Dr. Dirk Magdahl is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in adult psychotherapy in English, Spanish and German. He maintains a private practice in association with South Texas Behavioral Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Magdahl is also a senior staff member of the Eupsychia Institute, A non-profit organization founded by the creator and inventor of Intergative Breathwork ( Jaqueline Small, LMSW). He has over 20 years experience as a clinician working both in Mexico and the United States with a wide variety of clients. He holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology and a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health and Substance Abuse from Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Later he obtained his Doctorate degree in Human Services and Professional Counseling from Walden University in Minneapolis Minnesota. In addition, Dr. Magdahl has presented at National conferences and to general audiences on topics such as: stress management, burnout and compassion fatigue, psycho-somatization, communication skills, anxiety disorders, depression, balancing work and home life, psycho-spiritual integration and Integrative Breathwork. Dr. Magdahl is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. His treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. He incorporates a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, he works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. He has spent numerous years in search for his own inner healing through participation in individual psychotherapy, experiential workshops, meditation, and traveling to remote areas of the world to learn about ancient shamanic practices. He strongly believes in the power of nature and transformation through exploration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.