Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Clio, MI
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Cindy L Lancaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP, CAADC, SAP, CCS
Verified Verified
Clio, MI 48420
I want to assist others find their self and sense of direction for their life, regardless of the circumstances or situations they are currently enduring. There is hope and life even in the dark times.
I want to assist others find their self and sense of direction for their life, regardless of the circumstances or situations they are currently enduring. There is hope and life even in the dark times.
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Tranquil Life Counseling welcomes any and all clients and their identified needs. Together, we will work towards a unified goal in an effort to achieve a more tranquil life. We offer individual and group therapy, accept most insurances, and work to meet the needs of this ever-changing world.
Tranquil Life Counseling welcomes any and all clients and their identified needs. Together, we will work towards a unified goal in an effort to achieve a more tranquil life. We offer individual and group therapy, accept most insurances, and work to meet the needs of this ever-changing world.
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Trauma and Mood Recovery Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Clio, MI 48420
Not accepting new clients
After doing years of traditional "talk therapy," I discovered Internal Family Systems and EMDR therapy.
Many of my clients initially seek treatment because they know something isn't quite right....they know they aren't functioning as the best version of themselves, or living their best possible lives. Often, they have struggled with their mood off and on for years or even decades. Most are feeling a lot of stress, low self-worth, the belief that somehow there is something "wrong" with them, or lack the confidence to do the things they want to do. Some have the insight that they need to resolve past events or circumstances in order to live a truly fulfilling life. They suffer even if they might have that picture perfect life.
After doing years of traditional "talk therapy," I discovered Internal Family Systems and EMDR therapy.
Many of my clients initially seek treatment because they know something isn't quite right....they know they aren't functioning as the best version of themselves, or living their best possible lives. Often, they have struggled with their mood off and on for years or even decades. Most are feeling a lot of stress, low self-worth, the belief that somehow there is something "wrong" with them, or lack the confidence to do the things they want to do. Some have the insight that they need to resolve past events or circumstances in order to live a truly fulfilling life. They suffer even if they might have that picture perfect life.
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Samantha A Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MSFT, LLMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Clio, MI 48420
Not accepting new clients
Three spots available for biweekly sessions. I believe everyone is worthy of the opportunity to live as their authentic self and experience healthy growth. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self worth, parenting hardships, stuck communication patterns, difficult family dynamics, codependency, attachment injuries, infidelity, trauma, and more.
Three spots available for biweekly sessions. I believe everyone is worthy of the opportunity to live as their authentic self and experience healthy growth. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self worth, parenting hardships, stuck communication patterns, difficult family dynamics, codependency, attachment injuries, infidelity, trauma, and more.
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Are you and your children struggling with the complexities of life during a pandemic, an unexpected change or conflict, or a traumatic event? I want to help you find the ways to navigate those challenges in a comfortable, connected, compassionate, and creative way.
Are you and your children struggling with the complexities of life during a pandemic, an unexpected change or conflict, or a traumatic event? I want to help you find the ways to navigate those challenges in a comfortable, connected, compassionate, and creative way.
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Tyra M Petoskey Lmsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, HDP, RYT-200, REIKI-4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, MI 48433
“Considering counseling?" I provide adult individual and couples' counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of client needs including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication issues and post-traumatic stress. I believe that every person is invested with strengths and abilities that make them unique. Various problems can compromise our ability to reach our full potential. Let's strengthen coping mechanisms to overcome pain, loss and stress that limit us from moving forward in life. Together we will create positive change.
“Considering counseling?" I provide adult individual and couples' counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of client needs including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication issues and post-traumatic stress. I believe that every person is invested with strengths and abilities that make them unique. Various problems can compromise our ability to reach our full potential. Let's strengthen coping mechanisms to overcome pain, loss and stress that limit us from moving forward in life. Together we will create positive change.
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Cynthia Mannino-Zedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, MI 48433 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping others find the best version of themselves. I want to help you find joy during the ups and downs in life. I meet clients where they are at and build upon strengths. I use a solution focused, trauma-based approach in therapy. I prefer to focus on what is right with someone, rather than what is wrong. I have been practicing therapy since 2010 and would love to work together to help you learn about yourself, process good and bad experiences, and help you find your path to happiness during any transition you may be going through. I will provide a safe, confidential space for you to express yourself.
