Our trusted collaborators bring a diverse range of experience, perspectives, and specialized skills to our workshops, retreats, relationship programs, and organizational trainings. Together, we create supportive experiences that encourage connection, understanding, and meaningful transformation.
David is the Founder and President of Energetic Awakenings in Cleveland, OH. He is a leader in mind, body, spirit healing. David works with clients to identify roots causes that prevent them from being their full self and helps them to take actions to achieve personal transformation. His main goal is to help each client Live Life Fully! In his private practice, David works with individuals, couples, and groups. He is also a workshop leader and group facilitator for many organizations dealing with challenging topics such as racism, conflict, & LGBTQ cultural competency. David holds his Master of Education from Cleveland State University with a focus on Adult Learning & Development. David is a senior faculty member at the Institute of Core Energetics based in NYC. He is an Advanced Certified Core Energetics Practitioner, Reiki Master, Certified Exceptional Relationship Mentor, and Certified Imago Relationship Facilitator.
Bentley (they, them, their) is an inspirational and dynamic speaker, coach, and mentor. They are an accomplished writer, voice over actor, and facilitator who continues to lead diverse groups and individuals seeking to cultivate a healthy and balanced mind, spirit, and body through various educational modules. They believe that all have suffered trauma which, left unaddressed, creates an unbalancing in one or all of those areas and can prevent one from becoming one’s best self in order to fulfill one’s purpose. Bentley is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, and certified exceptional relationship mentor. They hold a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary.
Michelle is an internationally recognized Imago Relationship Therapy educator, trainer, and supervisor who specializes in developing skilled, embodied Imago Facilitators and Therapists. She teaches conscious dialogue, relational safety, and transformative connection across couples, groups, and communities, creating inclusive, trauma-aware learning environments. Michelle mentors emerging Imago leaders and Workshop Presenters through supervision, training, and leadership development. More information on Michelle can be found at www.michellebohls.com
Clare is a Core Energetics and Reiki Practitioner, as well as, an ordained Helix minister from New York City. Clare helps individuals recognize their fullest potential and move through blocks. She has experience working with addictions and also has a passion for working with students and young professionals. Clare and Davide lead Getting the Love You Want Couples workshops together as well as teach at the Institute of Core Energetics together. More information on Clare can be found at www.clareccarr.com
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist™ who specializes in helping clients recognize patterns and build deeper relational connection. She brings a strong foundation in couples and group work, supported by training in Marriage and Family Counseling and Group Psychotherapy. Emily and David co-lead an Imago Supervision Group, supporting clinicians through relational, reflective, and skill-building practice. More information on Emily can be found at www.seenandheardpsychotherapy.com/
Austin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and Wisconsin and a licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who specializes in working with couples and families impacted by addiction and trauma. Austin integrates Imago Relationship Therapy with trauma-informed modalities to support repair, balance, and connection within the whole system. Austin and David co-lead a monthly men’s group for Imago professionals. More information on Austin can be found at www.mentalhealthcounselinggroup.com/mhc-austin-counselors/austin/
Tristan is a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner and is certified in P.E.E.R. Primary Emotional Energy Recovery, a Hakomi model of Body Centered Psychotherapy. He is also currently studying Internal Family Systems. Tristan believes that living life fully means consciously working towards embracing the full scope of our humanness and creating safe ways to be in our bodies and experience our most painful and joyous feelings. Tristan helps clients to uncover unconscious beliefs about life and patterns that keep them stuck and from experiencing and receiving joy and pleasure. More information on Tristan can be found at www.tristanavery.com
Gracie and Zander are the newest members of our team. Gracie is a Portuguese Water Dog and Zander is a Portidoodle. They sometimes join David in session to help a client manage emotions. Research has shown that spending time with an animal trained to provide support can have positive impacts. More information on Gracie and Zander can be found at https://energeticawakenings.com/animal-helpers/
Take the first step toward meaningful growth, greater self-awareness, and lasting transformation—with a team committed to supporting you.
