Do you feel like this?

You’re a capable professional.

You show up every day and deliver for your clients, customers, and colleagues.

You take care of your loved ones, and they rely on you to be there.

From the outside, it looks like you have it all together.

But inside, it feels like you’re spinning plates in the air, trying to keep them from crashing down — all while you struggle with your own chronic stress from life circumstances, relationship challenges, or internal conflicts.

You do your best to manage it all, but the stress takes a toll on your energy, focus, and well being …

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What is IFS coaching?

When it comes to finding helpful solutions to the challenges we face — whether it’s resolving the effects we still feel from adverse childhood experiences, navigating the complex aspects of being human every day, or tending to our most meaningful relationships — I’ve done a lot of searching.

Many tools work to some degree, and provide relief for a time. Some tools work well for many things.

To me, Internal Family Systems (IFS) falls in the latter category. It was the key that enabled me to reduce my own chronic stress, find lasting relief from internal conflicts due to early-life experiences, and enjoy healthy and mutually fulfilling relationships. Before I found IFS, nothing seemed to adequately address what I was experiencing internally, never mind provide effective resolution.

What does that mean for you?

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Testimonials

I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Kristen. She quickly ascertained what thought processes were blocking my progress and guided me to a solution. Her manner is compassionate yet direct. I have consulted other life coaches in the past, but Kristen employs an approach that is immediately effective.

L.M., Business Owner

When I’m stuck and can’t see my way out, Kristen offers a different perspective with amazing gentleness and clarity. It’s not advice-giving at all — it’s a key to a hidden level. Her words are never hard or heavy. As I tune myself to hear them, they start unlocking the doors that have been closed on the inside of me and I feel relief.

K.M., Psychology Professor

Wow, Kristen. Your coaching call was a powerful experience and beautifully led.

G.H., Business Executive

Kristen has helped me identify the different parts of myself and bring loving attention to them. Through this work, my parts are feeling relief, Self energy is growing stronger, and I have access to this energy to move forward in life. She has a subtle yet powerful way of approaching the IFS model, which I was previously exposed to professionally — but she made it safe to explore IFS on a personal level. Thanks, Kristen!

S.K., Counselor