IFS Parts Work and Inner Child Therapy in Oregon
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a way of understanding the different parts of you, such as the part that protects you, the part that criticizes and the younger part that still hurts. I offer IFS-informed parts work, inner child work and psychodynamic therapy online for adults in Oregon.
What is IFS?
IFS was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. It sees every part of you as trying to help, even the parts that cause pain. In therapy, we get to know these parts with curiosity and compassion, so they no longer have to work so hard.
Inner child work
Inner child work helps you reconnect with your younger self and the feelings that were never safe to express. As those parts feel heard, you can begin to give yourself the care you may not have received.
Psychodynamic therapy
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences shape how you feel and react today. Seeing those patterns clearly gives you more choice.
Combining parts work with EMDR
I am trained in IFS and EMDR integration and attachment-focused EMDR. Parts work can prepare the ground before EMDR, and help the parts of you that hold the memories feel safe during processing.
Questions.
Are you a certified IFS therapist?
I am IFS-informed, with training in IFS and EMDR integration.
What can IFS help with?
I use it for complex PTSD and childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, limerence and long-standing patterns.
Can parts work be done online?
Yes. I offer it by secure video for adults in Oregon.
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Ready to talk?
Email me at [email protected] or use the contact page. I am accepting new clients.