IFS EMDR Therapy Group

IFS EMDR Therapy Group We are a team of therapists who provide high quality trauma therapy with a focus on IFS-Informed EMDR

06/09/2026

It's helpful to remember that being grounded does not always mean feeling "good" or "happy."

It is the physiological experience of your nervous system shifting from a survival state (where you are reacting to the past) to a regulated state (where you are experiencing the present).

You can be grounded, and sad. You can be grounded, and scared. When you are regulated, you are with the feelings, rather than overpowered by them. ..

In trauma therapy, we often talk about the the "Window of Tolerance." This is the biological experience of feeling emoti...
06/05/2026

In trauma therapy, we often talk about the the "Window of Tolerance." This is the biological experience of feeling emotions while being able to stay present. And it’s crucial for healing without re-traumatizing.

While it’s normal for our emotions to shift and change, there are times when emotions “flood” our bodies and minds, making it harder to regulate. Processing in this state doesn't lead to healing.

Instead, we slow down. We address fears. We find the present moment.

This allows the mind and body to move through the material, rather than getting stuck.

Want to learn more? Head to the link in our website for more trauma therapy resources and insights: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/resources..
Looking for support? Katy has an opening for virtual weekly/biweekly support and Morgan is scheduling 3-5 day intensives. Get in touch to get started: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/

Supporting clients virtually in MD, DC, VA & PA. Supporting intensive clients in-person in Chester County, PA.

👋 Re-introducing Ourselves 👋We're so glad to say hello! Welcome to IFS EMDR Therapy Group. We help adults heal from comp...
06/03/2026

👋 Re-introducing Ourselves 👋

We're so glad to say hello! Welcome to IFS EMDR Therapy Group. We help adults heal from complex trauma using IFS & EMDR.

We know what it's like to understand what's wrong, but not know why things aren't changing. We use integrative models like EMDR and IFS to bring real shifts and reach deeper healing.

Morgan offers 3-5 day therapy intensives and Katy offers weekly and biweekly therapy, including extended sessions (90+ minutes).
To learn more about us, click through or visit our website. Link here: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/..

Today and every day, we celebrate the freedom to be exactly who you are. 🏳️‍🌈As a queer-owned practice, we know many of ...
06/02/2026

Today and every day, we celebrate the freedom to be exactly who you are. 🏳️‍🌈

As a queer-owned practice, we know many of us were taught to hide, quiet, or "fix" the parts of ourselves that didn’t fit the mold. We are here to celebrate all parts of you that make you whole. 💫

Everyone deserves a space where they don't have to explain their identity before they can start their healing. We see the fire, the resilience, and the radical joy of the LGBTQIA+ community, and we are honored to walk beside you.

We're a queer-owned practice and our affirming therapists are dedicated to inclusion and affirming care. You don't have to go it alone...

We often talk about "grounding" when we’re already stressed, but opportunities to regulate are always available.When we ...
05/30/2026

We often talk about "grounding" when we’re already stressed, but opportunities to regulate are always available.

When we intentionally engage our senses, we are providing safety cues that help us land in a ventral vagal state (our "social engagement" and "rest and digest" mode).

By pausing to really notice through our senses, we signal to our biology that the environment is safe enough to let our guard down.

A Sensory Toning Practice for Today:

Sight: Land your eyes on something that calls in joy or beauty.
Sound: Find a sound in nature or play a song that is pleasant to notice. Or, hum a low note or listen to the rhythm of your own exhale.
Touch: Find something soft or cozy to feel against your skin.
Smell & Taste: Savor a slow sip of tea or a deep breath of fresh air.

Grounding isn't just about bringing stress levels down; it’s about expanding your capacity to feel present...
For a free guide to grounding tools, click here: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/resources..

EMDR is a powerful therapy modality - and sometimes the lingo can sound a little confusing.If you’re curious about how t...
05/21/2026

EMDR is a powerful therapy modality - and sometimes the lingo can sound a little confusing.

If you’re curious about how this process actually works, let’s pull back the curtain on the four of the most common terms you’ll hear when working with an EMDR therapist.

