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 believe that the connection between client and therapist is important. Each individual is unique. I take time to connect with each client and draw from multiple approaches to address your needs and goals. I have extensive experience working with children as a school therapist. I also have strengths working with early, formative trauma and PTSD with adults. Because of this, I work well with...
“Don’t judge a man by where he is, because you don’t know how far he’s come.” –C.S. Lewis. Therapy serves as the channel through which one identifies the impact of an incident, while seeking to recognize the meaning they aim to take away as the work unfolds. My experience with disaster relief has geared me towards recognizing one’s capacity to adjust to life amidst disruptions. I specialize in...
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday li...
Every client is an ideal client. Therapy is interactive. I consider myself a life long learner, and I can learn from my clients while offering them a safe, trusting environment in which to openly deal with the issues at hand. Together we can develop a treatment plan that will help the client reach his or her fullest potential. Clients have a need to express themselves, to share their stories....
I am enthusiastic and passionate about bringing people closest to the most pure and honest versions of themselves through understanding, insight, and acceptance so they have the freedom for connection, enjoyment, and prosperity in a better world. People enjoy my strengths-based approach and I often incorporate therapeutic techniques from interpersonal, family systems, and culturally-informed...
Choosing to pursue therapy can be daunting. It takes effort and intention, things that don't come easily when experiencing stress or crisis. I understand this and want to support you in the step you're about to take. Perhaps you'd like to consider the "why's" behind certain decisions, or connect better with significant people in your life. Maybe you're struggling to keep the lid on hurtful or...
I truly enjoy working with people who are looking to excel in life, who are struggling to manage their emotions healthily, trauma survivors, teenagers (13+), pastors, marriages, and anybody looking for a safe place to work through life. I tend to have a direct and caring approach to counseling, and I mainly want to explore and find truth with my clients. I find that I work best with people who ...
Sometimes, even when we know that something is wrong, we still need guidance in order to disentangle the problems that cause us suffering. Every problem has a solution and every difficult period can have a peaceful resolution. My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory. I focus on emotional independence through individuation and help individuals, couples and families gai...
I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change. I work with families and couples who may be questioning their connection to one another, and with individuals who feel stuck, unmotivated, or afraid. As a family therapist, I encourage people to explore how the different systems they are a part of impact the quality of their lives. How does their family function? Their place of work?...
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve f...
Depression, anxiety, grief, life changes don't take a break as we deal with the added stresses of coping with Covid-19. I believe that everyone is striving forward, and that we all have resilience. When feeling overwhelmed or emotionally hurt, it can be hard to find that resilience, but that's also when we have the greatest capacity for change. Something is motivating you to seek help. Whatever...
Telephone/Video appointments offered. Evening appointments. I welcome all individuals regardless of race, religious affiliation, gender identification, or sexual orientation. I offer a warm, trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach. The foundations of my therapeutic approach come from a Jungian theoretical conceptualization with a humanistic/person-centered approach. I genuinely enjoy th...
My current work focuses on Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups, Active and Retired First Responders and Military facing Crisis Situations, Relationship Issues, Trauma and Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Growth and Self Exploration, Severe Mental Illness, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction & Recovery. I utilize approaches including but not limited to CBT, Systems, Somatic and other models. While...
My passion is to help people in need as effectively as possible. Most of us in the field have a story and mine is one that compels me to be an encourager of others in the midst of emotional, relational and psychological pain. Through three decades of study in Psychology and Theology, I have come to a deep appreciation of both traditions and disciplines. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor betwe...
The Maplewood Wellness Center was created to be a comfortable place to open up and explore what is troubling you. This includes identifying what you’re struggling with and discovering where your natural strengths lie. Successful therapy includes identifying what you would like to change AND what you are doing well. Everyone goes through pain and all of us deserve a safe place to find what we ne...
