It feels like someone turned on static up in my head, and I can’t make the noise go away.
01 / Ego-State TherapyEgo-State Therapy in Iowa City
When you experience trauma, a very common response is to dissociate. If dissociation is a strong sensation for you that is blocking your ability to live a healthy and fulfilled life, Ego-State Therapy is here to help.
02 / 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 are. Your mind created these parts to protect you. The trouble is they are still running the show.
03 / HOW IT WORKSFrom internal warfare to a coordinated, whole self
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Resourcing
We build skills that help you feel steady and safe in the present.
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Parts work
Slowly, we get to know your parts and what each one protects you from.
02
Grounding
You practice coming back to your body safely when you start to drift and disconnect.
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Ready for EMDR
When you feel ready, this groundwork prepares you for EMDR, which works on the painful memories that may have caused the dissociation in the first place.
04 / What changesThe internal arguments and noise begin to calm
Over time, memory gaps may grow clearer. You can build a steadier sense of who you are, reach your strengths without one part pulling against another, and feel less panic as the inner conflict settles.
05 / The logisticsWhat it costs and how long it takes
I do not bill insurance, so you and I decide how your care goes. No insurance company sets a limit on the sessions you get.
You can still ask your insurer to pay you back. I will give you a superbill, which is an itemized receipt you send to them yourself.
You can also ask for a Good Faith Estimate before we start, and the No Surprises Act gives you the right to one. It lists what your care is likely to cost.
How long therapy takes is different for every client. One clear goal may take a handful of sessions, and patterns you have carried since childhood can take longer. I will give you my thoughts after the first few sessions, rather than a firm number on day one.
FreeFree Consultation
A relaxed, 15-minute talk about what you need and whether we fit. By phone, by video, or in person.
$185Therapy Sessions
Weekly 53-minute sessions shaped around your needs, in Iowa City or by telehealth in Iowa and North Carolina.
Free DownloadThe Grounding Guide
A one page set of grounding tools you can use the next time your body runs ahead of you.
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06 / Reach outA fifteen-minute call, and no obligation afterwards
Tell me what has been going on, and what you hope therapy with me can change. If I am not the right fit, I will tell you early and help you find a clinician who is.