What is Aera™?
Aera™ is a neuroscience-informed, spiritually anchored therapeutic ecosystem founded by Alisha Bradley, designed to restore mental health through a model that honors both science and Spirit.
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Rooted in clinical psychology, biblical wisdom, and neurotheological research, Aera redefines healing as a process that is both clinically grounded and spiritually intelligent, where faith and evidence-based care converge to treat the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
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At its core is NeuroSpiritual Transformation Therapy™ (NSTT), a proprietary therapeutic modality that equips practitioners to integrate neuroscience, spiritual discernment, and psychological tools to address the root of emotional and cognitive distress.
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NSTT is not “Christian-flavored therapy.” It’s a clinical evolution that bridges the gap between spiritual experience and scientific understanding, anchored in Scripture, informed by data, and designed for measurable transformation.
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Emerging research in neurotheology confirms what faith has always known: engaging with God through practices like prayer, meditation, and forgiveness activates brain regions associated with peace, identity, and healing. Aera’s mission is to translate that revelation into structured, evidence-supported care.
This model equips therapists, coaches, and care professionals to discern spiritual dynamics in mental health, while applying biblically aligned, brain-based interventions that foster lasting emotional and neural renewal.
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What We’re Building
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Practitioner & Organizational Training + Certification
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National Directory of NSTT™-Certified Practitioners
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HIPAA-Compliant Teletherapy & Coaching Platform + Mobile App
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Clinical Research & Institutional Partnerships
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Annual Conferences + Immersive Practitioner Intensives
We are currently preparing to launch our
Beta Practitioner Training,
in collaboration with clinical and research partners, to test and refine NSTT in professional environments.​
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Current Invitation
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Be Part of a New Standard in Mental Health
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If you’re a licensed clinician, certified coach, educator, or faith-aligned practitioner seeking a scientifically credible, spiritually grounded approach to transformation, you’re invited to apply for the
Founding Practitioner Cohort of NeuroSpiritual Transformation Therapy™.
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As a Founding Cohort Member, you will:
→ Receive early access to the NSTT™ framework and training modules
→ Help shape the model’s integration and application in the field
→ Be publicly recognized as a first-generation pioneer
→ Receive legacy pricing and lifetime membership in future certifications
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If this resonates with your calling to help others heal at the intersection of Spirit, science, and soul, we’d love to connect and share the next steps.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDER
The Vision Behind Aera: From Personal Healing to Global Movement​
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The Vision Behind Aera: From Personal Healing to Global Reformation
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Alisha Bradley’s journey toward founding Aera™ began through firsthand experience with mental health challenges that shaped both her compassion and conviction. Diagnosed in early adulthood with multiple conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar II, she endured years of emotional struggle and confusion, culminating in a severe mental health crisis that led to hospitalization.
That moment became a turning point. In the midst of despair, Alisha experienced what she describes as a profound encounter with peace, an experience that marked the beginning of her recovery and transformation. Though she had once viewed her suffering purely through a psychological lens, she began to recognize the spiritual and neurobiological dimensions that traditional therapy often overlooks.
Motivated to understand the intricate relationship between mind, brain, and spirit, Alisha earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology and served in both community mental health and private practice. Yet, she identified a consistent gap: mainstream therapy often addressed symptoms but rarely the spiritual roots of distress. This realization led her to develop a model that integrated neuroscience, biblical truth, and Spirit-led insight into a unified framework for transformation.
Over the next decade, she devoted herself to studying neurotheology, the science exploring how spiritual practices shape brain activity and emotional health. In her research and direct client work, she began documenting measurable changes in emotional regulation, identity stability, and healing outcomes when spiritual engagement was intentionally incorporated into care.
Her exploration led to a pivotal exchange with Dr. Andrew Newberg, a pioneering researcher in neurotheology, who encouraged her to continue developing what he termed “applied neurotheology”, a practical, therapeutic framework that brings scientific rigor to spiritual transformation. That affirmation marked the birth of NeuroSpiritual Transformation Therapy™ (NSTT), the foundational modality of Aera.
For over 13 years, Alisha has worked directly with clients and practitioners, refining this model through lived experience, professional application, and emerging research. What began as her personal recovery journey evolved into a replicable system for others, one that integrates faith and neuroscience to create clinically credible, spiritually transformative healing.
Aera™ is the formalization of that journey, a clinically grounded, biblically aligned ecosystem designed to scale the future of mental health: where transformation is whole, healing is measurable, and faith and science finally speak the same language.