Finally feel safe in your own body again with Safe and Sound Protocol
When your nervous system settles, everything else becomes possible. Sleep, connection, focus, and the ability to move forward without feeling constantly on edge.
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Does your body not let you feel safe? Try this.
- Racing thoughts, tension, and constant scanning for danger
- Trouble sleeping, relaxing, or just feeling present
- Feeling numb, disconnected, or stuck in place
- Relationships feeling harder than they should
You might look “fine” on the outside, but inside, it feels different.
Always on edge. Or completely shut down. Antsy. Ready to jump or surrender completely.
You might notice:
You may have tried therapy before, but it stayed at the surface.
Because when your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, insight alone isn’t enough.
Get Started Today. Feel Better Faster.
Note: Our practice also accepts clients who don’t have or want to use insurance.
What It Feels Like When Things Start To Come Back Together
You’re no longer overwhelmed by conflicting reactions. Instead, you understand them.
You feel steadier inside. Less pulled in opposite directions.
Emotions make sense and you feel more in control, and less frustrated.
You don’t lose yourself in anxiety or shut down completely. You can actually stay present!
There’s a sense of internal clarity… like things are finally working with you instead of against you.
You feel more whole, not because everything is perfect (it ain’t) but because nothing inside you feels foreign anymore.
“I stopped feeling all over the place for the first time in a long time.”
(What Makes Holistic Hope Different)
This practice was built on a simple belief: Good therapy should help you feel less confused, fragmented, or unsure of yourself. You deserve care that helps you make sense of your inner world, without turning it into something abstract or overwhelming.
If you want IFS therapy in Houston that feels clear, steady, and actually helps you come back to yourself, this is where to start.
IFS Therapy That Helps You Feel Clear, Steady, And Like Yourself Again.
IFS is a powerful way to understand what’s happening inside you → and WHY.
Instead of fighting your reactions, you start to understand them.
Instead of feeling pulled in different directions, things begin to make sense.
Instead of not knowing your true self, you feel more whole over time.
We use IFS as a practical, grounded framework. When helpful, we integrate EMDR, DBT, CBT, and other trauma-informed approaches to support real, lasting change.
You don’t have to overanalyze yourself or “figure it all out.”
You’ll be guided in a way that helps you feel more stable, integrated, and connected to yourself. You ready?
Meet Your Houston Trauma Therapists
“Hey, you don’t have to figure this out by yourself. I’ll sit with you, listen without judgment, and help you untangle what’s been weighing on you. We’ll make sense of it together so you can move forward feeling clearer and stronger.”
Training & Education
Licensed Master Social Worker, Texas (License #111901)
Under clinical supervision of Faith Larson, LCSW-S
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Baylor University
- BA in Psychology, Louisiana State University
- JD in Civil Law, LSU Law
Trained in
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR))
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Works with
- Adolescents, adults, and families
- Active duty military and veterans
“If you and your partner keep having the same fight, or your family feels stuck, we can slow it down together. I’ll help you actually hear each other, say what matters, and rebuild trust so you’re not just surviving the relationship, you’re reconnecting.”
Training & Education
Licensed Master Social Worker, Texas (License #114049)
Under supervision of Faith Larson, LCSW-S
- Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Michigan
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, University of Michigan
Trained in
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Additional training in
- Psychological Safety and Anti-Black Racism
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
Works with
- Adolescents, young adults, couples, and families
- Those navigating the child welfare system
“You don’t have to keep doing this on your own. We’ll work through what’s coming up, untangle your conflicting parts, and put yourself back in a more whole way.”
Training & Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas (License #68686)
Board Approved Supervisor (LCSW-S)
Certified Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider
Trained in
- Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Post Induction Therapy (PIT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Works with
- Adolescents, young adults, couples, and families
- Active duty military and veterans
Experienced clinicians. Down-to-earth therapy.
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What Our Patients Are Saying
I have seen Faith on and off for a few years now. She is the best psychologist that I have seen for trauma...
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Holistic Hope is truly exceptional. The therapists use evidence-based practices...
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I wasn’t totally sure what to expect going into SSP therapy, but I am so glad I tried it with an open mind...
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Faith is my go-to referral because I trust her with the people I send her way...
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I participated in a special therapy group offered by Faith and I left each session feeling welcomed...
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As a fellow clinician, I've been consistently impressed by Faith's warmth...
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Frequently Asked Questions
IFS (Internal Family Systems) helps you understand the different emotional patterns inside you.
Like the part that gets anxious, shuts down, or overthinks.
It helps you relate to them with clarity and compassion so they no longer take over.
Because it goes deeper than surface-level coping.
Instead of fighting your reactions, you start to understand them so change feels natural, not forced.
Yes. Most clients notice they feel less reactive, steadier, and better able to pause.
You begin to understand what’s happening internally and respond intentionally.
No. IFS isn’t about creating separation.
It’s about understanding your inner experience so everything works together more smoothly.
Most people feel more like themselves, not less.
Not at all. You don’t need to learn a system or get the terminology right.
We guide the process so it feels natural and easy to follow.
IFS is especially effective for trauma, anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and relationship patterns.
It also helps when you feel stuck or disconnected from yourself.
Many clients notice early shifts in awareness and emotional clarity.
Deeper, lasting change builds over time as patterns begin to shift at the root.
IFS is the foundation, but we integrate other evidence-based approaches when helpful.
This keeps your care flexible and tailored to what actually works for you.
Yes. We accept BCBS and UnitedHealth/Optum.
We also offer sliding scale options and support out-of-network reimbursement.
For full privacy, direct cash payment is available.
Start by submitting the appointment request form.
You’ll speak with a real person from our team to discuss your concerns and make sure we’re a good fit.
Then we schedule your first session at a pace that feels steady and safe.
You Don’t Have To Feel Divided Inside.
Nothing is wrong with you. You don’t need to be broken down, just understood. You can feel steady, clear, and like yourself again.