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 have been licensed MFT since 1986. I have worked with the severely ill and more recently my focus has been with families. From areas of fertility assessing pre school children, school aged children and adolescents. I have a specialty in children with special needs. In addition I assist with families with all aspect of adjustments that all members experience in their unique way. The family is ...
You are doing well in your career, but that success doesn't always translate when it comes to your personal relationships. You find yourself picking the wrong people, again and again. The people you pick end up having different long-term goals, or they are not healthy for you, or it doesn't work out for any number of reasons. Maybe you have already been married, but it didn't work out and you a...
Annette has been speaking, consulting and educating in the realms of Psychology for over 20 years. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)). Annette holds two Master Degrees from Loyola University Chicago, in Pastoral Studies and Counseling. Annette is trained in the Enneagram System and in Internal Family Systems. She spent nine years in pastoral ministry in both parish and...
I believe that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. I work with individuals and couples to create thriving and vibrant relationships with themselves and the important people in their lives. I bring years of experience working with couples and have a deep understanding of the complexity of adult relationships. My work is grounded in attachment theory which...
Our current expression of self is often shaped by a mixture of our early experiences and our current environmental circumstances. As adaptive beings we develop ways of coping, patterns of emotionality, and strategies of relating to ourselves and others. These ways were our best effort to survive but they are not YOU. There is a presence that is BEYOND words but that resides deeper inside that i...
Are you overwhelmed & stressed with life? Need to let go of something from the past? Looking to get in touch with your feelings & understand yourself better? Want to be your best self? We are a group of therapists who work holistically, meaning we consider the mind, body & spirit. In conjunction with traditional talk therapy, we offer brain-based and body-based therapies, such as EMDR,...
If you are looking for a therapist, I am your person! I am a laid back, supportive therapist who is honored to be considered for joining your journey to health. I am a huge advocate of taking care of yourself and taking the steps to do so. Through my own struggles I openly note that we are not meant to live in isolation and I will walk the healing walk with you. Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognit...
Having worked in the field of Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency and treatment for over 35 years, I lived through the disease of addiction myself. Today, helping individuals and families from all walks of life to be able to receive the help they need I believe that experiencing the horrors of the illness first hand far better prepared me to help those in need than the years of professional...
I work with teens, parents, young adults, and families to learn effective strategies to address any struggles they are facing. Effective therapists are good listeners and also hold clients accountable to make the changes they want to see. Whether it be behavioral changes at home or at school, managing and reducing stress and anxiety, or challenging you to work toward your goals, I will be engag...
Feeling stuck, tired, had enough, just want to get this stuff off your chest? Life has a way of pilling on challenges at the worst possible time. If you are willing to face your problems and work towards feeling better, call now for a 10-minute phone consultation. I try to build an environment at MonarchFC where the therapeutic alliance can be built. I believe by creating a space that fosters a...
I am passionate about working with our youth and their families. I find hope with clients who have lost hope in dealing with the traumas and challenges of life experiences. Life is difficult and we get "stuck" looking at it from the same angle. Sometimes it just takes a support person who is able to tie all the chaos together to make a mosaic, a tapestry, looking at the strengths of individuals...
I specialize in working with drug and alcohol abuse with teens and adults. My approach works at getting to the core issue which is driving the addiction. Focusing on the deeper issues while teaching how to be sober helps the addict to keep their sobriety. I then work on how to cope with life stresses that come up without turning to sooth one self with a substance. We also work on mending your...
Experiencing the benefits of connecting and collaborating with others through the therapeutic process led me to a career in counseling. My work in education, family advocacy and experience in the areas of long term illness and disability have strengthened my desire to support others in their journey. I utilize various treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...
Due to the Pandemic/COVID-19, I am offering counseling and case support services by online therapy or/and phone. It is extremely important that during this time that you continue to work on your mental health in order to manage the additional issues that the Pandemic has created. As we can see, the issues of life come unexpectedly and they have a tendency to stay around way too long. And these...
Do you want to live life with more openness, lightheartedness and less struggle? Has traditional talk therapy just not worked for you? Do you feel stuck and don’t know what else to do? Are you seeking change to help reclaim your joy, health, and wellbeing? I am here to offer a new way to live your life and guide you on your journey inward through accessing mind, body and spirt for long lasting...
