Mickey Wilson

Hi. I once did what you’re doing now, a long time ago. I went looking for help, even though I wasn’t sure just what kind of help I needed. A lifetime’s accumulation of abuse, addiction, depression, divorce, financial hardships, deaths and betrayals had finally overwhelmed me. I was helped and I would be honored to help you.

I started my marriage and family therapist career at a small clinic in Oceanside, Califo ia. I became known as a client’s rights advocate – going above and beyond, to ensure appropriate care for my clients. In my private practice at Trilogy Guided Imagery For Healing, I am recognized as someone who brings unconditional empathy and compassion to my clients. I am highly regarded for my knowledge in guided imagery and counseling skills, and am well respected by colleagues who view me as a valued resource.

I have been a guest speaker for both Hoag Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, as well as UBS Financial Services, regarding the benefits of guided imagery. For the past three years I have appeared on a variety of local radio shows answering questions regarding relationship conflicts, parent-teen issues and the many benefits of adding guided imagery to medical treatment.

Over the past 20 years I have offered workshops on how to recover from emotional, physical and financial traumas. I am skilled at teaching individuals how to manage anger that is negatively impacting their life, and use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, object relations therapy, aroma therapy, art, music, and guided imagery in my treatment. In addition, I have in depth knowledge of addiction treatment and 12-step programs, and offer a guided imagery recovery program to use in conjunction with any 12-step program.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families recover from even the most destructive betrayals. No matter whether the betrayal was by family, friend, marriage/partner, colleague or even God, I offer effective therapies to help you move beyond the betrayal. I work with clients, collaboratively to develop effective and long-lasting symptom relief. I am especially skilled at helping couples restore trust, hope and friendship back into a relationship that has been filled with drama, suffering and disrespect.

Of course there is no greater drama than what can be generated by teenagers, especially in a blended family. I love working with teens and children. Everything is new to them – everything is for the first time. And so, they especially, are highly emotional and vacillate between over-reaction and sullen withdrawal. As a Certified Teen Life Coach I am able to offer a unique coaching experience, designed especially for teens, pre-teens and young adults, minus any objections or worry over “having to do therapy.”

I am always researching new ways to help clients achieve healing and health in their lives. It is an extreme honor to be able to work as an emotional therapist, and I am committed to bringing you the latest and best advances in the practice of marriage and family therapy and alte ative treatments. I am certified in guided imagery therapy, domestic violence and batterer intervention counseling. I am certified as a grief recovery specialist. And, I am 1 of only 24 Certified Teen Life Coaches in the entire country.

I am licensed in the State of Califo ia as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I hold a Doctorate of Holistic Counseling from the University of Sedona, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Northeastern. I hold an Ordination Diploma from the University of Metaphysics, which qualified me as a Nondenominational Minister, and I was trained and certified as a Disciples Facilitator by the United Methodist Church.

I am proud to be a member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT), American Counseling Association (ACA), the Califo ia Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). And, I have been a Mentor for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) for the past several years.

It is my truest desire to offer you a higher level of care and a healing touch to the soul. Namaste.