Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Orillia, ON
I have over five years of experience in providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families! I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Satir Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, as well as other evidence-based psychotherapy modalities to best address your clinical needs.
You’re making the brave decision to show up for you and your wellness - and that is worth celebration! I look forward to meeting with you, and am honoured to walk this journey alongside you. Send me an email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, and we can discuss how I can support you with your clinical goals!
I have over five years of experience in providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families! I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Satir Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, as well as other evidence-based psychotherapy modalities to best address your clinical needs.
You’re making the brave decision to show up for you and your wellness - and that is worth celebration! I look forward to meeting with you, and am honoured to walk this journey alongside you. Send me an email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, and we can discuss how I can support you with your clinical goals!
Carissa Sparrow
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
Waitlist for new clients
I bring to therapy a w/holistic & trauma-informed approach, integrating evidence based practices such as Internal Family Systems IFS, mindfulness based CBT&DBT, EMDR, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
You value being calm, taking care of yourself, and being attentive to the needs of others. And yet, in this moment, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally neglected and on the verge of burning out. You’ve spent too much time putting the needs of others first, and disregarding your emotional, physical, and mental health. You realize now that you have suffered enough. You have a strong desire to pursue change in your life, to address the patterns that get you stuck.
I bring to therapy a w/holistic & trauma-informed approach, integrating evidence based practices such as Internal Family Systems IFS, mindfulness based CBT&DBT, EMDR, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
You value being calm, taking care of yourself, and being attentive to the needs of others. And yet, in this moment, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally neglected and on the verge of burning out. You’ve spent too much time putting the needs of others first, and disregarding your emotional, physical, and mental health. You realize now that you have suffered enough. You have a strong desire to pursue change in your life, to address the patterns that get you stuck.
Clare Wells
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
Waitlist for new clients
Approaches I utilize include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
With over 10 years of experience in various sectors for mental health, I offer a safe and inclusive space to help guide you towards clarity and an enhanced sense of self. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, self-worth, strained relationships, and compassion fatigue. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or someone you care for, I work collaboratively to gain a better sense of yourself, exploring previous wounds, and create shifts to move towards your desired self. I will help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and in turn more effective ways of coping.
Approaches I utilize include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
With over 10 years of experience in various sectors for mental health, I offer a safe and inclusive space to help guide you towards clarity and an enhanced sense of self. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, self-worth, strained relationships, and compassion fatigue. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or someone you care for, I work collaboratively to gain a better sense of yourself, exploring previous wounds, and create shifts to move towards your desired self. I will help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and in turn more effective ways of coping.
Kristen Jones
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
I support individuals in creating positive changes in their lives by utilizing modalities such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
At times, we go through challenges in our life that are difficult to navigate on our own. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure that they are heard, understood, and supported as we work together to move through those challenges. I utilize a client-centred and compassionate approach to address a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, stress, substance use disorders, and low self-esteem.
I support individuals in creating positive changes in their lives by utilizing modalities such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
At times, we go through challenges in our life that are difficult to navigate on our own. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure that they are heard, understood, and supported as we work together to move through those challenges. I utilize a client-centred and compassionate approach to address a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, stress, substance use disorders, and low self-esteem.
Kim Wideman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q), RN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
I support adults struggling with PTSD and complex trauma. Whether there was an exact moment things changed, or whether you’re dealing with the long-term effects of ongoing pervasive events, trauma can be confusing, isolating, fragmented, and takes its toll. My aim is to help clients through their transition towards understanding, clarity, self-acceptance, and growth without the fear of judgment. Using an integrative trauma-informed approach I have additional training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I support adults struggling with PTSD and complex trauma. Whether there was an exact moment things changed, or whether you’re dealing with the long-term effects of ongoing pervasive events, trauma can be confusing, isolating, fragmented, and takes its toll. My aim is to help clients through their transition towards understanding, clarity, self-acceptance, and growth without the fear of judgment. Using an integrative trauma-informed approach I have additional training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy and customize treatment plans according to each individual’s specific needs, drawing from a mixture of modalities such as psychodynamic, IFS, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Veritas is Latin for truth, which is a central value in my therapeutic approach. People have a tendency to mask what they are actually experiencing, subscribing instead to behaviour dictated by social norms. Over time, suppressed emotional suffering manifests itself in disorders such as anxiety, explosive anger, panic attacks, addiction, and depression. While many modern therapies focus on treating surface symptoms (band-aid solutions), I believe in getting to the root of the suffering to help clients gain insight so that they can truly grow, heal, and flourish.
