Mateja Petje, M.S.; LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) is a founder of Triglav Counseling and Life Coaching Inc., holistic counseling and life coaching services designed to help individuals achieve more balance in their lives. It is based on her unique background, experiences, and a blend of Eastern and Western teachings that she has been perfecting over the years.   Ms. Petje was born on August 4, 1968 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She graduated from the University of Ljubljana and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy and English. She moved to Miami in October 1997. In summer 2003 she obtained her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Miami.   Besides her love for books, writing, and the tropics, her passion resides in alternative medicine, energy healing, meditation, and metaphysics. Ms. Petje is a Reiki Practitioner and has received extensive trainings in alternative healing methods. She has been trained in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Furthermore, she obtained training by the Institute for Life Coach Training and is continuing her path to become a Certified Life Coach, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and subscribes to their ethical guidelines.	Polhov Gradec, my home town
Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia