About Ego State Therapy

Ego State Therapy is a therapeutic approach that works with different parts or states of the self to promote healing and integration. While our network of ego state therapists is growing, you can explore therapists who offer parts-based approaches.

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Ego State Therapy is a psychodynamic approach based on the idea that the personality is made up of different parts or "ego states" that develop throughout life. These parts can hold different memories, feelings, and ways of coping. When parts are in conflict or carry unresolved pain, it can affect well-being and functioning. The therapy works to help these parts communicate and integrate more harmoniously.

This approach may be helpful for those interested in understanding and working with different aspects of themselves. If you're drawn to Ego State Therapy, First Session can help you connect with therapists who work with parts-based approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), parts work, or dissociation. Browse therapist profiles, watch intro videos, and book a free consultation to find a therapist who resonates with your needs.

Lotus Huyen Vu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Regina, SK)
Virtual Sessions in SK, ON, AB, BC, and MB.
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Lotus Huyen Vu

Lotus Huyen Vu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$160/session
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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What is Ego State Therapy?

Ego State Therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by John and Helen Watkins that views the personality as composed of different parts or "ego states." These states form through experiences and development, and each can have its own feelings, memories, and ways of functioning. The therapy aims to identify, understand, and help these different parts work together more harmoniously, often using techniques like hypnosis or visualization.

What are the potential benefits of Ego State Therapy?

Ego State Therapy may help individuals understand internal conflicts, process difficult experiences held by different parts, and develop greater self-awareness and integration. Many people find that working with their parts can lead to reduced inner conflict, better emotional regulation, and a greater sense of wholeness. This approach can be particularly helpful for understanding patterns that seem to come from different aspects of the self.

Who might benefit from Ego State Therapy?

Ego State Therapy may be helpful for individuals who experience internal conflicts, feel like different parts of themselves want different things, or have aspects of their experience that feel fragmented. It can be relevant for those dealing with trauma, as traumatic experiences are often held by specific ego states. People interested in understanding their inner world may find this approach valuable.

How do I find a therapist who offers Ego State Therapy?

While Ego State Therapy practitioners may be limited, many therapists work with similar parts-based approaches. On First Session, you can search for therapists who offer Internal Family Systems (IFS), parts work, or work with dissociation. These approaches share the understanding that the self has multiple aspects and focus on helping parts integrate and heal.

Are there related approaches I could explore?

If you're interested in parts-based work, you might explore therapists who offer Internal Family Systems (IFS), which also works with different parts of the self. Other related approaches include parts work, inner child work, and trauma-informed therapies that address fragmentation. You can learn more about finding a therapist to explore your options.

How can First Session help me find support?

First Session connects you with therapists who work with parts-based and integrative approaches. You can filter by specialty, watch intro videos to learn about each therapist's methods and style, and book directly online. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Book a free consultation to discuss your needs and find the right fit.