Dive into emotional Alchemy with Kristy Burgess, MA, LMFT. In just 5 years, she's redefined therapy for the creative, the rebel, and the seeker.
Specializing in EMDR, Reiki and more, she's not just a therapist, she is a guide to your transformation. From Corrections to Crystals: How I Set My Soul (and Calendar) Free
Five years ago, I left the Department of Corrections — not because I couldn’t handle it, but because I refused to keep hiding my magic in a system that only treated symptoms, not souls. I wanted more time with my kids. More healing that actually heals. More freedom to be the rebel healer I am — blending EMDR with Reiki, sound bowls, crystals, oils, and a healthy dose of laughter. Now I help people untangle trauma, rewrite their story, and vibe higher — one session at a time.
✨ This is therapy with sparkles.
⚡ Healing with a little rebellion.
🎶 And yes, your chakras will be entertained.
11/22/2025
✨Your stressed mode isn’t permanent. Your nervous system can soften. Your joy can return.✨
I’ve been deep in The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and whew…
it called out my old habit of cutting off joy before it even lands (hi, “don’t count your chickens before they hatch”).
AKA: pre-emptive joy sabotage. 👀✨
We dismiss compliments.
We pick fights right after a win.
We keep ourselves in “meh” so the joy doesn’t “explode” and burn us.
But your life is meant to feel more colorful.
Your joy is meant to stretch you — not scare you.
And your body can learn to hold more goodness without bracing for the crash.
💫 Ready to expand your capacity for joy + ease?
DM me.
11/22/2025
✨Your stressed-out mode can soften.
✨Your nervous system can recalibrate.
✨And yes — your life can feel blessed, vibrant, and wildly more colorful again.✨
Lately, I kept hearing my dad’s old line echoing in my head:
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
AKA:
🚫Don’t get too excited.
🚫Don’t trust good things.
🚫Don’t celebrate yet.
…which is basically code for “Let’s kill the joy before it even has a chance.”
Sound familiar?
Because SAME HERE.
I’ve been sitting with The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks lately, and whew…
did it call me out.
It’s one of the sneakiest ways we sabotage our expansion —
we cut off the flow of joy before we get to feel it.
Hendricks calls this hitting our “upper limit.”
I call it: the energetic vibration ceiling we’ve unconsciously decided we’re allowed to touch.
For me, I realized I was limiting how good my life could feel…
before the good even arrived.
And when we do that?
✨ We downplay compliments
✨ We pick fights right as success lands
✨ We slip out of alignment the moment things start going well
✨ We convince ourselves stress is our “normal”
It’s like we keep the joy dial stuck at meh because we’re afraid that turning it up will somehow cause an explosion we can’t handle.
But here’s the truth your soul is craving to remember:
🌈 Your life is meant to feel more colorful.
🌈 Your joy is meant to stretch you, not scare you.
🌈 Your nervous system can learn to hold more goodness — without bracing for the crash.
If this hits home… you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to navigate this shift solo.
💫 Ready to expand your capacity for joy, love, and ease?
Send me a message and let’s explore how healing work can support your next leap.
11/13/2025
November always shows up like,
“Hey… ever tried gratitude?”
And honestly, lately it’s been hitting different.
Not the cute Pinterest version, but that deep, soul-level gratitude that sneaks up from the underworld of your spirit and goes,
🎉surprise—here’s what you actually needed.
I’ve been looking around my life and realizing how many things I once labeled as “not what I wanted”
were actually the cosmic plot twists I needed to grow, soften, and unclench my jaw (and my chakras).
The more I surrender to that, the calmer I feel.
The anxiety that used to tap-dance around my nervous system?
Yeah… it’s been politely escorted out by the Universe.
And control?
Whew. 😥
Control and I have had a long, messy breakup.
I’m finally learning to let people be who they are—without trying to spiritually micro-manage them into their highest timeline.
Turns out, the Universe is way better at teaching lessons than I am. Who knew?
And somewhere in this cosmic classroom of surrender and shadow-mirroring, my relationships are shifting too.
They’re softening. 🫠
Deepening. 💕
Becoming sweeter and more aligned. ✨
There’s a new kind of love
—one I never really let myself relax into before
—gently reminding me that being held, supported, and chosen is actually safe.
