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.
Relationships can be complicated and often bring emotional pain, loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement. Committing to someone requires courage and strength. I work with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of EFT which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection and fulfillment in relationships. EFT helps clients understand the interactional...
I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, and Gestalt techniques to help people regain agency in their lives. I work with people struggling with addiction, as well as their partners and loved ones...
I love working with adults, couples, and families who are seeking treatment for substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma. I also enjoy working with couples who are looking to work through any relational and sexual issues. My clinical and research specialization is in the treatment of addiction and eating disorders. I have also been trained extensively in the treatment of trauma. My researc...
You've taken the first step toward making a change. I understand that life and relationships can be demanding. I offer over 20 years of experience helping clients identify what is creating obstacles in their lives, develop insights and skills for overcoming these challenges, and then supporting and guiding them as they work toward their goals. I am strengths and solution-focused in my approach ...
Brain Skills for Kids believes that having a safe place to share and talk with licensed psychologists and doctoral level professionals is critical for kids and teens who want to have someone who will listen and help them find ways to overcome their struggles and challenges. We provide evidence-based tools to equip and empower kids and teens to overcome perceived and real obstacles for developin...
My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 6 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal...
My focus is to support you to live a joyous life and use your emotional challenges to create more meaning, fulfillment and personal growth. The heart of this therapy is to provide a safe, nurturing and interactive place for you to find relief from sadness, anxiety or other patterns that cause pain and confusion. With compassion and a clear, candid therapeutic style I support you to get clarity...
Do you want to change the emotional climate of your relationship? I am passionate about working with couples to transform relationships from isolation to intimate connection, together building a safe haven. Relationships can get stuck in destructive patterns leaving couples feeling isolated in their marriage. As couples grow in self-awareness and share their more authentic and vulnerable feelin...
If you've been affected by addiction or someone else's addiction/alcoholism... I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to learn new and healthy ways to help yourself and consequently, those you love. Are you stressed, lack trust, on edge? Have you tried over and over to manage the situation, but it isn't working? If you are ready to start the journey of understanding, acceptance, and wor...
Reclaim LIfe, LLC, is a small group therapy office. Therapist are Mick Fredrickson, LCSW, Deidre Lafferty, LCSW, Zoe Chrisman-Miller. LPC-I and Susan Shol, MSW. It has been our great privilege to assist many brave individuals as they reclaim their lives from trauma, stress and mental health issues. Our hope is to continue helping others move towards health and wellness....
When life gives you challenges the process of managing those challenges can be real difficult. Having someone to process and find solutions to real life issues can be helpful and supportive. I have a very well rounded background in both adult and child therapy. I have worked with Oncology clients, clients in crisis, couples, families and children with different emotional needs. When I meet a...
I specialize in working with tweens, teens, men, busy moms, and women business owners. I have found these populations are most resistant to asking for help, which is why my approach is so effective. I come from a corporate background before transitioning to integrative mental health care. I found that traditional talk therapy wasn’t doing the trick for me personally and so many people I knew. I...
**Accepting new clients via telehealth** Life can be challenging when it comes to relationships, anxiety, depression, transition, loss or feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I can help you find a fresh perspective and new ways of dealing with the challenges. You are in control. I have clinically-proven techniques we can use to help you reach your personal goals for yourself. We can meet online now an...
Tuckerville is comprised of experienced and compassionate master licensed therapists, master licensed social workers, counselors and supporting staff so you can rest assured that you will get nothing but exceptional mental healthcare services for you and your family using best therapeutic practice strategies informed by Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral and Existential and Holistic theories f...
Living in NoVa brings a unique set of challenges, stresses and anxiety that most accept as "normal". Having the tools to cope and succeed here is essential. Teens face their own set of challenges living in such affluence, which can bring its own set of anxiety and needs. Understanding the challenges and needs in NoVa is half the battle; developing the skills to manage relationships, boundaries ...
