Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Boynton Beach, FL
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Ashley Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33472 (Online Only)
I am trained in many expressive/trauma-focused modalities such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), internal family systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Sand tray, Play therapy, Art therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am so honored to work with you and your family! My style of therapy is encouraging, supportive, and compassionate. I appreciate clients who are honest with me and seek a therapist who is “real,” “down to earth,” playful, and empathetic. I am transparent and like to provide a lot of psychoeducation so you or your child can understand the body/mind connection.
I am trained in many expressive/trauma-focused modalities such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), internal family systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Sand tray, Play therapy, Art therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am so honored to work with you and your family! My style of therapy is encouraging, supportive, and compassionate. I appreciate clients who are honest with me and seek a therapist who is “real,” “down to earth,” playful, and empathetic. I am transparent and like to provide a lot of psychoeducation so you or your child can understand the body/mind connection.
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Jen Myers LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems techniques allows us to explore the parts within, and develop a more integrated perspective.
I am many things but professionally, a licensed marriage and family therapist, hypnotherapist and yoga instructor. I help individuals, couples and families cope with and heal from stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, codependency, trauma, PTSD, life transtions etc. I received my Bachelors from Florida State University in 2011 and my Masters degree from NOVA Southeastern University in 2013. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2020 and have since become certified in Yin and trauma-informed yoga.
Internal Family Systems techniques allows us to explore the parts within, and develop a more integrated perspective.
I am many things but professionally, a licensed marriage and family therapist, hypnotherapist and yoga instructor. I help individuals, couples and families cope with and heal from stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, codependency, trauma, PTSD, life transtions etc. I received my Bachelors from Florida State University in 2011 and my Masters degree from NOVA Southeastern University in 2013. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2020 and have since become certified in Yin and trauma-informed yoga.
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Angela Goudie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33437 (Online Only)
Angela utilizes treatment approaches including solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, family systems, and eclectic approaches to therapy.
Angela Goudie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor of Registered Clinical Social Work Interns in Florida with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has a diverse background of experience working with children, adults, families, and communities in a variety of settings. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed to develop healthy coping skills so they can better deal with life stressors and transitions.
Angela utilizes treatment approaches including solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, family systems, and eclectic approaches to therapy.
Angela Goudie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor of Registered Clinical Social Work Interns in Florida with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has a diverse background of experience working with children, adults, families, and communities in a variety of settings. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed to develop healthy coping skills so they can better deal with life stressors and transitions.
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Mind Mechanic Rapid Resolution Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33473 (Online Only)
My work integrates the best elements of the most effective treatment approaches available, including Internal Family Systems and Rapid Resolution Therapy.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
My work integrates the best elements of the most effective treatment approaches available, including Internal Family Systems and Rapid Resolution Therapy.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
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I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Florida and New Jersey. I provide therapy online and in-person for trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, grief and chronic pain. I use clinical hypnosis as a tool to accelerate and deepen the work. I use Brief Cognitive Hypnosis to help people change dysfunctional habits such as smoking, overeating, problem drinking, problem gambling, poorly controlled anger, and behavioral disabilities associated with chronic pain. I'm trained in Clinical Hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Florida and New Jersey. I provide therapy online and in-person for trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, grief and chronic pain. I use clinical hypnosis as a tool to accelerate and deepen the work. I use Brief Cognitive Hypnosis to help people change dysfunctional habits such as smoking, overeating, problem drinking, problem gambling, poorly controlled anger, and behavioral disabilities associated with chronic pain. I'm trained in Clinical Hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
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Hi! My name is Alexis Skopos. I have a license in clinical mental health counseling (LMHC). I take a very empathetic approach to therapy. I believe we all experience the world in different ways, and you are the expert in your own life - I am just here along for the ride helping you! I work a lot with life transitions, grief, addiction, adolescents, anxiety, and depression. I really enjoy working with young adults and those who are searching for their identity. I am a big ally to the LGBTQIA+, body positive, sex worker community.
Hi! My name is Alexis Skopos. I have a license in clinical mental health counseling (LMHC). I take a very empathetic approach to therapy. I believe we all experience the world in different ways, and you are the expert in your own life - I am just here along for the ride helping you! I work a lot with life transitions, grief, addiction, adolescents, anxiety, and depression. I really enjoy working with young adults and those who are searching for their identity. I am a big ally to the LGBTQIA+, body positive, sex worker community.
