What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
Curious about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy? Discover how this evidence-based approach helps you understand your 'parts'—from the inner critic to the people-pleaser. Learn how the IFS model allows you to access your Self-energy to heal trauma, reduce anxiety, and create lasting internal harmony. Read our beginner's guide to start your journey toward self-compassion today.
When “Being Perfect” Is Protection: Understanding Perfectionism from an IFS-Informed EMDR Therapist
Trauma and perfectionism are deeply connected. Explore how perfectionism forms as a protective response to trauma and how trauma-informed therapy supports healing, nervous-system safety, and self-compassion.
IFS-Informed EMDR vs. Traditional EMDR: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?
If you're exploring trauma therapy options, you've likely heard of EMDR. But what is IFS-Informed EMDR, and how does it differ from traditional EMDR? In this post, we break down the core principles of each approach, explain how Internal Family Systems (IFS) enhances the EMDR process, and help you decide which method may be the best fit for your unique mental health needs. Whether you're navigating PTSD, anxiety, or complex trauma, understanding your options is the first step toward lasting healing.
When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: A Guide to Embodied Healing Through Intensives
Still feeling stuck after months or years of talk therapy? You’re not alone. Many clients understand their patterns but continue to feel overwhelmed, reactive, or disconnected. In our trauma healing intensives, we go beyond talk therapy with embodied, experiential approaches that help process trauma at the nervous system level. Learn how multiday intensives can support lasting change when insight alone isn’t enough.
Healing the Adult Child of Immigrant Parents: How EMDR and Parts Work Can Help
Adult children of immigrants often face complex emotions and challenges tied to cultural expectations, family dynamics, and unprocessed trauma. Learn how seeking therapy can lead to relief and healing.
Healing Attachment Wounds: How EMDR and Parts Work Can Help
Attachment wounds are often deep and historic, influencing our adult lives and connections. As we explore what attachment wounds are, how they develop, and what they look like, we also discuss how powerful therapies like EMDR and Parts Work (IFS) can help.
Small Therapy Practice vs. Large Tech Mental Health: 5 Key Benefits of Choosing Small Therapy Practice
Learn about the unique advantages of seeking therapy from a small, independent practice compared to a large online platform.
Understanding Self in IFS Therapy: The 8 C’s and 5 P’s
Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you connect with your core Self through the transformative qualities known as the 8 C's and 5 P's. This guide breaks down these key principles to support healing, emotional balance, and inner harmony. Whether you're new to IFS or deepening your practice, learn how the Self serves as the compassionate leader within.
Holiday Boundaries for High-Achieving Women: How to Protect Your Peace and Reclaim Joy This Season
Feeling anxious or stretched thin this holiday season? Learn how to set boundaries, release perfectionism, and explore gifting yourself an IFS-Informed EMDR Intensive.