Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy focuses on identifying the different parts of ourselves that emerge in various situations, which can lead to anxiety, resentment, or depression.

In Internal Family Systems therapy, we explore the parts of ourselves that drive addictive behaviors, asking what those parts are afraid would happen if they didn't engage in those behaviors.

IFS therapy not only addresses internal challenges but also promotes the growth of confidence, openness, and compassion.

IFS therapy allows individuals to become their own therapists, learning to nurture and protect their inner selves, but I resisted bringing it to the public for a long time because I learned that individuals with significant trauma are quite delicate, and exposing vulnerable parts can lead to fear and resistance.

In therapy, it's important to understand the patterns developed in childhood to address systemic challenges within the family system.

Psychedelics like psilocybin can facilitate deep internal change, allowing individuals to understand themselves better and make significant life changes more rapidly than traditional therapies.

IFS therapy can be combined with psychedelics like ketamine, which helps to quiet protective parts and allows access to deeper self-awareness and healing.

In therapy, when conflicts arise, we encourage individuals to take a timeout and reflect on their internal parts before re-engaging, which helps to resolve conflicts more effectively.

In therapy, insight alone isn't enough; real change requires taking action in the world.