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Making the Invisible, Visible

If therapy and Fight Club have a common thread, it's their first rule: don't talk about it. This code works wonders if you're in the loop, but it's less helpful when you're on the sidelines, contemplating whether or not to step into the ring.

Think of these articles as your insider's guide to therapy.

I'll offer you a candid view of my work as a therapist, without sacrificing the sacredness of my client's confidentiality. Like your favorite reality TV show, we'll delve into the highs, lows, and 'pour-the-red-wine' moments of life for women in their 30s and 40s.

I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible world of therapy for women who think their struggles aren't "significant enough", one blog post at a time.

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What Is IFS Therapy?

Feeling caught between numbing out and lashing out? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy goes beneath the surface of overwhelm and frustration to help you reclaim calm and control. Discover how IFS uncovers the layers of your inner world, empowering you to break free from burnout and find clarity without needing to “fix” yourself.

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Beyond Trauma: How Therapy Helps Everyday Women with Everyday Problems

Thinking therapy is only for trauma? Think again. Therapy isn’t just for crises—it’s for everyday women dealing with everyday problems. Whether you’re overwhelmed by family demands, emotionally checked out at work, or just going through the motions, therapy is your space to breathe, reset, and stop pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. You deserve support long before the breaking point hits.

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The Basement Children

Today, in the fourth and final segment of the IFS Parts series, we descend into the hidden depths – the realm of the Exiles. Imagine a forgotten chamber within your inner landscape, shrouded in shadows. This chamber holds not dusty relics, but something far more precious: the House Elves of your internal world – otherwise known as Exile parts in IFS. These vulnerable parts carry the scars of past wounds and hold onto unprocessed emotions. Tucked away in the recesses of your psyche by protector parts, they often operate unconsciously, whispering anxieties and influencing your present struggles.

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Unraveling Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Gentle Path to Healing

Contrary to our automatic associations with the word, traumas aren’t always single, tragic, or life-threatening events. Just as often, traumas can be a collection of smaller experiences that have accumulated over time.

And, so often, the key to unlocking your full potential lies not in trendy visualization techniques or one-size-fits-all life hacks, but in exploring a hidden realm within, where traumas big and small can be healed, clearing the way forward into the life you desire?

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