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My work with clients is collaborative, non-pathologizing, and a mind/body approach that addresses the nervous system, the psyche, the spirit, and root causes of old issues. Together, we can find these root causes of issues you may be experiencing, as well as clear them.

My therapy approach is the Inner Parts Work from Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also Certified in Brainspotting, and use this as well, but use IFS as my main approach. Each of these Therapy Models is a powerful system for psychotherapy and I am able to provide results-based therapy that is transformative and life changing.

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IFS Therapy (inner parts work) uses the concept of dialoguing with different parts of our selves, and giving voice to the inner, conflicted issues we are having. The method is sophisticated (and yet user friendly) and powerful in healing our inner parts from their extreme roles that they've been stuck in. And those stuck places are, many times, what has been causing the negative outcomes that you no longer want in your life.

I have many clients that come to me expressing that they are aware of the issue behind some undesirable behavior. Many have even gone to other therapy to understand the issue. But they are baffled as to why they have still not been able to make real and lasting changes.

IFS is a transformative therapy model because of the unique approach is able to reach deeply, and yet gently, into hidden places in the psyche. It can be very effectively and has been recognized as an evidence-based practice in mental health.

The unique approach starts with our Inner Parts being honored and validated for their good intent (which all of them have underneath their difficult actions, thoughts, or believes) as opposed to being vilified, which is many times what is going on internally as well. With care and compassion for parts, they begin to loosen the grip they have in a person's life. This will also strengthen the Self (the capable adult YOU! ) to become the leader of the inner system so that Inner Parts feel safe. Connecting Self to the Inner Parts is key in unwinding the hidden motives and agendas that fuel the difficult roles & behaviors these parts take on. Many times these parts experienced something in your life, that was very difficult and the conclusions they came to back then, are what is underpinning the negative outcomes you have been having in your life.

As we work together to unwind all of this, and your inner parts begin to understand that you can be there for them, it can instill inner trust in the system (of you). IFS is sophisticated in that there are a set of steps that I will be guiding you through so that your inner parts can find a new perspective in a very different way than anything you have ever done to "try to see it in a new way." The uniqueness & effectiveness of IFS lies in the specialized ways in which I  assist you through becoming a new version of yourself. It is not a sophisticated method for the client. And it is not over complicated for the client. Most clients remark that they are so surprised at what their inner parts inform them about their inner work, that they did not know previously. And, I will be there guiding you the whole way.

This approach simultaneously strengthens you as the Self Leader instilling a new ability to attend to parts when that is needed, and hence they calm down and allow you, the capable adult, to run your life much more effectively. This guided unwinding & unpacking of your Inner Parts, gives a person new confidence and clarity as well as more consistent inner calming skills, and better coping. I have had numerous clients remark that it gave them the courage to show up more fully in life.

This type of inner work that IFS Therapy offers is like no other. It can unwind compelled behaviors, difficult thinking patterns, and negative life outcomes in a way where all of that can really heal and transform.

IFS Therapy gets to the root of issues that you may have been trying to resolve for years, with not much for transformative outcomes.

Previous to becoming a psychotherapist I had a Professional Private Practice as an Intuitive Healer, and Life Coach; with 25 years of experience in those areas. I use my keen intuitive skills to follow your inner parts work, in the therapy session, in a way that gives me multiple layers of being present with your process.

I feel very blessed to be able to offer this particular combination of my talents and specializations to create Results-Oriented Therapy, making deep transformation available for my clients.

I invite you to set up a free, 30-minute phone consult with me today!