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy and customize treatment plans according to each individual’s specific needs, drawing from a mixture of modalities such as psychodynamic, IFS, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Veritas is Latin for truth, which is a central value in my therapeutic approach. People have a tendency to mask what they are actually experiencing, subscribing instead to behaviour dictated by social norms. Over time, suppressed emotional suffering manifests itself in disorders such as anxiety, explosive anger, panic attacks, addiction, and depression. While many modern therapies focus on treating surface symptoms (band-aid solutions), I believe in getting to the root of the suffering to help clients gain insight so that they can truly grow, heal, and flourish.
Alexandria Harris
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
I use modalities including, DBT, IFS, solution focused and narrative therapy.
Owner & operator of, Therapy with Alex: Trauma Based Services, located in Simcoe County. I am pleased to offer services for all types of experiences for any demographic. Doing private therapy services part time, I am also an authorized child protection worker. I have experience working with issues from childhood abuse, to familial conflict, neglect and more. I have since completed an advanced certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Through my years of practice, I now primarily work with complex traumas and personality disorders; however, this is not limited. I say to folks, nothing is off the table.
I use modalities including, DBT, IFS, solution focused and narrative therapy.
Owner & operator of, Therapy with Alex: Trauma Based Services, located in Simcoe County. I am pleased to offer services for all types of experiences for any demographic. Doing private therapy services part time, I am also an authorized child protection worker. I have experience working with issues from childhood abuse, to familial conflict, neglect and more. I have since completed an advanced certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Through my years of practice, I now primarily work with complex traumas and personality disorders; however, this is not limited. I say to folks, nothing is off the table.
Tula Psychotherapy and Trauma Recovery: EMDR
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V (Online Only)
Without a doubt, my clients have experienced transformative benefits of EMDR, IFS and DBR.
Welcome! As a therapist, I have the privilege of accompanying clients along their uniquely personal therapy journeys. My passion lies in providing a safe and judgement-free space for traditional counselling, and trauma processing via EMDR, IFS and DBR. The origin of unprocessed trauma isn't always immediately clear, yet it changes how we view ourselves and the world around us. It can keep us in old conditioning and unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving while also limiting our ability to truly experience and embrace the present moment...where clarity, joy, and love of new experiences and relationships happen.
Without a doubt, my clients have experienced transformative benefits of EMDR, IFS and DBR.
Welcome! As a therapist, I have the privilege of accompanying clients along their uniquely personal therapy journeys. My passion lies in providing a safe and judgement-free space for traditional counselling, and trauma processing via EMDR, IFS and DBR. The origin of unprocessed trauma isn't always immediately clear, yet it changes how we view ourselves and the world around us. It can keep us in old conditioning and unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving while also limiting our ability to truly experience and embrace the present moment...where clarity, joy, and love of new experiences and relationships happen.
Kendra Wagner
Registered Psychotherapist, HBSc, GradDip, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
Many of us carry unresolved pain that manifests in our adult lives and prevents us from living fully. Inner child work using IFS and EMDR is a powerful, transformative process that will allow you to connect with the vulnerable parts of yourself that have been neglected, hurt, or silenced. I specialize in helping women (and youth) explore the roots of these wounds so they can break free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges, it is my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and wholeness.
Many of us carry unresolved pain that manifests in our adult lives and prevents us from living fully. Inner child work using IFS and EMDR is a powerful, transformative process that will allow you to connect with the vulnerable parts of yourself that have been neglected, hurt, or silenced. I specialize in helping women (and youth) explore the roots of these wounds so they can break free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges, it is my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and wholeness.
Melissa Petlichkov
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
My practice is informed by polyvagal theory and includes CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, and wholistic methods.
