About
A Little About Nepsis
Nepsis Integrative Psychology was started by Dr. Ian Niecko in 2023. Dr. Niecko is a licensed counseling psychologist with years of experience in supporting the emotional and mental well-being of individuals, youth, families, and couples as they seek to navigate their unique life paths.
Behind all symptoms and behavior lies a unique and individual story that strives to be witnessed and understood. Often, our struggles and challenges in life are associated with the stories we have come to believe growing up around relationships, the world, and ourselves. Over the years, these stories have a way of forming our identity and cause us to think, feel, and act in particular ways which do not always align with our own values. Difficult life experiences can fragment our sense of identity and break down our body, mind, and heart connection. This may cause our thoughts, feelings and actions to work against rather than for one another.
A greater sense of well-being is achieved by restoring this connection through addressing not only one’s present, but one’s past and future as well.
In case you were wondering, the term Nepsis (νῆψις) is a concept in ancient Orthodox Christian spirituality which means watchfulness or vigilance at the gates of the heart. The heart has been likened to be the center of one's being. An ancient Hebrew proverb speaks to its importance and admonishes its readers to "guard the heart above all else, for out of it flow the springs of life." The late Bishop Kallistos Ware described this kind of watchfulness as being "present where we are – at this specific point in space, at this particular moment in time." This kind of "neptic" approach to life facilitates the reintegration of body, mind, and heart and really captures the philosophy behind Nepsis Integrative Psychology and the services we offer.
