Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Livonia, MI
In my therapy room, YOU guide the direction for our sessions. You’ll have a safe and judgment-free space to open up about things you wouldn’t discuss with even your closest friends. Common topics of exploration include life history, attachments, survival mechanisms, biology, and intergenerational trauma. We will also discuss daily stressors and develop coping skills. I use an integrative approach mostly using the following modalities to guide sessions: psychodynamic, IFS, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral, biological and mindfulness. I received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Wayne State University.
In my therapy room, YOU guide the direction for our sessions. You’ll have a safe and judgment-free space to open up about things you wouldn’t discuss with even your closest friends. Common topics of exploration include life history, attachments, survival mechanisms, biology, and intergenerational trauma. We will also discuss daily stressors and develop coping skills. I use an integrative approach mostly using the following modalities to guide sessions: psychodynamic, IFS, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral, biological and mindfulness. I received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Wayne State University.
As a theory backed practitioner I utilize CBT, ACT, IFS, and MI collaboratively throughout my sessions depending on the presenting concern.
As a queer and neurodivergent practitioner I personally understand how nerve wracking it can be to start your therapeutic journey with an unknown provider. As a trauma informed therapist I am committed to having a client-centered and collaborative approach catered to your personal growth and healing. I am passionate about working with autistic, ADHD, and queer individuals with anxiety, depression, adjustment, PTSD, C-PTSD, as well as queer and gender identity issues. I work individuals to meet client determined goals, and hope to create a productive and safe place to heal and grow.
As a theory backed practitioner I utilize CBT, ACT, IFS, and MI collaboratively throughout my sessions depending on the presenting concern.
As a queer and neurodivergent practitioner I personally understand how nerve wracking it can be to start your therapeutic journey with an unknown provider. As a trauma informed therapist I am committed to having a client-centered and collaborative approach catered to your personal growth and healing. I am passionate about working with autistic, ADHD, and queer individuals with anxiety, depression, adjustment, PTSD, C-PTSD, as well as queer and gender identity issues. I work individuals to meet client determined goals, and hope to create a productive and safe place to heal and grow.
Alexandra A M Jaworski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Livonia, MI 48150
I completed an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy course through the EmbodyLab; I also integrate Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication into my work.
I help highly-sensitive women heal trauma, navigate inner conflict, and find a deeper sense of connection with themselves and others in order to live more fulfilling lives. Using a somatically integrative approach to therapy, I guide clients towards self-compassion and out of shame cycles and old disempowering narratives. In sessions, I invite clients into experimental practices where we draw our attention to your embodied experience and explore your thoughts, images, movements, emotions and sensations as they arise. Always core to my work is: empathy, consent, attunement, presence, and curiosity.
I completed an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy course through the EmbodyLab; I also integrate Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication into my work.
I help highly-sensitive women heal trauma, navigate inner conflict, and find a deeper sense of connection with themselves and others in order to live more fulfilling lives. Using a somatically integrative approach to therapy, I guide clients towards self-compassion and out of shame cycles and old disempowering narratives. In sessions, I invite clients into experimental practices where we draw our attention to your embodied experience and explore your thoughts, images, movements, emotions and sensations as they arise. Always core to my work is: empathy, consent, attunement, presence, and curiosity.
Do you feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious ?Allow me to help you find NEW DIRECTIONS toward PERSONAL, RELATIONAL and SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS. I am passionate to work with INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES to find fulfillment in life. I have a special interest in RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING, as well as WOMEN issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse or parenting issues. My desire is to empower you emotionally and cognitively so you can take control over your life's difficulties. My main goal is to help you explore new strategies to turn today's emotional and spiritual struggles into life-long victories.
Do you feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious ?Allow me to help you find NEW DIRECTIONS toward PERSONAL, RELATIONAL and SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS. I am passionate to work with INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES to find fulfillment in life. I have a special interest in RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING, as well as WOMEN issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse or parenting issues. My desire is to empower you emotionally and cognitively so you can take control over your life's difficulties. My main goal is to help you explore new strategies to turn today's emotional and spiritual struggles into life-long victories.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
As a therapist, I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside my clients through their journey of healing and search for wholeness. Our minds and bodies carry our lived experiences and they have so much to say that needs processing in order to feel safe and secure. In working with what your mind and body are saying, as well as listening with curiosity and compassion, I hope to help you find peace and safety within yourself. This process will help encourage your true self to come alive and feel free to navigate the world in a way that is best for you.
As a therapist, I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside my clients through their journey of healing and search for wholeness. Our minds and bodies carry our lived experiences and they have so much to say that needs processing in order to feel safe and secure. In working with what your mind and body are saying, as well as listening with curiosity and compassion, I hope to help you find peace and safety within yourself. This process will help encourage your true self to come alive and feel free to navigate the world in a way that is best for you.
