SOMATIC • RELATIONAL • EXPERIENTIAL

SOMATIC • RELATIONAL • EXPERIENTIAL

Live Life Fully

Live Life Fully

Move beyond old patterns

Reconnect with your body Strengthen

your relationships

Move beyond old patterns. Reconnect with your body.

Strengthen your relationships.  Live more authentically.

Core Energetics • Imago Relationships •  LGBTQ+ Affirming 

Coaching • Counseling • Professional Training

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How Can I Support You?

Choose the path that fits where you are right now. You can always start with a free consultation, and we’ll explore the best approach together.

How Can I Support You?

Choose the path that fits where you are right now. You can always start with a free consultation, and we’ll explore the best approach together.

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I Want to Work on Myself

Individual Support

Core Energetics

LGBTQ+ Affirming Support

Reiki

Grief & Life Transitions

Stress & Emotional Regulation

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We Want to Strengthen Our Relationship

Imago Relationship Work

Couples Mentoring

Couples Intensives

Workshops

Support Through Transitions

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I Want to Learn, Lead, or Facilitate Others

Professional Facilitator Training

Core Energetics Supervision

Imago Supervision

Keynotes & Workshops

Leadership Development

Organizational Facilitation

Meet David deBardelaben-Phillips

PRACTITIONER • EDUCATOR • FACILITATOR

I support individuals, couples and organizations in creating more authentic, connected and fulfilling lives through somatic, relational and experiential learning.

With over 20 years of experience in personal transformation, professional training and organizational facilitation, I bring depth, warmth and practical tools to this work.

Learn More About My Story
  • M.Ed. Adult Learning
    & Development
  • Advanced Certified
    Core Energetics Practitioner
  • Senior Faculty
    Institute of Core Energetics
  • Certified Imago
    Relationship Facilitator
  • Certified Imago Supervisor
  • Associate Faculty
    Imago International
    Training Institute

Experiences that Inspire Change

David is a gifted healer, facilitator and teacher. He has a deep understanding of how trauma and limiting beliefs are locked in the body - the cellular memory - and how to release them. His intuition, compassion, skill and sense of humor, create an environment to experience rapid transformation.
Karen
KarenLorain, OH
With your presence and facilitation skills, you helped us create a safe space to bring some issues to the forefront, and create action steps. Your contributions of time and talent are special gifts that had an immediate impact.
Margaret
MargaretFormer CEO, Cleveland YWCA
Working with David has been a life changing experience. His expertise and kind heart have greatly propelled me forward in my life both professionally and personally. The ways in which he has assisted me in unwinding long buried trauma in my body has been life giving.
Sarah
SarahAurora, OH
Through his facilitation, our board and staff not only gained clarity on how we can better serve, but also experienced a deeper sense of connection with one another. David created an environment where important conversations could happen with honesty and respect, leaving us inspired.
Jamar
JamarPresident & CEO, CHHSM

Are you ready to Live Life Fully?

Begin your journey by discovering our most sought-after services and offerings!

INDIVIDUAL COACHING & COUNSELING

INDIVIDUAL COACHING & COUNSELING

Individual coaching & counseling can be helpful if you are struggling with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues. We will work with you to identify root causes and develop strategies to address them.
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HEART 2 HEART COUPLES COUNSELING

HEART 2 HEART COUPLES COUNSELING

Couples mentoring & counseling can be helpful for couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship, such as communication, infidelity, trust, finances, or differences in values & beliefs. We work with the couple to identify issues and develop strategies to address them.
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LGBTQ+ COACHING & COUNSELING

LGBTQ+ COACHING & COUNSELING

No one gets the LGBTQ+ community like other members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you are considering a healing and transformation process and want to work with someone who is compassionate, sensitive, and understands the specific concerns affecting LGBTQ+ people, explore Gay Counseling.
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KEYNOTES & TRAINING

KEYNOTES & TRAINING

KEYNOTES & TRAINING

Are you looking for a fun & inspiring motivational speaker? Look no further! David has a profound way of engaging audiences to help them make better choices, improve performance, increase sales, become stronger leaders, and embrace their mental health to overcome any adversity.
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CORE ENERGETICS TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS

CORE ENERGETICS

Core Energetics is a transformational process that emphasizes the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.The basic premise of Core Energetics is that our physical and emotional states are interconnected and that physical tension and energy blocks can reflect emotional and psychological issues.
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REIKI

REIKI

Reiki is a form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan in the early 20th century. It is based on the belief that a universal energy or life force flows through all living things, and that this energy can be harnessed and channeled by a practitioner to promote healing and balance in the body, mind, and spirit.
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Here To Help You Navigate Life’s Challenges & Difficult Emotions

Call David at Energetic Awakenings for a FREE Consultation! 216-544-9472

Anxiety & Depression

Grief &
Loss

Anger

Trauma &
PTSD

Take the Next Step on Your Path

Whether you are seeking personal growth, deeper connection in your relationship, greater collaboration within your organization,
or professional training in Core Energetics or Imago Relationships, you don’t have to navigate the path alone.
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