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.
While not accepting new clients for ind./fam. therapy, I am accepting referrals for upcoming parenting group. I provide Attachment Based Parent/Family Counseling which reduces family conflict and increases cooperation, mutual respect and closeness, using a non- judgmental directive approach. My model offers effective user friendly parenting strategies for parents of "difficult to reach" childre...
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I have spent many years working with a number of different populations, from Autism Spectrum Disorders to Eating and Feeding Disorders. The beauty of working in mental health for almost half my life is that I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic process and how we address the things in life that are no longer functional. The root cause of the distress is my focus because it demands suc...
Want Support? Need tools & a new mindset for a happier life? Dr. K. & Juntos, the friendly therapy dog, can help you make your life better. Speaking with a nonjudgmental, caring, & understanding psychologist is key for a positive life change. With 40 years in the field, I work collaboratively using kind, honest feedback with a soft touch of humor. I invite you to learn with me in a safe,...
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