Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Chanhassen, MN
Accepting new clients! My name is Maya and I am currently a practicum student in the process of getting my Master’s in Counseling Psychology.
Accepting new clients! My name is Maya and I am currently a practicum student in the process of getting my Master’s in Counseling Psychology.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or stress? Are you feeling sad, angry or exhausted from a death, from a divorce, from a break up, caregiving, or high functioning codependency/codependency and just need to process all that has happened? Is trauma and/or attachment style factors in your life that need to explored, dealt with, and processed? Therapy can help you be more psychologically integrated, aware, calmer, healed, more authenticity, less negativity, better boundaries, less triggered, more vulnerability, and healthier connections. Therapy can help you be a better version of yourself!
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or stress? Are you feeling sad, angry or exhausted from a death, from a divorce, from a break up, caregiving, or high functioning codependency/codependency and just need to process all that has happened? Is trauma and/or attachment style factors in your life that need to explored, dealt with, and processed? Therapy can help you be more psychologically integrated, aware, calmer, healed, more authenticity, less negativity, better boundaries, less triggered, more vulnerability, and healthier connections. Therapy can help you be a better version of yourself!
Clinical & Developmental Services (CDS) Chanhassen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Equilibrium Brain Body Balance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Equilibrium Brain Body Balance is all about helping you find balance in your life. Meeting you where you are in your mental health journey. We offer approaches that engage you in traditional therapies or interactive therapies; talk, art therapies, with physical activities and interactive spaces. Available Services; psychiatry, psychotherapy, diagnosis. Equilibrium offers zen zones, meditation areas, physical engagement spaces. Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health services that will help you see a reduction in your mental health symptoms, while aiding to create balance in your life. www.eq-b3.com
Equilibrium Brain Body Balance is all about helping you find balance in your life. Meeting you where you are in your mental health journey. We offer approaches that engage you in traditional therapies or interactive therapies; talk, art therapies, with physical activities and interactive spaces. Available Services; psychiatry, psychotherapy, diagnosis. Equilibrium offers zen zones, meditation areas, physical engagement spaces. Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health services that will help you see a reduction in your mental health symptoms, while aiding to create balance in your life. www.eq-b3.com
Clients come to Mosaic Psychological Assessment, to find answers to a broad range of questions, such as what diagnosis makes sense for them (e.g., ADHD, Depression, etc.) to questions about what is making them feel stuck in their forward progress in life, in therapy, in relationships, at work, or in school. What does the mosaic of your life look like? What are each of the small tiles that add up to the picture of who you are now? What would you like to change?
Clients come to Mosaic Psychological Assessment, to find answers to a broad range of questions, such as what diagnosis makes sense for them (e.g., ADHD, Depression, etc.) to questions about what is making them feel stuck in their forward progress in life, in therapy, in relationships, at work, or in school. What does the mosaic of your life look like? What are each of the small tiles that add up to the picture of who you are now? What would you like to change?
Accepting New Clients! People often hold their pain inside, perhaps fearing they will burden others or not get the support they need. I can help by providing a space in which you can express yourself freely. In my experience, opening up emotionally to access the core of pain is where lasting, transformative change takes place. Thus, I am committed to providing an environment in which you feel free to express your feelings, no matter how difficult, in order to lead a fuller, richer life.
Accepting New Clients! People often hold their pain inside, perhaps fearing they will burden others or not get the support they need. I can help by providing a space in which you can express yourself freely. In my experience, opening up emotionally to access the core of pain is where lasting, transformative change takes place. Thus, I am committed to providing an environment in which you feel free to express your feelings, no matter how difficult, in order to lead a fuller, richer life.
Faithful & True offers counseling & workshops for men struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors that they are having trouble stopping. Men who attend our center may be dealing with a wide variety of sexual behaviors — ranging from fantasy, pornography use, and masturbation to affairs, same-sex encounters, and fetish behaviors. We also offer counseling for women who struggle with betrayal trauma due to their partner's infidelity. We help women know they're not alone and help them re-establish their sense of worth and value. Finally, we offer counseling & workshops for couples seeking deeper emotional & spiritual intimacy.
