​Spiritual & Mental Wellness
Yssis Saadi El, MSW,C-MMT
Committed to Healing Humanity
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Yssis Saadi El, CEO of Know Thyself Journey LLC, brings a profound dedication to spiritual and mental wellness. Holding a Master's in Advanced Clinical Social Work, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Master’s in Religious Studies, Yssis combines her extensive academic background with over 20 years of experience as an ordained Moorish American Sufi Minister (Sheikess), Mentor, and Life Coach. She is also a Sufi Master specializing in mindfulness therapy, equipped to help clients develop effective coping mechanisms for life’s challenges. Yssis is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (C-MMT) | at The Priority Academy (Fully Accredited by the Complimentary Therapists Accredited Association / CTAA). Her work as a spiritual mental health counselor demonstrates her compassionate approach, offering guidance in individual and family settings, conflict mediation, and crisis support through comprehensive assessments and interventions.
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A community advocate, Yssis served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and was a board member of Interfaith of Atlanta, where she championed interfaith cooperation and community support. Additionally, she holds a fully accredited Meditation Practitioner & Teacher Certification from The Priority Adcamdey, reflecting her commitment to holistic wellness.
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In her role as a hospice grief counselor, Yssis provides compassionate support to patients and families during life's final stages, preserving dignity and helping clients embrace personal transformation. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Logotherapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, Yssis empowers her clients to navigate change and foster healing. A skilled motivational speaker, she addresses topics including interfaith outreach, Moorish American Islamic practices, women’s leadership, and spirituality’s role in mental health. Also CPR-certified, Yssis offers a safe, supportive environment in all her work, guiding individuals on a journey of self-discovery and wellness.
Peace & Blessings
Yssis Saadi El, MSW, C-MMT |
Mindfulness Practitioner & Sufi Meditation Master
I take great pleasure in supporting my clients as they embark on a transformative journey toward inner peace, fulfillment, success, empowerment, and clarity. Together, we envision practical and achievable short-term and long-term goals. Individuals can approach solutions with genuine intentions by gaining a deep understanding of life's challenges and finding clarity. The key is to ensure that these solutions are logical and make sense. It is of utmost importance to me that my clients fully comprehend my role in their journey. I am here to provide professional suggestions that serve as valuable tools to help them achieve their objectives. I strongly advocate for self-care, as it is easy to become consumed by work, family responsibilities, and the everyday struggles we face. Neglecting self-care leaves little time for personal well-being. That is why I emphasize the significance of taking time for oneself.
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​We sincerely appreciate your interest in our services and taking the time to learn more about us. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to have a session with you. We at Know Thyself Journey trust that you will have an abundance of joy, success, wellness, and love that your heart and arms can carry. We look forward to assisting you to achieve your journey goals.
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Always Peace & Forever Love
Love & Light
Zakeia Tyson-Cross, C-MMT |
Reiki & Mindfulness Practitioner
Zakeia Tyson-Cross is a Reiki practitioner who has received attunement and training under the Usui Shiki Ryoho, under Reiki Master, Deena Collins. Zakeia’s goal is to assist people in healing themselves through the energy force that is within and around them. Zakeia can activate reiki energy by laying hands on specific areas of the body, and by sending distance healing energy to individuals that may be in various parts of the world. Reiki treatments can assist in moving out negative energy and blockages in the body to induce positive and healing energy. Grandmaster Hayashi Sensei noted, “The body naturally accumulates toxins because of wrong movement, wrong food, as well as bad physical, emotional, and mental habits”. If the body and the mind are in sync, the body can naturally eliminate the various toxins. When the body and mind are out of sync, then the toxicity increases until the health turns into illness. Zakeia has also obtained training at The Moorish Islamic Theocratic Institute on Sufi meditation and breath work. Zakeia is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (C-MMT) | at The Priority Academy (Fully Accredited by the Complimentary Therapists Accredited Association).
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Zakeia is excited and committed to assisting people on their healing journey. She believes that everyone is capable of using their energetic power to heal themselves through reiki energy. Reiki sessions do not replace any medical treatments you may have with your doctor. However, reiki treatments can assist in expediting the healing process of body discomforts and illnesses that you may harness. Zakeia’s reiki sessions can encompass light meditation and breathwork techniques to assist in bringing the body back into balance.
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