“The session with Eric gave me a deeper sense of freedom and trust in expressing who I truly am. Not only was the session itself deeply transformative, but having the Essence Portrait afterward is a daily reminder to embody my authentic essence.”
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“The process with Eric allowed me to tap into my childlike nature, and to experience the energetic frequency of play. It was really quite surprising, inspiring, and nourishing!
I’m so grateful I had that experience, even more so now with a physical representation of all that I discovered.”
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W E L C O M E, I N N E R E X P L O R E R
Dare to see yourself deeply in the three stages of the Essence Portrait journey.
ESSENCE ACTIVATION
A 60-min. co-creative session opens your inner world and reveals deeper truths about your Essence.
ESSENCE PORTRAIT
Within 2-3 weeks, key symbols and insights from your session become one-of-a-kind art.
“This collaborative adventure of soul exploration and art invites you into a deeper relationship with your own becoming. I’m honored to be part of your expansion.”
Eric Dean, LPC · Creator of Essence Portraits
Artist and psychotherapist*, guiding clients inward for half a decade
ONGOING INTEGRATION
Personalized reflection prompts invite deeper connection with your Essence over time.
“Beyond the art, this journey invites you into an ongoing relationship with your own becoming. I’m honored to be part of your unfolding.”
Eric Dean, LPC
Artist and psychotherapist, guiding clients inward for half a decade
*This offering is for creative reflection and self-exploration. It’s not a substitute for therapy or counseling, but a companion to it.
Receiving something as special as an Essence Portrait starts with a special kind of a person. Someone who is willing to turn inward and ask questions others don’t.
Questions like:
“Now that I’m less focused on old traumas, how do I explore who and what I actually am?”
“What is my authentic, creative nature trying to express? How do I learn to listen?”
“What wants to come alive through me? I wonder what's inside me that I've never met.”
Sound familiar?
There’s a good chance you’re heading into the deeper waters of your being.
Like you, my clients sensed there’s more to uncover inside.
Behold the fruits of their curiosity.
Like you, my clients sensed there’s more to uncover inside.
Behold the fruits of their curiosity in this video.
A C A L L F R O M T H E S U B T L E
Behind every Essence Portrait is a voyage into the unseen, territory you may already recognize.
You may be familiar with:
The quiet knowing that arrives before words.
The dream that seems more real than your waking experience.
The feeling that something larger is in conversation with you.
Perhaps you call it intuition, Source, the Field.
Whatever the label, this is a world known through experience over analysis, presence over interpretation.
If you’ve found your way here, something in you likely remembers this subtle place.
Essence Activation is our way in, together. Learn more below.
S T A G E O N E
Essence Activation: An Encounter With the Soul
Join me for a 60-minute deep dive into your inner world, where presence and co-creation awaken untapped dimensions of your being.
Sessions are held in beautiful Sedona, Arizona or online. Learn what to expect below.
Warm-Up Your Creativity (15 mins)
Share your intentions and themes that are present in your life.
Awaken your body with a short movement practice.
Set the container through a guided imagination exercise.
Journey Inward, Together (35 mins)
Enter a shared flow state through deep presence, visualization, movement, and more. I may enhance the experience with drumming.
The journey invites expanded perception and symbolic insights about your personal path or the unique nature of your partnership.
Integrate Your Experience (10 mins)
Share your most impactful moments from the journey.
Identify key images, symbols, themes, and colors to inform the final artwork.
W A T C H & E X P E R I E N C E
Glowing Reflections on Essence Activation
“I was able to allow this really young, playful, imaginative part of myself to come forward and have fun and just go with the experience.
It was so rich, so meaningful, and so powerful.
Eric is a stellar human being with an authentic, genuine heart and you’re going to love the experience.”
Lotus · Counselor, Retreat Facilitator, Conscious Cannabis Guide
What unfolds in your Essence Activation session becomes the raw material for your Essence Portrait: a visual echo of your inner world at this moment in your life.
S T A G E T W O
Essence Portrait: Crafting Your Custom Art
1. DIGITAL CREATION
Within 1–3 weeks, I create a custom digital artwork inspired by the key images, themes, and insights from your Essence Activation session.
Each piece is a multimedia collage, blending Adobe Firefly images (AI), original photography, and digitized watercolor textures to reflect the layered nature of your inner world.