Faithful & True offers counseling & workshops for men struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors that they are having trouble stopping. Men who attend our center may be dealing with a wide variety of sexual behaviors — ranging from fantasy, pornography use, and masturbation to affairs, same-sex encounters, and fetish behaviors. We also offer counseling for women who struggle with betrayal trauma due to their partner's infidelity. We help women know they're not alone and help them re-establish their sense of worth and value. Finally, we offer counseling & workshops for couples seeking deeper emotional & spiritual intimacy.
Laura Lehman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Not accepting new clients
I most commonly draw from psychodynamic and somatic therapies, including Brainspotting and IFS, as well as relational and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Please note I will not be taking new clients until December 2024. It takes courage to trust another person with your story and face yourself honestly. Maybe you are feeling unsatisfied in your relationships. Perhaps you are feeling flooded with past traumas. Or maybe you have difficulty setting boundaries or controlling your worry. Therapy can be a way to connect with our true selves so that we can show up authentically in the world and in relationships.
I most commonly draw from psychodynamic and somatic therapies, including Brainspotting and IFS, as well as relational and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Please note I will not be taking new clients until December 2024. It takes courage to trust another person with your story and face yourself honestly. Maybe you are feeling unsatisfied in your relationships. Perhaps you are feeling flooded with past traumas. Or maybe you have difficulty setting boundaries or controlling your worry. Therapy can be a way to connect with our true selves so that we can show up authentically in the world and in relationships.
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My theoretical orientation is grounded in Emotion Focused and Internal Family Systems therapies.
I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.
My theoretical orientation is grounded in Emotion Focused and Internal Family Systems therapies.
I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.
Karissa Rooney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MN 55447
Do you feel stuck, spiraling with anxiety, & overwhelmed right now? The overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, and the "what- ifs" of life can feel debilitating at times and all you want to know is that everything will be ok. You want to bring your true self back again. If you are scared, depressed, worried, & unsure, or feel like you lost yourself, I want to tell you that there is hope & a future for you & your relationships. Together we can get to the root issues and release them so that fear and pain no longer control your life. You can create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression & process past trauma.
Do you feel stuck, spiraling with anxiety, & overwhelmed right now? The overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, and the "what- ifs" of life can feel debilitating at times and all you want to know is that everything will be ok. You want to bring your true self back again. If you are scared, depressed, worried, & unsure, or feel like you lost yourself, I want to tell you that there is hope & a future for you & your relationships. Together we can get to the root issues and release them so that fear and pain no longer control your life. You can create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression & process past trauma.
You will have a highly sensitive guide experienced in Mindful Somatic Healing, IFS (parts work), Brainspotting, Inner Child Healing, Spiritual Healing and more.
Hi, I'm Susan, and I welcome you wherever you are at in your life. I work holistically, and can help you to accept yourself with less judgment, learn new methods to find safety and calm within, work through unresolved feelings, and make the changes necessary to be at peace with yourself. Sometimes there is a restlessness inside or symptoms in the mind and body surface because you are needing to get clear about who you are and what your purpose is in this life. I will help you to trust your deepest self. Reach out to me if you're wanting lasting resolution of stress, trauma, seeking somatic healing and/or spiritual healing.
You will have a highly sensitive guide experienced in Mindful Somatic Healing, IFS (parts work), Brainspotting, Inner Child Healing, Spiritual Healing and more.
Hi, I'm Susan, and I welcome you wherever you are at in your life. I work holistically, and can help you to accept yourself with less judgment, learn new methods to find safety and calm within, work through unresolved feelings, and make the changes necessary to be at peace with yourself. Sometimes there is a restlessness inside or symptoms in the mind and body surface because you are needing to get clear about who you are and what your purpose is in this life. I will help you to trust your deepest self. Reach out to me if you're wanting lasting resolution of stress, trauma, seeking somatic healing and/or spiritual healing.
Brooke Keilholtz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
I use aspects of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.
There are many stressors and situations in life that may cause disconnect from our selves and/or our loved ones. This may lead to feelings of irritability, sadness, stuck-ness, and overall less fulfillment. In my approach, I aim to reestablish or strengthen the connection one has with themself and others. I believe in building awareness of how previous experiences shape our current reality and working towards a better reality with lower and better managed distress. We will work to increase coping and interpersonal skills and lean into your unique strengths and values. I utilize compassion, curiosity, and humor in my work.
