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.
My life's work is to accompany people through some of their most difficult times. I help people rediscover their inner strength and develop new skills and strategies to address the challenges they face. I offer a personalized approach, combining traditional talk therapy with holistic approaches that integrate mind and body. My specialities include anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions and...
NOTE: Currently offering both on-line and in-person services. I'm a multicultural and polyglot therapist (Portuguese/Spanish) who has had the privilege of working with a very diverse population on trauma and a variety of mental health issues and challenging life circumstances for over 15 years. It's is not our difficulties that define us but our willingness to recognize the problem and start th...
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I enjoy working with adolescents and adults that are struggling with the challenges of everyday life. My focus areas are trauma, mental health, and substance abuse. I enjoy supporting people through life's transitions, such as divorce, job change, and taking care of elderly parents and children with special needs. Life is challenging, and I work from a systems and solution focused approach to h...
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Welcome and thank you for stopping by! Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage and even more courage is needed to endure the process of finding a therapist that fits you. I believe that healing begins with a healthy attachment to your inner self. Such an attachment requires focus on the relationship between mind, body and spirit. You are the expert and have important knowledge about what y...
My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner, or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understand...
You just had to follow the plan: school, job, family, pet, house. Somewhere things broke down. Life is different than you planned. Things didn’t work the way they were supposed to. Now you feel lost and alone. Did I make the right choices? Did I marry the wrong person? Did I take the wrong job? Did I screw up that friendship? Maybe you did … but life isn’t keeping score on what you did right or...
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***Not currently taking on new clients*** I truly believe therapy can be a life changing and rewarding experience that anyone can benefit from. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to encourage honest communication and trust. While working with clients I focus on their strengths and incorporate a sense of humor that helps individuals feel comfortable and open to...
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Hello. As a clinician, I have committed myself to providing a safe environment for individuals, couples, and families seeking support. My therapeutic philosophy is centered on compassion, resilience, and individual strengths. As a clinician, I am inspired by my client's process of self-discovery and the courage of using their voice to create change. I feel honored and thankful for the privilege...
