
Dr. Cathy Chargualaf, Ph.D., DCH
Life Esteem LLC (626) 893-0340

About Dr. Cathy Chargualaf
Dr. Cathy Chargualaf received her Ph.D. in Metaphysical Humanistic Science, Summa Cum Laude, specializing in Spiritual Counseling and Transpersonal Coaching.
Dr. Chargualaf provides complementary & alternative therapies, training, mentoring, and teaches Building Personal Resilience skills that help you to find your path and connection to your true potential. She includes multiple modalities and metaphysical approaches, such as HeartMath® methods and techniques, Stress Management, Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Relaxation Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Enhancement Training, and much more.
Her experience in the community ranges from California State Certified Counselor for the Orange County Sexual Assault Network, Certified Rape Hot Line Counselor for Anaheim’s Community Services Program, HeartMath Trauma Sensitive Care Practitioner, Counselor for the Youth Leadership Program for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation, and served on the boards of local charitable organizations.
Dr. Chargualaf combines over two decades of accelerated human performance expertise and transformational change management. Her extensive experience and compassionate approach will help you create the life you want.

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Finding My Way Home - To Who I Really Am
by Cathy Chargualaf​
Finding My Way Home - To Who I Really Am
by Cathy Chargualaf​

Life Esteem Living Journal
by Cathy Chargualaf
Life Esteem Living Journal
by Cathy Chargualaf

My Life Esteem Journal
by Cathy Chargualaf
My Life Esteem Journal
by Cathy Chargualaf

Animal Storybooks No. 1: Building Self-Esteem through Animal Stories
by Cathy Chargualaf
Animal Storybooks No. 1: Building Self-Esteem through Animal Stories
by Cathy Chargualaf
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Animal Storybooks No. 2: Building Self-Esteem through Animal Stories
by Cathy Chargualaf
Animal Storybooks No. 2: Building Self-Esteem through Animal Stories
by Cathy Chargualaf
Order your books through Amazon:
Animal Storybook No. 2 (book) $13.99 (book)
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News Highlights & Hayhouse Events:


Power of Pink Event:
Guest speaker on STRESS and CANCER: The key to emotional healing

Balbo Press Book Signing:

Life Esteem with Dr. Cathy Chargualaf is featured on the #1 positive talk network,
streaming live on www.thedrpatshow.com and www.transformationtalkradio.com.
Life Esteem "Rise & Transform" with Dr. Cathy Chargualaf
You can listen to Dr. Cathy Chargualaf where she hosts podcasts that take you through a deep dive into self-discovery that will forever expand what you believe is possible for your life!
For more information on podcasts, go to www.lifeesteem.com
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Doctor of Metaphysical Humanistic Science, Institute of Metaphysical Humanistic Science (IMHS), Florida
DCH, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy, American Institute of Hypnotherapy, California
- Psychology, Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California,
- Communication, National University, Westminster, California,
Instructor of Professional Resource Development, Certified by Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies - Private Practice providing non-pharmacological therapies specializing in self-care that brings about self-discovery and personal change to awaken a meaningful life and existence. She partners with nonprofit or for-profit organizations, including schools, community and social-service agencies, government institutions, and hospitals to provide a broad range of wellness programs for adults, teens, youth, and children.
Mt. San Jacinto College Instructor – Stress Management, Strategies for Reducing Stress, and Communication
California State University of Fullerton Instructor – Variety of courses
California State University of Riverside Instructor – Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy
California State Certified Counselor/Advocate - U.S. Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Education Office - Orange County Sexual Assault Network (OCSAN) and Rape Crisis Hot Line
- Counselor and Director of Fundraising - Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation
- Speaker/Advocate for the Special Projects - Alternatives to Living in a Violent Environment (ALIVE)
- Health Coach, The State University of New York, New York
- Integrative Health & Lifestyle Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), New York
- Transpersonal Counseling and Coaching, Institute of Metaphysical Humanistic Science (IMHS)
- HeartMath® Trauma-Sensitive Certified Practitioner - HeartMath™ Institute
- HeartMath® Clinical Practitioner for Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation - HeartMath™ Institute
- HeartMath® Stress & Well-Being Assessment - HeartMath® Institute
- HeartMath® Coach/Mentor/Trainer for Building Personal Resilience - HeartMath™ Institute
- Professional Biofeedback Practitioner - The Stens Corporation and the Biofeedback Training Institute - (Approved by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA))
- InterStrengthâ„¢ Method Practitioner - InterStrengthâ„¢ Institute
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - Myers Briggs Company
- Strong Interest Inventory® Assessment - Myers Briggs Company
- Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®) - Myers Briggs Company
- California Psychological Inventoryâ„¢ (CPIâ„¢), CPI 260 Leadership Assessment - Myers Briggs Company
- Certified Change Management Professional & Trainer - Prosci
- Change Management Practitioner - Colorado State University
- Kotter Organizational Change Management Methodology - John Kotter
- Conflict Management Trainer - Mediation Training Institute
- Manager & Employee Mediation - Mediation Training Institute
Mind Body Medicine:
- Bioenergy Therapy, Level I and II, Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy
- Reiki Level I, II, and Master Trainer, Usui System of Natural Healing
- Chow Integrated Healing System, by Dr. Effie Chow Qigong Grandmaster, world-renowned Qigong Grandmaster Energy Healer, East West Academy of Healing Arts
- Advanced Energy Healing, Dr. Robert Ibrahim Jaffe, MD, founder of the School of Energy Mastery
Hypnotherapy/Hypnosis Training:
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, American Institute of Hypnotherapy
Advanced Hypnotherapy, American Institute of Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis and the Law, American Board of Hypnotherapy
Hypnotic Anesthesia, American Board of Hypnotherapy
Board-Certified Instructor of Hypnotherapy, American Board of Hypnotherapy
Master Hypnotist, Advanced Neuro Dynamics
Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neuro Dynamics
Clinical Hypnotherapy, American Institute of Hypnotherapy
Board-Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer, American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP, Richard Bandler, Co-creator of NLP, The First Institute and the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Practitioner in Design Human Engineering®, Richard Bandler
Master Practitioner of Time Line Therapy, Advanced Neuro Dynamics
Practitioner of Time Line Therapy, Advanced Neuro Dynamics
Time Line Therapy Techniques, American Board of Hypnotherapy
Master Practitioner of NLP, Advanced Neuro Dynamics
Practitioner of NLP, Advanced Neuro Dynamics
HONORS
HONORS
- 2016 Women of Distinction Magazine as one of the top ten women in the Health and Wellness industry.
- 2015/2016 VIP Woman of the Year Circle Award, National Association of Professional Women
- 2013/2014 Professional Women of the Year Award, National Association of Professional Women
- 2014 Empower the Spirit Award, International Society of Metaphysical Humanism - In recognition of life and work exemplifying the empowerment of others, especially children
- 2007 Excellent Project Management, Ouellette & Associates Consulting - Excellence in project management by developing a service oriented, client-focused philosophy
- 1999 Honored for her contribution to the community for her program, Life Esteemâ„¢, YWCA of Greater Los Angeles
- 1997 Honored for bringing innovative ideas in an organization dealing with constant change, Los Angeles Commerce for Women
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