Internal Family Systems (IFS) + EMDR for Trauma

You might have heard of either IFS or EMDR. They’re getting a lot of press these days. But…maybe you have your doubts. Maybe you think it sounds weird to sit watching your therapist wave their fingers around in front of your face, or for you to talk about your “parts,” and you’re right. It’s totally weird!

As with all approaches to therapy, there is no one sure-fire cure for everyone. But I will say this: both IFS and EMDR can work really, REALLY well on folks who have severe and/or complex PTSD symptoms. And the best part is, you don’t even have to believe in it! Show up with all your skepticism. Honestly, I still have lots of my own. But it’s also amazing to see these therapies help people work through things.

Both IFS and EMDR — or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — are research-supported treatments for the symptoms of trauma, chronic pain, and other psycho-somatic problems. One of the reasons I trained in both IFS and EMDR was the ample research.

I am trained in EMDR through EMDR Consulting, an EMDRIA-approved training organization. I work under consultation with experienced, long-term practitioners.

I am trained in IFS through the IFS Institute. I also work under consultation with IFS providers, and I continue my education through their Continuity Program.