Tag: IFS
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Now Offering Professional Consultation for Therapists & Helping Professionals
If you’re a therapist, coach, or mental health professional looking for support, clarity, or direction, I’m excited to share something new with you. After years of walking through the personal and professional terrain of healing, learning, and unlearning, I’ve officially opened up professional consultation offerings—and my brand-new Professional Consultation page is now live. Whether you’re navigating complex cases, burnout,…
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I Have Risen: A Poem of Self-Resurrection

This soul-stirring poem reclaims religious imagery to tell a bold story of self-resurrection, power, and personal liberation. I Have Risen is not a religious piece—it’s a declaration of freedom, authenticity, and the end of self-abandonment. A must-read for anyone rising into their truth.
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Afraid to Set Boundaries? Why People-Pleasing Is Costing You More Than You Think

Afraid to set boundaries? Discover how people-pleasing and self-silencing are trauma responses—and how healing through IFS therapy can help you reclaim your voice, set healthy limits, and live more authentically.
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Black Swan, Shadow Work & Self-Reclamation: A Fierce Invitation to Embrace Your Hidden Parts

What if the parts of you you’ve been taught to fear—your rage, desire, wildness—were actually the keys to your freedom? This cinematic blog explores Black Swan through a trauma-informed, IFS lens, inviting you into a powerful story of healing, shadow integration, and unapologetic self-expression.
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The Flame Within: A Hope Ritual for Troubled Times

A powerful, non-religious IFS ritual to awaken hope, reclaim power, and stay grounded through the chaos of today’s political climate. We are not alone.
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You’re Not Crazy—The System Is: How to Stay Sane in an Insane Political World

Struggling with political anxiety? Discover trauma-informed, research-based ways to cope with political stress and reclaim your inner peace through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
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I Passed the MFT National Exam! Soon licensed to Practice in Washington (and Beyond) 🎉

After 10 years of being a licensed therapist in California, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—I passed the MFT National Exam! 🎉 This was one of the most mentally and emotionally demanding tests I’ve ever taken, but I showed up for it fully. And I’m proud to say I crossed the finish line. Passing this…
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You Don’t Have to Do This Alone: Why Inner Work Is So Hard—and Why It’s Okay to Ask for Help

Feeling stuck in your healing journey? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. This post explores the power of being witnessed and supported through inner work—and how working with a therapist can help you come home to yourself.
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Ditching 12-Step Dogma: Science-Based Recovery That Actually Works

Uncover the truth about 12-step programs and why they rely on pseudoscience rather than evidence-based recovery. Learn how outdated dogma can hold people back and discover science-backed alternatives that actually work for overcoming addiction.
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Why Politics Feels Like Church Again: Religious Trauma Triggers and How to Cope

If politics is triggering your religious trauma, you’re not alone. The fear, control, and oppression you left behind in fundamentalism are showing up in today’s political landscape. Learn why this happens, how it impacts your mental health, and what you can do to reclaim your power and heal.
