IFS stands for Internal Family Systems, an uncharismatic name for a very effective technique for understanding yourself and others. With roots in Jungian psychology and gestalt, IFS is based on two premises:

1. We all contain multiples.
   2. All of these subpersonalities just want what’s best for us.

In practice, it can be hard to feel like everything inside of you is well-intentioned. Say your inner critic is lacerating you, your inner child is cowering in a corner and other parts of you jump in to put you out of your misery by mindlessly scrolling social media, pouring the first drink of the day or eating a gummy. Usually we’re not conscious of these elements as separate parts, but in IFS we take the time to parse out the parts of your system, giving them our attention and hearing their stories. While some spiritual traditions talk about transcending or killing off the ego, the goal of IFS is to establish congenial relations with all of your egoic fractals. When you do this, you experience fewer doubts, anxieties and inner conflicts as your entire system starts to function more harmoniously.

Apart from our parts, we all have a Self, a presence within that remains pure and untarnished by the vagaries of life. This Higher Self can never be overwhelmed by pain and has enough curiosity and compassion to tend to both our well-armored and tender places. Bringing Self online to witness our own distress causes your whole system to take a sigh of relief, as you ease into and appreciate the beautiful being that you already are and the beautiful life that you have. It’s akin to falling in love with yourself. And this love is available to all of us, no matter how traumatic and loveless our lives have been up to this point.

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Unlike conventional talk therapy, it’s not my role to provide brilliant interpretations, give advice or empathize with you. The healing doesn’t happen through transference with me. Nor is IFS about telling your story. In fact, you don’t have to tell me anything, because the healing is not in the telling. Rather, the healing is within you, in the intrapsychic witnessing that takes place when your Self makes contact with the parts of you that need your attention. It’s my job to hold a compassionate space and guide you in as you explore your inner landscape.

I track and reflect your ever-shifting states, naming your parts for you as they appear. While I may make suggestions, I’ll never tell you what to do, because what needs to happen inside of you is something that you already know. I help you clear the space so you can access this inner knowing. When I do this, I get to access my own compassion and curiosity. Ideally, you leave our session feeling lighter and more in touch with your authentic Self.

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I work one-on-one with individuals in private, hour-long sessions, which can be online or in person in my office in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. I work on a sliding scale based on need, outlined below. I do not take insurance. I accept payment through Wise, Venmo and Zelle.

Standard Rate: $150 USD/session

If this price feelsdoable for you without significant strain, choose this tier.

Pay-It-Forward Rate: $175 USD/session

This rate helps me offer lower cost access to those who need it. If you’re in a financially comfortable position and want to support broader access to this work, thank you! 

Community Rate: $125 USD/session

This reduced rate is for those who are currently expereincing financial hardship. Select this tier only if a higher rate would prevent you from participating. 

PACKAGES

Mapping the Territory: An Intro to IFS: 6 one-hour-long sessions for $810 USD

Gain an experiential understanding of the power of the IFS model as we create a map of your system and identify major trailheads (i.e., productive areas for more in-depth exploration in the future). Get a taste of the power of relating to yourself and your challenges in a new way, as you try out a more compassionate way of living. Perfect for people feeling stuck in some area of their life or in need of clarity during a time of transition.

We meet once a week for six weeks or twice a week for three weeks. Standard cancelation policy applies: rescheduling of sessions requires at least 24 hours’ notice.

Psychedelic Safety Net: 8 one-hour-long sessions for $945 USD

Wherever you decide to do your journey work (Oregon, Colorado, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Peru, or in the privacy of your own home), there is no such thing as having too much support for this process.

We meet once a week for six weeks or twice a week for three weeks. We spend a few sessions clarifying your intentions and preparing for your experience. The remainder of our meetings are dedicated to integrating the insights you’ve been given into your daily life.

Standard cancelation policy applies: rescheduling of sessions requires at least 24 hours’ notice. Journey not included.

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Psychedelics like psilocybin and even cannabis can heighten and accelerate the work of IFS. States of non-ordinary consciousness make it easier see your parts as a part of you rather than all of you. They also make it easier to access and bask in the compassionate presence of your Higher Self.

Per IFS, bad trips happen when we don’t take the time to get the consensus of all of our parts before a journey. A manager part might have read How to Change Your Mind or other positive press and said, “Sign me up, we’ve got to get fixed.” Yet other more tender parts might feel afraid of unconscious material that could come to light when the medicine lifts the lid of your unconscious. Sometimes these fearful parts can be so strong that people can be completely unresponsive to high doses of medicine.

Before an experience, we take our time to consult all of your parts, getting to know them, hearing their hesitations and concerns, and asking their permission. Afterwards, integration involves sharing your insights with all of your parts, an essential step to making sure you have the most beneficial and transformational experience possible.

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