It’s like the Universe sent me a love letter in human form just to say,
“See? This is what happens when you stop accepting chaos as a personality trait.”
So what’s the point of this whole ramble?
Gratitude.🙏
Not the performative, “I’m grateful for coffee” kind (though let’s be real, I am).
But the gritty, mystical gratitude that grows when you finally let life show you the magic in all the things you swore were wrong.
Is everything perfect?
In its perfectly imperfect, beautifully chaotic, soul-expanding way… yeah. ✨
There are things I still desire, sure
—but focusing on what is working feels like grounding my feet into warm earth.
So here’s to November.
To mirrors,
to lessons,
to love,
to surrender.
To relaxing into the life that’s been trying to hold us the whole time.
✨ If you’re craving deeper alignment, healing, or a little cosmic nudge of your own—come connect with me. Let’s shift your energy, soften your nervous system, and open the door to your next soul chapter. ✨
11/10/2025
🌟 For anyone starting out on their path—this one’s for you.
Keep going, even when it feels hard.
Because it will feel hard sometimes. Those moments aren’t signs of failure
—they’re the very times your capacity to grow, expand, and hold more is being stretched.
Remember why you started.
You brought your business (your dream, your purpose) to life because something within you was inspired
—and that inspiration is the Universe working through you. It’s sacred.
✨ Surround yourself with community.
✨Build your network.
✨Keep those soul-aligned people close
—the ones who remind you of your brilliance when you forget. ✨💕✨
There will be days when you question yourself.
That’s part of the journey.
But keep showing up for what you love.
You have a gift that only you can offer the world
—and that’s worth every bit of time, effort, and heart you pour into it.
The only limits that truly exist are the ones you place on yourself.
Free yourself, one layer at a time.
Your courage and authenticity will become an invitation for others to do the same.
💫 Ready to align deeper with your purpose and reconnect to your sacred “why”?
Join my community of soul-led women who are growing, healing, and leading from authenticity.
Are you feeling called to strengthen your intuition, release old energy, and awaken your natural healing gifts? 🌞
On October 22nd and 29th, I’m guiding Reiki I & II training inside the Salt Room — a high-vibration environment that amplifies Reiki’s power and helps you feel deeply grounded and clear.
Whether you’re brand new or expanding your practice, you’ll walk away feeling empowered, attuned, and aligned.
💫 Step into your next level of spiritual evolution — your energy is your superpower.
10/15/2025
💫 It’s Time to Heal Beyond the Mind
The next level of your healing isn’t about doing more.
It’s about releasing what your body,
your energy,
and your soul
have been trying to process for years.
Through a unique blend of EMDR, Reiki, VortexHealing®, sound therapy, and intuitive guidance,
we’ll gently dissolve the energetic imprints that keep you in fear, overthinking, and emotional overload
— so your system can finally rest and realign.
This is where your healing becomes embodied.
This is where peace becomes your new normal.
✨ If your heart’s whispering “I’m ready,”
— trust it.
Your next level of healing begins the moment you say yes to yourself.
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Are you seeking peace of mind, greater self-confidence, or more love in your life? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner. My private practice is located in Savage, MN. I can accommodate sessions to fit your schedule.
I get to the heart of your needs through therapy, holistic skills, and effective use of time. I encourage you to explore yourself or relationships. You will find relief for that past trauma or old habits that talk therapy doesn't seem to resolve. I am passionate about helping others.
I am a Certified EMDR practitioner and a Usui Reiki Master since 2005. Reiki is a energy healing modality proven by the Center of Reiki Research and practiced at hospitals across the country. My practice bridges the gap between holistic practices and traditional talk therapy. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and have an in-depth understanding of the complex trauma. Everyone has it in themselves to heal.
EMDR is a therapy that cuts the time by getting directly to the roots of the issue. Holistic practices are available to help too. I am offering sessions in person at the Metamorphosis AND via Telehealth so that you can do what is right for you. Contact me at for more information regarding different session offerings.
I am offering sessions in person at the Metamorphosis Center in Savage AND via Telehealth so that you can do what is right for you. Contact me at Kristy.l.burgess@therapyemail.com or call me at 952-283-9283 for more information regarding different session offerings.
