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.
My ideal client is one that wants to improve their relationship and is willing to take personal responsibility for their part in making it happen, even if they don't know exactly what that looks like. They don't come in looking for me to 'fix' their spouse, but come in seeking help from a wise partner to help improve themselves and their relationship. The ideal client has a moral base through...
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I stand with the one who stands and says enough! My practice embraces ending cycles of abuse within self, between couples, among families and within society. I provide a safe space for men, women, teens and children to deal with the hard stuff. I also recognize that talking about the hard stuff is hard. I offer art, sand and play as alternative mediums for processing and expression. You are not...
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I will update my status when there is new availability. I apologize for any inconvenience. My therapeutic passion is helping individuals, couples, and families identify and overcome obstacles, create long-lasting positive change, and achieve interpersonal and personal transformation. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize eclectic, holistic, a...
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Virginia, best known to her colleagues and clients as Betsy, is an active and very engaged psychotherapist for over 20 years in Georgia and Ohio. Her passion for helping others to achieve emotional wellness is reflected in her work with women, children and families. Her speciality is trauma work and the use of a variety of therapies including EMDR, CBT and the creative process to help clients...
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