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.
My passion is working with clients who are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors & want to learn new, healthier ways of coping with whatever might be going on in their lives that has resulted in their acting out. I also enjoy working with partners who have experienced some form of betrayal in their primary relationship & need a safe, nonjudgmental place to process their feelings. Many of ...
**Now offering TELEHEALTH. Weekend appointments available. Do you feel lost or like you don't belong? Providing practical, short term approaches while working toward resolving deeper, long term struggles; facilitated in a safe space that allows you to process and explore. We can explore your ability to discover your own daily practice(s) that help you find the state of mind that you seek. I can...
Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires a deep sense of safety if clients are to risk creating the change they long for. I believe it is very important to cultivate a secure relationship. I use evidence based therapies and use an eclectic blend of person centered approaches to meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to meet each client where they are at, help them identify their...
Do you need help coping with difficult life experiences? Are you looking to shake depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem that’s keeping you stuck? I want to help you heal from past hurts, overcome fear and worry, and move into a position of personal power and strength. Much of my career has involved working with clients who have experienced trauma and its effects which include post-traumatic...
Hello and welcome! In my practice, I primarily lead with a relational framework to assist you in establishing a safe and supportive space from which treatment can begin. My co-therapist is my certified therapy dog, Dahlia, who will serve as a comforting companion in your introspective journey. Check out her photo! I also incorporate elements of Internal Family Systems, Animal Assisted Therapy...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health. My expertise lies in working with children, teens, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, adjustment issues, and trauma, as well as working with families to improve relationships and dynamics. Our agency provides a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment, providing a...
Hello there! I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trust Based Relational Interventions, all are evidence based models. In addition to that, I integrate tools from many different modalities (e.g. psychodynamic, behavior, cognitive, systems, & solution focused) to provide the most efficient and effective services to each individual client. I enjoy providing...
Sometimes when the world feels overwhelming, we don't connect how past abuse has led us to emotions that feel out of control. It's like when stress builds up over lots of little things and you finally snap at someone you care about in a way you didn't mean. Or feeling overly tired of trying to live in this world because every choice you make seems hard and a large amount of effort. These are...
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( English | español ) I work with individuals, families and couples of all genders, races, and ages to help empower themselves to process life’s daily challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship work, trauma, women’s issues and LGBTQ issues. I specialize in helping mothers and fathers navigating prenatal/postpartum depression. I am culturally sensitive and believe in...
