EMDR & IFS Consultation for Therapists

Learn to work with protective parts and confidently integrate IFS therapy into EMDR

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You’re trying to be aware of protective parts during EMDR…

But you might be feeling stuck about what to say and when…

Whether you’ve recently heard about IFS/parts work, or you already have some IFS training— you might be feeling a little stuck with how to smoothly integrate it with EMDR…especially when working with complex trauma.

You might have tried using IFS interweaves or working with protective parts directly, but it can feel confusing and a bit disjointed. You want to HOW and WHEN to bring in parts work without making it weird.

And if you’re anything like myself, you’re also looking for more structure & direction so your work feels effective with your clients.

Integrating EMDR & IFS can make complex work easier

Can you relate to any of this?

You’re trying to work with protective parts but…

  • You feel stuck when your clients keep looping during phase 4

  • You don’t know WHAT to say when you notice protectors

  • You’re worried about sounding weird or confusing your clients

  • It feels awkward introducing the concept of parts (like what if they responded with “what are you even talking about?!?”)

  • You sense your clients are shutting-down, in their head, or not quite connected to their emotions during EMDR

  • You’re not sure WHEN to work with protective parts vs. follow standard EMDR protocol

Why do clients get stuck during EMDR?

This is one of the most common questions I hear therapists ask during EMDR consultation. They don’t know WHAT to do when standard protocol isn’t working, especially with complex cases.

It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve messed something up, or that EMDR is not going to work. It often means your client’s nervous system and protective parts need more support before processing can continue.

Clients can become stuck during emdr because they:

  • intellectualize their feelings instead of connecting to them emotionally

  • feel overwhelmed during processing & go out of their window of tolerance

  • experience dissociation or emotional numbing/distancing

  • are polarized between two different protective parts that won’t ease up

  • become highly self-critical or shaming

  • feel afraid of change, letting go, or releasing important beliefs that kept them safe in the past

These responses are all signs you’re likely working with someone’s protective system & their parts are showing up to do their job. They’re using strategies that were once VERY important in the past, and helped protect them from overwhelming & painful experiences.

Learning how to respond to these moments with curiosity rather than frustration can completely change EMDR processing.

Standard EMDR therapy is great, but it doesn’t teach you HOW to work with parts

If you’re feeling stuck with standard protocol, you’re definitely not alone. I frequently felt this way before I was trained in IFS therapy.

Consultation for blending EMDR & IFS therapy can help you:

Know when to slow down and get more clarity vs. continue processing

Map out protective parts in phase 2 & learn the positive intention behind their strategies

Learn how to address protector fears & get permission before moving into phase 4

Use IFS interweaves more effectively during reprocessing phases

Assess for protector backlash and create more flexible treatment plans (like targeting protector fears with EMDR, instead of specific memories)

If you’re looking for:

More than generic interweaves during processing phases

A consultant who really knows IFS (not just IFS-informed)

Techniques to identify & work with protective parts, so you have smoother processing

Guidance on when to use EMDR vs. IFS/parts work

More effectiveness & clarity with complex trauma cases

Then you’re in the right place!

Let’s work together so you feel more confident integrating parts work into EMDR!

2 Ways We Can Work Together

  • This is virtual, 1:1 consultation with me where you have time to ask questions, get feedback on complex cases & fine-tune your skills.

    These hours can be counted towards EMDRIA certification requirements.

  • This is a virtual, 5-session closed group, with a max of 4 participants. You will be able to present cases, connect with other therapists, and ask questions about the 8-phases.

    These hours can be counted towards EMDRIA certification requirements.

If we haven’t met yet, I’m haley

I’m a highly sensitive human & a trauma therapist

I’m a Certified EMDR therapist & EMDRIA approved Consultant

A Certified IFS therapist- level 2 trained

I personally know what’s it like to feel stuck working with protective parts and struggling to pick targets with complex cases. Even though I’m an EMDR therapist & consultant, I consider IFS therapy my main modality. It’s the lens that I view all my clients and how I conceptualize trauma work.

