Mystos original oil painting by Jake Baddeley

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“In addition to being an exceptionally gifted soul-oriented psychotherapist, Eva has been freely sharing the depth and breadth of her collective wisdom with a large community of on-line followers. She has spent a lifetime archiving and curating, in beautifully powerful ways, the long history of art and seminal articulations related to Soul Work in its multi-cultural, myriad manifestations from the most ancient Alchemical and Hermetic sources up through modern day Jungian Depth Psychotherapy and other Soul-Oriented perspectives. Eva has been answering a sorely needed and heartfelt call to elucidate the interconnectedness of Dream Work, Astrology, Tarot, and current “evidence-based”, mainstream state of the art Mind/Body techniques for healing trauma, centering, and consciously reclaiming ourselves during these turbulent times of deep change and desperate need for increasing balance/wholeness.

Erin O'Shaughnessy

Creative Living Consultant for Art, Soul, and Inspiring Relationships

“Eva is a creative caring and active leader in the groups I participated in. She is insightful and on target with her feedback and recommendations. I can recommend her as a therapist, leader and friend.”

B. N. M.Ed

The River of Lethe – oil on canvas by Jake Baddeley

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“Eva has both an innate and trained understanding of the psyche and soul work that is necessary for deep healing, and creating a meaningful life. Her ability to listen, the connections she can make, and the gentle way she helps illuminate shadow material make her an ideal companion for a client seeking more personal awareness.

I have also worked with her in her capacity as instructor, and she has a straightforward, clear-thinking methodology that allows for free flow of information, transformational learning, and inspiration toward a closer look at new material.”

C.J.

President at Art & Soul Foundation, Inc.

Under Lock and Key is an original oil painting on canvas by Jake Baddeley

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The Vision – oil on canvas by Jake Baddeley
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“I attended Eva’s Dream Workshop a few weeks ago and it was great. I used to journal my dreams regularly, but had not done so in many years. I was at the point where I was not remembering my dreams and missing the fun adventures and insight that they can provide. Eva’s Workshop was enough of an inspiration to have me remembering and documenting my dreams again on a regular basis. For anyone that wants to be in touch with their dreams and explore their unconscious mind I highly recommend Eva.”

M.T.

“I have been a client of Eva’s for several years. She is very wise, thoughtful and nurturing. She has shared many resources with me that have completely changed my life. The work that I have done with her has truly been soul work. I absolutely recommend her as a therapist and mentor.”

E.T.

Queen of the Ruins original oil painting by Jake Baddeley

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I can’t believe my good luck in finding Eva Rider! She’s always surprising me with healing nuggets of truth – connecting myths with a deep understanding of what I’m going through. Forever nurturing, in her care, I’ve moved through trauma, have a good handle on my anxiety and can finally breathe with ease. I cannot imagine a better therapist! Highly recommended!!”

V.E.

“There are not too many therapists who have taken Marion Woodman’s BodySoul Rhythm trainings. This grounds her in the feminine and the much maligned body that opens her to the realm of dreaming.”

Christine Zecca

Pacific Shamanic DreamTime

Eva Rider is a treasure in the Santa Cruz community. She is a lovely wise woman with a natural ability to listen deeply and uncover the meaning beneath the words. She’s very aware of the human condition we all share and within her awareness is compassion, understanding, insight, and wisdom. It’s wonderful to have someone like Eva in the community to explore life’s issues within meaningful, heart-nourishing ways.”

C.G.

“You are such true master and I am amazed by the depth and beauty you bring to the Tarot. I am still processing so much and continue to feel waves of gratitude to you for introducing me to the Tree of Life and the 22 Major Arcana in such a heartfelt and meaningful way.”

Ananda P.