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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.

The No Surprise Billing Act and Good Faith Estimate give patients the right to understand cost for services. The cost for services is covered in your informed consent but you are also entitled to an estimate in writing. If you wish for a Good Faith Estimate, please ask Dr. Camden for one.     Dr. Camden is not in-network with Medicaid and Medicaid does not allow subscribers to see out-of-network providers. If you have Medicaid, please contact your plan for in-network providers. While Dr. Camden has opted out of Mecicare, she can still see you out-of-pocket if you have Medicare.    Appointment cancellation policy:  You may cancel your appointment 24 hours or more before an appointment and there will be no charge.  Appointments cancelled fewer than 24 hours before the appointment time will be billed at the regular appointment fee.​​​

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© 2025 by Marian Camden, Psy.D., LLC

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