Therese is a spiritual director and a psychotherapist in private practice in the Hudson Valley and the former director of The Interspiritual Counseling Program at One Spirit Interfaith Alliance (2011-2021). She is a seasoned leader of retreats and workshops on a wide range of psycho-spiritual and creative themes.
She has advanced training in various trauma-based teachings, guided visualizations for health, mindfulness meditation, Buddhism and Psychology, Expressive Arts, Jungian Sandplay Therapy, Soulcollage, Restorative Justice, and Collective Trauma, among others.
Therese has led workshops and retreats for organizations, training institutes, educational institutions, government facilities, congregations, and community based nonprofits, in addition to offering workshops in The Forest Sanctuary, her retreat Center in the Hudson Valley. She has also lead international trips to The Goddess Temples of Malta and to Sacred Sites in India and is currently plans to lead a trip to the White Lions Preserve in Timbavati, South Africa in 2025.
Therese is actively involved in community social action projects in collaboration with colleagues and Dharmakaya such as The Hungry Ghost Training and Retreat for Frontline Workers dealing with the Opioid Crisis and The BIPOC Leadership Weekend, an annual event since 2021.
In tandem, Therese is spending more time in her art studio at The Forest Sanctuary playing, dreaming, and communing with creation.
Learn more at: http://www.theresebimka.com
Events with Rev. Therese Bimka, LCSW
From Heart Fatigue to Heart WarriorMarch 28 - 30, 2025
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER STILL PROGRAM FOR VETERANS It is no secret that—throughout history—all those who have experienced combat bear deep invisible wounds. They return home not just drained, but profoundly affected by the impact of war which is by nature very complicated and traumatic. We know re-entry can be difficult. Veterans wrestle with grief, guilt, survivor syndrome, and other forms of mental trauma. The pandemic only magnified these issues by initiating an epidemic of loneliness that remains a mental health concern, especially for veterans who can often isolate. This free program—held in a safe and restorative environment—offers those who have…
Healer Heal Thyself, An Expressive Arts RetreatApril 11 - 13, 2025
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER STILL PROGRAM FOR THOSE OFFERING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The more adept we become at offering our gifts, wisdom and expertise, the more our clients intuitively know we can handle their deep pain and suffering. While this work is a sacred privilege, too much exposure to suffering can also lead to burnout, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. This retreat is for those who do the heavy lifting—and is designed to provide respite, restoration and meaningful self-discovery. It is an invitation to regenerate so you can stay the course in your critically important work. This free retreat—part of our…
Soul Spa Wellness Weekend for BIPOC LeadersJuly 18 - 20, 2025
Belonging: To Ourselves and the World A DHARMAKAYA CENTER STILL PROGRAM Let’s face it: Implicit and explicit racism is draining. Soul depleting. And in some cases, life threatening. At this juncture in history, the time for change is more than ripe. We need to find creative and meaningful ways to support the leaders who bring this critical work forward. Our response: The Soul Spa Weekend, led by two fabulous BIPOC presenters. Join us as we sponsor 12 BIPOC Leaders who must not only navigate their own racialized trauma, but who also hold, support and offer inspiration to the communities they…
