Treatment Appraoches

Exploring your inner world through the lens of "parts"; all of us have parts of ourselves that come together to operate our emotional system. IFS helps to learn what these parts look like, and how they have learned to help you survive.

Highlighting the inherent strengths you already carry which have supported you in surviving in life so far. Recognizing the wins you have along the way, no matter how "small", helps build a sense of confidence, empowerment, and momentum to continue doing hard things. 

Using bilateral stimulation, we will target difficult emotional experiences that influence your emotional functioning in the present. Bilateral stimulation supports emotional processing, so you can experience relief and desensitization from related triggers.

Developing a set of skills (mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation) used to de-escalate moments of intense emotional dysregulation. These skills are particularly useful to prevent impulsive or harmful behavior. 

Focusing on the value of the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for healing. Developing a human connection where you feel authentically seen, heard, and known can support the repair of relational wounds. It can also set a foundation for supportive connections elsewhere.

Addressing difficult emotions and beliefs through acceptance and committed action. Using ACT, you will observe your emotions without judgment, reflect on your value system, and engage in actions that support the change you want to see.