Crystal Barnes

Eclectic

I do not believe that therapy should be approached from a one size fits all perspective. I intentionally select various techniques and evidenced based modalities to assist you to achieve your treatment goals. Some of my favorite treatment methods include IFS, Somatic Therapy, CBT, and elements from EMDR.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I have received extensive consultation in IFS. I believe that this treatment method has the ability to foster life changing healing from trauma, greater insight of self, and promotes an inner sense of calm. I believe that the exploration of the burdened internal system can be a liberating experience. In IFS we will create a safe space to explore various parts of the self- parts of the self that hold painful memories and burdens, parts of the self that behave in specific ways to protect the self, and parts of the self that act to soothe, calm , or distract. We will work collaboratively toward you presenting as your core self. The core self is associated with calmness, curiosity, compassion, connectedness, confidence, creativity, courage, and clarity.

Narrative

Narrative therapy holds transformative power. To tell your story aloud can be empowering. In therapy you will have the opportunity to tell your authentic, uncensored story. Narrative therapy can present amazing opportunities to identify negative cognitions and emotions that we may hold about ourselves and others.

Somatic

I believe that trauma can be stored in the body. Somatic therapy is a wonderful way to physically heal from trauma. Somatic therapy encourages one to utilize body awareness, movement, and breath work to become aware of bodily sensations and to release stored emotions that can cause pain and physical illness.