Alyse Rynor, LCSW

Alyse Rynor, LCSW

Integrative Coach and Counselor - Personal Growth & Transformation

Greater Chicago Area

Current
  • Certified Integrative Coach at Soul Choice Counseling, Ltd.
  • Holistic Nutrition at Soul Choice Counseling, Ltd.
  • Holistic Psychotherapist at Private Practice
Past
  • Clinical Social Worker at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center
  • Study Group Coordinator at Humanitys Team US
  • Holistic Psychotherapist at Alyse Rynor, LCSW
  • Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist at Jewish Family & Community Service
Education
  • Institute for Integrative Nutrition
  • Loyola University of Chicago
  • Illinois State University
  • The Ford Institute
Connections
45 connections
Industry
Individual & Family Services
Websites

Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Integrative Coach

I am a Holistic Psychotherapist and the Founder and Director of Soul Choice Counseling, Ltd. Counseling is my passion and my calling. When working with clients, I hold them in the highest vision of themself and see them not as their problem or concern, but as the whole person that they are, in Mind, Body, & Spirit.

Most of my clients are in their 40's and 50's dealing with issues such as:
Relationships, Self Esteem, Self-Sabotaging behavior patterns, unhealthy food choies, grief and loss and/or divorce.

I hold a Bachelor's in Education from Illinois State University and a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago. I am Certified in Hypnotherapy, Holistic Nutrition and Integrative Coaching, a uniquly powerful heat-based based process of coaching based upon the work of the Shadow and best selling books written by Debbie Ford. My specialities create for clients, a true Mind, Body, Spirit approach to well-being.

In addition to Integrative Counseling / Coaching, I enjoy creating and facilitating inspiring workshops, in addition to giving lectures and classes on the topic of personal and spiritual growth.

Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Specialties:

Creating healthy boundaries, Family dynamics, Dating and Relationships, Co - Dependency, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Spiritual Divorce Coaching.


Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Experience

  • Certified Integrative Coach

    Soul Choice Counseling, Ltd.

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    May 2009Present (8 months)

    Certified in Integrative Coaching in the Blueprint model and in Spiritual Divorce Coaching.

    Both models were created by NY Times Best Selling author, Debbie Ford and are based upon her work with The Shadow and Transformational Psychology.

    This unique type of coaching is a process of the heart rather than a process of the mind, leading people within to access their deepest knowing and inner wisdom for answer. It has a spiritual foundation to it as well and has a proven track record of bringing about amazing change for clients who do this work.

  • Holistic Nutrition

    Soul Choice Counseling, Ltd.

    (Individual & Family Services industry)

    June 2007Present (2 years 7 months)

    Learn not only how to start eating healthy, but which foods are best for your unique body and life style.

    Done in a coaching format, clients learn about new foods and add them into their diet while understanding nutrition from both an Eastern and Western approach.

    Begin to make nourishing and self-loving choices for yourself and your life.

  • Holistic Psychotherapist

    Private Practice

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    May 1993Present (16 years 8 months)

    In addition to the above information, I take a Integrative approach to Counseling. Sessions may include Guided Visualization, Journaling work, Spiritual Direction, or suggestions for body or energy work to compliment healing.

    Clients come to me becuase they know that their life is waiting for them and they are ready to go out there and start to live it, fully.

  • Clinical Social Worker

    Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center

    (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    June 2001December 2006 (5 years 7 months)

    Worked with patients and families at end of life. Provided support and education as well as grief support.

  • Study Group Coordinator

    Humanitys Team US

    (Individual & Family Services industry)

    20012004 (3 years )

  • Holistic Psychotherapist

    Alyse Rynor, LCSW

    (Individual & Family Services industry)

    March 1999June 2001 (2 years 4 months)

    Provided out-patient counseling with individuals and couples. Facilitated groups, classes and workshops on practical spirituality,

    In addition assisted at retreats run by Neale Donald Walsch on the Converations with God best selling series of books.

  • Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

    Jewish Family & Community Service

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)

    June 1993March 1999 (5 years 10 months)

    Provided clinical out-patient counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and famlies. Mainly served the Jewish community on the north side of Chicago. Worked with elderly and also with Holocaust Survivors as well. Did intake and assessment.


Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Education

  • Institute for Integrative Nutrition

    Certified Health Counselor , Integrative Nutrition & Wellness , 20062007

  • Loyola University of Chicago

    MSW , Social Work , 19901993

    Strong focus on psychotherapy and women's issues.

  • Illinois State University

    BS Ed , Elementary Education, Music , 19721976

    Activities and Societies:
    Alpha Gamma Delta
  • The Ford Institute


Additional Information

Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Websites:

Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Interests:

Spirituality,healthy eating,nature,the environment,hiking,photography,native american spirituality,playing piano

Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Groups:

American Association of Drugless Practitioners, National Guild of Hynpotists, National Association of Social Workers, ReCreation Foundation/CWG, Evanston Sustainable Network Forum

  •    The Institute for Integrative Nutrition Alumni Group
  •    Infinity Foundation - Chicago
  •    Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work
  •    St. Mike's Central 72

Alyse Rynor, LCSW’s Honors:

Being alive on this earth is an honor!


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