2. REFINEMENT PROCESS
Your feedback is an essential part of the creative process. We’ll connect during scheduled review calls to explore adjustments to color, composition, and feeling tone.
Three revisions are included to ensure the piece resonates deeply with you. Additional refinements are $200 per revision.
3. PRINT & DELIVERY
Once the digital piece feels complete, your Essence Portrait is printed on premium framed canvas and delivered within 1–2 weeks.
Your package also includes personalized reflection prompts to help you continue building a relationship with your Essence Portrait and the inner landscape it reflects.
I have space for just 10 more Essence Portraits this year.
Testimonials
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“I’ve never received something so personally meaningful. The timing was perfect: I was in the midst of a powerful journey and the piece was a mirror that helped me see myself more clearly at that time. It continues to support me through this initiatory passage that I am still traversing. Every time I look at it I feel the power, beauty and transformational love that it transmits.”
Brook | Psychospiritual Coach
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“Eric’s custom art piece displays insightful creativity and symbolism. He really captured the prominent themes and images that came through in the experience. This piece is not only beautiful but holds meaning that only I can understand, and that feels incredibly special and priceless.”
Danielle | Quantum Astrologer
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“I realized something very important for me in my life is to cultivate imagination as a skill; that it’s another way I can step into a higher version of myself as a creator, as someone who really is motivated to make the best life I possibly can. Forever this piece is going to represent this lesson for me and is truly invaluable.”
Lotus | Retreat Leader & Conscious Cannabis Guide
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“I’m soul in love with the soul portrait you created for me!!! My heart smiles every time I look at it. Our portal was so deep and also effervescent! Thank you for holding such safe space and capturing the magic with your artistic channel. Love!!!”
Sasha | Sound Healer & Galactic Priestess
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“My path has always been 'How can I get closer to the Divine?' This art represents to me my path with the Creator and the little girl in me opening up to the truth of who she is. It's really beautiful—I know exactly how I'm going to frame it and exactly where I'm going to put it.”
Dani | Psychedelic Integration Expert
Meet Your Guide
For the past several years, I've explored the intersection of imagination, psychology, art, the body, and dreams. As a therapist, artist, and journey facilitator, I've witnessed how symbolic imagery and embodied experience can reveal perspectives that words alone often cannot.
Essence Portraits grew from this fascination. Each piece I create is a living reflection of both your personal story and the deeper, timeless presence within you. The journey as a whole invites remembrance: a return to the vast intelligence, resilience, and creativity you’ve carried all along.
ERIC DEAN, LPC · Artist, Psychotherapist, Undercover Wizard, Kid at Heart
A N I N V I T A T I O N
You’ve taken the path to a rich inner life. Are you ready to step toward even greater abundance?
Where You’ve Been
You’ve put in the work: years of therapy, meditation, somatic sessions, retreats, or other spiritual practices. You’ve built a strong inner foundation and are ready to move beyond “managing stress” or just “feeling regulated.”
Where You’re Going
You’re proud of how far you’ve come, yet you sense more of you is waiting to emerge. You envision a future of even greater aliveness and authentic expression, and wonder how to step further into creativity, play, and embodied discovery.
And without something tangible, those moments often fade back into memory...
If you feel called to venture deeper into your abundant nature, the Essence Portrait experience is for you.
Only 10 more client bookings available this year.
From the cosmic to the earthly, Essence Portraits are as varied and beautiful as the souls they reflect.
What unseen majesty is waiting to be witnessed in you?
Your Essence Awaits
From $2,500, made in two installments.
Prefer to take a small step first?
Try Presence Portal below: a short guided journey that gives you a taste of my imagination process before committing to the full experience.
Click the dropdowns to learn more.
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Type in a meaningful intention or theme in your life, such as “building community” or “trusting my intuition.” This becomes the seed of self-discovery during the guided audio meditation that follows.
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Choose from one of four guided audio experiences, and open to what emerges as your intention meets your imagination. This exploration invites surprising depth and wisdom in just 4 minutes.
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Type in key images, symbols, and insights that arose during your inner journey. These written reflections inspire the personalized audio message I send back to you.
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Within 48 hours, I send you a personalized audio message based on what you shared. This thoughtful reflection offers new perspectives and inquiries to deepen your ongoing exploration.
$22 for 10 minutes that could shift your whole day.