IFS-Informed EMDR

Therapy on a whole new level.

EMDR effectively neutralizes triggers, enabling your brain to store past experiences adaptively. This empowerment-centered approach reinforces positive beliefs, enhancing clarity and goal achievement. EMDR helps diminish self-doubt, fostering authentic interpersonal connections.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores and heals different aspects of your psyche, much like nurturing a family unit within your mind. Each part, with its unique role and emotions, is acknowledged and harmonized, especially those carrying pain from past trauma or anxiety.

IFS-Informed EMDR addresses both the emotional and cognitive aspects of trauma holistically. This integrated approach ensures a comprehensive process, catering to the mind's intricate dynamics and fostering deep, lasting healing.

What is IFS-Informed EMDR?

Introduction to EMDR

Introduction to IFS

IFS-Informed EMDR is effective for:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Empowerment

  • Attachment Issues

  • Chronic Illness

  • OCD and Phobias

  • Depression

  • And more

More than trauma therapy.

What can I expect?

IFS-informed EMDR leverages the brain's innate healing abilities, reducing stress responses and enhancing positive belief systems. In sessions, therapists facilitate brain processing through techniques like rapid eye movements, tapping, or sensory input. IFS integrates the logical brain's knowledge with the body's emotional experience, making EMDR more gentle, comprehensive, and validating.

Clients maintain control over the pace and content of their processing.

EMDR is not used in every session. Initial sessions may focus on information gathering and learning resources for effective processing. IFS is integrated into all therapy aspects, ensuring a cohesive treatment approach.

Unsure if EMDR is right for you?

Contact me today to schedule a free consultation. I will answer any questions you may have so you feel empowered to make your best therapy choice.

FAQs

Is IFS- Informed EMDR only for trauma or PTSD?

Certainly not! Both IFS and EMDR are extensively researched and effective for various mental health issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, addictions, grief, and adjustment disorders. When combined, they form a versatile and adaptable therapy, complementing other therapeutic methods and tailoring to individual needs.

What is trauma?

Trauma varies greatly in form and impact; what deeply affects one person may differ from another. It encompasses not only severe incidents like physical assaults or accidents but also subtler experiences like bullying or isolation. Long-term adversities, especially in childhood, can also lead to trauma. Regardless of the type, IFS-Informed EMDR offers effective assistance in addressing and healing from these experiences.


Will IFS-Informed EMDR make me relive trauma?

EMDR targets specific aspects of a memory or feeling, yet focusing on traumatic memories is not essential for IFS-Informed EMDR effectiveness. Overwhelming situations can be segmented into smaller, manageable parts or centered on bodily sensations and feelings. This approach can address current or future concerns, often involving communication with the internal system that bypasses direct engagement with traumatic content. Consequently, clients experience relief from immediate issues and heal past traumas without directly confronting distressing events.

How many sessions will I need?
The number of therapy sessions one needs is highly individualized, depending on the person's specific goals and the severity of their symptoms. Certain concerns may be addressed relatively quickly, while more complex issues require a more extended period of dedicated attention. I am committed to crafting a customized treatment plan that aligns with the individual's unique needs.

I engage in regular evaluations of clients’ progress, making necessary adjustments to the frequency of sessions to best support their journey. It is imperative to emphasize that the pace of therapy is always adjusted to match the person's level of comfort and readiness, ensuring they feel neither pressured nor delayed in their path toward healing. This approach guarantees a therapeutic experience that is both effective and respectful of the individual's pace, facilitating meaningful and sustainable progress.

How do I get started?
To initiate the process, please feel free to contact me through email, text message, or a phone call. I am available to address any inquiries you may have and to arrange your initial consultation. Relief and healing are accessible, and I am committed to facilitating your path towards them. Do not hesitate to pose any questions you might have – your confidence and safety throughout this therapeutic journey are paramount to me. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you in the near future.