Healing Complex Trauma with IFS & NARM

Most of my clients find me because they’re looking for someone who works with complex trauma. On our first call, I often hear they’ve just read a book like The Body Keeps the Score, and now their life is finally starting to make sense. They’ve been going through the motions for years, wondering why life felt so hard, and now that they’re starting to understand why, they’re ready to do something about it, so they can feel better.

Many of these clients have struggled with relationships—they may have challenging families and/or romantic partnerships while others find it difficult to work with bosses and colleagues. Regardless of the situation, many feel isolated and want to find more connection with others. Some clients have also been diagnosed with chronic illnesses like autoimmune disorders and other health issues that can be hard to treat, issues that often arise after years of untreated complex trauma. Almost all of them struggle with big emotions that can derail their day and sometimes seem overwhelming. They’re doing their best. They’re successful in many areas of their lives. But they want more for themselves.

That’s where I come in—I’m trained in IFS and NARM, both of which can help clients who are struggling with the complex trauma symptoms described above. I work with adults who are ready to do the work, so they can have the lives they want and deserve.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is an approach that helps us get to know the many parts of ourselves. It can be useful for people who feel conflicted—for example, sometimes a part of you wants to go to the gym while another part of you wants to stay home and eat cake. It can also help people who have experienced trauma. When we explore the parts that guide our behaviors, we can heal, make changes, and finally feel better.

I have Level 2 IFS training, and I have advanced training in Intimacy from the Inside Out (aka IFS for couples). I have also been a program assistant at an IFS Level 1 training and seek out regular IFS consultation.

Art by Kate Tova. Located in San Francisco, California.

NARM

The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) is a beautiful approach that was created specifically for people who have experienced developmental trauma or C-PTSD. It’s a respectful and effective way to address the complicated symptoms that can arise with complex trauma. I am certified in this model.

Art by Hannah Natali (IG @hannahnatali) and Vincent Box (IG @garbagebeauty). Located in Austin, Texas.