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 have successfully worked with both adult men and women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and to address the complications that these experiences have negatively impact their intimate relationships. I specialize in providing couples counseling for professionals whose work relational abilities serve them well in their professional life, but these very same skills undermine their perso...
Do you feel that you and your family have been struggling lately? are you, or your family members struggling with anything that you are not certain how to deal with? No matter how much you have tried things seem to be the same or seem to be getting worse for you and your family? Do you feel accepted and understood? I believe that individuals are inherently capable of growth when provided a safe...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I help children, parents, and couples overcome obstacles, improve relationships, and better their lives. Starting a family can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences, but when things do not go according to plan, this can be one of the biggest struggles for parents and children. I help families uncover th...
Relationships can be some of the most meaningful aspects of life. So, why are they often so complicated? My office is a place where individuals, couples, families and more can talk through all kinds of relationships with a healthy dose of warmth, encouragement, kindness and humor. I take an active approach, meaning I offer honest dialogue rather than passive listening. I pro-actively help conne...
Welcome to my practice! Seeking counseling is a responsible, proactive way to care for your health and most important relationships. Ongoing stressors, personal transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism are even more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a therapist, I listen and collaborate with my clients of all ages to develop personally relevant treatment plan...
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