In an insightful interview with MysticMag, Leticia M. Facundo sheds light on her forward-thinking approach to mental health care.
Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, she seamlessly transitioned her practice to teletherapy, leveraging technology to bring therapeutic services to clients with unmatched convenience and accessibility. Leticia’s heritage as a third-generation intuitive healer enriches her practice, allowing her to intertwine conventional therapeutic methods with profound intuitive insights, creating a deeply personalized healing journey for each client.
Her collaboration with MysticMag highlights her holistic approach, incorporating Reiki and tarot readings, and underscores her commitment to a comprehensive model of well-being that caters to both the mind and spirit, setting a distinctive standard in mental health services.
Could you explain the role of teletherapy in your practice and its benefits for clients?
My practice began approximately three years ago, during the pandemic, a time when everyone was transitioning to remote work. Prior to this, my work was exclusively in-person, involving community engagement, student counseling in schools, and family therapy at clients’ homes. The pandemic prompted me to establish my own therapy business, Leticia M. Facundo Therapy, and adapt to teletherapy.
Teletherapy, conducted via video, emerged as a convenient solution for both clients and myself. It eliminated the need for travel, saving time and resources, and allowed clients to access therapy from anywhere, even during a lunch break in their car. This flexibility significantly enhanced accessibility and convenience for everyone involved.
In addition to mental health therapy, my practice expanded to include Reiki services, and for some clients, I integrate both therapies. The primary benefits of teletherapy in my practice are the elimination of travel and the convenience of receiving therapy from the comfort of one’s own home, which saves time and reduces stress associated with commuting to a physical office. Overall, teletherapy has been a win-win for both my clients and me.
How does your background as a 3rd generation intuitive healer influence your approach to healing?
My initial approach to therapy was quite conventional, focusing heavily on evidence-based modalities, which often felt too standardized. However, through continuous learning and guidance from mentors and peers in the field, I began to embrace a more personalized approach. I realized that my intuition, which I hadn’t fully acknowledged before, was playing a significant role in my practice. This intuitive sense, which I believe is linked to a kind of ‘third eye’ awareness, often brings forth insights and messages during sessions, be it in Reiki or traditional therapy.
I’ve received numerous affirmations from clients about the relevance and timeliness of the insights I share, often hearing that my guidance resonates deeply with their own thoughts or discussions they’ve had recently. This feedback has reinforced my belief in my intuitive abilities and the importance of integrating them into my practice.
Over the nearly nine years of my professional journey, I’ve learned to trust this intuition, allowing it to guide the therapeutic process. While I still value and utilize the various therapeutic models I’ve been trained in, I recognize that sometimes they may not be the most effective approach for a given situation. Trusting my intuition has led to many successful outcomes and validated my approach, encouraging me to continue using this method.
My intuitive healing is deeply rooted in my family heritage, particularly on my mother’s side. Both my grandmother and mother possess strong intuitive abilities, and stories of their insights and premonitions were common in my upbringing. Initially skeptical, my own experiences and the realization of similar abilities in myself have led me to embrace this aspect of my heritage.
This intuitive capability enriches my therapy and Reiki practices, allowing me to connect with clients on a deeper level and facilitate more profound healing. It’s not just about the techniques or knowledge I’ve acquired; it’s also about being an open and stable channel for healing energy. My background as a third-generation intuitive healer is not only a unique aspect of my practice but also a fundamental part of my day-to-day life, influencing every interaction and decision.
What distinguishes Holy Fire Reiki, and how do you incorporate it into your healing services?
Reiki operates as a form of intelligent energy, akin to tuning into various radio stations that all originate from a singular source, which can be considered one’s higher power or divine entity. In my practice, I utilize a specific form of Reiki known as Holy Fire Reiki, among others. This energy is distinguished by its depth and versatility in addressing emotional and spiritual distress while honoring the free will of the recipient, ensuring it only aids those open to healing.
