I’m passionate about helping others to live their healthiest, happiest life through the use of guided imagery, music and symbolism.

Hi there, I’m Eleanor Limmer, A.C.S.W., M.S.W.

I grew up in Western Washington and received my Masters of Social Work and Academy of Certified Social Workers credential from the University of Washington. I lived in Alaska for a period of time and then decided to further my education at the Institute of Imagery and Music and the Hypnosis Educational Institute. Since 1980, my husband Don and I have made our home on the shores of Liberty Lake, near Spokane, WA and raised our two (now grown) children.

I am a poet, playwright, holistic counselor and professional social worker, using guided imagery and music in my private practice at Spokane Healing Arts until moving into semi-retirement in 2020. I have specialized in discovering and healing the messages of illness, which led to writing a number of books on holistic healing.

Throughout my career, my therapeutic approach has been particularly effective in dealing with problems, because it creates a sense of immediacy. Old wounds can be re-experienced on a deep feeling level. By confronting a past situation or trauma, using the tools of imagination and music, a person can take control of the past and change his/her reaction to it.

When working one-on-one with clients, my counselor/client goals included:

  • Promoting self-realization

  • Stimulating growth

  • Identifying destructive lifestyles

  • Changing patterns

  • Healing problems and/or illness

Core Beliefs

  • Wholeness Philosophy

    Wellness is a continuum. There are areas where each of us can heal and grow mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Each of these parts of ourselves are interwoven and each affect our health and happiness. To be well, a person needs to continually be searching and stretching to reach his/her unique wholeness. A physical illness is symbolic of a mental-emotional-spiritual conflict. These conflicts can be discovered and healed.

    Acrylic painting featuring the colors of the Chakra by Eleanor Limmer

  • Emotional, Mental and Social Problems

    My therapeutic approach is particularly effective in dealing with problems, because it gives them a sense of immediacy. Old wounds can be re-experienced on a deep feeling level. By confronting a past situation or trauma, using the tools of imagination and music, a person can take control of the past and change his/her reaction to it. Then the past can die and be released at last.

    Acrylic painting of Tree of Life by Eleanor Limmer

  • Holistic Approach

    Individuals are assisted, both alone, and in groups in doing wholistic assessment of a problem and/or illness. We determine the central issues, and the emotional, mental and spiritual factors behind it. Work is done in two hour segments so that left brain counseling and understandings can be carried to deeper feeling levels. We also work with dreams to deepen understanding of problem areas.

    Acrylic painting of bridge by Eleanor Limmer. This was done during COVID-19 Pandemic to help get through the challenging times.

  • Discovering the Message of Illness

    The message of an illness can be discovered by processing using two holistic circles. We define the central energy, the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of an illness and its healing. We begin the processing by starting with your specific physical symptoms. We determine what functions these involve and what they symbolize in your mental, emotional and spiritual life. Determining what chakra is involved is helpful. Body cliches are also a clue. Talk therapy is balanced with imagery and music work in a meditative, relaxed state that involves the subconscious and higher conscious mind for purposes of healing, growth and self-realization.

    Acrylic painting by Eleanor Limmer

Let’s Connect

Do you have a question, want to share your feedback on one of my books or connect about my experience as a holistic counselor? I would love to hear from you!