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My Therapeutic Approaches

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is used as an evidence-based psychotherapy, helping people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts. IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts. It is also a way of understanding personal and intimate relationships and stepping into life with the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and connectedness.

Dr. Richard Schwartz explains Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO)

An experiential model of couples therapy that draws primarily from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy, but includes aspects of psychodynamic therapy, systems thinking, neuroscience and mindfulness practices. This model was born out of a desire to carry the concepts of IFS into a relational setting and to use the intimate relationship itself as a vehicle for growth and healing of the individual, as well as the couple. In this approach couples become skilled at working with the extreme impulses of protective parts, facilitating interpersonal and intrapsychic work, and assisting couples to communicate well and deepen heartfelt connection.

Additional approaches

Yin Yoga- Yoga focusing on holding poses for extended periods and allowing the body to release tension while going deeper into stretches. These extended poses increase blood flow to the targeted areas. The increased blood flow helps circulate oxygen throughout the body which aids in total body health, healing, and relaxation.

Prayer/Meditation- Practicing Prayer and/or meditation can provide a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit your total emotional and physical well-being. It provides a way to relax and cope with stress by focusing on something that calms you and helps you to stay centered and keep inner peace. It also creates an opportunity to be more connected to your own internal Self energy.