Life can be tough sometimes and everyone needs support once in a while. My goal as a therapist is to foster a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to gain insight into your presenting concerns and facilitates progress towards a healthy, meaningful life. Therapy is not one size fits all. I believe in an integrative collaborative counseling approach, pulling from a variety of evidence based research that tailors treatment to each individual’s preferences, values, and goals.
Life can be tough sometimes and everyone needs support once in a while. My goal as a therapist is to foster a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to gain insight into your presenting concerns and facilitates progress towards a healthy, meaningful life. Therapy is not one size fits all. I believe in an integrative collaborative counseling approach, pulling from a variety of evidence based research that tailors treatment to each individual’s preferences, values, and goals.
Melissa Persechini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CTP
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48150
We all have the capacity for emotional healing. My role is to help each client overcome their own barriers and foster their own path to inner healing. As both a young girl and woman, I experienced my own emotional struggles and I know what it is like to feel hopeless and lost. Connection and feeling safe in therapy is vital before any changes can occur. Ensuring that clients feel comfortable expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings is my first priority. Treatment is tailored to each individual client. Therefore, I will use varied approaches until we find your best fit.
We all have the capacity for emotional healing. My role is to help each client overcome their own barriers and foster their own path to inner healing. As both a young girl and woman, I experienced my own emotional struggles and I know what it is like to feel hopeless and lost. Connection and feeling safe in therapy is vital before any changes can occur. Ensuring that clients feel comfortable expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings is my first priority. Treatment is tailored to each individual client. Therefore, I will use varied approaches until we find your best fit.
Vanessa Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, -C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livonia, MI 48150 (Online Only)
Behavioral Health Consultants, LLC seeks to improve day-to-day functioning by addressing psychosocial barriers and specific dynamics that necessitate therapeutic intervention.Vanessa has worked as a clinical therapist addressing specialty areas to include crisis intervention, trauma focused intervention, risk assessment and family skill building. For the past 10 years she's worked with survivors of sexual abuse as well as individuals overcoming adverse childhood experiences. She has a significant amount of clinical experience working with individuals battling depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.
Behavioral Health Consultants, LLC seeks to improve day-to-day functioning by addressing psychosocial barriers and specific dynamics that necessitate therapeutic intervention.Vanessa has worked as a clinical therapist addressing specialty areas to include crisis intervention, trauma focused intervention, risk assessment and family skill building. For the past 10 years she's worked with survivors of sexual abuse as well as individuals overcoming adverse childhood experiences. She has a significant amount of clinical experience working with individuals battling depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.
Monika Danowski Domke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48154 (Online Only)
I provide individual sessions for women who want to improve their mental health and over all well-being. During our sessions, we will focus on past traumas and present day concerns to change self-destructive habits, repair and improve relationships, and work through painful feelings in order to live a meaningful and authentic life.
I provide individual sessions for women who want to improve their mental health and over all well-being. During our sessions, we will focus on past traumas and present day concerns to change self-destructive habits, repair and improve relationships, and work through painful feelings in order to live a meaningful and authentic life.
Brooke Fecteau
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LLC, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Livonia, MI 48152
Life has many unexpected challenges, and even the best of us sometimes need a helping hand to make it through these times. Everyone's experience is different and affects the person that they become. When someone is going through a tough time, it's important that the help they receive is tailored to their individual needs. I take a particular interest in working with relationship issues and self-esteem concerns. I work with clients between the age of 9-50. I will work to build an environment in which you feel comfortable exploring your goals and the concerns bringing you to therapy.
Life has many unexpected challenges, and even the best of us sometimes need a helping hand to make it through these times. Everyone's experience is different and affects the person that they become. When someone is going through a tough time, it's important that the help they receive is tailored to their individual needs. I take a particular interest in working with relationship issues and self-esteem concerns. I work with clients between the age of 9-50. I will work to build an environment in which you feel comfortable exploring your goals and the concerns bringing you to therapy.
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Seeking therapy is a big step. I understand that making the leap towards a therapy journey can be a daunting and courageous decision. As a therapist, I strive to create a comfortable environment where you can freely discuss any topic without fear of judgement. The "why" behind each individual's decision to seek therapy may differ from person to person - but I will always strive to be open-minded, understanding, empathetic, and ensure that therapy is consistently a safe space for you. My main goal is to establish a space where you feel safe to share personal thoughts, issues, and concerns so that we can work through them together.
Seeking therapy is a big step. I understand that making the leap towards a therapy journey can be a daunting and courageous decision. As a therapist, I strive to create a comfortable environment where you can freely discuss any topic without fear of judgement. The "why" behind each individual's decision to seek therapy may differ from person to person - but I will always strive to be open-minded, understanding, empathetic, and ensure that therapy is consistently a safe space for you. My main goal is to establish a space where you feel safe to share personal thoughts, issues, and concerns so that we can work through them together.
