IN-PERSON & ONLINE PARTS WORK THERAPY IN NEWBURY PARK & ACROSS CA

Connect with every part of yourself. Heal from within. Rediscover wholeness.

Experience the profound healing potential of Parts Work Therapy to help you reconnect, find balance, and cultivate inner peace.

Our team specializes in Parts Work Therapy for children, teens, & adults.

You might feel like parts of you are in conflict, or like certain aspects of your personality keep reacting in ways that make life feel hard. Perhaps you have parts that push you toward perfectionism, self-criticism, or avoidance. These internal struggles can stem from different life experiences, especially in response to trauma. If you feel pulled in opposing directions or want to understand why some parts of you feel like they’re protecting you, Parts Work Therapy could offer relief and a path forward.

At Conejo Valley Counseling, we help you develop a relationship with each part of yourself, so you can learn to work together harmoniously. We draw from a variety of parts work models, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), and Ego State Therapy. Our goal is to guide you toward compassion, understanding, and ultimately, integration within yourself.

Understanding Parts Work Therapy

Parts Work Therapy is based on the idea that everyone has different “parts” or subpersonalities, each with its own perspectives, needs, and goals. In many people, especially those who have experienced trauma, parts can take on specific roles to protect, defend, or cope. For example, you might have parts that push you to “keep it together” at all costs, or parts that retreat or avoid when emotions feel overwhelming. These parts aren’t “bad”—they’re adaptations that once helped you survive but may now interfere with living a balanced, peaceful life.

Parts Work Therapy helps you create an internal environment where these parts feel seen, understood, and appreciated. By learning to communicate with and listen to each part, you can foster self-compassion and allow for transformative healing.

Is Parts work right for you?

Parts Work Therapy can be particularly effective if you’re dealing with:

Complex trauma or PTSD

Anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm

Difficulty managing anger or other intense emotions

Conflicts in relationships or struggles with intimacy

Chronic feelings of self-doubt or self-criticism

If you feel disconnected from yourself or as though internal struggles are holding you back, Parts Work Therapy can help you understand and reconcile these experiences. This approach allows you to heal wounds that may feel disconnected from the present but continue to impact your life in profound ways.

What to expect

Parts Work Therapy is a collaborative, self-paced process. In our sessions, we’ll create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can safely connect with and explore each part of yourself. By engaging with different parts and understanding their origins, you can build an internal sense of harmony and resilience. Many clients find relief and a renewed sense of wholeness as they gain insight into why certain patterns emerged and how to meet their needs in healthier ways.

Therapists who can help

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

  • If you feel like different “sides” of you are in conflict or that unresolved parts of your past impact your present-day life, Parts Work Therapy could be helpful. This approach is particularly effective for individuals who want a deeper understanding of their internal experiences, particularly when traditional talk therapy has felt limiting.

  • Parts Work Therapy allows you to explore your trauma in a way that is safe and self-paced. Rather than re-living trauma, the focus is on understanding and healing the parts of you that may still be responding to it. Your therapist will guide you in working with these parts in a way that respects your boundaries and comfort level.

  • Parts Work Therapy can help you integrate and harmonize conflicting parts of yourself, resulting in greater self-compassion, emotional stability, and clarity. Many clients find relief from self-criticism, improved emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of self. This therapy can lead to greater internal peace, fostering healthier relationships with yourself and others.

Reclaim your inner harmony with Parts Work Therapy.