VISION:
Phoenix Rising was created with the vision of supporting people to integrate positive coping strategies and tools that allow them to improve their quality of life and reach self-efficacy.
MISSION:
It is the mission of Phoenix Rising Integrated Support Services to provide professional development training and life coaching services that support nurturing personal and professional resilience that leads to work life fluidity.
BIOGRAPHY
Philosophy:
I view my clients as those in search of some type of change in their lives. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing goals, and becoming increasingly aware of reoccurring patterns that prevent growth. As awareness of one’s fears, perception, desires, and strengths increase, we can make successful life changes. Self-awareness by becoming more honest with yourself can initiate the authenticity that often results in healing, transformation, and fuller life. As individuals exist within cultural contexts, which heavily influence all facets of who we are including our world view, relationships, decision making, and identity, I strive to utilize cultural sensitivity in my practice.
My primary style is trauma-focused therapy and solution-focused therapy with adults and adolescents to empower and directly address each individual needs. I often utilize play therapy for children to help better understand their own ability to solve problems and find their potential. I provide a safe, nurturing, and judgment-free environment for my clients because I believe a good relationship and trust are essential for change and growth. I work successfully with clients addressing most life issues, including family and relationship problems, self-growth, depression and anxiety, life changes and adjustments, grief, abuse, and trauma.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management, University of Maryland, 2003
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, Stanislaus, 2004
Master of Science, Educational Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, National University, 2006
Doctor of Philosophy, General Psychology, Emphasis in Education, Walden University, 2013
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, 2014
Level II Integrative Restoration Practitioner, 2013
Biographical Information:
Dr. Lonita Cordova served in the United States Navy for 8 years as an Information Systems Technician First Class. Upon exiting the navy in 2003 she went on to use the Troops to Teachers Grant to pay for her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and her GI Bill for her master’s degree in educational counseling. After finding out she was eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Lonita decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology, which she completed in 2013. Her passion began when she worked with Foster Youth, Group Home, and Housing insecure students in an alternative education program. She coordinated an Independent Living Skills Program with San Joaquin Delta College and University of the Pacific and served college aged current and former foster youth in transitioning onto a college campus. She began her career in higher education as an adjunct in General Counseling and DSPS (Disability Support Programs and Services) at Modesto Junior College and worked as an LD (Learning Disability) Specialist/DSPS Counselor, Veterans Coordinator Counselor and the Director of Student Services, Dean of Student Equity and Success, Dean of the Los Banos Campus, and Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services. Dr. Cordova has been a part time Associate Professor for Mental Health Counseling at California State University, Stanislaus, since 2015. Her executive experience and seven years of experience as an administrator in higher education has provided her with many opportunities to master navigating political landscapes, understanding organizational culture, and the need for finding purpose in day-to-day work. Her expertise ranges from self-regulation to corporate coaching.
Dissertation Research: “Individual Therapy Amongst High-Risk Students in Type II Alternative Education Settings,” 2013
CORE VALUES
- Empowerment:
Phoenix Rising believes in empowering people to reach self-efficacy and improve their lives in hopes of inspiring change within our world and local communities. - Social Justice:
Everyone deserves to feel, seen, heard, and a sense of belonging. Phoenix Rising provides educational workshops to promote every voice, break cycles of anger, fear, and pain, and nurture healing and resiliency in the attendees. - Accountability:
We all need someone who can keep us on track and hold a mirror up in front of us so that we can learn and grow from different challenges and opportunities.
SERVICES
- Psychoeducational Workshops
- Life Coaching
- Keynote Speaking
- Executive Coaching
- Life Skills Curriculum
- Integrative Restoration Workshops
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iRest was developed by Dr. Richard Miller, a spiritual teacher, author, yogic scholar, researcher and clinical psychologist, who combined traditional yogic practice with Western psychology and neuroscience. It is practiced and taught by thousands of people worldwide in a wide range of settings, including health centers, schools, community centers, yoga studios, correctional facilities and within military and veteran communities.
iRest is simple to learn and easy to practice. It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of physical ability or experience with meditation. Once learned, iRest becomes a set of tools for life.
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