I use aspects of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.
There are many stressors and situations in life that may cause disconnect from our selves and/or our loved ones. This may lead to feelings of irritability, sadness, stuck-ness, and overall less fulfillment. In my approach, I aim to reestablish or strengthen the connection one has with themself and others. I believe in building awareness of how previous experiences shape our current reality and working towards a better reality with lower and better managed distress. We will work to increase coping and interpersonal skills and lean into your unique strengths and values. I utilize compassion, curiosity, and humor in my work.
Lukas Urbach
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayzata, MN 55391
My approach incorporates evidence-based techniques from various therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to Emotionally Focused Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
My passion lies in guiding couples and individuals on a journey of growth and positive transformation. I specialize in providing support to those facing life's challenges, from managing stress to healing trauma and resolving relationship conflicts. My commitment to you is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can openly express yourself and collaboratively explore solutions. Together, we will work on improving your mental well-being, building stronger, healthier relationships, and helping you realize your full potential. My ultimate purpose is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and content life.
My approach incorporates evidence-based techniques from various therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to Emotionally Focused Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
My passion lies in guiding couples and individuals on a journey of growth and positive transformation. I specialize in providing support to those facing life's challenges, from managing stress to healing trauma and resolving relationship conflicts. My commitment to you is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can openly express yourself and collaboratively explore solutions. Together, we will work on improving your mental well-being, building stronger, healthier relationships, and helping you realize your full potential. My ultimate purpose is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and content life.
Nicki Vasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
I am grounded in attachment theory, internal family systems, psychology throughout the lifespan, generational and systemic trauma, cognitive behaviorism, and present a non-judgmental opportunity to assess the effectiveness of your current life patterns.
My clinical work focuses on building strong, meaningful, reparative connections with people, in which I truly honor your vulnerability and wisdom. In our work together, I will meet you exactly where you are in your journey, and bring high energy and passion as we work to help you navigate your current challenges. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, parents, and helping/service industry professionals, and have 10+ years experience in the mental health field.
I am grounded in attachment theory, internal family systems, psychology throughout the lifespan, generational and systemic trauma, cognitive behaviorism, and present a non-judgmental opportunity to assess the effectiveness of your current life patterns.
My clinical work focuses on building strong, meaningful, reparative connections with people, in which I truly honor your vulnerability and wisdom. In our work together, I will meet you exactly where you are in your journey, and bring high energy and passion as we work to help you navigate your current challenges. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, parents, and helping/service industry professionals, and have 10+ years experience in the mental health field.
I use techniques inclusive of Internal- Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more.
I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance. I've supported clients who have experienced traumatic events, have been excessively reliant on someone emotionally or physically, feelings of anxiety or depressed, substance use concerns, and relationship or martial guidance. I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance.
I use techniques inclusive of Internal- Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more.
I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance. I've supported clients who have experienced traumatic events, have been excessively reliant on someone emotionally or physically, feelings of anxiety or depressed, substance use concerns, and relationship or martial guidance. I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance.
Kate Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
I am a certified Brainspotting practitioner, and this along with the Polyvagal Theory, parts work ( IFS) and narrative approaches have become very influential in my work and have helped those I team with to heal.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an MN-BSW Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with young adults, adults, couples and families. I believe in providing space to show up as your authentic self and believe that transformative work begins through connection with a trusted therapist. I pull from my own life experiences and weave many therapeutic approaches into my work. My goal is to join with you in your healing, and I am committed to providing a supportive, caring, and nonjudgmental space in order to witness and explore your stories. I value transparency in therapeutic work and believe that therapy is a partnership
I am a certified Brainspotting practitioner, and this along with the Polyvagal Theory, parts work ( IFS) and narrative approaches have become very influential in my work and have helped those I team with to heal.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an MN-BSW Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with young adults, adults, couples and families. I believe in providing space to show up as your authentic self and believe that transformative work begins through connection with a trusted therapist. I pull from my own life experiences and weave many therapeutic approaches into my work. My goal is to join with you in your healing, and I am committed to providing a supportive, caring, and nonjudgmental space in order to witness and explore your stories. I value transparency in therapeutic work and believe that therapy is a partnership
Kiel Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
Waitlist for new clients
I offer EMDR, along with drawing from cognitive-behavioral, somatic, ACT, IFS, and solution-focused approaches to foster deep therapeutic work.
