The Process

“When I started working with Ciro, over one year ago, I was in a very bad shape. I was often paralyzed with depression. Today I have started post-graduate studies and I am growing professionally. I’m taking on new challenges with a level of energy and confidence that weren’t available to me before. I used to be really hard on myself. Now I am kind and loving with myself. Even when the workload is heavy and I’m tired, I feel well, centered. It is as though I’ve become another person, only this is who I truly am.”

Vivian F. – Nutritionist – São Paulo, Brazil

“Encountering inner suffering, so often camouflaged in everyday life, can be truly terrifying. I arrived at this safe place carrying many fears: fear of losing myself, of sinking into sadness, of not having the strength to go on, of not being able to “function” in daily life.

The journey with Ciro has been a deeply compassionate, regulated, and safe experience. Ciro’s presence in our sessions is a light in the dark, the feeling that we can keep walking and that we are not alone, that there is always a hand available to support us when we are afraid.

My inner journey has been intense, yet calm. It has been painful, but SAFE. I hold that last word close to my heart.”

A. A. – Psychotherapist – Dublin, Ireland

“Ciro is a uniquely gifted and dynamic guide. I have experienced his guidance during very difficult times, and can truly say he is a fountain of clarity and insight. Through working on his own life challenges and pursuing an astonishing range of studies, he has arrived at a way of mentoring that is deeply informed by the most current thinking on healing, transformation, and finding meaning and purpose in life. I can highly recommend anyone seeking this kind of guidance to reach out to Ciro.”

Dr. Reuben Weininger, MD – Psychiatrist – Santa Barbara, California

“My family and I have been working with Ciro Coelho of Inward Ride, and the support and guidance we are receiving have been nothing short of genuinely life-shifting and purpose-affirming.

What I appreciate most about Ciro is his remarkable ability to hold space for multiple people, perspectives, histories, generations, cultures, and language all at once, with extraordinary patience, intelligence, compassion, and highly experienced skill. Family dynamics can be incredibly complex, especially when decades of repressed emotions, deeply ingrained patterns, and differences in perception are all intertwined. Ciro has an exceptional ability to help us navigate through these complexities without dropping priorities.

For the first time in a long time, I feel genuine hope about what may be possible for our family. I am deeply grateful to have found him and would wholeheartedly recommend Ciro.”

Billie P. – Ojai, California

"Ciro has helped me stay grounded and in touch with my feelings while navigating difficult life situations. He does so without judgment and with empathy, while giving me tools to process overwhelm rather than just push through.

It’s never about him handing me answers; instead, he’s helped me turn feelings that felt intangible or subconscious into something visible enough that I could work through myself. I’ve come out of this able to face challenges with greater clarity, and to stay with hard feelings instead of avoiding them.

I’ve also never felt rushed in our sessions. Ciro is attentive enough to recognize when we need more time to fully process something and, when possible, willing to stay on to ensure we don’t leave things unresolved."

T. B. – Tech Professional – San Francisco Bay Area, California.

“I used to struggle with severe depression. The work with Ciro pulled me out of hell. My life is very different now.”

Russell Horning – Policy & Political Consultant – Los Angeles, California

“I have been in the field of psychology for 44 years, and I can say without a doubt that Ciro is a man of high integrity. I trust him deeply, particularly in his work with women, to honor himself while holding a very safe space for them.

Ciro is absolutely passionate about his work. Having also seen his creative work, I know that when he is passionate about something, he brings nothing but his very best.”

Annie Johnston – President, Inner Mastery Mentoring – San Francisco Bay Area, California

It is my pleasure to recommend Ciro as an Internal Family Systems Practitioner. I was fortunate to become acquainted with him as we completed our formal IFS training together, and even more fortunate since then to receive his guidance through my own personal work with my parts. He is an exceptional human-being who brings a beautiful presence of wisdom, connection and deep compassion to his IFS practice.

Angie Wren - Registered Clinical Counsellor - Canberra, Australia

“A profoundly compassionate and deeply intelligent Certified IFS Practitioner, Ciro is dedicated to accompanying others on their healing journeys. Fluent in multiple languages and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Ciro offers a unique specialty: helping people overcome internal blocks to expressing themselves in other languages — even after years of study. Ciro is a highly respected colleague who generously offered to work with me in Portuguese — a language I have been studying for the past two years — to help me connect with and unburden parts associated with blocks to my fluency. After just two sessions involving a combination of IFS-based work and Ciro’s unique insights into achieving foreign language fluency, I experienced a significant shift in my ability to express myself in Portuguese, as well as in my comfort level with the language and my confidence in connecting with Portuguese-speaking friends and colleagues.
I am deeply grateful to Ciro for his compassionate presence and skill.”

