The journey inward is the way home.
Blocks to Bliss
A Sacred Process for Emotional Alchemy and Inner Liberation
Developed by Dr. Rima Bonario
Adapted from the Inner Counselor Process™ created by Dr. Ann Nunley
What Is the Blocks to Bliss Process?
Blocks to Bliss is a guided transformational practice that gently uncovers and heals the unconscious patterns holding you back from joy, clarity, and sovereignty.
Drawing on the foundational work of Dr. Ann Nunley’s Inner Counselor Process™, this method blends somatic awareness, symbolic visualization, and subconscious repatterning to support lasting shifts in your inner world.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or haunted by past wounds, this process helps you access the inner wise self—your Higher Self—to bring resolution and restoration. Through a deep yet accessible journey, we locate the original imprint of the emotional or energetic block, transform it through sacred symbolism, and imprint a new empowered pattern into the body and psyche.
This work is both psychological and spiritual. It honors the body as a sacred vessel, the personality as a creative ally, and the soul as the compass for your unique journey toward wholeness.
How it works…
The Blocks to Bliss process unfolds in a guided 45-60 minute session, facilitated by a trained practitioner. Sessions may be offered in person, via Zoom or other video conferencing, or even by phone.
Each session invites you to:
Identify a current emotional pattern, conflict, or block
Locate where it lives in your body and how it shows up in your thoughts and feelings
Track this pattern back to its original imprint using somatic and hypnogogic cues
Discover the unmet need hidden beneath the coping strategy that was formed
Transform the symbolic representation of the old pattern into a new supportive symbol
Imprint the new energy into your body, energy field, and ancestral lineage (if needed)
Integrate with messages from your Higher Self and guides
Unlike talk therapy or traditional mindset work, this method works beyond the rational mind. It doesn’t require a rehashing of the triggering or difficult experience. Instead it meets you in the subtle realms where real transformation takes place.
What Clients are Saying…
A Lineage of Healing
This modality builds upon the pioneering work of Dr. Ann Nunley and the Inner Counselor Process™, developed over decades of exploration into psychospiritual healing, energy medicine, and expanded states of consciousness. It honors the integral approach of body–mind–emotion–spirit and uses a structured yet intuitive 15-step model designed to catalyze change at the core of your being.
Dr. Rima Bonario adapted this process to create Blocks to Bliss, infusing it with archetypal wisdom, sacred ritual, and her own decades of experience in transformational psychology, priestess arts, and sovereign embodiment.
Who is this for?
This process is ideal for individuals who are:
Doing deep inner work and feel like they've “hit a wall”
Ready to transmute childhood wounds, ancestral patterns, or old identities
Tired of (or triggered by) digging around in past wounding but still want real results
Looking for a spiritually grounded yet psychologically sound tool for healing
Curious seekers desiring to connect more intimately with their Higher Self
Coaches, therapists, or facilitators seeking powerful tools for their clients
(see below for information on certification)
Find a Certified Practitioner
Whether you're seeking a one-time breakthrough or ongoing support, our certified practitioners are here to walk beside you on your path to freedom. Browse our practitioner directory below to find someone aligned with your needs and values.
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Beth Riley
LEVEL TWO CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER
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Jennifer Kay
LEVEL ONE CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER
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Dominique van der Vorst
LEVEL ONE CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER
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Anna Geyer
PRACTITIONER-IN-TRAINING
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Liz Ebinger
PRACTITIONER-IN-TRAINING
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Linda Shrewsbury
PRACTITIONER-IN-TRAINING
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Nicole Adams
Practitioner in Training
JB.
“I came away with real clarity. I’ve done a lot of healing work over the years, but this felt different—it was somatic, symbolic, and soul-level. Thank you.”
JD.
“It helped me navigate through some emotional trauma that I have been searching for, trying to find, to heal. I can’t wait to book another session!”
Ready to Melt Your Blocks and Embrace Your Bliss?
You don’t have to keep carrying what was never yours to hold.
Let your soul’s wisdom lead the way.
Let your body feel what it’s been longing to release.
Let the path of remembrance bring you home.
Please complete the contact form below and your preferred practitioner will reach out to schedule with you.
Become a Practitioner
Many who experience Blocks to Bliss are so moved by its power that they choose to become certified practitioners. Certification involves both experiential practice and conceptual understanding of the method and its ethical application.
We currently recognize the following levels of certification:
Certified Practitioner – Level 1
Completed 20+ sessions
Demonstrates solid facilitation skills and ethical client careCertified Practitioner – Level 2
Completed 50+ sessions
Shows advanced skill in navigating complex client processes and supporting deep transformationMaster Practitioner
Completed 100+ sessions
Experienced guide with refined energetic sensitivity and a mature understanding of the symbolic and spiritual dimensions of the work