Marian Camden, Psy.D., LLC
Licensed Psychologist
Marian Camden, Psy.D., LLC Licensed Psychologist online therapy online counseling experienced therapist experienced counselor women's issues women with ADHD anxiety trauma relationship issues grief and loss life transitions assertiveness boundaries self esteem Colorado therapist Colorado psychotherapist Psypact available in most states
Hope, help, & a little bit of humor when you need it.
Colorado therapist
Colorado Psychologist
Internal Family Systems and Ego State Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is a transformative approach to healing that views the mind as composed of distinct "parts" or sub-personalities, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These parts often take on roles shaped by past experiences, trauma, or unresolved conflicts, and can include both protective parts (such as the inner critic or perfectionist) and wounded parts (such as the vulnerable inner child). IFS aims to help individuals understand, integrate, and heal these parts by cultivating self-awareness, self-compassion, and a deeper connection to the "Self"—the core, compassionate, and wise aspect of the person.
This model closely aligns with ego state work, which focuses on identifying and working with different states of consciousness or ego states that influence behavior and emotions. By gently guiding clients to access and communicate with these parts, IFS encourages healing through internal dialogue, empathy, and the restoration of balance within the psyche. As clients learn to recognize and release the burdens carried by these parts, they often experience greater emotional harmony, improved relationships, and a deeper sense of inner peace.
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Dr. Camden has advanced training in IFS Therapy and also integrates her EMDR training to include techniques from Ego State Psychology. Sometimes IFS and EMDR work wonderfully together.