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John Douglas Hawkins
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, MCAP
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
I utilize an attachment-focused ,experiential, and neuroscience-based approach. Traditional talk therapy is incapable of creating deep neurological change and often becomes the impediment to doing so. Through an understanding of neuroscience, neurobiology, and neuroplasticity, I am able to assist clients in accessing their innate healing capacities, which leads to true symptom resolution, rather than symptom management. Each individual is endowed with an internal Core Self that is their greatest resource for transformation and achieving their full potential intellectually, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I utilize an attachment-focused ,experiential, and neuroscience-based approach. Traditional talk therapy is incapable of creating deep neurological change and often becomes the impediment to doing so. Through an understanding of neuroscience, neurobiology, and neuroplasticity, I am able to assist clients in accessing their innate healing capacities, which leads to true symptom resolution, rather than symptom management. Each individual is endowed with an internal Core Self that is their greatest resource for transformation and achieving their full potential intellectually, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Thank you for checking out my page. I have my Ph.D in Clinical Sexology and hold a license in Mental Health Counseling. I’ve been counseling for 15+ years. This is my greatest passion and I love my career. I want to help you with whatever is keeping you stuck, sad, anxious or addicted. I specialize in sexual health, and trauma. My special interests are Kink and nontraditional relationships (ie Poly/CNM). I am LGBTQIA+, sex worker and kink affirming.
Thank you for checking out my page. I have my Ph.D in Clinical Sexology and hold a license in Mental Health Counseling. I’ve been counseling for 15+ years. This is my greatest passion and I love my career. I want to help you with whatever is keeping you stuck, sad, anxious or addicted. I specialize in sexual health, and trauma. My special interests are Kink and nontraditional relationships (ie Poly/CNM). I am LGBTQIA+, sex worker and kink affirming.
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Chelsea Ellinger Center for Change
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33437 (Online Only)
I strongly believe that our experiences shape our perspectives and influence how we move through our lives. Every individual is unique. While being impacted by social, cultural, economic, and spiritual experiences, I acknowledge that within each person lies inherent strengths to draw from towards healing and growth. My goal is to help each person discover and build upon those strengths in a safe environment, establishing a collaborative relationship with which we can work together through a tailored, integrated approach. I am honest and non-enabling in my approach as a social worker.
I strongly believe that our experiences shape our perspectives and influence how we move through our lives. Every individual is unique. While being impacted by social, cultural, economic, and spiritual experiences, I acknowledge that within each person lies inherent strengths to draw from towards healing and growth. My goal is to help each person discover and build upon those strengths in a safe environment, establishing a collaborative relationship with which we can work together through a tailored, integrated approach. I am honest and non-enabling in my approach as a social worker.
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Soul Ambition Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
If you're suffering from anxiety or depression, relief is possible. We're here to help. Whether you're facing a specific problem or experiencing chronic symptoms, working with a trained therapist has been shown to have high success rates. We offer a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment where you can freely share your worries and reflect on changes you'd like to make. Build your mental strength and learn to heal your heart with your mind. Emotions are temporary. We want to help you learn to stay present for the joyous moments and have tools ready to help you tolerate the painful ones.
If you're suffering from anxiety or depression, relief is possible. We're here to help. Whether you're facing a specific problem or experiencing chronic symptoms, working with a trained therapist has been shown to have high success rates. We offer a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment where you can freely share your worries and reflect on changes you'd like to make. Build your mental strength and learn to heal your heart with your mind. Emotions are temporary. We want to help you learn to stay present for the joyous moments and have tools ready to help you tolerate the painful ones.
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Samantha de Borchgrave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
I specialize in providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, women's issues, and ADHD. My approach involves digging beyond surface-level issues to address deeper concerns and past experiences that might be affecting your current challenges. Clients who come to me seek to learn skills to navigate life more effectively. Utilizing evidence-based practices like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we'll explore your concerns, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to help you overcome obstacles and achieve lasting positive change.
I specialize in providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, women's issues, and ADHD. My approach involves digging beyond surface-level issues to address deeper concerns and past experiences that might be affecting your current challenges. Clients who come to me seek to learn skills to navigate life more effectively. Utilizing evidence-based practices like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we'll explore your concerns, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to help you overcome obstacles and achieve lasting positive change.
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Searching for a therapist can be an overwhelming process. It is difficult to reach out for help when you are in emotional distress or pain, but the rewards to your life and well-being are worthwhile. For our time to be effective, it is important that you feel able to communicate openly and honestly. My certification in EMDR allows me to bring the mind, emotion, and body into our sessions and treat clients more holistically. I specialize in working with trauma and healing from difficult childhood experiences that may be affecting your present day life.
Searching for a therapist can be an overwhelming process. It is difficult to reach out for help when you are in emotional distress or pain, but the rewards to your life and well-being are worthwhile. For our time to be effective, it is important that you feel able to communicate openly and honestly. My certification in EMDR allows me to bring the mind, emotion, and body into our sessions and treat clients more holistically. I specialize in working with trauma and healing from difficult childhood experiences that may be affecting your present day life.
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Arts and Hearts Therapy is a creative approach to your child's needs. Is your child currently struggling to manage their big feelings? Are they finding it overwhelming and challenging to navigate their relationships with family and friends, establish a positive self-image, or manage their academic responsibilities alongside extra-curricular activities? Would you like some guidance and support around boundary setting, positive discipline practices, and authentic communication with your child? I've worked with children in academic settings since 2006. Various components of Early Childhood Education play a big role in my practice.