My training in Reiki spans multiple levels, starting from Reiki I and II, advancing to the Master level, and culminating in Karuna Reiki® World Peace. This progression not only deepens the healing capabilities but also introduces new energies like World Peace Reiki, which I employ to instill peace in challenging situations for clients, their families, or even myself.
Holy Fire Reiki is particularly effective in alleviating deep-seated distress, fostering a sense of safety, and promoting positive emotional states such as love, kindness, patience, and optimism. It’s also capable of addressing physical symptoms, with many clients experiencing significant relief from pain and fatigue after sessions.
In my sessions, I often utilize the imagery of the Holy Fire flame to assist in clearing clients’ distress. We combine our intentions to enhance the healing process, effectively addressing the issues at hand.
Karuna Reiki® is another powerful tool in my arsenal, primarily focusing on the practitioner’s healing. It facilitates profound soul-level healing, allowing me to clear personal traumas and thus become a more effective conduit for healing others.
My approach integrates these diverse Reiki energies—Holy Fire, Karuna, and World Peace—tailoring each session to the unique needs of my clients and maximizing their healing experience.
In what ways do tarot readings complement your holistic healing practices?
In my holistic healing practice, I offer tarot readings both as a standalone service and as an integrated component of Reiki sessions. It’s important to note that, due to the distinct licensing requirements for therapy and Reiki, I treat them as separate services under different business licenses. However, with appropriate consent, I can combine these services for clients interested in a more comprehensive healing experience.
While tarot readings are part of my toolkit, I often prefer to use Oracle cards, including Angel readings and messages from the soul or higher self. These readings are tailored to support the specific intentions or issues clients bring to their Reiki sessions. For instance, if a client seeks guidance on matters of love or relationships, the cards drawn during the session invariably provide insights related to their concerns. It’s not uncommon for me to pull cards from multiple decks in a single session, all of which converge to offer a coherent message or piece of guidance that the client is seeking.
The integration of card readings into Reiki sessions enriches the healing process by offering validation, guidance, and insights that clients find remarkably accurate and timely. This synergy between card readings and Reiki not only deepens the healing experience but also provides clients with clarity and direction on how to move forward in various aspects of their lives. The feedback I receive consistently confirms the relevance and impact of these integrated readings, with many clients expressing amazement at the precision and appropriateness of the messages received.
Thus, the inclusion of tarot and Oracle card readings in my practice complements the energy healing work by adding a layer of intuitive guidance that supports and enhances the overall therapeutic journey.
Can you discuss the importance of addressing codependency and boundaries in your therapeutic work?
Addressing codependency and establishing healthy boundaries is a central focus of my therapeutic work, a topic I approach with deep passion and personal understanding. My own experiences, shaped by growing up in an environment where boundaries were blurred and giving was equated with love, have profoundly influenced my practice. These early lessons led me into relationships where boundaries were either too rigid or too lax, each bringing its own set of challenges.
Through personal growth and professional development, I’ve learned the importance of finding a balance. Healthy relationships require mutual respect for boundaries, allowing for both connection and individual autonomy. In therapy, I emphasize this balance, guiding clients to recognize and adjust their own boundary-setting behaviors.
Many of my clients come from backgrounds where self-sacrifice is seen as a virtue, often to their own detriment. I work to shift this perspective, teaching them the value of self-care and the importance of filling their own cup before attending to others. This approach is crucial not only in personal well-being but also in fostering healthier, more balanced relationships.
Particularly in romantic relationships, the line between support and codependency can become blurred. I help clients navigate this complex terrain, aiming for interdependency rather than over-reliance on a partner for validation and fulfillment. The goal is to empower individuals to maintain their self-worth and esteem, regardless of others’ actions or presence in their lives.
In summary, the themes of codependency and boundaries are integral to my work, not just in the context of therapy but also in holistic practices like Reiki. By addressing these issues, I help clients build stronger, healthier connections with themselves and others, a process I find incredibly rewarding and essential for overall well-being.
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