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.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou. Have you ever found yourself stuck within stressful relationships, uncomfortable environments or confusing emotions? That "stuck" feeling often leads to discomfort in our daily lives and uncertainty about the future. I address these struggles by utilizing a holistic approach that combines attachment theories,...
You are so damn tired of the stupid daily fights that end up in silence and anger. The problems are never resolved. The communication is so strained. Your spouse doesn’t really talk to you. You’re sick of feeling lonely and sad. There’s a lack of intimacy and connection. And you’re afraid to open up because you don’t even feel trust anymore. You’re banging your head against a wall and you don’t...
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Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, life transitions and divorce, teens and adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and mood disorders. Abby also enjoys working with eating disorders, grief/loss, parenting issues, kids and family therapy. Abby's specialization in couples therapy is highlighted by her certification training as a Gottman...
For 42 years, I've worked with children, teens, families, adults, seniors, couples, and military families. I've taught nursery school, kindergarten & first grade (three K-6 teaching credentials-NY, CA, NJ). Honest, open & frequent communications are crucial to all relationships, including therapy. I give compassionate, supportive, helpful, and direct advice along with books, websites, and homew...
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The benefits of telehealth sessions: “It’s cozy! I get to stay in my bed with my cat, a cup of tea and my laptop. I love it!” / “I live in a rural area, so not having to travel all the way into the city for an appointment saves time and money”/ “My 9-5 job makes it nearly impossible to have doctor visits during the week, but I can just go to my car and talk to Melinda on my lunchbreak”/ “Honest...
I am honored to be chosen and trusted by clients to help them in an array of areas of difficulty in life. Most of my background, training and experience are focused on helping people come into wholeness in the area of relationships with other people, with themselves, with food/substances, or with God. Although I specialize in marriage and family relationships, eating disorders, and...
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