Author: Ellen

“Every Part of Us Wants to Be Loved” — How IFS Helps Us Come Home to Ourselves

July 29, 2025

Ellen S. Wright explores the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, emphasizing that every part of us seeks love and acceptance. IFS recognizes our inner parts—Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles—each playing essential roles in our mental landscape. Combining IFS with EMDR, somatic therapy, and nature enhances healing, fostering a compassionate return to one’s true self. … More “Every Part of Us Wants to Be Loved” — How IFS Helps Us Come Home to Ourselves

Manifest your magic: A Vision board Workshop!

December 20, 2024

Join licensed psychotherapist Ellen S. Wright for a 90-minute vision board workshop on January 11, 2025. Participants will learn to visualize and set meaningful goals in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. No artistic skills needed. Enroll for $20, with two sessions available to accommodate different time zones. … More Manifest your magic: A Vision board Workshop!

Introducing my New Mental Health Workshops: Empower Yourself with Practical Tools for Well-Being

November 26, 2024

I am excited to launch my new mental health workshops aimed at assisting individuals with stress, anxiety, and emotional resilience. Participants will gain practical tools, mindfulness techniques, and parenting support while engaging in group discussions. These workshops, starting in 2025, will be available online and in-person for the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County community. … More Introducing my New Mental Health Workshops: Empower Yourself with Practical Tools for Well-Being

On transitions

September 12, 2024

Ellen S. Wright reflects on her life’s transitions, from challenges like trauma to the birth of her son. She emphasizes the power of resilience and shares her tools for navigating change, encompassing internal practices like positive self-talk and external support from loved ones. Wright encourages embracing change, as it leads to growth and expansion. … More On transitions

Be courage.

September 11, 2024

Honestly, my willingness to do and feel hard things is my superpower. I am courageous. Courage comes from the latin “cour” which means heart. So, to be courageous is to do things from the heart. If you think about the strength and resilience of the heart and what it does, I am proud to live … More Be courage.

An Artist’s Way group

June 27, 2024

This is a group for anyone looking to cultivate their creative life. We will meet virtually in a Facebook group, with flexible participation. Weekly videos, reflection questions, and creative prompts will be shared. The program begins on July 15 and ends on Oct 7, 2024, focusing on “The Artist’s Way” course. For more details, contact ewrightconsulting@gmail.com or comment. … More An Artist’s Way group

our internal guidance, protection and Sensing System : Intuition

June 27, 2024

Did you know a black woman, Glays West was a huge contributor to the invention of the GPS? No. Well it’s just a fact. What I really want to talk about is your internal GPS system. Guidance and Protection Sensing System aka your Intuition. Your inner knowing. Recently, I have been asked about how you … More our internal guidance, protection and Sensing System : Intuition

Virginia Marriage and Family Therapist Services | Private Practice 2024

May 16, 2024

Marriage and Family Therapist Services through my private practice. I will be credentialed with Virginia insurance panels in the fall of 2024. I will begin taking Virginia (self-pay) in the summer of 2024. I will be offering courses and resilience coaching on the following topics listed to the left. Resilience coaching options are for people … More Virginia Marriage and Family Therapist Services | Private Practice 2024