Internal Family Systems

Working with Bahia was one of the greatest gifts I gave myself. When I met her, I was struggling with compulsive behaviors that I didn’t understand and couldn’t seem to let go of, no matter how hard I tried. I was in a miserable, hopeless cycle jumping from one romantic interest to the next to avoid the pain that often underlies active addiction. She met with me with so much unconditional love, patience, and grace, regardless of how I showed up or how willing I felt.

Bahia supported me as I finally set down the behavioral armor I had been wearing for decades that was ultimately keeping me from finding love and being the kind of partner I wanted to be. She guided me through evaluating my past relationships and uncovering old patterns, then showed me healthier alternatives and coached me as I tried on this new way of life. She was by my side while I walked through some of the most painful and harrowing events in my life, like my dad dying of cancer. She was there for me through it all.

The most valuable gift I received from our time together was learning how to be kind and gentle towards myself. In my sessions with Bahia, I always felt heard, seen, cared for, and so safe. She taught me how to take deep care of myself and have a loving relationship with myself, which prepared me for the loving relationships and friendships I’m in now.  

Today, I’m in a conscious relationship with a loving life partner. I love how my partner and I communicate, respect and value each other, and how much fun we have together. We’ve talked about how this is the most vulnerable we’ve ever been in a romantic relationship, and how wonderful and nourishing it feels to let a lover see us as our whole selves. My work with Bahia prepared me to accept and know I’m worthy of the goodness and love in my life today.

“Bahia creates a space of both groundedness, safety, depth, and discovery. She invites you into a inner landscape of adventure and mystery. I feel safe in her hands and delved into parts that longed for a voice. This work is so powerful for navigating what is unexpressed, hidden in shaodw, and pieces of us that long for a voice. Bahia, thank you for making it safe for ALL parts to be explored and to play!”

“Working with Bahia has connected me to my inner world in a way that I haven’t been able to with other modalities or other coaches. She is patient, understanding, and DEEPLY knowledgeable. She gives you the space to have your own experience, while educating you on the ways in which the parts work together (or in opposition). Where other visualizations and techniques have failed, Bahia and IFS have succeeded in helping me to uncover insights that are SO relevant to my everyday life. I highly recommend working with her if you’re looking to integrate parts of yourselves that you may be struggling with.”

“Bahia holds such beautiful, loving space for her clients. She really gets out of the way & trusts that the client’s innate intelligence knows what to do. I get to know myself in a deeper way when I have an IFS session with Bahia.”

“Bahia’s gifts as an IFS practitioner are palpable. She provides a safe and clear space to go deep into the internal world, and a nonjudgmental loving space to process what comes up. There’s no one like her.”

“In Bahia’s presence I feel so safe and held opening up with her. In our work together she guided me to begin integrating various parts of me that previously felt conflicted and alienated. My biggest take away was the realization that my Higher Self gets to be the one to care for every other part of me. I love how unconditionally accepting she is as a guide, allowing me the space to have my own experience with total grace and non-judgment. I trust and love Bahia wholeheartedly and would recommend her as a coach to anyone who’s seeking to experience more inner harmony, self-acceptance, and self-love!”