Beneath the surface of the protective parts of trauma survivors there exists an undamaged essence, a Self that has been sheltered from destruction by the various protectors that have emerged in their efforts to ensure survival.

IFS and ego state therapies are transformative psychotherapies that believes every person consists of a system of protective and wounded parts along with a part of us that can observe, notice, and help heal the wounded parts. These therapies have been found to be particularly effective for complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, and can also be used for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and addictions to name a few.