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.
Meridian Psychotherapy Associates offers extensive support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. We are here to help you find ways to cope and provide you with support. Our approach embodies a collection of ideas, disciplines, techniques and practices designed to be effective in treating presenting mental health issues and challenges and other psycho social...
If you find life to be hard, can't seem to get out of your own way, feel disappointed, or alone, then let's work together to find ways to understand your struggles and connect with a solution. It remains my honor and privilege to serve individuals who face a wide array of psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. Currently I focus on talk therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and...
*PRACTICE IS FULL* My therapy style is influenced by the work of Brené Brown, who writes, "We are all made of strength and struggle." I am a cheerleader in the best sense of that word; I will encourage you to build on your strengths and support you through your struggles. I am passionate about helping people move towards self-acceptance and away from shame and self-doubt. I strive to be authent...
Hi, I'm Sofia, and I love helping kids, families, and couples reconnect with each other and find the joy in spending time together! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and have worked with families in the valley for over 18 years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to watch many different family dynamics. When someone asks what makes the difference between "surviving" families and...
You're a busy person, multi tasking is your norm yet some days its all you can do to put one foot in front of the other. Let's talk about how you can get some self care, not obsess about avoiding a more positive outlook and find out what it means to live a full life and have healthy relationships. I do a lot of work with trauma and PTSD, if any of this is familiar to you or someone you know, do...
"I am equipped to assist you in developing new coping strategies to reduce your suffering, effectively adjust to challenging realities in life, and help you gain a sense of healing and adequacy as you move forward in your life. Using an integrative therapeutic approach, I quickly adapt to your needs and personality. I will connect with your story to develop an understanding of your unique...
My primary purpose is to help my clients the way I have been helped on my own healing journey. I feel a passionate calling to work with clients whose issues mirror the struggles and challenges that I, too, have overcome. The empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard that I feel toward my clients allows us to build a foundation of rapport and trust very rapidly. Using Psychodynamic ...
**Accepting new clients and offering Tele-therapy** I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) currently providing cognitive behavioral, strength based and solution focused therapies to children, adults, couples and families. I believe in establishing a strong rapport in order to help best. I have training and experience in substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I have spent...
Sharing your story takes courage, but can be one of the most powerful aspects in guiding you towards positive change. Therapy offers you this opportunity. It is a time where it is all about you. Just you and your story. My approach has been described as nonjudgmental, empathic, and supportive. My goal is to help you be present with your story, where you can be witnessed and understood in a...
In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic...
Having extensive experience and clinical supervision with adolescent and adults in various health settings, I have come to appreciate the uniqueness of each person and the journey they are on to wellness. I am non-judgemental and don't feel it is necessary to shame or parent those I work with. In addition to being a psychologist, I am also a college professor, working with students pursuing mas...
Morgan has always enjoyed educating and counseling children. After graduating from Georgia College & State University, she taught in the Richmond County School system for 3 years. She then moved to Nashville, TN where she earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Vanderbilt University. After working again in the education system, Morgan decided to then pursue a counseling degree and...
I am passionate about relationships, both the ones we have with others and the one we have with ourselves. I see healthy relationships as foundational to healthy lives. As a couple and individual counselor, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to identify your strengths, learn ways to productively deal with life's challenges, find hope, and discover new approaches to assist in persona...
I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative one. Together, we will work on the issues that may be holding you back from living a more fulfilling life. I use a compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach in which I seek to understand you and your life experiences. My graduate school training in art therapy confirmed my belief in the healing power of creativity...
I believe deeply in your ability to heal and live in a way uniquely defined by your values. Let me help you to restore wholeness and purpose in your life by way of unconditional positive regard, support and new skills. As a team, we will work on reclaiming your personal power from what is holding you back so that you may become free: free to be yourself, to be happy and to live a life you can b...