I have a passion for helping others find the best version of themselves. I want to help you find joy during the ups and downs in life. I meet clients where they are at and build upon strengths. I use a solution focused, trauma-based approach in therapy. I prefer to focus on what is right with someone, rather than what is wrong. I have been practicing therapy since 2010 and would love to work together to help you learn about yourself, process good and bad experiences, and help you find your path to happiness during any transition you may be going through. I will provide a safe, confidential space for you to express yourself.
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Sarina R Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
Flint, MI 48504 (Online Only)
At some point in our lives, we will face challenges and difficulties that seem to overwhelm us and push us past our limits. It may be problems in our marriages, problems at work, problems within our family or with our children. I am here to assist you in facing those challenges and making positive change to improve the quality of your life. We will walk every step of the way together. You do not have to live life feeling stuck in the past, overwhelmed by the present or fearful of what the future may bring.
At some point in our lives, we will face challenges and difficulties that seem to overwhelm us and push us past our limits. It may be problems in our marriages, problems at work, problems within our family or with our children. I am here to assist you in facing those challenges and making positive change to improve the quality of your life. We will walk every step of the way together. You do not have to live life feeling stuck in the past, overwhelmed by the present or fearful of what the future may bring.
Online Therapists
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Ana Mayari Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
By using scientific methods including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we will tap into your inner world, explore the wisdom of the body, and learn to practice somatic embodiment and regulation strategies so that you can be able to cope with stressors and triggers in a way that helps to facilitate healing.
Is a part of you feeling ready to engage in therapy but another part of you is anxious at the thought of becoming vulnerable? Or maybe there is a different part of you feeling hopeless, depressed, and wondering “Why even bother?” I will walk alongside you to assess the inner conflicts that may be present. Sometimes, the “inner conflict” happening is between these “parts.”
By using scientific methods including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we will tap into your inner world, explore the wisdom of the body, and learn to practice somatic embodiment and regulation strategies so that you can be able to cope with stressors and triggers in a way that helps to facilitate healing.
Is a part of you feeling ready to engage in therapy but another part of you is anxious at the thought of becoming vulnerable? Or maybe there is a different part of you feeling hopeless, depressed, and wondering “Why even bother?” I will walk alongside you to assess the inner conflicts that may be present. Sometimes, the “inner conflict” happening is between these “parts.”
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I am an IFS-informed therapist and integrate various therapeutic approaches.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, lost in life, or stuck in repetitive patterns? Are you searching for a way to cope with stress and find peace in your daily life? Meaningful change begins with a deep understanding of oneself and the connections between your thoughts, emotion, and behaviors. As I am passionate about mental health, I believe that everyone has the potential to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for personal growth. Whether you are experiencing a challenging time or seeking self-discovery, therapy can be beneficial to anyone and provides valuable tools to navigate life.
I am an IFS-informed therapist and integrate various therapeutic approaches.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, lost in life, or stuck in repetitive patterns? Are you searching for a way to cope with stress and find peace in your daily life? Meaningful change begins with a deep understanding of oneself and the connections between your thoughts, emotion, and behaviors. As I am passionate about mental health, I believe that everyone has the potential to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for personal growth. Whether you are experiencing a challenging time or seeking self-discovery, therapy can be beneficial to anyone and provides valuable tools to navigate life.
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Amanda Archer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
While I remain person-centered, I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Internal Family Systems model.
Greetings! As a clinical social worker, I intertwine a holistic philosophy with researched therapeutic methodologies in my clinical practice. Together we will embark on a collaborative voyage, harnessing a diverse array of therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual needs. With empathy as our compass and research-backed techniques as our guiding stars, we'll navigate the intricacies of your inner landscape, fostering resilience, insight, and personal growth along the way. I am excited to work with a variety of Christian believers and non-believers, as well as those questioning faith.
While I remain person-centered, I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Internal Family Systems model.
Greetings! As a clinical social worker, I intertwine a holistic philosophy with researched therapeutic methodologies in my clinical practice. Together we will embark on a collaborative voyage, harnessing a diverse array of therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual needs. With empathy as our compass and research-backed techniques as our guiding stars, we'll navigate the intricacies of your inner landscape, fostering resilience, insight, and personal growth along the way. I am excited to work with a variety of Christian believers and non-believers, as well as those questioning faith.
