Internal Family Systems therapy encourages people to embrace all parts of themselves, even the difficult ones. Its goal is to help people achieve balance and harmony within themselves.
IFS states that people do not have “bad” parts. Instead, they experience difficulty embracing all aspects as simultaneously affecting one another. IFS seeks to name and understand these parts and ultimately balance the factors that work toward self-growth.
Life experiences can encourage the various parts of the self to become out of balance, forcing the system into a less-than-harmonious operating state. Your IFS counselor will help you recognize these parts of yourself, inquire as to why you think they might be off-balance, and then assist you in balancing them.
People with a wide range of mental health concerns can benefit from IFS, but it is particularly effective for those who have dealt with traumatic experiences.
Has traditional talk therapy not felt like "enough"? Do you find it difficult to put words together to describe your experiences? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns, situations, or relationships that don't quite make sense but continue to play out in your life? Or you may be concerned about the functioning of an important young person in your life. If you are curious about accessing your...
With a compassionate and sensitive approach to the individuals journey in life, we make it a priority to fully understand the nature of our clients concerns and experiences. Our hope is that our clients feel completely heard and develop a sense of trust in the therapy process....
"Providing an opportunity for healing, support, and growth while assisting individuals and families in the healing process is what we do. I often find that in life, adversity can knock us for unexpected bumps in our journey; however with each bump, there is an opportunity! Our team is trained to walk along this path with you and assist you to a place of healing and wellness. It is important to ...
Victoria is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in major mental health, mood & addiction. Implementing CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, etc. With a clinical background in behavioral health & treating co-occurring disorders, she has dedicated her career to helping those struggling to break negative thought patterns, habits & behaviors. Her professional background includes...
I am a Christian, trauma-based therapist. I work quickly to discover the root issues of the symptoms with which you present, in counseling. While using a Christian world view, my approach to therapy is to utilize EMDR to heal past wounds, hurts, and traumas that may be impacting you today. We meet clients where they are and integrate spirituality as they feel comfortable. I am a clinical...
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Loneliness. Disconnection. Maybe anxiety makes it hard to get close to people. Maybe a history of trauma or bad relationships makes you wonder if it's worth it to try. Maybe other people call you "weird" and you feel so different from others that you just can't figure out how to bridge the distance. If you're a parent, perhaps this describes your child. More than anything, you want to find your...
**Limited Availability for Telehealth Only** Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may feel lost, searching for meaning, or struggling with difficult emotions. Therapy is a unique opportunity for self-discovery and can help you to better cope with life's challenges. If you are dealing with a specific hardship in your life, grappling with general feelings of worry and unhappiness, or finding...
