I am Marilyn "Ixchel" Lane, the founder of Finding Your Inner Strength. Born and raised in Mexico City, I have spent several years living in the USA, where my journey of personal and professional growth has flourished.
After earning my degree in Actuarial Science from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), I embarked on a career in the Life Insurance and Financial Sector. However, about two decades ago, I felt an essential void in my life. This realization prompted me to seek therapy, where I was fortunate to encounter a Gestalt Therapist who played a pivotal role in my personal transformation. Through this therapeutic process, I discovered profound self-acceptance, reduced self-blame, increased self-love, and diminished self-judgment. This transformative journey sparked my quest to find my inner strength.
I immersed myself in various avenues for personal growth, attending workshops such as Active Meditations, Reiki Therapy, Primal, Learning Love Trainings, Pulsation Trainings (Breathwork), and Women's Groups, among others. As I experienced positive changes in my life, my passion for sharing these experiences with others grew.
My commitment to personal development led me to complete my training as a Gestalt Therapist at the Instituto Humanista en Psicoterapia Gestalt, specializing in Couples Therapy, Working with Symptoms, Grief, and Loss. In the USA, I earned certification as a Learning Love Teacher and Session Giver from the Learning Love Institute, and I became a Professional Coach and a Master's Practitioner in Energy Leadership Index through the Institute for Professional Excellence (IPEC). Additionally, I am a certified BBTRS® professional practitioner, which allows me to integrate diverse tools and approaches to better support my clients on their journeys.
I am dedicated to continuously expanding my knowledge and personal growth to provide the best possible care for my clients. My typical clients are individuals navigating life transitions—those feeling lost or uncertain about their paths. My role is to support, listen, and empower them through their unique processes, helping them gain clarity about their desires and possibilities.
My ultimate goal is to create a safe space for individuals on their journeys, where they can recognize that it's not merely about moving forward or letting go, but about embracing the inevitability of change. Despite our differences, we all have the right—and perhaps the responsibility—to live our lives as fully as possible. While we may not have chosen our journeys, we can choose how to experience them.
I firmly believe in the power of embracing change, overcoming challenges, and evolving into the best version of ourselves. Growing and adapting are key tools you will acquire on this transformative journey.
I offer individual sessions, couples’ sessions, and group workshops in English and Spanish, both online (via Zoom) and in person. I also offer BBTRS® online sessions.
My Methods
EXPERIENCE
Gestalt Therapy
It is a form of psychotherapy which emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist–client relationship and the relationship with the environment.
Learning Love Teaching
The Learning Love Institute teaches the art of creating and sustaining deep, committed, growful relationships. It embraces using relationship as a path toward wholeness and truth and combines the teaching of meditation with skillful tools for self-knowing and communication.
Life Coaching
Using this tool to support clients to awaken their purpose and potential.
Active Meditation
Active meditation is meditation in motion. It's about focusing on the task at hand and bringing mindful meditation into your daily routine. The practice of active meditation can benefit those who have a hard time sitting still in a traditional meditation setting
BBTRS ® Session
A BBTRS® (Bioenergetic Breath Therapy and Release System) session offers a structured yet flexible approach to emotional and physical release. Here’s a brief overview:
Initial Consultation: The session begins with a conversation to discuss your goals and set intentions for the work ahead.
Preparation: Grounding exercises and breath awareness techniques help you connect with your body and prepare for the session.
Breathwork: Guided breathing techniques promote emotional release, focusing on physical sensations and emotions that arise.
Movement and Expression: You may engage in spontaneous movement and vocalization to express and release pent-up emotions.
Integration: A period of quiet reflection allows you to process your experience, often followed by sharing insights with the practitioner.
Closure: The session concludes with grounding exercises and a discussion about your experience and next steps.
Follow-Up: Ongoing support may be discussed to help you continue your healing journey.
Each session is tailored to your unique needs, providing a safe space for exploration and growth.
