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
Daley Ryan
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Daley Ryan
Chattanooga
Tennessee
I love working with a wide variety of clients, but I truly feel like I am operating in my gifting when I sit with clients who are working through depression, anxiety, or loneliness. Furthermore, my education combined with personal and professional experience has opened the door for me to work with clients who may be trying to leave an abusive relationship or who are trying to discern if they ar...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. As queer- and trans-affirming therapists, we provide support to clients at any stage of their gender and sexuality exploration or transition, including providing gender-confirmation letters. With extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, we also facilitate healing from trauma, internalized shame, social isolation, and anxiety. In therapy...
Tanya Lynn Wellman
Knoxville
Tennessee
Tanya Lynn Wellman
Knoxville
Tennessee
I am currently not accepting new clients. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for my first available appointment, feel free to email me thought this site. ***Calling to make a therapy appointment and then walking into a counseling office for the first time are two of the hardest things for a person to do. It takes courage even to come this far. You have what it takes to complete th...
Leslie Krusinski
San Jose
California
Leslie Krusinski
San Jose
California
Have you ever thought, “I feel stuck in my relationships”, “What if I make the wrong decision?”, “I feel like a fraud”, "This always happens to me, and I can't figure out why" or “I feel helpless about all that’s going on in the world”? You’re not alone; Leslie Krusinski works with individuals who wrestle with these questions. She is focused on helping others work through relationship issues,...
I bring to my practice the skills and experience of a rich 20-year career, as well as a solid humanistic approach to mental health, human relationships and growth. I believe that every human being has value, deserves respect, benefits from meaningful relationships, and has the capability for self-actualization. Therapy is a powerful process not only to overcome adversity, obstacles, or negative...
Embodied Life Therapy Center
Portland
Oregon
Embodied Life Therapy Center
Portland
Oregon
Are you working towards a fulfilling life but feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you hurting inside and unsure of where to turn? Most of our struggles stem from our relationships with others and we often need tools for healing these wounds. Although talk is helpful, the research shows that tapping into the right brain where emotions are housed is vital in transforming long-standing issues or limiti...
Sense Of Self
Los Angeles
California
Sense Of Self
Los Angeles
California
Counseling services are provided to help couples, families, and individuals who experience issues dealing with life transitions, divorce, marital issues, self-fulfillment, personal growth, anxiety, depression and other discomforts that can cause major issues in their day to day lives. I will help clients to understand themselves, set goals, think positively, and gain independence in their thoug...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and will help you to focus on your strengths, and support you as you develop new tools and strategies, in order to achieve your goals. I use an Integrative Psychodynamic approach that encompasses my client's cognitive, affective and behavioral functioning. This process will enable you to restore balance , and lead a more meaningful life. I can help you...
For me, therapy begins by first establishing a healthy and therapeutic relationship that is supported with a safe environment. Through therapy we will work together in conquering struggles, problems, discussing life events and building from the ground up. Our work will be honest and empathetic because I believe that this is what begins the stages of healing. My work comes with nine years of...
Clients walk in my door because they want something to change. They want to worry less, drink less, be more motivated, have closer connections... They may have attempted various remedies for these issues, but, somehow, nothing has improved. Often clients say they feel stuck, in a rut, or that they just don't feel like themselves. In my initial meeting with a client I am often moved to acknowled...
Still Meadow Counseling LLC
Columbus
Ohio
Still Meadow Counseling LLC
Columbus
Ohio
If you are dealing with any of these issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, anger management, marital and family conflict, job related stress) I am confident that in a strong therapeutic collaboration with me, your treatment goals will be met. I use a strengths based approach with the understanding that for successful therapy the client needs to have active...
Stephanie Jordan Mrakovich
Seattle
Washington
Stephanie Jordan Mrakovich
Seattle
Washington
I believe that within each of us there lies uncharted terrain, eagerly waiting to be explored. Therapy can be a great tool to explore those domains. My primary therapeutic approach is Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy which means building an authentic therapeutic bond, exploring relational themes from childhood, and dynamics in the present moment are key components to my therapeutic work....
Hi! My name is Jamie Pease and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. I have been working for over 10 years in a behavioral health setting and am a qualified and committed therapist who is here to help guide you through life’s challenges. I am currently working in office space on Front Street in Woonsocket RI with parking. Is the office setting not what your'e looki...
We often get stuck in life attempting to solve problems the same way over and over. Once we get caught in this pattern, especially in relationships, we begin to argue over how we are fighting instead of working through relationship barriers. I want to help you learn new skills that will allow you to break problematic cycles and find new ways to connect with others. I work with both couples and...