Through my therapy journey, I’ve learned how much smoother EMDR goes when you work WITH protective parts instead of seeing them as “blocks.” Understanding protective parts (and working with my own parts), has made me a better EMDR therapist!

Curious about my training & experience?
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    • Certified IFS therapist- IFS Institute

    • IFS Level 1- IFS Institute

    • IFS Level 2- IFS Institute

    • Program assistant for IFS level 1 trainings

    • Ongoing IFS consultation

    • IFS Therapy for Highly Sensitive People

    • EMDRIA approved Consultant

    • Certified EMDR therapist: EMDRIA

    • EMDR basic training: EMDR-HAP

    • EMDR Advanced Trainings:

      • EMDR & Complex Trauma

      • Treating Dissociative Disorders with EMDR

      • EMDR for Suicidal & Self-Harming Behaviors

    • Mastering EMDR Intensives

  • The Integrated EMDR & IFS Model- Dr. Kendhal Hart, PsyD

    • Level 1

    • Level 2

    • adults

    • acute & complex trauma

    • anxiety & panic

    • people-pleasing

    • EMDR & IFS intensives

    • integrating EMDR & IFS

    • recent traumatic episode protocol (R-TEP)

    • highly sensitive people (HSP’s)

    • adult children of emotionally immature parents

    • emotional neglect & eldest daughters who grew up in dysfunctional families

Sill wondering if i’m the right fit for you?

As a neurodivergent therapist, I’ve learned how much structure, visual examples & analogies help my learning process. I feel passionate about offering consultation that is organized & reduces the extra mental load that can come with integrating EMDR & IFS in complex cases.

Pick Your Best Fit

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Individual EMDR Consultation

This is a virtual, 1:1 consultation with me where you can ask questions, present cases, and collaborate on topics like treatment planning, organizing notes, complex trauma etc. You can schedule at your convenience.

$150/hour

Book a 1:1 consultation
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The EMDR Cohort

This is a virtual, 5-session closed group, with a max of 4 participants. You will be able to present cases, connect with other therapists, and ask questions about each of the weekly topics. It counts for 5 group hours.

$50/group - $250 total

Waitlist for next cohort
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The EMDR Cohort

Group Topics & Schedule

  • 1st Meeting: Getting started with clients & case conceptualization

  • 2nd Meeting: Creative solutions for phase 2

  • 3rd Meeting: Trouble-shooting blocks & feeling stuck

  • 4th Meeting: Working with complex cases & protective parts

  • 5th Meeting: Integration & future template

Each group is virtual, 1-hour, and based in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Bonus: $20 off individual EMDR consultation when you enroll

January 2027 dates coming soon!

Join the waitlist!

The Group Structure

Land Together

We’ll start by orienting everyone to the group, the topics & co-creating our space for the 5-week group.

Case Questions

Each week you’ll have time to present a case & receive feedback and choice-points with EMDR.

The Weekly Topic

At the end of each call, there will be time to ask questions related to the topic of the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • $150 for a 60-minute individual EMDR consultation

    • $250 total for the EMDR cohort- includes 5 group hours of consultation ($50/group)

  • You can schedule individual and group hours directly on my website.

  • 2027 dates will be posted soon!

    • Week 1: getting started & case conceptualization

    • Week 2: creative solutions for phase 2

    • Week 3: trouble-shooting blocks

    • Week4: complex cases & protective parts

    • Week 5: integration & future template

  • Each EMDR cohort has a maximum of 4 participants in a closed group.

  • EMDRIA requires 10 group hours & 10 individual hours for certification.

    • You can view all the requirements for certification on their website here

  • I strive to be warm, transparent, and open as a consultant.

    I balance structure + flexibility, so you can get the most out of your experience & reduce the overwhelm that can come with mastering EMDR.

    I also use IFS therapy as my main framework to conceptualize client experiences and bring that lens to my EMDR approach.

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