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 and couples who are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, grief, trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues, as well as those who are simply seeking greater self-awareness and insight. My clients tend to be curious, creative, philosophical, or thoughtful individuals who are highly motivated to create change in their lives. I believe in drawing upon my clients' inherent strengths an...
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If you are considering counseling, you are brave and strong because seeking help can be scary. More importantly, you are already on the path to healing and change. I'd like to partner with you to help you on the journey. I'm not the type of therapist who will tell you what to do because I believe that deep down you already know. However, I will affirm your strengths and encourage you because...
I offer extensive counseling services to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships and family conflicts. These presenting issues may include marriage and/or relationships, parenting, general life decisions, work conflict, self-identity, self-esteem, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, sexuality and sex addictions. I work with clients to discover the root of the problem,...
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