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 am Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN) and my primary therapy is the integration of Neurofeedback and Family Systems work. Neurofeedback is commonly used for the treatment and normalization of ADHD. I commonly incorporate this practice into PTSD, depression, sleep disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, and much more. For those adept in this field, I practice Infra-low, SMR training,...
Therapy is an invaluable tool for gaining insight into painful experiences, transforming patterns that no longer serve you, and finding peace of mind. Whether you need help with a specific issue or a space to do ongoing healing work, having an objective and trusted guide to stand beside you can be essential. I offer a safe space for you to feel whatever is alive in you. My style as a therapist ...
CURRENTLY FULL-WAITLIST ONLY. Life's struggles may be knocking you down but they don't have to knock you out. Asking for help sometimes takes a leap of faith but taking that first step can make all the difference in the world! I can help you build the emotional resourcefulness needed to break out of a cycle of anxiety and depression or self-destructive ways of coping. If you feel like you are...
You have been trying to calm the worries, deal with the feelings, or manage difficult relationship challenges on your own. Maybe an outside, unbiased perspective on your situation could allow you to find new ways to resolve your concerns. I work with clients to change the way they see themselves, and the way they interact in all areas of their world. It is time for you to feel better, and I...
You are the source of your own strength. There are times, however, when you may need help in accessing your internal Self. We all need to feel a sense of balance with ourselves, connection to others, and the freedom to make choices. When we lose touch with these parts of ourselves - whether it is our independence, sense of control, spirituality, sexuality, family connection, or ethnicity - we m...
Anxiety is something you’ve struggled with for a long time. While you appear to be holding it together, inside you’re dealing with feelings of dread, catastrophic thoughts that you can’t seem to stop, and constantly feeling like you need to plan for what might go wrong. The good news is that there are methods that research shows can really help. You and I will work together to identify ways to...
I work with you to find healing on your emotional and relationship issues. What I love about my work is when you find healing and hope. I am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotion Focused Therapy working to identify the underlying emotions that drive behaviors in order to understand the patterns of behaviors that create problems for you. I believe that talking is the medicine that can...
I work with adults (18+), providing support and guidance for those navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. I aim to create a space of comfort and safety where one can find the courage to look compassionately within. Working at Middlebury College's counseling center, I gained an understanding of the unique stressors that the college...
COMING SOON! MEN'S THERAPY GROUP. See below. Shame, fear and relationship stress are three of the most common effects of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, combat, sexual assault or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve to heal and not just cope. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or...
Individuals experience circumstances within the context of a system. In relationship therapy, my philosophy is to take into account each person within different systems including, family, couples, children, extended family, and relationships within your workplace. Each individual adds to the dynamic of relationships through his or her experiences. My clinical focus is through the lens of...
We provide emotional health counseling developed from a philosophy and interest in mind~body wellness and from the perspective of supporting the whole person in integrative care....
I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients. I see my role as helping people identify self-limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and other barriers that keep them from leading lives consistent with their authentic selves and their values. I combine theoretical and psychological insights with more pragmatic skills training (relaxation, conflict-resolution, communication...
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*** I am currently unable to accept new patients. Please email me for information about my waitlist*** I offer individual counseling for life transitions including career, relationships, health, retirement, and aging. My intent is to provide a safe and caring environment where you feel supported to make meaningful life changes. I have counseled people with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and...
