About Krisha

I have been stuck in survival mode most of my life.

I grew up in an environment where my body and mind learned very early that the world was not safe. The effects of that kind of childhood abuse and neglect don’t simply disappear with time. They often show up as anxiety that won’t settle, depression that feels endless, a constant sense of being on edge even when nothing is obviously wrong or patterns of behavior that don’t make sense in the moment and feel difficult to control.

Like many trauma survivors, I tried everything I was told would help.  Over the years I worked with therapists and treatment approaches, including talk therapy, CBT, DBT, medications and intensive medical interventions. Some provided temporary relief. Most didn’t help at all or made me feel worse.

What I needed wasn’t more effort or willpower.
I needed a different way of understanding what was happening inside me.

Discovering Internal Family Systems (IFS)

When I found IFS something finally shifted.

Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, control thoughts or push myself to “function better,” IFS helped me understand why my reactions were there in the first place. I learned that the patterns I had spent years fighting, including fear, shutdown, self-criticism and addictive behaviors, weren’t flaws. They were protective responses formed in a system that learned early how to endure.

That understanding brought relief in a way nothing else had.

IFS didn’t ask me to relive my trauma or prove how much I was hurting. It offered a respectful, structured way to work with my inner experience at a pace that felt safe. Over time, my symptoms eased not because I forced change, but because my system no longer had to stay on high alert.

Why I became an IFS practitioner

After decades of trying nearly every available treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma, the effectiveness and gentleness of IFS stood out. I chose to train extensively with the IFS Institute, completing years of coursework, consultation and advanced training, so I could offer this same approach to others.

Today, I work with people who often feel worn down by years of coping, self-monitoring or trying to “fix” themselves. Many have tried therapy before. Many are unsure whether anything will truly help.

My role is not to push, interpret or override your experience.

My role is to provide a steady, compassionate space where we can understand what your system has been doing to protect you and explore new possibilities only when it feels safe to do so.

You don’t need to feel hopeful or confident for this work to begin.
You don’t need to know where to start.
You don’t need to be ready for big change.

We begin exactly where you are.

If you’re looking for trauma-informed IFS sessions that prioritize safety, consent, and respect for your inner world, I invite you to reach out and see if working together feels like the right fit.