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Katy Levinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty is working with clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental disabilities, maternal mental health, trauma, challenges in adolescence and young adulthood, transitions, school-based concerns, and family systems.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey that requires a therapist who is able to adapt, presume competence, and be willing to learn and grow alongside their clients. I utilize neurodivergent-affirming, strengths-based practices to meet folks where they are, develop awareness and self-knowledge, and empower movement toward personal goals. Utilizing psycho-education, experiential methods, play, visual supports, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices, I am looking to support clients aged 10-100 who are looking to make positive changes in their lives.
My specialty is working with clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental disabilities, maternal mental health, trauma, challenges in adolescence and young adulthood, transitions, school-based concerns, and family systems.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey that requires a therapist who is able to adapt, presume competence, and be willing to learn and grow alongside their clients. I utilize neurodivergent-affirming, strengths-based practices to meet folks where they are, develop awareness and self-knowledge, and empower movement toward personal goals. Utilizing psycho-education, experiential methods, play, visual supports, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices, I am looking to support clients aged 10-100 who are looking to make positive changes in their lives.
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Abbe G Marchionda
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
Since graduating from the Michigan School of Psychology with a Masters in 1993 I have been dedicated to increasing my skill in both traditional and complementary therapies including CBT, solution focused, Imago Relationship Therapy, body energy awareness, Internal Family Systems, Interactive Guided Imagery, Voice Dialogue, and meditative practices.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. Finding unique solutions that create the most effective changes for my clients has motivated me through my 20 plus years of clinical experience. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples, specializing in anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. Having created and managed small businesses most of my career, I’m skilled in supporting managers and business owners in navigating difficult personalities and work dynamics. I have 30 years of teaching experience, including 20 as a certified meditation teacher, and a decade teaching Spanish in corporate settings.
Since graduating from the Michigan School of Psychology with a Masters in 1993 I have been dedicated to increasing my skill in both traditional and complementary therapies including CBT, solution focused, Imago Relationship Therapy, body energy awareness, Internal Family Systems, Interactive Guided Imagery, Voice Dialogue, and meditative practices.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. Finding unique solutions that create the most effective changes for my clients has motivated me through my 20 plus years of clinical experience. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples, specializing in anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. Having created and managed small businesses most of my career, I’m skilled in supporting managers and business owners in navigating difficult personalities and work dynamics. I have 30 years of teaching experience, including 20 as a certified meditation teacher, and a decade teaching Spanish in corporate settings.
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Cristina DeFiore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plymouth, MI 48170
Hi, I'm glad you're here! It is a sacred privilege to be a therapist, to sit with people during the most challenging moments of their lives. I’m looking forward to collaborating together, as you navigate healing and growth. My goal as a clinician is to cultivate a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where you feel comfortable to express yourself authentically. Together, we can use an integrative approach toward healing through mindfulness, expressive art, and other evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! It is a sacred privilege to be a therapist, to sit with people during the most challenging moments of their lives. I’m looking forward to collaborating together, as you navigate healing and growth. My goal as a clinician is to cultivate a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where you feel comfortable to express yourself authentically. Together, we can use an integrative approach toward healing through mindfulness, expressive art, and other evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
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Saryn Ulrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, SWC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Waitlist for new clients
I offer EMDR, Somatic/IFS therapy, Art exercises, and trauma focused reintegration.
You are a high achiever with perfectionistic tendencies and often feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or feelings, avoiding them is easier but may not be working anymore. You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, depersonalization, ADHD, chronic pain, OCD, overwhelm, or desire increased self-care and self-esteem. Relationships often feel challenging, causing you to question if you do in fact deserve meaningful connections with others. You yearn for deeper connections, however, may be uncertain where to begin. You question if the fragments of your past came together, perhaps your story would feel more complete.
I offer EMDR, Somatic/IFS therapy, Art exercises, and trauma focused reintegration.
You are a high achiever with perfectionistic tendencies and often feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or feelings, avoiding them is easier but may not be working anymore. You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, depersonalization, ADHD, chronic pain, OCD, overwhelm, or desire increased self-care and self-esteem. Relationships often feel challenging, causing you to question if you do in fact deserve meaningful connections with others. You yearn for deeper connections, however, may be uncertain where to begin. You question if the fragments of your past came together, perhaps your story would feel more complete.
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I use evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), SFT.
In your journey of life, you may have experienced periods of immense pain, confusion, and hopelessness, which have left you feeling stuck and unable to change or move forward. But this is not where you have to stay. Your journey can also be filled with hope, clarity, insight, and restoration. You can learn from both your own story and from others. Like a story woven together to make a beautiful image from brokenness to wholeness.
