About Us

Clinical Director

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Fanicy H. Sears is the owner of eMotion Therapy,LLC a private practice mental health agency located in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Sears is dual licensed, practicing as both a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counseling Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

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As a mental health therapist, Ms. Sears has dedicated her practice to understanding the psychosomatic effects of chronic trauma in family systems. She is a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, 200 HR Registered Yoga Teacher and Psychedelic Integration Therapist.

Fanicy has completed extensive trainings in MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy through the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through Polaris Insight Center and has recently participated in the Grof Legacy Training Project for Holotropic Breathwork.

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Her goal as a trauma and integration therapist is to help individuals who experience ptsd, treatment resistant mood disorders, depression, anxiety, moral injury, suicidality and complicated grief obtain relief and rediscover a new sense of normalcy.

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She is a trained KAP Integration therapist, a therapeutic approach that utilizes ketamine (under a physicians guidance) to help rebalance the brain and accelerate the therapeutic process through integration of the psyche.

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Ms. Sears believes that to be truly healthy and whole, we must reintegrate the parts of ourselves that we believe are unlovable, bad or undesirable and may have separated ourselves from while operating in survival mode.

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Ms. Sears believes to fully reintegrate our parts we must come to a deep remembrance and acceptance of who we are and our eternal connection to unconditional love.

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She received her undergraduate degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Alabama and her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Montevallo.

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Specialized Education & Training

Multisystemic Therapy Training

2014

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification

March 2018

Board Certified Telemental Health Training

April 2018

TheraPlay Level 1 Training

May 2018

200hr Registered Yoga Teacher Training

September 2021

Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Training & Experience

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies MDMA Therapy Training Program - December 2021

Polaris Insight Center Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Experiential Training Program - April 2022

Psychedelic Science 2023 - June 2023

Grof Legacy Project Holotropic Breathwork Workshop

June 2023

Polaris Insight Center Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Consultation Cohort - March 2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Supervision Series 

Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling 

April 2024

The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy,

Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School

Zero-L for Psychedelics Bootcamp

June 2024 - August 2024

Art Therapist 

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I was born in Cali, Colombia ,but grew up in Alabama since I was 6 years old. I had always taken an interest in art and knew that I also had a desire to help others. When I asked my parents what was a good job to help others they responded "doctor". 

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I then became part of the medical academy in my high school and was fascinated by the psychiatric chapter. It wasn't until my 2nd semester of my sophomore year that I learned of a way I could combine my interest in both Psychology and Art into a profession. I got my Masters in Counseling with a focus in Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago.

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When I moved back to Alabama, I met Fanicy who was my supervisor for the Expressive Arts Therapy position at YWCA. I later joined the Peace Corps and served some time in Peru.

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When I came back from Peru, Fanicy asked me to join her own therapeutic practice at eMotion Therapy, which has been a true blessing! It has given me a way to provide therapy to others virtually which is extremely helpful to those that transportation is hard to come by or have time restraints.

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I have also been given the opportunity to serve the hispanic population in Alabama which is often underserved and Spanish counseling services are hard to come by. I love what I do and am proud to be a part of such a great team of people giving back to the community.   

Transformational Life Coach

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My goal as a Transformational Life Coach is to help trailblazers to discover new patterns of clarity and purpose to shift mindsets for greater impact and success for themselves and their circle of influence.

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In December 2013, I literally jumped out of my safety net and comfort zone to start the journey of trying to find clarity in my purpose and calling. The only thing that I knew for certain was that I could not continue on the path of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual stagnation.

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The idea that I had for January 2014 fell apart because I did not have any guidance or a plan in place. It was overwhelming and draining to say the least. My confidence and self-esteem took a hit. I knew that I had the skills, talents, and experience to move forward. I just did not have the drive to move.

After much prayer and counsel, I started to shift my mindset and create a plan. Bit by bit, things started to come together.

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From January 2014 until today, God has afforded me the opportunities to be the 1st African American Director of a Disaster Relief Nonprofit, the 1st African American Executive Director of a Moderate Level Treatment Facility for girls and the 2nd African-American and 1st African-American female Juvenile Probation Officer in our county.

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Each of these organizations have been in existence for almost 50 years. This all started with a desire and hunger to shift my mindset, create a plan for action and be open to opportunities that presented themselves. And guess what? These things can happen for you.

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Saderia is a certified Trauma-Informed Transformational Master Life Coach who specializes in life purpose and goal success. 

Family Therapist

Associate Licensed Counselor

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Perry Goins, a respected mental health professional from Birmingham, has dedicated nearly two decades to advancing mental health care, with experience spanning both the private and government sectors. For the past decade, he has been an integral part of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, where his work continues to reflect a deep passion for enhancing mental health services and empowering individuals.

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Perry is a firm believer that the therapeutic process is not merely about managing symptoms but about fostering personal growth, resilience, and self-actualization. He views counseling as a partnership in which individuals are equipped with the tools and insights needed to navigate life’s complexities and uncover a sense of purpose. Perry's approach is rooted in the belief that purpose is the cornerstone of a thriving and meaningful life, and through this lens, he guides individuals toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment.

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Academically, Perry earned his Bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University Montgomery, and an Ed.S. in Counseling from Troy University. A Master Level Crisis Prevention Instructor with over a decade of experience, Perry also holds the Associate Licensed Counselor credential in Alabama.

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His work continues to be driven by the philosophy that true healing and personal growth stem from a deep understanding of purpose and a commitment to intentional living.

Let us help you find your path!

contact:  emotiontherapy@outlook.com

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