We are a group of compassionate psychologists and licensed psychotherapists under the supervision of Stephanie Williams, PhD, LP who are dedicated to helping clients on their journey through life's multiple challenges. We strive to empower clients and to help them find their own personal path to self-fulfillment. Our goal is to assist clients in getting to the root of their challenges to make lasting changes in their lives and to help them help themselves over a lifetime. We believe it is never too late to accomplish your life goals.
We are a group of compassionate psychologists and licensed psychotherapists under the supervision of Stephanie Williams, PhD, LP who are dedicated to helping clients on their journey through life's multiple challenges. We strive to empower clients and to help them find their own personal path to self-fulfillment. Our goal is to assist clients in getting to the root of their challenges to make lasting changes in their lives and to help them help themselves over a lifetime. We believe it is never too late to accomplish your life goals.
Emily Keyser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livonia, MI 48154
Hi! I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist on a mission to make therapy cool, relatable, and empowering. I love helping you navigate life's unique challenges and opportunities. As your therapist, I provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can be your true, unfiltered self. Now is the best time to prioritize your mental and physical well-being and pursue your goals. You deserve a life that you are excited to live and relationships that you’re excited to be part of. We’ll work together to create a plan that fits your journey with the tools and insights that you need to thrive/
Hi! I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist on a mission to make therapy cool, relatable, and empowering. I love helping you navigate life's unique challenges and opportunities. As your therapist, I provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can be your true, unfiltered self. Now is the best time to prioritize your mental and physical well-being and pursue your goals. You deserve a life that you are excited to live and relationships that you’re excited to be part of. We’ll work together to create a plan that fits your journey with the tools and insights that you need to thrive/
Rosemary Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Livonia, MI 48152 (Online Only)
My aim and joy as a therapist is to understand you as an expert on your own life. In order to process the complexity of everyday living, we compartmentalize and make generalizations about our experience. Sometimes we hold on to generalizations that may have served us at one point, but no longer apply to current circumstances. I concentrate on listening, non-judgmental questioning, emotional support and holding space for your process. My collaborative approach focuses on adaptation, allowing us to apply the methods that work best, while processing and making space for what does not work.
My aim and joy as a therapist is to understand you as an expert on your own life. In order to process the complexity of everyday living, we compartmentalize and make generalizations about our experience. Sometimes we hold on to generalizations that may have served us at one point, but no longer apply to current circumstances. I concentrate on listening, non-judgmental questioning, emotional support and holding space for your process. My collaborative approach focuses on adaptation, allowing us to apply the methods that work best, while processing and making space for what does not work.
Hyatt Almarsoumi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48150 (Online Only)
Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful! All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress... sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self.
Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful! All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress... sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self.
Amanda Kreschmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48150 (Online Only)
Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it! I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal, but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low motivation.. sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life you enjoy living and I am here to help you get back to your best, authentic self.
Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it! I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal, but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low motivation.. sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life you enjoy living and I am here to help you get back to your best, authentic self.
We are looking forward to hearing from you and walking with you through this next journey. Give us a call or email us and one of our clinicians will quickly reach out to you to set up a consultation or appointment.
We are looking forward to hearing from you and walking with you through this next journey. Give us a call or email us and one of our clinicians will quickly reach out to you to set up a consultation or appointment.
Kelsy Butkus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livonia, MI 48150
Are you, your family, or your child struggling with regulating emotions, grief, anxiety, or trauma? Do you feel like you or your child might be neurodivergent? Do you need extra support with effective parenting strategies for your child? Does you, your family, or your child just need a safe space to talk about thoughts, feelings, and experiences? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions, then I am the therapist for you. I offer in-person or virtual sessions through Bluestone Children's Center. Even though it is a "children's center", I offer counseling services for anyone of any age.
Are you, your family, or your child struggling with regulating emotions, grief, anxiety, or trauma? Do you feel like you or your child might be neurodivergent? Do you need extra support with effective parenting strategies for your child? Does you, your family, or your child just need a safe space to talk about thoughts, feelings, and experiences? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions, then I am the therapist for you. I offer in-person or virtual sessions through Bluestone Children's Center. Even though it is a "children's center", I offer counseling services for anyone of any age.
Gwendolyn Brimble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, LLP
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48152 (Online Only)
Using a variety of techniques, I seek to provide an environment that focuses on my client's unique experiences. Without stigma, we can work together to explore thoughts and feelings to create a space of compassionate care and personal growth through understanding and self-awareness. In the therapy space, we can safely dive below the surface to explore how past and present experiences can impact feelings and reactions in our day-to-day life.
Using a variety of techniques, I seek to provide an environment that focuses on my client's unique experiences. Without stigma, we can work together to explore thoughts and feelings to create a space of compassionate care and personal growth through understanding and self-awareness. In the therapy space, we can safely dive below the surface to explore how past and present experiences can impact feelings and reactions in our day-to-day life.
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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.