder that peace comes from within. 

• For those navigating bipolar disorder or anxiety, Reiki offers gentle nervous system regulation, helping you manage mood fluctuations and rest more deeply. 

Together, Our Psychotherapy and Reiki healing create a balanced, integrative path — one that honors both mind and spirit. 

Benefits of Reiki Healing 

Clients who incorporate Reiki into their therapy journey often notice benefits like: 

• Deep relaxation and reduced stress 

• Improved emotional balance 

• Enhanced self-awareness 

• Release of physical tension or pain 

• Better sleep and focus 

• Increased sense of peace, clarity, and vitality 

These effects can unfold subtly over time — much like planting seeds that grow quietly beneath the surface until one day you realize you feel lighter, calmer, and more aligned with yourself. 

Why Reiki Healing Matters 

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re often taught to push through exhaustion or “think” our way out of stress. Reiki healing invites a different kind of wisdom — one that reminds us that slowing down is part of healing. 

It’s about reconnecting with your own life energy, allowing your body and mind to rest and rebalance. When paired with Our Psychotherapy, Reiki becomes more than a relaxation tool — it becomes a doorway to deeper self-understanding and whole-person wellness. 

Your Healing Journey with Flourish Counseling 

Reiki healing is a beautiful complement to the transformative work you’re already doing through Our Psychotherapy, whether online or in person. It’s gentle, restorative, and supportive — a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be hard; it can also be soft and nurturing. 

If you’re seeking more peace, balance, or simply a space to breathe and reconnect with yourself, Reiki healing can help you flourish — inside and out. 

Because when your energy flows freely, your life begins to flow, too.