Robyn Sevigny, LMFT
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Reunite with Your True Self in California
Integrative Healing with Parts Work for High Achievers Living with Complex Trauma
You've built an impressive life. From the outside, you're the definition of success—accomplished, reliable, the person everyone turns to for support. But internally, you're exhausted. The anxiety never quite goes away. You feel disconnected from yourself and others, even in your closest relationships. Childhood wounds that you thought you'd outgrown still influence your daily decisions and emotional responses.
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You don't have to keep pushing through. You deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you grow into where you want to be. Through my integrative approach centered in Internal Family Systems therapy, I offer a transformative path forward—one that honors both your strength and your struggles.
My Integrative Approach to Internal Family Systems Therapy
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I draw from several powerful modalities to support your healing, with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy at the core. The Internal Family Systems model, developed by Richard Schwartz, recognizes that we all have different "parts" or subpersonalities within our internal system. Each part developed to protect you, carrying positive intent, even when their strategies no longer serve you.
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How I Integrate IFS with Other Healing Modalities
Parts Work (IFS-Informed)
Through Internal Family Systems therapy, we explore the different parts of you—like your inner critic, perfectionist, or protector—and help them work together instead of against each other. This builds self-compassion and emotional clarity. Your wounded parts learn they can trust your Core Self to lead, transforming from extreme roles into valuable resources for well-being.
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EMDR Therapy
Integrated with the IFS model, EMDR helps you process trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain without having to relive every detail. It's a gentle yet effective way to reduce symptoms and restore balance. When we combine EMDR with Internal Family Systems therapy, your protective parts can relax, allowing deeper healing to occur.
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Emotion Processing
Together, we'll create a safe space to feel, understand, and release emotions that have been buried or overwhelming. The Internal Family Systems model provides a framework for understanding why certain parts hold these painful emotions, while I guide you in learning how to stay grounded even when things feel intense.
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Skills Building
You'll learn practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively. These aren't just coping strategies—they're life-enhancing skills that support your self-leadership and help your internal system function harmoniously.
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Symptom Reduction & Nervous System Support
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or trauma responses, we'll work to calm your nervous system and reduce distressing symptoms. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you understand which parts trigger these responses, allowing for targeted healing that helps you feel more like yourself again.
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This integrative approach isn't just about feeling "better." It's about building a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and emotionally secure. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, reclaim your energy, and create relationships that nourish, not drain you.
Understanding Your Internal Family System
Within the Internal Family Systems model, your mind contains subpersonalities that interact like family members. In my integrative practice, I help you recognize three types of parts:
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Managers - The proactive protectors working overtime to keep you safe through control, perfectionism, and achievement. While they have positive intent, they may leave you exhausted and disconnected from your true Self.
Exiles - The vulnerable parts holding painful memories and emotions from the past. These exile parts carry wounds that other parts work hard to protect you from feeling. Through gentle emotion processing and EMDR, we help these parts heal without re-traumatization.
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Firefighters - The emergency responders that emerge when emotional pain threatens to surface, using distraction or numbing as protection. With skills building and nervous system support, we help firefighters find healthier ways to manage distress.
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Through this integrative Internal Family Systems therapy approach, these parts learn to work together rather than against each other, allowing your Core Self to lead with wisdom and clarity.
Who Benefits Most
My Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy practice specializes in supporting:
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High-achieving professionals who appear successful but struggle internally with anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional dysregulation
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Adults with complex PTSD seeking healing from childhood trauma through gentle, integrative methods
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Healthcare and medical professionals managing unique field stresses while maintaining professional identity
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Individuals ready to move beyond coping into genuine transformation
If you're someone who's been the "strong one" for everyone else, my integrative approach to Internal Family Systems therapy creates space where all your parts—including the vulnerable ones—are welcome and understood.
The Transformation
Through our work with the Internal Family Systems model and complementary healing modalities, clients experience profound shifts:
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Immediate Benefits
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Recognition and understanding of your internal parts through the IFS model
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Practical skills for managing triggers and emotional overwhelm
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EMDR processing for traumatic memories without retraumatization
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Tools to calm your nervous system when activated
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A framework for understanding internal conflicts with self-compassion
Long-term Transformation
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Emotional Regulation: Develop self-leadership as your Core Self guides your internal system
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Trauma Resolution: Heal wounded parts through integrated EMDR and IFS techniques
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Authentic Relationships: Connect deeply as you release old patterns and embrace your true Self
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Confident Boundaries: Protect your energy without guilt through skills building
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Mind-Body Integration: Feel safe in your body through nervous system support
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Sustainable Well-being: Build a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and emotionally secure
Your Journey with Integrative IFS Therapy
Your healing journey begins with our free 20-minute consultation, where we'll explore what brings you to therapy and ensure we're a good fit. In our first session, I take time to understand your mental health concerns, strengths, and goals—there's no pressure to share everything immediately.
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In our weekly 50-55 minute online sessions, I create a safe, judgment-free space where:
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Your achieving parts are honored for their protection
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Your vulnerable parts receive compassion and understanding
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Your Core Self is empowered to lead with wisdom
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All subpersonalities learn to work together harmoniously
Each session integrates the Internal Family Systems model with EMDR, emotion processing, skills building, and nervous system support based on what you need in that moment. This isn't rigid protocol—it's responsive, personalized healing that meets you exactly where you are.
Take the First Step Today
You don't have to continue managing constant anxiety or carrying unhealed trauma alone. Your internal family systems have been working so hard to protect you—now it's time to offer them the understanding, skills, and healing they deserve.
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Through my integrative approach to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, you'll discover that transformation isn't just possible—it's practical. Together, we'll help your wounded parts find peace, develop life-enhancing skills, process difficult emotions, and empower your Core Self to lead with confidence and compassion.