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You haven’t lost your way. You’ve just lost your North Star.
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If life feels like a thick fog of burnout, ADHD, or perimenopause, I can help you recalibrate.

At EmpowerSelf, I help families in Oakville & Burlington find their way back to clarity using EMDR, IFS, and IFIO.

  • Parents: Clear the fog and reclaim your edge.

  • Teens: Build resilience after bullying or ADHD setbacks.

  • Couples: Move from conflict to a shared path.

  • Relief: Calm the panic and phobias that keep your world small.

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The Reset Framework

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Phase 1: Specialized Assessment​

Every engagement begins with a 90-minute diagnostic intake. We establish a clinical baseline for your ADHD function, trauma history, and cognitive health. This assessment identifies the specific biological and psychological factors creating your current barriers.

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Phase 2: Evidence-Based Intervention (IFS & EMDR)

Based on clinical findings, I utilize a targeted integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 2) and EMDR.

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Phase 3: Integrated Mastery

We bridge clinical resolution with your external reality. This phase ensures that nervous system restoration translates into cognitive clarity and professional flow, addressing the somatic, psychological, and social layers of your life.

Alchemy
 

 

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1. EMDR: Moving Beyond the Story

  • The Science: Endorsed by the WHO and APA as the gold standard for trauma and phobias.

  • The Heart: "Sometimes, you know you’re safe in your head, but your body still feels like it’s in danger. Traditional therapy talks to your mind; EMDR speaks to your nervous system. By addressing the biological storage of trauma, we don't just talk about the past- we help your body finally realize it’s over. It’s about moving from 'I survived' to 'I am safe.'

2. IFS: Befriending the Parts That Are Tired

  • The Science: An evidence-based modality (NREPP) proven to improve general functioning and resolve internal conflict.

  • The Heart: "We aren't one-dimensional; we are a complex system of 'parts.' Often, the behaviors we dislike, like the 'inner critic' or the part that procrastinates - are actually exhausted protectors trying to keep us safe. IFS isn't about fixing what's broken; it’s about meeting your internal parts with compassion. When we map your internal architecture, the 'blocks' don't just disappear- they finally get to rest, allowing your true Self to lead.

3. The Hormone-ADHD Intersection: You Aren't Lazy, You’re Hormonal

  • The Science: 2026 clinical standards recognize that estrogen directly regulates dopamine. For those with ADHD, hormonal shifts (perimenopause or perinatal) aren't just 'mood swings', they are neurological events.

  • The Heart: "There is a profound grief in feeling like you’re losing your edge. If you’re struggling with brain fog and executive dysfunction, I want you to hear this: It isn't a character flaw. By looking at the intersection of your hormones and your neurobiology, we move away from shame and toward a specialized, biopsychosocial reset. You deserve care that sees the whole picture of your health, not just your symptoms.

4. IFIO: Relationship as a Sacred Mirror

  • The Science: Based on the evidence-based Intimacy from the Inside Out model for relational repair.

  • The Heart: "In a marriage, we often find ourselves fighting the same battle over and over. IFIO teaches us that the conflict isn't between you and your partner - it’s often between your protective parts. I help couples move from reactive 'protector-to-protector' combat into a space of Self-led intimacy. It’s about finding your shared North Star again, even when the path has been covered in fog.

Clinical Intake & Performance Audit

To maintain clinical depth and individual focus, I accept a limited number of new clients. Every engagement begins with a 90-minute specialized assessment to determine the intersection of biological and psychological barriers to your performance

Primary Challenge:
Are you seeking a high-intensity, evidence-based protocol? Required

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Structure

While the duration of treatment is determined by the assessment, this framework is designed for a high-intensity 8 -to-12 sessions focus. This allows for the deep-layer work required for measurable, long-term change.

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© 2024 by Claudia Ceppi IFS Trained | Certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach © 

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