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 provide an empathetic and accepting space for people to process internal and external difficulties, gain insight, and heal. In addition to my private practice, I have worked in hospice and palliative care with a wide range of people dealing with complicated and difficult physical and mental health conditions. In my work, I have had the honor of helping many people find their way through grief...
I am a master's level clinician who offers professional treatment of the family system. Within my private practice, sessions focus on individuals, adolescents, families, parenting, behavioral issues, addiction, & any issues causing strained relationships which negatively affect the home environment. I use a unique mixture of humor, directness, relatability, & acceptance to provide a safe...
*I am currently only accepting clients on the weekends* My particular interests are with infants, children, adolescents, and families. I specialize in working with trauma and attachment disorders as well as parenting skills. I also help with anxiety, depression, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder, and issues related to divorce. When working with parents and families, I focus on positive discipl...
Life is a complex journey that can feel overwhelmingly hard at times. We might be faced with challenges pertaining to adolescence, exploration of self, depression, anxiety, transitioning into adulthood, marriage, and/or relationship dynamics, miscarriages, loss/grief, birth and death, to name a few. And, asking for support may also feel as though it is not even in the realm of possibility. Issu...
It is possible for all people to affect change in their lives, to feel more contentment and empowerment, no matter your age or how long you have been struggling. Congratulations for having the courage to reach out. We all need support in navigating life and asking for help is the first step in that direction. The folks that are seeking my services are looking for guidance in communicating with...
Asking for help is sometimes difficult, and also powerful. Daily struggles with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts can become overwhelming. Complex trauma, substance use, eating disorders, unhealthy relationships, are among a few that can also keep us from our authentic self. In order to survive through all of this and keep going, it is common to adapt in ways that end up ...
You are in the deepest pain of your life, and it feels like you’re losing your mind. Your world has been turned upside down, leaving you lost and insecure. You’re normally upbeat and on top of things, but now you’re struggling to hold yourself together. You need knowledgeable, compassionate support to find clarity and hope in a desperate situation. Whether trauma, betrayal, loss, disordered...
Are you stuck in patterns or thoughts that hold you back from living the life you truly desire to live? Do you desire to have peace of mind and fully embrace your life? My practice includes using a warm, open, accepting approach and yet, I provide direct and honest feedback. I enjoy bringing a sense of creativity and unconventional approaches, as well as strong professional ethics to my work....
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these...
Dana provides a safe space for clients to freely explore all the different aspects of themselves, taking special care to embrace the difficult and sometimes shameful parts. Dana believes in forging a collaborative therapeutic relationship and draws heavily from psychodynamic theory, mindfulness practice, attachment theory, internal family systems and strength-based models. Dana works with adult...
Are you seeking a deeper connection with the parts of yourself that call for healing? Are you motivated for change and to strengthen your capabilities? I aim to enhance your self-awareness so that you may better understand and accept yourself, ultimately leading to a healthy, balanced and peaceful life. I work with adult individuals who are experiencing challenges in relationships, specifically...
Has a recent traumatic experience turned your world upside down? Do you struggle with the aftermath of childhood abuse and don't yet know how to heal and move forward? Do others see you as successful but inside you feel anxious and uncertain of your worth? Are you struggling in your relationships? Therapy can help. No matter how difficult the traumatic event, it can be healed. There is a way...
When life feels overwhelming we may need to slow down, ask for support, be still, and ground ourselves. I offer an environment to do just that; to explore with gentleness and compassion, the aspects of ourselves that need our kindness the most. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to support you in tapping into your own rich resources that bring clarity, strength,...
Offering Teletherapy! I offer my therapeutic support to young adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I help clients address anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, identity formation, family conflict, life transitions, marital disconnection, intimacy issues, and infidelity. I gravitate toward CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment- and trauma- informed therapy, and Gottman Couple...
Are you struggling with negative emotions? Do you experience disrupted sleep or appetite? Are your relationships frustrating, confusing or draining at times? Do you have difficulty communicating how you feel or getting your needs met? At Champion Family Therapy, we can help you understand why you are experiencing these symptoms and what to do about them. Sometimes these challenges are connected...
