Mariel Pastor 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.

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.