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.
If you're noticing that you can't manage or control your emotions, that's actually a great insight! Turns out emotions aren't problems to solve, but a dance of ever-changing sensations you can learn to flow with like ocean waves. If you're tired of cycling through coping skills and ready for a total paradigm shift, I offer a refreshing, mindfulness-rooted perspective. Mindfulness invites you to...
As we go through life we often realize that what helped us cope and survive in the past now keeps us from the things in life we want and deserve, or perhaps even from becoming the person we know we can be. Everyone struggles at some point in their lives, may it be trauma, substance use, mental health symptoms, or simply the stress of getting by. In providing a safe environment I help clients fi...
I have experience working with clients from age 19-99. I work with the client as they move towards achieving the best quality of life possible. Each decade of life brings different challenges and rewards. I love working with people as they uncover their strengths and work towards their goals. I draw from a broad range of treatment approaches. Each person moves towards their goals in their own...
I have a passion in supporting individuals, couples and families step into their true selves, connect deeply and hold space for all aspects of their whole self. A majority of my experience has been with adolescent and adult populations. I work well with individuals who have an interest and desire to understand how their experiences contribute to their way of being in the present. I have extensi...
Are you struggling with the current pandemic? Are you dealing with issues such as loneliness, grief, anxiety, or depression as a result of self-isolation? There comes a time when help is needed and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to assist and guide you through these uncertain times. I graduated from National University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, wi...
Relationships of all kind can sometimes be challenging. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, experiencing family conflict, or dealing with struggles within the marriage, these seasons of your life can tremendously affect your well being. I offer a safe atmosphere of support and compassion as we work together towards your journey of hope, healing and healthy relationships. I...
Many people struggle with living a peaceful, satisfied, fulfilled life; existing as oppose to living. Living consist of being one’s “best self,” with best being defined by the individual. Although, biological, traumatic, and negative experiences may encourage self-defeating behaviors and thoughts, such experiences are not who a person is. Counseling presents a challenging journey through such...
You've been through so much in your life. You are often seen as the survivor but you feel like the outcast. The way you cope, the way you feel inside, it doesn't feel healthy any longer. You try to control what life circumstances you have been through with food, substances or other behaviors, but you have been left with only more anxiety and depression. Your past still follows you around in you...
Something isn't working. Maybe it's your relationship; the joy and connection have waned, or are eclipsed by frequent conflict. Whether from a traumatic event like an affair, or from a series of small disconnections over time, you feel helpless to make it feel different. Or perhaps you struggle finding balance between your work (or school) and your life, or navigating a major life change like...
I want to help anyone who feels frustrated with the state of their life. I have worked extensively with people suffering in trauma, especially domestic violence and sexual trauma. I love working on Men's issues. During my practice, I found that Toxic Masculinity is maybe the biggest contributor to psychological issues in men. So, I started the only group for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse in...
A warm welcome to you for exploring the path to sound mind, body and spirit. I support clients seeking healing in the realms of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, apathy, shame and low self-esteem. Clients of all identities and worldviews are welcomed in my office. I use experiential and creative approaches based on my belief that each client requires a engaging,...
I love to work with women and adolescents of any stage in life who are looking for a new way of managing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues or seeking help with relationship conflict and communication. The clients that I love to work with have high hopes for having healthy relationships with their family and friends and also want to find new, healthy ways to practice...
What is your view of life? We all face challenges which can become a pathway to goal achievement as we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our capacity to have a fulfilling life. With over 20 years of clinical and professional experience I assist individuals, couples and families, and businesses and organizations address challenges and find solutions, establish progressive goals, enhan...
I specialize in any issue involving Addiction, Teens/Children and GRIEF and loss. My approach is unique from most therapists. Unlike many therapists I don’t just want to listen, but help get to the root cause of what is making life difficult. One way I do that is by helping you understand your emotions and working on underlying self worth issues. Most of our problems stem from denying our real...
For the Fall Season I am offering a great session special! Book 3 sessions and get the last one FREE! If you are having feelings of sadness, irritability, hopelessness or are currently experiencing a life stressor, we can help. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am a Community Psychologist who has considerable experience working with many different populations. I am licen...
