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 will provide you with a variety of practices and tools to rebalance emotion and achieve freedom from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, transparent, and interpersonally engaged therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 20 years experience helping people recover from difficulties such as relationship issues, anxiety, parenting concerns, family conflict, depression, and grief and loss. I use effective, non-judgmental therapeutic techniques to bring about positive change and develop practical tools for my clients to strengthen th...
Specializing in child and adolescent difficulties and disorders. Provide goal oriented therapy to facilitate healing and improvement for your child or teen and your family. Utilize individualized care to decrease depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral difficulties and life adjustments (divorce, adoption, living with extended family, chronic illness, issues with bullying/friendships). Combine...
Given all the insanity of the world, you know that you're needed NOW more than ever. Your work is to help your clients reclaim their center but you get kicked by the chaos in the world. Yeah, you're human, yet you question how you can help when you're anxious and fearful. When you don't know your own future. When you take in the suffering of the people of the planet. And so you do what you've...
Whether you are going through a difficult transition, feeling lost, or are looking to build a healthy future, I can help. Do you find yourself stuck in a pattern of self criticism and doubt? I work with clients to help them identify stuck patterns and learn the skills needed to create a fulfilling life. Do you want to go from being distant or indifferent to open and connected? People-pleasing t...
Hello! Welcome to the private practice of Albert Pignataro, MFT. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFC 53486) practicing in Willow Glen, San Jose. I have over 9 years of experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families in individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. I work with hetero and LGBTQ+ clients, and I normally work with adults and young adults (ages...
TELEHEALTH NOW PROVIDED. Do you feel that Anxiety has taken hold of you and stopped you in your tracks? Anxiety can make you feel uneasy, unconfident and negative leading to depression and unable to see the brighter things in life. I provide brief therapy and/or long term treatment to help individuals, couples and families navigate life, relationships and transitions by embracing change and...
Making the decision to come to therapy can be difficult, and I understand that sometimes it takes a moment for your mind and your heart to catch up with each other. With this in mind, I work alongside clients to help them find their strengths, mine for resources they may not realize they have, and carve out measurable and attainable goals within their timeline and with their cooperation. I enjo...
Tired of feeling overwhelmed and down? Is everything a battle when it comes to making changes and/or getting things done? Are you having a hard time focusing and concentrating? Lets talk! Txt or call to see if my therapeutic style can be helpful to you. My counseling style is supportive and client centered. I believe counseling should be collaborative; therefore the client and therapist work...
I specialize in early childhood, the postpartum experience, and trauma recovery. I believe that providing a safe and flourishing atmosphere for individuals and families to explore hopes and fears about pregnancy, childhood, and parenthood has the potential to heal. Pregnancy and early parenthood often awaken a myriad of emotions from past experiences and future unknowns. This awakening can shap...
Having healthy and secure relationships keep us physically and emotionally happier and healthier. When we feel disconnected, our body, mind and soul inevitably suffer. We all experience adversity and heartbreak; the trick is finding meaningful connection in the midst of challenges. The science of attachment provides an exciting roadmap to heal relationship distress. Learning how to seek and...
In light of the shelter in place orders, we are now providing Teletherapy so individuals and/or families can meet face-to-face online with a therapist. Attending to your mental health needs is especially important during these stressful times. ABOUT US - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are deal...
I received my Bachelor's of Neuroscience/Psychology from Tulane University 2008 with Master's Neuroscience work and Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. I have 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My clinical expertise is in the field of PTSD, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, General Stress, Combat, and Individuals with...
I work best with couples, relationships, PTSD and those who "rage against the dying of the light." My area of expertise consists in helping with difficulties in relationships & social relationships. Such difficulties include finding and sustaining healthy intimacy, healing from a painful break-up or divorce, school-related problems, recovering from major loss, and growing up in difficult...
Madison desires to foster an atmosphere of safety and free of judgment. Her passion is her clients: walking alongside of them, serving them, and empowering them to make healthy decisions for themselves. Her engaging personality, gentle nature, and calm demeanor creates a safe environment where trust is built through genuine honesty and authenticity. She desires to foster an atmosphere of safety...
