Meet Your Consultants
Mariel Pastor
IFS Lead Trainer
“The keys to IFS are simple and profound: deep, attuned listening and building trusting relationships. It’s just that there are so many dynamics to track–within the client, within the therapist, within their relationship–and of course the world itself. Sometimes it’s like working a crowded room, looking for Self.
I love demystifying IFS for clinicians–so they can bring this powerful work to clients safely, and come to trust it for themselves.”
Mariel Pastor, Co-Founder of the IFS Consultation Collective
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Trained in IFS in 1998
IFS Institute Lead Trainer & Approved Consultant
Principal author - IFS Level 1 Training Manual
Creator of Character Mapping for Actors, Writers and Directors
Trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma & EMDR
Fun fact: Mariel relishes a good parallel parking challenge.
Mariel was very clear and kind, and there were many takeaways, especially regarding her elegant use of the language of IFS. Her teaching is profound–I was very impressed with the way she could adapt it to the needs of the student but challenge them to stretch a little further each time, into the deepening of their use of the IFS protocols. She handles challenges with courage, clarity and, when appropriate, with a lovely portion of humour.
—Christiane, L3 IFS Certified Practitioner
Paul Ginter, Ed.D.
IFS Lead Trainer
“What I love most about IFS consultation is the opportunity to deepen the transformative work we do with clients. I’m continually fascinated by how subtle shifts in language and timing can profoundly shape the healing process. What excites me most is moving beyond protocols and techniques to support clients in organically connecting with their parts in a more authentic and meaningful way.”
Paul Ginter, Co-Founder of the IFS Consultation Collective
Licensed Psychologist
Trained in IFS in 1990
IFS Institute Senior Lead Trainer & Approved Consultant
Organizational Development & Leadership Coach
MBSR Mindfulness Instructor
Fun fact: Paul plays pickleball and endures cold plunges year ‘round.
Paul has offered me a softening in my approach, an ability to lean into more validation and empathy toward my clients. He encourages a mindful way of being with clients, with deep heartfelt connection.
— Victoria, Certified L2 IFS Therapist
Elizabeth Taeubert
IFS Lead Trainer
“When I was a new IFS therapist I often times felt that I was at a loss of what to do. The therapy felt stuck. It was through the process of IFS consultation that I developed a deeper understanding of the model, how my parts could be impacting the therapy and appreciating the nuances of the work. Simply put, consultation made me a better IFS therapist.
As an IFS lead trainer and clinical consultant I have had the opportunity to help other therapists learn and grow as they offer IFS therapy to their clients. It gives me great pleasure to work with IFS clinicians as they deepen and broaden their use of the model.”
Elizabeth Taeubert, Senior Consultant for the IFS Consultation Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
IFS Institute Lead Trainer & Approved Consultant
RN, Masters in Nursing
Reiki - Level 2
Enneagram Instructor for 30 years
Founder of People Smart Consulting
Certified Hypnotherapist
Fun fact: Elizabeth loves to hit the road with Lily, her white Ford Transit converted camper van.