We all have different parts (ego states) or aspects to our personality, that have formed throughout our lifetimes. Everyone has child ego states, protector ego states, adult ego states, and integrator ego states.

A traumatic event, or unmet developmental needs, may result in a wounded child ego state, an over zealous protector ego state, or some other lack of integration of ego states. Any of these could manifest as a variety of symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, or compulsive behaviors.

Ego State Therapy is an experiential approach using imagery that helps one to explore, understand and ultimately to heal or integrate imbalances in one's ego state system