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.
Daily life can be scary, even daunting. For some of us, we have the additional stressors of trauma, loss, loneliness, addiction and loss of purpose. In therapy I strive to help individuals overcome their barriers. Happiness and balance are goals for me. I have experience treating addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, relationship issues and more. Whether you view current barri...
You feel like you've done everything you can do, but the pain persists. Are you desperate for this anxious or depressed feeling to go away? Are you overwhelmed with life? Do you feel stuck by a fear or consumed by a loss that you thought for sure you would be over by now? Regardless of your age, the meaning you make from these questions impacts how you live your life. Therapy can awaken the sou...
December 2020: I am not currently accepting new patients. Please check back in February 2021. This practice caters to those who desire true change in their lives. Bring your willingness and desire for transformation and we'll pull out the stops to get you there. Please note that my legal "doing business as name" is Lisa J Moore, lmhc, but my legal license name is Elisabeth J Tudor. I use eviden...
I remember seeking out the help of a therapist. I was terrified of who might find out, or what needing help said about me. It turned out to be a positive experience that showed me firsthand the value of a counselor. Honestly, it wasn’t until I found the right therapist for me that I felt safe enough to really start working on my concerns. I understand the need for a therapist who will encourage...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 28 years of experience in the field of Social Work. I began as a social worker working in child welfare. I proceeded to work extensively in hospitals, home health, mental health, child welfare, juvenile court, schools, palliative care, hospice, and residential settings; providing case management. I moved to Georgia 10 years ago with my...
As a parent, I understand the need to ensure your children are happy and healthy. Struggling socially or academically at school can be anguishing to the child, parent, family, and teacher. I have worked and treated clients in primary, secondary, and through college settings. I became a psychologist so that I could help others overcome challenges that I noticed in the school setting. Experienced...
Many things have changed in how we seek balance in our lives while social distancing. It is more challenging to manage anxiety, depression, parenting and grief. But our basic need to be heard remains the same. Being heard is powerful. When you’ve been struggling to find balance in your life or in your family nothing feels right and it is more difficult to find creative solutions to everyday...
Our practice is comprised of a group of highly experienced licensed professional counselors. The diversity of our specialties allows us to provide a collaborative and personalized approach utilizing a wide range of skillsets in order to best support the needs of our clients. Our therapists work with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families in a safe, comfortable space for you to expl...
My ideal clients are young adults (ages 18-35 in Chattanooga and Nashville) and also adult individuals in addiction recovery. My clients are navigating new chapters in their lives, including new jobs, dating/marriage relationships, family dynamics, and sobriety. They are motivated for change and open to feedback and alternative perspectives. I've worked with people of all ages through various...
I often work with the GLBTQ community and just work with adults. We use a process of looking at the imagination, loose associations, and dream material to help integrate unconscious depths with conscious material. My Ph.D. is from Pacifica Graduate Institute where I studied the death-life-rebirth archetype. My masters is in counseling and is from Portland State where I studied sexuality and...
I have worked for many years with individuals, couples, families and youth. Many of those I work with are struggling with transitional life problems and some have long term chronic mental illness. They are all looking to gain greater insight into their challenges and are working toward finding understanding in their interpersonal relationships. We set goals and then work toward achieving a more...
Sometimes, life holds nothing back. We’re totally overwhelmed. It’s all too much. Too much busy-ness, too much hurry, and too much stress. While you’re a master of taking care of everything and everyone around you, taking care of YOU is often forgotten. And your regular pattern of “go, go, go…” leads to anxiety, burnout, or trauma. And so, you’re just…exhausted. You know something has to change...
Choosing to heal takes courage and is often a decision made in isolation. I believe everyone deserves to find peace both inside yourself and in your relationships so that you can live a more connected, authentic and satisfying life. The wounds we hold often keeps us from connecting to our truest self and rob us of feeling a sense of meaning, purpose and joy. Finding space to heal offers an...
Accepting New Patients I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counsel...
I work with motivated individuals and families who are ready to address problem areas, develop insight, and identify what is of most value and meaning in their lives. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, family and relationship issues, anxiety, and addiction/substance use disorders. In addition to my clinical practice I speak nationally on these topics and work as a clinical consultant. I...
