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.
As a therapist working with individuals, couples, and families, I believe that problems do not arise spontaneously, but are instead influenced by the behaviors, opinions, and connections with those around us—even those who are no longer living. My intention is to build honest and trusting relationships with each of my clients so that healthier patterns can be created and new solutions learned....
Life's difficulties can feel overwhelming at times, leaving us unsure how to manage. Yet, adapting to the changes and losses that life brings is possible. You have resources within you that can help you grow and thrive. Together, we will find them. For the last twelve years I have assisted individuals challenged by death, grief, divorce, illness, life transitions, trauma, and long-term caregivi...
Hello there. I have experience working with the full spectrum of life’s stages. With over 12 years of clinical experience, I am trained in Brainspotting, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. Current areas of interest include Attachment Theory, The Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma work, Identity fluidity, Internal Family Systems, hypnotherapy, mindfulness/meditation, neuroplasticity, Jungia...
Since each of our clients is unique, we do not take a cookie-cutter approach to counseling. Our clinicians will propose a care plan after an appropriate assessment. This care plan will be based on the client’s reasons for seeking help while incorporating their personal goals and strengths. Our Mission: Compass Point will provide the most comprehensive and effective client care possible to assis...
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to grow...
My practice is focused on relationship issues, improving communication, addiction counseling, men's issues, LGBTQ+ parenting, depression and anxiety. In therapy you will find a strength-based client centered approach, where your unique skills and values are used to help overcome the areas in which you are stuck. A genuine respect for each person leads to a safe therapeutic alliance through whic...
I find that I tend to be helpful to clients who want to integrate spiritual growth as they journey to healing emotional pain and conflict. The counseling relationship serves as a therapeutic crucible, providing a safe and appropriately challenging space to explore ways to draw out and empower the self to experience abundant life. My work with clients helps them challenge negative self-talk and...
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriag...
I have over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor. I work daily in private practice with active duty military, veterans and their counselors at the VA. I work with a variety of issues including unresolved grief, anger & resentments, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm behaviors, addictions, self-esteem, relationship...
I provide support and guidance so that my clients do not have to bear their struggles alone. We work collaboratively to understand what is not working and why. We examine past patterns of experience to help us understand current feelings and behaviors. We can create lasting change and transformation by addressing the underlying issues. I emphasize individual empowerment which allows the client ...
I have a passion for helping others to build healthy connections, whether that is within themselves as individuals or within a couple or family dynamic. I hold a bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University in Psychology and Criminal Justice and an MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Walden University. I am currently working with GenXers, Millennials, couples, and famil...
When we’re hurt in relationship, whether by mistreatment, neglect, invalidation, rejection, or abandonment, we feel disconnected from ourselves and others, detached from those with whom we want to attach. We begin to think we are that disconnection itself, and it is too painful to be with ourselves or feel our feelings. We end up living in an unbalanced, reactive state of anxiety- or stuck in a...
Feel like you’re alone on your own personal emotional roller-coaster? Think no one gets your struggle to feel “normal?” Think again: You’re not alone. Many people walk around thinking "what's wrong with me?" and unknowingly put up barriers to deep, genuine, and lasting connection with themselves and others. The truth is that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense given your unique li...
*ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS* Dedicated to wellness and mental wealth. We help anxious children, provide relief for discouraged parents and help distant couples get connected. We provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. As well as couples and family therapy. We also offer group therapy! There is something for everybody. Healthier days are here! We offer three...