I use evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), SFT.
In your journey of life, you may have experienced periods of immense pain, confusion, and hopelessness, which have left you feeling stuck and unable to change or move forward. But this is not where you have to stay. Your journey can also be filled with hope, clarity, insight, and restoration. You can learn from both your own story and from others. Like a story woven together to make a beautiful image from brokenness to wholeness.
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Emrielle VanCleave
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LLMFT, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116 (Online Only)
My treatment focuses on parts work and is highly influenced by Structural Dissociation, Gestalt, Psychodynamic/analytic, DBT, IFS, and EFT.
As an integrative therapist, I’m here to help you feel whole again. If you struggle with complex trauma, dissociation, a personality disorder, or other experiences that are difficult to let go of, I’m here to help you reconnect with all your parts and come together as a whole person, whether this be in individual, couples, or family sessions. Through our treatment together, you’ll be able to recognize the resiliency within you that is needed to take on life’s challenges and heal from those challenges you have already faced.
My treatment focuses on parts work and is highly influenced by Structural Dissociation, Gestalt, Psychodynamic/analytic, DBT, IFS, and EFT.
As an integrative therapist, I’m here to help you feel whole again. If you struggle with complex trauma, dissociation, a personality disorder, or other experiences that are difficult to let go of, I’m here to help you reconnect with all your parts and come together as a whole person, whether this be in individual, couples, or family sessions. Through our treatment together, you’ll be able to recognize the resiliency within you that is needed to take on life’s challenges and heal from those challenges you have already faced.
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I specialize in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to reduce stress and handle pain more effectively to create a rich and meaningful life.
As human beings, we are all in pursuit of one immeasurable goal: happiness. Many of us are faced with struggles which get in the way of living our best lives. Often times, the path towards our elusive goal can feel lonely and discouraging. I am here to go on this journey with you. Let’s learn to achieve happiness and create a life worth living despite our struggles.
I specialize in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to reduce stress and handle pain more effectively to create a rich and meaningful life.
As human beings, we are all in pursuit of one immeasurable goal: happiness. Many of us are faced with struggles which get in the way of living our best lives. Often times, the path towards our elusive goal can feel lonely and discouraging. I am here to go on this journey with you. Let’s learn to achieve happiness and create a life worth living despite our struggles.
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Elizabeth M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
My integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and Somatics.
Life’s intense challenges can be overwhelming to deal with on your own. You may fear that acknowledging certain issues or feelings will overwhelm you. Many of us have learned that in order to be accepted, we must suppress our true feelings. This suppression of our real feelings, experiences, challenges may influence our behavior in unpredictable and negative ways and leave us feeling isolated, hopeless and alone. No matter what you’re feeling or facing, you are not alone and there is hope. Working with a skilled therapist leads to healing and growth.
My integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and Somatics.
Life’s intense challenges can be overwhelming to deal with on your own. You may fear that acknowledging certain issues or feelings will overwhelm you. Many of us have learned that in order to be accepted, we must suppress our true feelings. This suppression of our real feelings, experiences, challenges may influence our behavior in unpredictable and negative ways and leave us feeling isolated, hopeless and alone. No matter what you’re feeling or facing, you are not alone and there is hope. Working with a skilled therapist leads to healing and growth.
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I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Divorce Mediation, and I have recently been studying Internal Family Systems.
I strive for my clients to get something out of every session. I have a very conversational style and I want you to feel motivated to come to sessions because we can have fun and laugh as well as work on the hard stuff. I think your success in therapy will also mean finding some solid goals for yourself, such as using new ways of thinking or finding skills that you can practice. I have seen clients of all ages and from many different walks of life, and I love being able to find stuff in common with everyone. If you want to feel better, that is a great place for us to start the conversation.
I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Divorce Mediation, and I have recently been studying Internal Family Systems.
I strive for my clients to get something out of every session. I have a very conversational style and I want you to feel motivated to come to sessions because we can have fun and laugh as well as work on the hard stuff. I think your success in therapy will also mean finding some solid goals for yourself, such as using new ways of thinking or finding skills that you can practice. I have seen clients of all ages and from many different walks of life, and I love being able to find stuff in common with everyone. If you want to feel better, that is a great place for us to start the conversation.
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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.