I’m a new mom, a trained IFS practitioner, a certified personal development coach, and an adventure enthusiast. Through my experience as a human, an IFS client, and as a coach trained in the IFS model, I’ve learned a few universal truths:

1. When we are young, we learn it is not safe to be our whole selves. We experience shame, develop painful beliefs, and then create internal strategies to protect ourselves. We show up how we think we’re supposed to show up, and only let others see what we have been taught are the acceptable parts of us.

2.Understanding our internal drives is the first and most crucial step toward freedom. We tend to experience our behaviors, thoughts, and impulses at surface level, as they move through our minds and bodies at blinding speed. Slowing down and paying attention through the lenses of compassion and curiosity can help us to uncover our best selves. 

3.When it comes to our own behavior, we often don’t realize we have a choice. We can’t control what happens to us, but we can develop tools to weather the storm with more ease and happiness. When it comes to how we react to the world around us, we always have the power of choice.

4.When we’re all just doing our best to survive, we don’t realize that thriving is actually an option. And I’ve got some really good news: IT IS!!! We really can safely show up whole to our lives, and be true to who we are!

I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to wholeness. I’m ready to hold the space you need free of judgment, because when someone did that for me, it changed my life.  Feel free to email me at emily@ek.coach, or click the button below to set up an intro call.

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Emily has been an active and trained IFS practitioner and certified life coach since 2018. She lives in Virginia with her husband, her son, and 2 silly pups.