Jessica Morales, MSW, LICSW

Clinical Psychotherapist, Reiki Master, Spiritual Healer, and Light Worker

Jessica’s Story

As a child, I always felt that I was different from others. Different from my family, friends, and society. I was always very independent. I walked to the beat of my own drum but was always expected to “stay in line” and conform. When I didn’t, I was admonished or punished for defying the norm.

I was a stubborn child and “fitting in” was not something that interested me. I could often be found looking at the stars, running barefoot in nature, tending to plants, holding love for young children and animals, collecting rocks, shells, and crystals, and reading about astrology. My family probably thought this was a phase that I’d outgrow. I never did, but I always kept these things as a secret part of myself.

Toward the end of high school, I felt lost. I was trying hard to be successful at work, get good grades, and transition into college. I slowly began to conform to what everyone else wanted me to be, look like, act, and behave. I was in college for something I did not want to do and settled for a relationship that I did not deserve.

I did not view myself as the strong, independent child that I used to be. Not fully understanding love and drifting in and out of negative situations, I no longer recognized the importance of loving myself or even knowing what the genuine acceptance of love felt like. It wasn't until I turned 38 that I experienced a spiritual awakening. It was brutal, especially for the first several months to a year. All of my dark shadows from childhood, my current life, and the decisions that led me to where I was came up and showed themselves to me. I knew that I was supposed to reflect, process, and let go of them; however, this was extremely difficult for me to do at the time. During those dark days (Dark Night of the Soul) of struggling with my spiritual awakening, I experienced strong emotional releases—lots of crying, mood imbalances, anxiety, depression—and I had no one to talk to. No one understood. My family did not understand my actions or behaviors. Long-time friends disagreed with my ideas for a full life of happiness. I couldn’t even find a therapist that understood me. Instead of trying to push aside who I truly was, I decided to let go and follow my own path.

Shortly after my dark nights, I experienced a full Kundalini Awakening which was the most glorious and beautiful experience, and I still continue to experience this and chakra openings as a part of healing.

 My path has led me here. I realized that my calling was to help others gain insight and receive support through this process.