Bilateral Stimulation (BLS): A key mechanism of EMDR. It’s any rhythmic left-right pattern—like following a light with your eyes, listening to alternating tones, or tapping hands on your chest. It taxes the working memory to help "digest" difficult memories.

Desensitization: This is the "D" in EMDR. It’s the process of lowering the emotional "charge" of a memory. The goal isn’t to forget what happened, but to get to a place where thinking about it no longer triggers a physical or emotional flooding.

Reprocessing: The "R" in EMDR. Your brain takes a memory that was "stuck" in the past and moves it into a healthy, adaptive place.

Cognitions: These are the "I statements" or beliefs you hold about yourself. We move from a Negative Cognition ("I am powerless") to a Positive Cognition ("I have choices now"). It’s an "upgrade" for your self-belief system.

Curious about the EMDR process and if it's right for you? Head to our website for more resources: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/..
Katy has an opening for weekly/biweekly support and Morgan is scheduling 3-5 day intensives. Get in touch at the link in our bio to get started.

Supporting clients virtually in MD, DC, VA, CO & PA. Supporting clients in-person in Chester County, PA. ..

05/20/2026

In Internal Family Systems (IFS), Self-Energy is the healing energy that exists within everyone. "Parts" that feel anxious, perfectionistic, or exhausted are often protective parts,that can benefit from "unblending" and being in touch with the 8 C’s and 5 P’s of Self Energy. Both sets of qualities describe ways we can relate to our internal world and how we can show up in the process to facilitate healing.

The 8 C’s.

Compassion: Open-heartedness toward our suffering.
Curiosity: A genuine desire to learn about our parts without judgment.
Calmness: Groundedness in the face of internal or external chaos.
Clarity: Seeing situations as they truly are, not through a "part's" lens.
Courage: The willingness to move toward scary or exiled feelings.
Confidence: Trusting our ability to lead our internal system.
Creativity: Finding "outside-the-box" ways to express and heal.
Connectedness: Feeling a sense of kinship with all our parts.

The 5 P’s:

Presence: Staying fully in the "here and now."
Patience: Trusting the timing of the healing process.
Persistence: Staying committed to showing up for our parts.
Perspective: Seeing the big picture of our system’s intentions.
Playfulness: Bringing a lighthearted energy to the heavy work.

Healing is leading our system from a place of Self-Energy and helping us connect with the true essence of our parts unburdened. Want to learn more about IFS? Head to our website. Link in bio!..

In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Self Energy is a key component of healing.Self Energy is your natural essence....
05/14/2026

In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Self Energy is a key component of healing.

Self Energy is your natural essence. It is the calm, compassionate core of who you are that remains undamaged by trauma. When you accessing qualities of Self, you aren't overwhelmed by your parts. Instead, you have the space to witness them with curiosity rather than judgment.

To help us recognize when we are leading from this centered place, we look for the 5 P’s of Self-Energy:

Presence
Perspective
Persistence
Patience
Playfulness

To learn more about IFS, head to our website here: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/..

Sometimes, the hardest part of healing is feeling like you don't have a "big enough" reason to be hurting.If you’re stru...
05/11/2026

Sometimes, the hardest part of healing is feeling like you don't have a "big enough" reason to be hurting.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or a harsh inner critic but can’t point to one specific, life-altering event, you might feel lost. But trauma isn't just about one thing that happened; it’s about how your system adapted to a lack of safety or consistency over time.

✨This is where IFS-Informed EMDR becomes a game-changer.✨

While traditional EMDR often looks for a single "target" memory, combining it with Internal Family Systems (IFS) allows us to work with the parts of you that are still carrying the weight of the past.

By using EMDR to process the emotional "charge" held by these parts, we aren't just treating a single memory—we’re rewriting the foundational way you relate to yourself...
Interested in learning more? Head to our website: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/ifsemdr-1

Want to work with us? Katy has an opening for virtual weekly/biweekly support and Morgan is scheduling 3-5 day intensives. Get in touch here to get started: https://ifsemdrtherapy.com/contact-us

Supporting clients virtually in MD, DC, VA & PA. Supporting clients in-person in Chester County, PA. ..

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