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EGO-STATE THERAPY

Ego-State Therapy in Iowa City: Feel Whole Again

You do not have to feel fragmented. Your internal parts can learn to work together.

Dissociation and parts work

In-person + telehealth

Trauma-informed

IS THIS YOU?

Feeling fragmented inside

One part of you wants to reach out, another says do not trust anyone. One side is confident and capable, another feels small and terrified. You have gaps in memory, strong reactions that feel like they come from someone else, and confusion about who you really are. Your mind created these parts to protect you. The trouble is they are still running the show.

HOW IT WORKS

From internal warfare to a coordinated, whole self

Identification

We notice the different parts and what each one protects you from.

Communication

We establish dialogue with the parts through imagery and conversation.

Understanding

We explore why each part formed and what it fears will happen if it lets go.

Integration

The parts stop fighting and start coordinating. You become a coherent whole.

WHAT CHANGES

The internal arguments and noise begin to calm

Memory gaps become clearer. You develop a coherent, coordinated sense of self. You access your strengths without parts sabotaging you, and panic eases because the internal warfare stops

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about Ego-State Therapy

Will this help with Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Yes. This helps with all dissociative type disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Will talking to my parts make them more powerful?

Usually the opposite happens. When our parts feel seen and heard for what they have been holding onto, or what their job has been for so long, they reduce in intensity - leading to “retiring” all-together.

Can I do this via telehealth?

Yes. It can be done effectively online anywhere in Iowa.

Ready to feel whole again?

Reach out and tell me about your internal experience. I will listen, understand your system, and help your parts coordinate.

Your information is confidential. This form is not a HIPAA-secure channel, so please share only enough for me to reach you. I typically respond within 1 business day.

If you need urgent help or are in crisis, this form is not the fastest way to reach support. Call or text 988 any time, or call 911 in an emergency.