about
We all seek understanding—a way to make sense of our experiences, emotions, and the deeper questions that shape our lives. My work is rooted in this search, offering space for reflection, connection, and transformation.
As a teenager, I struggled with my mental health. I lacked a healthy orientation system and found myself craving something more. When I was 17, I encountered Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, and for the first time, I realized that what I was searching for wasn’t an answer, it was understanding. This led me to study Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College, where I discovered that every culture, every ancestor before me, had grappled with the very same questions. I learned that while we may share similar answers, there is no single truth, only the opportunity to build our own orientation system, one that is flexible, adaptable, and open to wisdom from many sources.
The path of presence
After college, I moved to Hawai’i Preparatory Academy in Waimea, where I taught social studies to high school students. I quickly realized that what moved me most wasn’t teaching curriculum—it was the moments of presence, mindfulness, and connection with my students. Whether guiding them through mindfulness practices or simply listening on a hard day, I saw how powerful it was to hold space for others. That realization led me to Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, where I trained in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling (MBTC) and explored approaches like Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Coaching, and Transpersonal Therapy.
While in Boulder, I also trained in Traditional Tea Ceremony, a practice that transformed my understanding of ritual and presence. I spent time counseling middle school students and working with individuals transitioning out of the criminal justice system, experiences that deepened my belief in the power of compassion, healing, and self-discovery.
After receiving my Master’s degree, I returned to Waimea, Hawaii, where I now live with my wife, Jenny, and our two dogs, Chief and Beau. It is my sincerest desire to share with you the many practices that have changed my life. Through therapy, ritual, and shared practices, I guide others in cultivating awareness, balance, and meaning, not by providing answers, but by helping them discover their own.
This isn’t about fixing. It’s about exploration, alignment, and transformation—an invitation to live with intention.
about
We all seek understanding—a way to make sense of our experiences, emotions, and the deeper questions that shape our lives. My work is rooted in this search, offering space for reflection, connection, and transformation.
As a teenager, I struggled with my mental health. I lacked a healthy orientation system and found myself craving something more. When I was 17, I encountered Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, and for the first time, I realized that what I was searching for wasn’t an answer—it was understanding. This led me to study Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College, where I discovered that every culture, every ancestor before me, had grappled with the very same questions. I learned that while we may share similar answers, there is no single truth—only the opportunity to build our own orientation system, one that is flexible, adaptable, and open to wisdom from many sources.
The path of presence
After college, I moved to Hawai’i Preparatory Academy in Waimea, where I taught social studies to high school students. I quickly realized that what moved me most wasn’t teaching curriculum—it was the moments of presence, mindfulness, and connection with my students. Whether guiding them through mindfulness practices or simply listening on a hard day, I saw how powerful it was to hold space for others. That realization led me to Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, where I trained in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling (MBTC) and explored approaches like Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Coaching, and Transpersonal Therapy.
While in Boulder, I also trained in Traditional Tea Ceremony, a practice that transformed my understanding of ritual and presence. I spent time counseling middle school students and working with individuals transitioning out of the criminal justice system, experiences that deepened my belief in the power of compassion, healing, and self-discovery.
After receiving my Master’s degree, I returned to Waimea, Hawaii, where I now live with my partner, Jenny, and our bulldog, Chief. It is my sincerest desire to share with you the many practices that have changed my life. Through therapy, ritual, and shared practices, I guide others in cultivating awareness, balance, and meaning, not by providing answers, but by helping them discover their own.
This isn’t about fixing. It’s about exploration, alignment, and transformation—an invitation to live with intention.
contact
alex rose
65-1235 Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 86743
USA
+1 808 315 9646
alex@alexrose.life
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