Alexia D. Rothman, PhD – Clinical Psychologist; IFS Institute Trainer

“Working with Ciro through Internal Family Systems was a transformative experience. Despite having explored various forms of talk therapy, healing practices, and self-help programs/books, IFS with Ciro was a unique journey because it helped me connect to parts of myself that were still holding onto outdated patterns and beliefs. Instead of judging or ignoring them, I learned how to meet these parts with compassion and bring them gently into the present. Ciro’s presence was grounding and intuitive. He guided me to the root of my emotions with care and insight, and I felt very supported during this process. This inner reflection and exploration was exactly what I needed.”

J.A.S. – Autin, Texas

“I came to Ciro with a seemingly impossible dynamic I was working with. His insights into that dynamic led to  a significant shift, and energy that had been locked up for lifetimes was freed. I finally have clarity and resourcefulness in an area that had previously eluded me.”

Jennifer Ayres – Ayurveda Practitioner - Santa Barbara, California

“Ciro’s commitment to being present and holding space for another person’s process is unlike anything I have ever encountered. Because of his stance of compassion, kindness and curiosity he creates a safe space in which personal insight and healing can blossom. Self-inquiry can at times be severely uncomfortable and there can be a tendency to turn away or find a way to avoid the discomfort. Ciro has gently, steadily and fearlessly, guided me to stay in my process without judgement of right or wrong. This kind and steady attendance has allowed me to make important changes in my life.”

T.H. – Teacher - Ojai, California

“I recently began having sessions with Ciro, and my impression so far is that this work has been very helpful to me. I feel from him a loving, genuine approach that, without forcing what’s not yet ready to be worked on, stands by my side and trusts my process and my timing. I’ve been feeling more and more trust, and therefore I feel confident recommending him to friends and family.”

Madalena Pedroza – Mindfulness Instructor and Translator – Brasília, DF, Brazil

“Ciro has a unique understanding of humanity, and is an amazing mentor and guide. Consistently, he establishes trust and a safe space for honesty. He identifies the angst and with his powerful insight offers a healthier alternative, using clarity to direct positive change. I am feeling more gratitude and compassion for self. The time I spend with Ciro is priceless, I am forever indebted.”

Kerry C. - Ojai, California

“Ciro meets and talks with you as if your life - in turmoil or confusion - is in a perfect state, and our interaction is a normal conversation of love and understanding. The capacity to make it so light and to listen for what’s needed, to draw out the concerns, passions and ideas, are the direct reflection of his commitment to you. Ciro is present, with an unwavering ability to focus on the important parts of your world, while expanding your perspective and demonstrating how to give yourself permission to listen to your whole being.“

S. M. – Art Director - North Carolina

“I have never met anyone like Ciro before. He is the most sensitive person I have ever met. By being himself, he gives me permission to be myself. The depth of his speaking is such that he commands people’s attention, and they want to hear what he has to say about them. I feel that when I speak with him, my batteries are recharged and he puts me back on course.”

Dominick Magnan, – CEO, D. Magnan & Co. Inc - New York, NY


“When I read the book The Five Love Languages, I thought: how lucky were these couples in the book! I found the same luck in the sessions with Ciro. But, unlike what I imagined, my biggest discoveries were about myself. And then I understood how all my experiences impacted my life as a couple. As with everything you learn, mastery comes with daily practice, but I feel on a lighter path and I can already see the blue horizon.”

Paola Novi – Branding Specialist – Ilhabela, Brazil

“Ciro reminds me of Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey with the big questions he asks.
He teaches people to pause, take time, and deeply see.“

Sharyn Church – Nonprofit Executive - Los Angeles

“Ciro, I am grateful for your affection, kindness, presence, and especially for walking by my side, safely facilitating the recognition and acceptance of my parts. I have walked an exciting path and I am glad I did it with you. You are an excellent IFS therapist!”

Ana Alturas – Psychotherapist – Lisbon, Portugal