Is the Integrative Processing Technique (IPT) like traditional counseling or therapy?

IPT is different from traditional therapy. It is an alternate modality in the field of psycho-neuro-immunology, which is the science of how our thoughts and feelings affect our health. IPT does not replace diagnoses or directives of licensed physicians, psychologists, or psychiatrists. IPT uses a combination of modalities to address various aspects of a person’s experience, including behavioral kinesiology, guided imagery, and inner child work. This trauma-informed method evolves the developments of:

• The trauma body work of Bessel Vad Der Kold, M.D. and Janina Fisher, Ph.D

• Identifying schemas (Jeffrey Young, PhD.)

• Working with parts of the self (Richard Schwartz, Ph.D)

• Somatic resolution (Peter Levine, Ph.D)

• Mindfulness (Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D)

What does a typical session look like?

Sessions can take place in person, virtually, or over the phone. The session begins with setting intentions for what some of the client’s goals may be. The client is guided to focus on an area of their life where they may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or triggered. This could be a specific memory, recurring emotion, or pattern in relationships or behaviors.

Using muscle testing (applied kinesiology) and guided questions, I help clients uncover the root of the issue. This often involves revisiting significant past experiences, memories, or beliefs that contribute to the current emotional block. Clients may be encouraged to connect with the sensations, thoughts, and emotions associated with these memories. Techniques like visualization, dialogue, or somatic awareness are often used to support emotional processing. Once emotions and limiting beliefs have been identified and released, they are replaced with empowering ones.

The session concludes with grounding techniques to help the client feel calm and centered. We may reflect on the experience and discuss how to integrate the insights or changes into daily life.

Each session is unique and tailored to the client’s pace and readiness to process. Some clients may experience significant breakthroughs in one session, while others may need multiple sessions to address complex issues.

Who does IPT help?

My clients from all walks of life and of all ages have experienced incredible benefits from IPT. As a flexible and tailored modality, IPT is most impactful for those who are:

• Experiencing emotional overwhelm

• Struggling with unresolved past experiences

• Seeking personal growth

• Facing life transitions

• Feeling disconnected from themselves, their body, or their relationships

• Interested in holistic healing

What if I don’t want to revisit the past?

I understand that revisiting the past can feel intimidating, but the truth is, we already carry everything we’ve ever experienced with us- whether we’re aware of it or not. These past experiences can show up in the form of emotional triggers, patterns, or even physical tension. Integrative Processing Technique is about reliving painful memories; it’s about gently working through the emotional knots that may still be influencing your present. By addressing these in a safe and supportive way, IPT helps you release what no longer serves you, so you can feel lighter, freer, and more capable to connect to the life you want to create.