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.
I work with individuals who are struggling with emotions (low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, lack of fulfillment, and fear). Individuals may need guidance to heal effects of trauma, or may struggle with a life transition such as divorce, loss or feeling stuck. Through deep exploration, individuals gain insight into their internal world, learn to accept and love all of themselves and...
These are such trying times for so many. Pandemic-related stress, grief and trauma are occurring, and for some, these are getting layered on top of grief and trauma that already existed. Online and phone therapy support is available to help navigate this time. I work with older teenagers age 18 and up and adults of all ages, offering a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy that recogni...
You are taking an important step towards shaping your life. I provide a safe and confidential environment in which you can take an active role in deepening your self-awareness and self-understanding. My approach to working with you is infused with creativity, humor, and non-judgement. Our therapeutic relationship will be focused on you and your goals. Everyone faces difficult issues and choices...
At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we work with children, teens, and families. Our therapists are skilled and trained in working with children, each offering a different area of specialty, allowing us to work with a wide variety of challenges that children and families face. We work with relationships, behavioral problems, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, and emotional...
I have devoted my career to studying attachment styles and their affect on how we show up in the world. I also focus on dismantling anxiety, it can be done! I work with couples and individuals experiencing a variety of difficult emotions, often due to life changes or transitions. I also support parents through the acquisition of skills & deepening the emotional connection with their children. I...
Do you need support, education, or hope in creating sexual wholeness? I work with a broad range of sexual issues, including desire discrepancy, problematic sexual behaviors, LGBTQ (orientation concerns, transitioning, or parenting), trauma, infidelity, “sexless” marriages, orgasm concerns, ED/premature/delayed ejaculation, polyamory, kink, pornography concerns, or resolving conflict between...
For many, entering into therapy can feel scary and overwhelming. Starting with the first phone call to set an appointment, I work empathically with my clients to make them feel comfortable - building trust and creating a safe and supportive environment from which to grow and heal. My approach with my clients is to help them find and build upon their strengths so that they can find the clarity,...
When it comes down to it – once basic necessities are met – what determines our happiness is our internal experience, not our prestige or stuff. My training and experience with people impacted by life-threatening illnesses and death have prepared me to support people during COVID-19 as well as losses, crises and transitions of all kinds. I also work well with people who want a caring ally to he...
Therapy is a meaningful process to those brave enough to enter into such a vulnerable space. Sometimes we know where we want to go, but we just can't get there because we are standing in our own way. Other times we only know what we know until we learn something different. I approach therapy from an integrative perspective meaning that I view each of my clients as individuals with good reasons...
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center has offices in Pasadena and Sugar Land, TX. We exist to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing. We have therapists who specialize in trauma, EMDR, DBT, couples, depression, anxiety, OCD, eating...
My style is to listen thoroughly, yet to interact with my clients. I think that your past may offer clues to understanding the current obstacles to happiness, but I do not dwell there. I like to think that a solid relationship between my client and myself is the key to progress.I believe change occurs when people are willing to try new ways of acting with support. My primary focus is to develop...
I specialize in treating teens, adolescents, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship instability, academic/screen-time concerns, and substance abuse issues. My clinical experience working in the school system helped me gain expertise in the 504/IEP assessment process. I also have extensive practice working with marriages in crises- I've been able to form alliances wi...
I believe my role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your expertise in your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person (mind, body, spirit) in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment....
I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families. Childhood and adolescence are dynamic stages, both for parents and children. During these times parents and their children experience complex feelings which leads to conflict. I can facilitate, guide, and teach ways that are empowering and respectful for bett...
I believe that seeking help for life's struggles doesn't have to feel like work; in fact, I prefer to take "a spoon full of sugar" approach with people of all ages. This is an important component of my philosophy which supports me as a youth and family therapist. I enjoy working with people who are interested in learning about themselves or who find themselves adjusting to transitions. Loss,...
