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Lilypad Counseling and Wellness Center
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Ed. S, LMHC
Integrative Mental Health Counselor and Akashic Channel


Is Helplessness the Precursor to Surrender? By Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
In September, something happened that made me fear I could lose my son. There are moments in a mother’s life that open a door you pray you’ll never have to walk through — a door into a reality where love and loss sit side by side, breathing the same air. Even though he survived — he is safe, alive, here — my heart walked through that doorway. And once it opened, something in me began to unravel. I found myself asking a question I never wanted to face: Does the possibility of
Ivana Esslinger
Dec 15, 20254 min read
What Is Authenticity? Beyond the Buzzword
“Authenticity” — it’s everywhere these days. A buzzword splashed across social media captions, wellness blogs, and coffee mugs. And yet,...
Ivana Esslinger
Sep 9, 20253 min read
Shine On: How to Share Your Light in a World That Sometimes Wants You Small
There’s a little stardust in us all. In darkness, we shine. Shine on, baby. We each carry a light — a spark that’s uniquely ours. It’s...
Ivana Esslinger
Sep 9, 20253 min read


The Akashic Records: A Journey To Being Mind Blown.
What Is an Akashic Record Reading? A Path to Clarity, Peace, and Soulful Alignment Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle you can't quite...
Ivana Esslinger
May 2, 20257 min read
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