I am a registered social worker and practicing psychotherapist who believes in collaboration throughout the course of the therapeutic process. I believe in potential, self-witnessing and capacity building from the inside out. With a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Ryerson University and a Master’s of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, I help my clients find themselves and navigate their unique healing path with compassion and empathy. My education and lived experience enables an offering of an individualized therapeutic care experience that examines the roots of my client's concerns.
My practice is informed by polyvagal theory and includes CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, and wholistic methods.
I am a registered social worker and practicing psychotherapist who believes in collaboration throughout the course of the therapeutic process. I believe in potential, self-witnessing and capacity building from the inside out. With a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Ryerson University and a Master’s of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, I help my clients find themselves and navigate their unique healing path with compassion and empathy. My education and lived experience enables an offering of an individualized therapeutic care experience that examines the roots of my client's concerns.
I am IFS Institute trained (L-1), as well as IFSCA trained (Stepping Stone, Stepping Deeper).
Your therapy journey is about empowering you to navigate challenges, such as: Making a life-changing decision. Coping with intolerable stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or grief. Managing a difficult relationship. Managing chronic pain or other overwhelming condition. Figuring out who you are as you find yourself again. Resolving restlessness. Disempowering shame and feelings of not being good enough. Coping with isolation and/or rejection. Dealing with a stressful diagnosis. Your therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and respected. Hope and compassion help you heal from painful experiences of the past, and live more freely.
I am IFS Institute trained (L-1), as well as IFSCA trained (Stepping Stone, Stepping Deeper).
Your therapy journey is about empowering you to navigate challenges, such as: Making a life-changing decision. Coping with intolerable stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or grief. Managing a difficult relationship. Managing chronic pain or other overwhelming condition. Figuring out who you are as you find yourself again. Resolving restlessness. Disempowering shame and feelings of not being good enough. Coping with isolation and/or rejection. Dealing with a stressful diagnosis. Your therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and respected. Hope and compassion help you heal from painful experiences of the past, and live more freely.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V
Glowing Hearts Psychotherapy offers clients a compassionate and non-judgemental therapeutic service. Our therapists and team are trained to support clients in their time of need. We work using a variety of frameworks which can be applied to best meet each client's needs individually. Having a team of therapists allows clients to connect with a professional that fits best for their needs. We believe that clients have the ability to create meaningful changes in their lives and we look forward to supporting those changes along side you.
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I provide therapy support for women, teens, and preteens struggling with a variety of mental health issues. Many of my clients may come in for anxiety or depression symptoms but have underlying attachment based patterns and an inner attachment with themselves that is broken and hurting. I work with other presenting issues such as grief and loss, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD and interpersonal issues. I also works with clients who are living with post-concussion struggles. I can provide faith-based counselling if requested.
I provide therapy support for women, teens, and preteens struggling with a variety of mental health issues. Many of my clients may come in for anxiety or depression symptoms but have underlying attachment based patterns and an inner attachment with themselves that is broken and hurting. I work with other presenting issues such as grief and loss, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD and interpersonal issues. I also works with clients who are living with post-concussion struggles. I can provide faith-based counselling if requested.
My work is client-centered and collaborative. In my practice I strive to offer practical tools and compassionate care to help people better connect with themselves and find solutions for their struggles be it with life transitions, relationships or career. I work with a lot of highly successful people struggling with stress and mood and help them foster growth, empowerment and fulfillment in their lives.
My work is client-centered and collaborative. In my practice I strive to offer practical tools and compassionate care to help people better connect with themselves and find solutions for their struggles be it with life transitions, relationships or career. I work with a lot of highly successful people struggling with stress and mood and help them foster growth, empowerment and fulfillment in their lives.
When people of any age go through stressors and trauma, it is common to feel like life is falling apart. In my own life journey I have experienced traumas, serious illnesses, and deaths of people closest to me. I know what it is to feel depressed and alone. I know what it’s like to grieve and feel like no one understands. My passion is to help people navigate through trauma and difficult situations, and feel a sense of peace and healing. Everyone’s journey is different and unique, so there is not a cookie cutter approach that’s right for every individual.
