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.
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. I help clients struggling with identity issues, trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and substance abuse issues using a promising new approach called Acceptance & Integration Training (AAIT). What you'll love most about AAIT is its ability to help you quickly resolve the layers of conditioning, self-judgment, loss, a...
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My name is Grace, and I am a temp.-Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist serving individuals, adolescents, and families. I value using honesty, humor, and empathy to promote healing. Whether it is with the intention of being a better friend, parent, partner, professional, or person, doing your own work is one of the bravest and most rewarding things you can do. My goal is to make...
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France Sarradon's approach is based upon her profound empathy, humanistic principles, the sharing of relationship skills and her 45+ years of experience so that her clients can deepen their exploration and understanding, master and enjoy their lives, strengthen their bond with themselves and others. France counsels individuals and couples, leads workshops for couples and individuals, and traini...
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Lisa Rogers, MS, MFTI and MS CPCI, received her first Masters in Psychology with a Specialization in Children and Adolescents, graduating Suma Cum Laude with honors in 2012. Lisa received her second Master’s degree with duel licenses in Clinical Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy again graduating Suma Cum Laude. Lisa has extensive experience working with adults, couples,...
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