Our Approach:

We raise awareness while offering guidance that awakens people’s ability to claim responsibility for the direction of their life path and the level of contentment in their relationships.

To accomplish this, our programs teach self-empowerment, demonstrate the action of conscious decision-making, and guide couples to use the process of conscious partnering in their relationship.

Theories and methodologies are being utilized that support and work well with our mission. Through Ms. Koumidou-Vlesmas extensive experience interweaving traditional approaches with psycho-spiritual disciplines, the following theories and modalities serve as the foundation for our programs: the theory of the Psychology of Selves and the Voice Dialogue Method created by Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone, the teachings of Meher Baba, the Quantum Physics theory, the system of Parenting with Love and Logic created by the Cline/Fay Institute and the use of hypnotherapy, art, movement, dream work and energetics.

All programs are offered in either private or semiprivate (maximum 8 participants) settings. They are led by Yolanda Koumidou-Vlesmas and her multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced trainers. The Seminars and Workshops are offered either in our New York City or our Long Island locations. All the Retreats are held at our Upstate 70-acre Outdoor Retreat Center.

About the Founder:

Yolanda Koumidou-Vlesmas, LCSW, BCD, CASAC, CHt, psychotherapist, and the founder of the Koumidou Center, LLC has been accompanying people on their voyages of self-exploration for more than 30 years.

Through her personal and professional journey, Yolanda discovered that our life experience is enriched when we claim responsibility for our own life and contentment. To facilitate this process, Yolanda created the Koumidou Center, pioneering a series of programs that integrate cutting edge theories and methodologies with age-old teachings. In addition, Ms. Koumidou-Vlesmas, has been managing a thriving private practice as a psychotherapist with national and international clientele. A sought-after presenter, she travels throughout the United States and Europe leading seminars and conferences. She has often appeared on television and has been interviewed numerous times by Greek and American radio, newspapers and magazines.

Ms. Koumidou-Vlesmas has been a consultant for mental health professionals and the director of four substance abuse treatment facilities. Her teaching credits include adjunct professor at the College of New Rochelle, Graduate School, Molloy College and the City University of New York (CUNY). She holds a Masters Degree in social work, is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, and is a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. She is certified in Clinical Hypno-Behavioral Therapy and in Critical Incident Stress Management. Ms. Koumidou-Vlesmas trained in family and couples therapy at the Ackerman Family Institute in New York. She has studied Voice Dialogue, Relationship, and the Psychology of the Aware Ego and the Selves directly with its creators, the internationally renowned psychologists, Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone for many years.

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