When people of any age go through stressors and trauma, it is common to feel like life is falling apart. In my own life journey I have experienced traumas, serious illnesses, and deaths of people closest to me. I know what it is to feel depressed and alone. I know what it’s like to grieve and feel like no one understands. My passion is to help people navigate through trauma and difficult situations, and feel a sense of peace and healing. Everyone’s journey is different and unique, so there is not a cookie cutter approach that’s right for every individual.
Jonathan Morgan
Registered Psychotherapist, Dip Hon, BA Hon, MPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Jonathan, a Registered Psychotherapist, offering virtual sessions. My focus revolves around providing trauma-informed care, rooted in somatic and emotional awareness. Our journey toward healing unfolds through collaborative efforts, always placing your empowerment at the forefront. As someone who identifies as queer, I hold a commitment to supporting a diverse array of individuals. We'll delve into the intricate dynamics of self-relationship and interpersonal connections, embracing an inclusive recognition of partnership and flying solo.
Hello, I'm Jonathan, a Registered Psychotherapist, offering virtual sessions. My focus revolves around providing trauma-informed care, rooted in somatic and emotional awareness. Our journey toward healing unfolds through collaborative efforts, always placing your empowerment at the forefront. As someone who identifies as queer, I hold a commitment to supporting a diverse array of individuals. We'll delve into the intricate dynamics of self-relationship and interpersonal connections, embracing an inclusive recognition of partnership and flying solo.
Toni Jacobs
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Toni, a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist with a passion for helping others discover and embrace their authentic selves. I believe that understanding and connecting with who we truly are is at the heart of meaningful change and personal growth. My approach to counselling is wholistic, psycho-spiritual, and one that fosters collaboration and client engagement.
Hi, I'm Toni, a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist with a passion for helping others discover and embrace their authentic selves. I believe that understanding and connecting with who we truly are is at the heart of meaningful change and personal growth. My approach to counselling is wholistic, psycho-spiritual, and one that fosters collaboration and client engagement.
Max McKenzie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orillia, ON L3V (Online Only)
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If you struggle with feeling out of control with your reactions, I am here to help! I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist, and I bring a unique background of animal biology and neuroscience to my work. I am drawn to the deep work of psychotherapy, that goes beyond just listening and coping skills, into the root of issues to resolve them. I support people who are struggling in their relationships, who want to not just manage, but understand and resolve their feelings, and those who want more fulfillment out of life. I work particularly in areas like late diagnosis ADHD, anxiety, adulting, queer relationships and men's issues.
Starting the therapy process can be difficult. But if you are here, you are likely looking for some help in creating positive changes in your world. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding the right fitting therapist for you! Working with clients who are looking to create meaningful changes in their life is my passion. Supporting clients in reaching goals that are identified and monitored by them is also an important part of my practice. I look forward to understanding client's stories and hearing the areas in their life they are more looking forward to changing.
Starting the therapy process can be difficult. But if you are here, you are likely looking for some help in creating positive changes in your world. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding the right fitting therapist for you! Working with clients who are looking to create meaningful changes in their life is my passion. Supporting clients in reaching goals that are identified and monitored by them is also an important part of my practice. I look forward to understanding client's stories and hearing the areas in their life they are more looking forward to changing.
Accepting new clients! ADHD, Men's Issues, Couples, Stress/Anxiety/Depression- You feel stuck, hopeless, and unsure about where to turn but just know that you want to start feeling better. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD or motivation issues and this is complicating seeking help. Or as a man, you've been feeling bad for quite a while but society tells you to "toughen up" and get through it on your own. Your self-worth has taken a hit and feel lost. Whatever it is you're struggling with, I'd be honoured to help you navigate this tough time and work towards creating a more fulfilling, empowered life.
Accepting new clients! ADHD, Men's Issues, Couples, Stress/Anxiety/Depression- You feel stuck, hopeless, and unsure about where to turn but just know that you want to start feeling better. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD or motivation issues and this is complicating seeking help. Or as a man, you've been feeling bad for quite a while but society tells you to "toughen up" and get through it on your own. Your self-worth has taken a hit and feel lost. Whatever it is you're struggling with, I'd be honoured to help you navigate this tough time and work towards creating a more fulfilling, empowered life.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counsellors
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.