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.
Therapists Who Specialize in IFS Therapy
Over 25 years experience working with all ages especially families. Working on obtaining MCAP so as to better serve those struggling with addiction issues. Awards recieved for working with children in particular dealing with grief, loss issues.Couples counseling, also marrages preformed. 25 years experience working with all populations, especially children, couples, those with substance abuse...
Yangxi Li
Chicago
Illinois
Yangxi Li
Chicago
Illinois
( English | 中文 ) The cause of suffering can also be the means of release and healing. I strive to construct a holding environment that creates a safe physical and psychological space wherein clients feel more free, more seen, and more authentic, so that spontaneous interactions, feelings, and experiences can occur. Therapy is an illuminating journey where I collaborate with clients as a fello...
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Ekiuwa Tyrene Norelus
Miami
Florida
Ekiuwa Tyrene Norelus
Miami
Florida
God called me Ekiuwa Tyrene Norelus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor with the State of Florida who is a Board Certified Psychotherapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Grief Counselor, Certified in Elderly Care and Treatment and Certified Crisis Responder. My specialty includes but is not limited to providing individual therapy, family therapy,...
Kathy L Mesa
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Kathy L Mesa
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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Stephanie has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families using various theoretical models and techniques. Stephanie draws from diverse theoretical orientations in her clinical work and is experienced working with a broad range of presenting problems, including counseling and substance abuse assessments for individuals and their families, counseling for LGBTQ...
Cynthia Eileen Renaudo
Houston
Texas
Cynthia Eileen Renaudo
Houston
Texas
Cindy's strengths include knowledge and experience in the areas of changing corporate culture, blended families and overcoming traumatic experiences. Cindy is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Cindy believes that every day presents the opportunity to begin anew and that everyone is capable of finding reconciliation, joy and satisfaction in life despite hardships faced and past choices. ...