Arts and Hearts Therapy is a creative approach to your child's needs. Is your child currently struggling to manage their big feelings? Are they finding it overwhelming and challenging to navigate their relationships with family and friends, establish a positive self-image, or manage their academic responsibilities alongside extra-curricular activities? Would you like some guidance and support around boundary setting, positive discipline practices, and authentic communication with your child? I've worked with children in academic settings since 2006. Various components of Early Childhood Education play a big role in my practice.
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Reflections Creative Therapies Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Welcome to your safe space! At Reflections Creative Therapies Group, we dedicate ourselves to helping you experience transformation. We accomplish this with the integration of traditional psychotherapy and experiential modalities. We specialize in using Sand Tray Therapy, Psychodrama, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and expressive therapies to facilitate healing. Our therapists are also trained in EMDR, an effective highly researched yet gentle therapy for trauma resolution and biofeedback non-invasive methods. We have several faith-based counselors for those of you who prefer the integration of scripture and prayer in sessions.
Welcome to your safe space! At Reflections Creative Therapies Group, we dedicate ourselves to helping you experience transformation. We accomplish this with the integration of traditional psychotherapy and experiential modalities. We specialize in using Sand Tray Therapy, Psychodrama, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and expressive therapies to facilitate healing. Our therapists are also trained in EMDR, an effective highly researched yet gentle therapy for trauma resolution and biofeedback non-invasive methods. We have several faith-based counselors for those of you who prefer the integration of scripture and prayer in sessions.
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I provide guidance to concerned elders and their families seeking support with retirement, downsizing and problem solving. I am a PhD Counselor and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) licensed in S Florida. My focus includes retirement counseling and helping elders and their adult children with strategies for decision making paralysis, hoarding and coping with related aging conditions. With my affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and senior living resources, we work together to develop an dividualized plan of action.
I provide guidance to concerned elders and their families seeking support with retirement, downsizing and problem solving. I am a PhD Counselor and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) licensed in S Florida. My focus includes retirement counseling and helping elders and their adult children with strategies for decision making paralysis, hoarding and coping with related aging conditions. With my affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and senior living resources, we work together to develop an dividualized plan of action.
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Andrea Nutt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33437 (Online Only)
Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward emotional well-being. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, Andrea is committed to assisting those navigating life transitions, seeking support for personal growth, and desiring more fulfilling connections. She is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and work toward their goals with empathy and understanding.
Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward emotional well-being. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, Andrea is committed to assisting those navigating life transitions, seeking support for personal growth, and desiring more fulfilling connections. She is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and work toward their goals with empathy and understanding.
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RCCS, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MSSW, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (Online Only)
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. 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. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. 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. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
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Ashley Bayliss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
In our sessions, expect a compassionate and supportive space where we work collaboratively to address your unique needs. I believe in helping you let go of what no longer serves you, paving the way for a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
In our sessions, expect a compassionate and supportive space where we work collaboratively to address your unique needs. I believe in helping you let go of what no longer serves you, paving the way for a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
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Child Therapy Hub - Reflections Creative Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, RPT, MCAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
RCT, a private practice serving the South Palm Beach County community since 2012 is excited to announce the expansion to Wellington with the Child Therapy Hub. We are passionate about our work with families. The Child Hub is specifically for children in a specialized playroom for 3-10 yr olds and teens. We also specialize in working with bilingual families. We address issues of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, grief, adjustments to life changes as in loss, separation, and divorce by creating a calm, safe environment that facilitates transformation. Healing is in the process. La curación está en proceso.
RCT, a private practice serving the South Palm Beach County community since 2012 is excited to announce the expansion to Wellington with the Child Therapy Hub. We are passionate about our work with families. The Child Hub is specifically for children in a specialized playroom for 3-10 yr olds and teens. We also specialize in working with bilingual families. We address issues of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, grief, adjustments to life changes as in loss, separation, and divorce by creating a calm, safe environment that facilitates transformation. Healing is in the process. La curación está en proceso.
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Nathaniel Stuart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (Online Only)
You may not be able to say exactly what it is, but there is something is wrong. You work hard to do the right things, but there is a persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you only exist to help others? You take on extra assignments at work even if you’re already overwhelmed. You’re always the one being asked for favors and advice. Your family relies on you to keep everything running smoothly, and you do it all. But lately, you’ve begun to wonder what it’s all for. You want so desperately to take a moment to figure out what you want, but so many people are counting on you, and you can’t let them down.
You may not be able to say exactly what it is, but there is something is wrong. You work hard to do the right things, but there is a persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you only exist to help others? You take on extra assignments at work even if you’re already overwhelmed. You’re always the one being asked for favors and advice. Your family relies on you to keep everything running smoothly, and you do it all. But lately, you’ve begun to wonder what it’s all for. You want so desperately to take a moment to figure out what you want, but so many people are counting on you, and you can’t let them down.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
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.