Mariel Pastor (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an IFS Lead Trainer, trained in the model since 1998. She is the principal author of the IFS Level 1 Training Manual and leads IFS trainings and Unburdened System retreats internationally.

 

Based in Portland, Oregon, she has a

special interest in integral psychology—

incorporating somatic approaches, cultural

systems, and spirituality throughout her

IFS work.

 

As part of the IFS Consultation Collective,

Mariel offers weekly group consultation in

a team with other Lead Trainers, made

available to IFS therapists anywhere.

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Now, Mariel is excited to offer Character Mapping—a groundbreaking, IFS-informed, customized coaching and masterclass program designed to help actors, writers, and directors deepen their relationships with their characters, their craft, and their Selves.