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 provide psychotherapy services to children, individual adults, and families in Larimer County. I believe in the healing power of relationships, and I feel privileged that I have the opportunity to provide one of those relationships, as well as to strengthen many others. I work with a variety of clients, particularly individual adults and families of young children. Individuals and families...
As a licensed clinical psychologist and doctor of psychology, I provide psychological evaluations and testing as well as compassionate therapy for your psychological recovery, increased success, and finding a deeper meaning in life. I believe that whatever challenges you may face, there is a way to rise above it and thrive. We all have the power to change, and I can help you find that power. I...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I provide counseling to individuals, teens, couples and families. My training was specifically "systems" based so working within the dynamics of a couple or family is a process that I am very comfortable with. Typically I will incorporate Cognitive Behavioral techniques as well as Mindfulness-based techniques into...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER. My ideal client is an adult who has experienced childhood trauma that is currently effecting their ability to build healthy relationships, maintain emotional balance, and/or pursue their goals. I enjoy working with people as they move through life transitions, anything from the loss of a loved one to identity milestones. ...
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**Tele-Health Available** I believe in the potential of people to heal and have the life that they deserve. It is normal for all of us to feel conflict, sadness, anger, or distress from time to time. It's when these feelings and behaviors start to negatively impact our lives that we may need extra support in sorting through what it all means. Counseling is not about me telling you what to do, b...
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