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.
Many people choose to enter therapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves – their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to problems in their interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, the issues we face in the present stem from painful experiences in the past. As a result of these experiences, we develop ways of coping in the world – some continue to serve us well and others may ...
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Whatever your issues - stress, anxiety relating to the COVID-19 crisis, depression, or relationship problems, I'm here to help. In addition to being a certified expert in sex therapy, I am a highly experienced clinical psychologist with decades of experience with thousands of clients. I offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, IFS, and an integrated approach for you or your partner. Most individuals...
Times of transition, uncertainty, and hardship can be frustrating and painful for families and relationships. It's important to know that it can happen to anyone, and it is not your fault. There is a pathway out! The primary focus of my practice is families facing difficult issues. Marital issues, parenting issues, and extended family issues adversely impact many families, and I work...
We all want to create lives that are joyful, deeply satisfying, and healthily connected to others. Yet no one goes through this world unscathed by the difficult people, circumstances, and experiences we all encounter along the way. To survive, we generally organize our lives around 2 things – how we manage our pain and how we manage our relationships. And sometimes those survival strategies,...
"Will I ever be able to change and get back my life?" This question haunts many of us as life has a way of bringing difficulties that leave us wounded and disconnected. As our pain deepens, we develop coping mechanisms to numb the pain and protect ourselves. These painful experiences and defense strategies can have long-lasting detrimental effects that steal our attachments, joy, hope, and...
When facing a stressful life experience or traumatic event that is causing significant emotional distress, you may realize that working through it alone or talking with family and friends isn't enough to bring relief. Calling a professional dedicated to helping you understand and develop healthy coping skills is often the most difficult, but necessary step to finding relief, emotional growth an...
Dr. Peoples is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Social and Urban Studies from Loyola University Chicago. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Dr. Peoples is passionate about her commitment t...
Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy or emotional connection? Do medical challenges leave you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you wrestling with emotional or physical pain? If so, I am here to help you accomplish your mental health, relationship, and life goals. I can assist you in navigating challenges such as chronic pain, learning to accept change, and learning to m...
Here to provide guidance and hold space as you shift the paradigm and awaken the healer within. Calling out the oppressive systems which cause dis-ease (including an oppressive mental health system) in order to build a community of folx invested in a personal and collective healing. Offering in-person and online healing sessions with sliding scale fees based on your needs. Sessions are co-crea...
Welcome! Right now we are living in unprecedented times of uncertainty and I'm glad you're here. Our usual way of dealing with stress and the unknown have shifted. We are all feeling the strain of separation and change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or trauma, we can work through it together in the safe space of therapy. I am an EMDR-trained therapist, a yoga...
I am hoping to work with anyone who is actively working to change their life for the better. My goal is to help you to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, lack of focus, and inability to trust. I will be focusing on supporting you in improving personal relationships, drug and alcohol/addiction issues, sexually problematic behaviors, and anger management skills. I have experience ...
I believe all individuals possess innate strengths and skills to foster happy and healthy lives. As a therapist, it is my privilege to walk alongside clients as they process pain, build resiliency, and experience the joys and struggles that occur on their unique journeys toward growth and change. My approach toward counseling is open and collaborative, as I am committed to helping others explor...
You matter. Your story matters. Having a safe place to process your feelings and struggles matters. I desire for every client to know they have a voice and what they have experienced is important. I offer a safe place where you can come engage with what you are experiencing without judgement. My intention as a therapist is to assess what you are struggling with, help you process the pain,...
**Practice is currently full** You are suffering from the same recurring patterns in your relationships. You want to move forward with your life or find effective ways for connecting and communicating with your partner. You've taken the first step, and I am here to guide you through the rest in a confidential, safe, and compassionate way. For over 10 years, I've successfully helped individuals...