I look forward to engaging in an open dialogue with you, offering perspective, and providing support as you take steps toward positive life change. I have extensive experience treating clients suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, and relationship difficulties, and refine my therapeutic approach to each individual's needs. This means helping clients develop coping skills and change behaviors, connecting with teenagers, providing parent guidance, facilitating communication among families, and guiding processing to find resolution and relieve suffering.
I offer EMDR, along with drawing from cognitive-behavioral, somatic, ACT, IFS, and solution-focused approaches to foster deep therapeutic work.
I look forward to engaging in an open dialogue with you, offering perspective, and providing support as you take steps toward positive life change. I have extensive experience treating clients suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, and relationship difficulties, and refine my therapeutic approach to each individual's needs. This means helping clients develop coping skills and change behaviors, connecting with teenagers, providing parent guidance, facilitating communication among families, and guiding processing to find resolution and relieve suffering.
James Benda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Waitlist for new clients
IFS model) and theories of Structural Dissociation, Attachment, Development, and Neurobiology (like Polyvagal theory, etc.
I began working as a therapist in a Community Health Center seeing individuals, couples and families with minor to severe mental health issues, many suffering from past trauma. This led me to seek more education, supervision and training to help treat those reporting trauma and dissociative symptoms. Now, I mainly work with individuals dealing with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, though I still see some couples/families where one member is dealing with trauma-related dissociative symptoms. I work collaboratively, partnering with people to help resolve lingering past and current issues to achieve their stated goals.
IFS model) and theories of Structural Dissociation, Attachment, Development, and Neurobiology (like Polyvagal theory, etc.
I began working as a therapist in a Community Health Center seeing individuals, couples and families with minor to severe mental health issues, many suffering from past trauma. This led me to seek more education, supervision and training to help treat those reporting trauma and dissociative symptoms. Now, I mainly work with individuals dealing with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, though I still see some couples/families where one member is dealing with trauma-related dissociative symptoms. I work collaboratively, partnering with people to help resolve lingering past and current issues to achieve their stated goals.
My approach is trauma-informed and I gravitate towards mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and warm space for you to explore all parts of yourself. I aim to create a curious, affirming, and shame-free environment so that you feel welcome and safe in session. Our time together might mean exploring your family of origin stories, unraveling your relationship patterns, or diving deeper into your emotions at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I have worked with clients and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, low self-worth, or relationship issues.
My approach is trauma-informed and I gravitate towards mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and warm space for you to explore all parts of yourself. I aim to create a curious, affirming, and shame-free environment so that you feel welcome and safe in session. Our time together might mean exploring your family of origin stories, unraveling your relationship patterns, or diving deeper into your emotions at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I have worked with clients and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, low self-worth, or relationship issues.
I focus on experiential therapy, trauma treatment, navigating rupture and repair in relationships, healing attachment wounds, developing emotional awareness, practicing congruence between values and behaviors, exploring the role of dysfunctional “parts” using an IFS lens, increasing self-compassion and self-care skills, and building nervous system awareness.
I believe great therapy goes beyond symptom reduction. I want to see my clients thrive. In our work together, we will unpack and define your emotional pain points, understand how those pain points affect your daily life and relationships, and develop strengths-based strategies to overcome your emotional wounds in order to live a life rooted in your values. I want all of my clients to feel empowered with concrete therapeutic tools and supported by our work together as they heal and face the challenges in their lives.
I focus on experiential therapy, trauma treatment, navigating rupture and repair in relationships, healing attachment wounds, developing emotional awareness, practicing congruence between values and behaviors, exploring the role of dysfunctional “parts” using an IFS lens, increasing self-compassion and self-care skills, and building nervous system awareness.
I believe great therapy goes beyond symptom reduction. I want to see my clients thrive. In our work together, we will unpack and define your emotional pain points, understand how those pain points affect your daily life and relationships, and develop strengths-based strategies to overcome your emotional wounds in order to live a life rooted in your values. I want all of my clients to feel empowered with concrete therapeutic tools and supported by our work together as they heal and face the challenges in their lives.
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- Golden Valley
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- Minnetonka
- Plymouth
- Saint Louis Park
- Waconia
- Wayzata
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.