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.
Every person has had to navigate difficult times, moments, moods, relationships, and countless other concerns. Many of us start to see patterns emerge in these situations, and realize that we have to be able to look gently and fearlessly inward to learn how to truly create changes and relief in how we handle these situations. Knowing it can be anything from mood to trauma to a complicated loss ...
I believe individuals come to therapy with concerns that are becoming problematic to their lives. However we were raised, along the way, we picked up traits that grew along with us, and manifested themselves in our everyday living; traits, such as abandonment, mistrust, defectiveness, vulnerable to harm/illness, entitlement, unrelenting standards/hypercritical, and dependence. I believe these...
**Thank you for looking at my profile, I am currently unable to schedule new clients until December.** Welcome. I am honored to walk along side your journey, and understand how hard it is to take the first step. I believe all people have the innate capacity to change. I come from a holistic lens where I view you as so much more than the challenges that you are facing. I use compassion, respect,...
I recognize and understand that the decision to seek therapy and receive help in a time of frustration and possible hopelessness is typically not one sought out overnight. I work to co-create meaning and goals with you to better to fit your own personal strengths and life experiences. You are courageous in seeking out help, and we can build hope together. Some areas I have focused on in my work...
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Are you ready to believe that it can get better? Maybe you are new to therapy and ready to make life changes, or maybe therapy has been helpful in the past and it’s time for a tune up. With the right therapeutic fit a new path may open for you and lead you to healing past trauma and reviving your life. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in a variety o...
At Arizona Natural Wellness Counseling (ANWC), we believe in an integrated therapy wellness model which includes a combination of therapy AND additional natural and holistic approaches to allow every opportunity for complete mental/emotional wellness. We hold the mindset that the solutions to overcoming life challenges is right fit in a therapist and an effective pathway for healing. With this ...
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I enjoy working with diverse clients as I recognize each individual have their own unique goals for improving their lives. I work with my clients in order to assist them with identification of the concerns that are resulting in their desire to seek counseling and we work together to achieve their treatment goals to address these concerns. I believe it is important to work in a therapeutic...
*Currently accepting new patients* Hi, there! I'm Ian. If you are feeling down, anxious, or stuck or are struggling in your relationships, I would like to help. I believe that meaningful personal connection—feeling understood, accepted, & loved—is at the heart of well-being, so my desire is to provide a genuine, warm, & safe presence in which my clients feel comfortable sharing their stories &...
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*Not accepting new patients* "Shame dies when stories are told in safe places." This quote, beautifully stated by Ann Voskamp, couldn't be more true. I believe in creating a safe & trusting environment for my clients to ensure every individual's unique experiences can be shared in a space designed to engender comfort, acceptance, & respect. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive...
“Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world…” Hi there! I never thought I’d have a good excuse to use a Journey song as my introduction, but here we are! I am a small-town girl; I grew up in Willard, graduated from Willard, and have returned. While driving home for Christmas in 2015, I realized Willard needed a counseling center--and I have officially taken the leap! My hope is this can h...
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