What is Storytelling & Depth Work?
Storytelling & Depth Work is a therapeutic process rooted in the belief that healing happens when we listen—to our past, our symbols, our lineage, and the archetypes that live within. This approach honors the unconscious, the mythic, and the metaphorical layers of your life, inviting you to explore the stories you’ve inherited, the ones you tell yourself, and the ones waiting to be rewritten.
Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, this work looks deeper—at the roots, the rhythms, and the personal and collective narratives that shape your inner world. When we explore your inner landscape through symbolic language and soulful reflection, we open space for profound transformation, clarity, and integration.
At Hawaii Holistic Therapy, we combine psychotherapy with expressive practices like guided storytelling, archetypal mapping, and creative inquiry. This is a space where your truth, your pain, and your becoming are honored.
“ The soul speaks in symbols, metaphors, and memory. When we listen to our story, we begin to remember who we truly are.”
Why Storytelling?
Stories hold power, and we are storytellers.
They shape our identity, inform our choices, and carry the beliefs of those who came before us.
Through storytelling and depth work, we explore:
1. Inner narratives rooted in childhood or generational patterns
2. Archetypal themes like the inner child, the shadow, or the wise self
3. Unconscious beliefs that shape your relationships and self-worth
4. Repetitive patterns that are asking to be seen, understood, or transformed
This work is not about fixing—it’s about befriending the parts of you that have longed to be heard.
How Does Storytelling & Depth Work Look in Session?
Each session is intuitive and collaborative. You may experience:
1. Guided inner journeys or visualizations
2. Archetypal reflection (e.g., Maiden, Mother, Sage, Mystic)
3. Symbol and dream interpretation
4. Journaling or letter writing to parts of yourself or your lineage
5. Embodied metaphor through movement or breath
6. Dialogue with inner figures or parts (IFS-style)
7. Story revision—rewriting old patterns into empowered truths
8. Ancestral storytelling and intuitive mapping
This is a space for meaning-making, where the personal meets the collective, and your wounds become wisdom.
Is This Right for Me?
Storytelling & Depth Work may resonate if:
1. You’re drawn to symbolism, metaphor, or myth
2. You feel stuck in old patterns but don’t know why
3. You sense unresolved lineage or family pain
4. You’ve been in talk therapy and want something deeper or more creative
5. You’re in a life transition and want to make meaning of it
6. You long to reclaim your voice, purpose, or intuition
7. You’re curious about your dreams, inner parts, or emotional patterns
Techniques We May Use
Depth-Oriented & Psychotherapeutic Approaches:
1. Depth Psychology
2. Jungian Archetype Exploration
3. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
4. Narrative Therapy
5. Mindfulness-Based Therapy
6. Somatic Inquiry
7. Ancestral Pattern Mapping
Creative & Expressive Modalities:
1. Guided Storytelling & Inner Dialogue
2. Dreamwork & Symbol Interpretation
3. Journaling & Soul Writing
4. Archetypal Mapping (e.g., Heroine’s Journey, Feminine Cycles)
5. Voicework & Embodied Story
6. Ancestral Storytelling & Lineage Exploration
What Can Storytelling & Depth Work Help With?
This work is especially supportive for:
1. Identity shifts or loss of direction
2. Grief, inner child healing, or self-doubt
3. Anxiety and recurring emotional patterns
4. Life transitions, career shifts, or rites of passage
5. Shame, people-pleasing, or emotional suppression
6. Ancestral healing and generational trauma
7. Spiritual growth or existential questioning
8. Reclaiming voice, intuition, or creativity
Why Choose Hawaii Holistic Therapy?
At Hawaii Holistic Therapy, we blend evidence-based tools with soul-centered approaches. We believe that healing isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about reclaiming your story with reverence and agency. Whether you’re grieving, evolving, or awakening, this space honors the whole you.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need the courage to begin listening.
What People Are Saying
“Learning about my inner seasons changed how I care for myself. I stopped fighting my body and started honoring it. That shift gave me peace I didn’t know was possible.”
— Client, Maui
FAQ’s About Storytelling & Depth Work
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It’s a therapeutic approach that blends psychology, symbolism, and soulful inquiry to explore the deeper layers of your life story. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, this work helps you uncover root narratives, emotional patterns, ancestral threads, and archetypal energies that shape your inner world.
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Not at all. You don’t need any experience with storytelling, writing, or art. This is about personal exploration, not performance. All you need is a willingness to reflect and be curious about your inner world.
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That’s okay. We start with what’s present. Through guided practices, visualization, and reflection, your story naturally begins to unfold in layers—at your own pace. You don’t need to have clarity to begin.
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Yes. Many clients find that exploring deeper emotional roots helps reduce anxiety, increase emotional resilience, and bring insight to trauma patterns. This work honors your nervous system and never forces you to relive past pain—it's about gentle, supported exploration.
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Yes, this work is inspired by Jungian and depth psychology principles, including archetypes, shadow integration, dreamwork, and the belief that healing often happens in symbolic and non-linear ways.
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Sessions vary based on your needs. You might explore a memory or emotion through storytelling, engage in a visualization, dialogue with a part of yourself, reflect on a dream, or use journaling to uncover hidden beliefs. We may also incorporate somatic awareness.
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Absolutely. This work complements other forms of therapy or personal development. If you’re already in therapy or coaching, this can deepen your insight and connection to your inner world.
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Yes. Sessions are available online for clients in Hawaii and certain U.S. states. All you need is a private space, a journal, and an open heart.
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Sessions range from $150–$200, depending on length and type. Some sliding scale options are available—please inquire during your consultation.
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Not necessarily. You’re welcome to try one session and see how it feels. Some clients come for a single session during a life transition, while others find ongoing depth work helpful over time.
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If you're craving a deeper connection to your story, inner self, or intuition—and traditional therapy hasn’t fully resonated—this work may be the missing piece. A free consultation call can help you decide.
Make an Appointment with us
Curious if storytelling & depth work is the right fit for you?
Let’s begin with a conversation.
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You deserve a space to be witnessed, softened, remembered, and reclaim who you truly are.
I’m here when you’re ready.
