The foundation of our psychotherapy worldview is narrative therapy. Some suppositions of the narrative worldview as defined by Michael White:

Everyone has meaning-making skills.

Everyone tells stories.

The meanings we give these stories shape our lives.

We are often not aware of the extent to which we are fabricating our lives through acts of living.

Life is rich in experience but very little of it gets rendered significant.

Life is multi-storied, not single-storied. Even when things feel stuck or futile, there is usually an invisible preferred storyline to be discovered.

Therapists listen for these storylines, and we support people to develop the preferred storylines richly.

Change comes from the foundation people develop when they richly develop their preferred storyline. Rich story development allows people to become more aware of some actions they could take that are in harmony with what they give value to, and what they intend for life.

The traditional medical model has long underwritten and buried spiritual practices as a valid means of psychological treatment.

Psilocybin and MDMA are two entheogenic substances that are in the process of being researched for safe use within mental health populations.

Though it is federally illegal to possess or distribute these substances, there are certain states that have already approved the use of psilocybin for therapeutic use. There are also some states which have decriminalized the use and possession of plant medicines.

Dr. Inez, PMHNP-BC is trained in the use of ketamine and MDMA for psychedelic-assisted therapy. She is quite knowledgeable about the safety and effect of MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, ibogaine, and many other medicines and happy to discuss more about their therapeutic use.

Spiritual work is closely tied to our consciousness work. We make room during and outside of medicine journeys for the transpersonal.

While Whole Circle does not ascribe to any particular religious path, we are a deeply spiritual and magical practice working diligently to build a bridge between the ordinary and the non-ordinary.

You are welcome here, regardless of belief.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) aka Parts Work is a transformative, evidence-based psychotherapy model that helps individuals understand and heal their inner world. IFS views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role, emotions, and history. Some parts may carry wounds, while others try to protect us from pain. At the core of this system is the Self—a calm, compassionate presence that can guide healing.

Through IFS, individuals learn to connect with their parts, release burdens, and restore inner harmony. This approach is widely used for trauma recovery, emotional growth, and self-discovery, offering a path to deeper healing and self-acceptance.

SoulCollage® is “a creative collage practice for self-discovery, self-acceptance and personal empowerment”. - from the Principles of SoulCollage®

As a SoulCollage® facilitator, Dr. Inez interweaves the artistic practice with IFS parts work to reify the connection between individuals and their multifaceted inner family systems.