The Art of Being a Therapist
The Parts That Know: A Conversation About IFS, Trauma, and Community. Published October 8, 2026.
Conference teaching, podcasts, interviews, and clinical education.
A voice for
the work beneath the work.
Speaking and media
Crystal Hines is an LPC, EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant and Level 2 Certified, and the creator of Align’s IFS-Informed EMDR framework.
Speaker bio
Clinical depth, lived experience, and a willingness to question the hierarchy.
Crystal is a recognized educator and thought leader advancing trauma therapy through presentations, published resources, consultation, and training. Her work asks clinicians to understand protection before they label resistance, and to include their own nervous systems in the clinical picture.
She brings more than 15 years in mental health, 14+ years as a licensed counselor, and extensive experience teaching EMDR and IFS integration.
Invite CrystalSpeaking topics
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IFS-Informed EMDR
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Redefining resistance in therapy
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The therapist’s healing journey
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Trauma-informed leadership and supervision
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The nervous system at work
Selected appearances
Where the framework is being taught.
TTI × Insight Timer
Bridging Models: IFS in EMDR Clinical Practice. 1,000+ registrations and over 400 live attendees.
Read the event recapYour Creative & Magical Life
Tarot, Parts Work & Spiritual Consent with Cecily Sailer. Published August 14, 2026.
Listen to the episodeEMDRIA Conference 2025
An IFS-Informed Approach to Redefining Resistance in EMDR Therapy
Trauma Therapist Institute
Advanced training and Clinical Conversations
Ignite Counseling Colorado
Working with Strong Protectors
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Foundations of IFS Therapy
Interviews and features
Clinical Conversations with TTI, The Connected Community Podcast, Bold Journey, and Voyage Denver.
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