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.
Our mental health clinic specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities and behavioral challenges such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders, without medication. We take a holistic approach to working with our patients, an approach that includes Quantitative EEG guided Neurofeedback, coaching, school and work interventions to...
I have fifteen years experience working as a therapist. My clientele varies from working with children with disabilities to adults with extensive mental health issues. I tend to utilize Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help clients accomplish their personal goals and build healthy relationships and self esteem to reach their full...
While our face to face services are on temporary hiatus due to the Covid 19 crisis, we have Confidential Hippa Compliant online services. The stresses of the Covid Virus and the growth pains of out great country are challenging us to rise to action and meet the needs of each other and in most cases we people are doing a great job. We at Vilas & Co Therapists are available to help you meet your...
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frequently anxious and you're not sure why? Have you tried to move forward on your own, or maybe with other therapists not really feeling like you've had meaningful healing? Do you engage in self-sabotaging behaviors? I'm here to help you safely tap into guidance that already exists within you. You will develop the curious and compassionate awareness to heal...
Everyone needs relationships. Whether you're looking for a safe, healing relationship within which to explore and repair past hurts or trying to mend or strengthen existing relationships, I'm here to help. I believe personal growth requires a supportive and secure environment, and I've been told my warmth and humor have put clients at ease as we seek to understand what they are wanting from...
Our lived experiences are unique to us and set the path for how we envision ourselves and the world around us. My practice comes from a diverse perspective that allows for understanding to meet you where you see fit. I provide a safe space where you can feel comfortable, understood and valued as an individual. Within this space, we will explore your current difficulties and challenges. Whether...
Need someone to listen in a judgement free zone? Wish you could make changes or feel better but don't know where to start? You're not alone, counseling is a healthy, natural way to help & heal from trauma & troubling feelings that come with unexpected life events. For 14 years I have worked with those who experienced loss of a child, their ideal family, faced unexpected disappointments, traumat...
Therapy can be both an immensely enriching and a challenging process, while the process of finding a therapist- one who is a good fit for you- well, that is usually just challenging. How to begin, when there are just so many options? My suggestion for you: take a deep breath, take your time, and trust your instincts. It is the counseling relationship- rather than a specific theoretical orientat...
I’m so happy you’ve come looking for help. Life can be tough and challenging at times, or feel overwhelming. Sometimes we need someone to help guide us in the right direction. Whatever it is you in particular come seeking, I am here with a compassionate ear, an open heart and skills to help you on your way. I oriented towards helping you feel at ease and comfortable in your own skin. I will hel...
I specialize and exclusively working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community in identifying and responding to the unique needs of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Blind, Late deafened individuals, Cochlear Implant community, and their families. I work with a broad range of issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma/abuse, family and marriage concerns, and much more....
I believe that the complexities of today’s world can get in the way of becoming the person, spouse, and parent we envision. I have dedicated my career to understanding and resolving these complexities so my clients’ visions can become reality. I received a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2001 from the University of New Hampshire and a Master's degree in Child and Family Studie...
With over 17 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elemen...
I believe there is a balance in every facet of our lives. Balance refers to a state of equilibrium a point where we all find calm. I would venture to say a place or state we all strive to achieve. Yet, we also know our lives are filled with those times when things are just not what they used to or should be. Whether your part of a sandwich generation (caring for children as well as elderly pare...
I blend 25 years of years of experience and training with psychodynamic, somatic (mind/body integration), gestalt and the expressive arts, to work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in relationships, anxiety disorders, addiction, life/career transitions, PTSD and developmental trauma.My training in somatic experiencing enables me to address trauma at its bodily source -an ins...
It is common to feel stuck, experience conflict, or have a sense of unresolved, unfinished business. I have helped people whose own attempts to work through problems or make changes on their own have been ineffective. Maybe you're experiencing difficult feelings, troubling thoughts or your own mysterious behaviors? I can help you achieve insights and skills to help you become more effective to...
