Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Eagan, MN

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A Way To It Assessment & Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC, MSE-CC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
I am a dually licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience working with complex individuals and family systems. I specialize in chemical health, mental health, wellness, intervention, and recovery services. I complete a strength-based assessment with emphasis on current functioning and skill building to determine individual and/or family needs in an effort to create a collaborative plan for overall health and recovery. (Please note my email response to inquiries sometimes lands in your junk/spam box!)
I am a dually licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience working with complex individuals and family systems. I specialize in chemical health, mental health, wellness, intervention, and recovery services. I complete a strength-based assessment with emphasis on current functioning and skill building to determine individual and/or family needs in an effort to create a collaborative plan for overall health and recovery. (Please note my email response to inquiries sometimes lands in your junk/spam box!)
(612) 441-5499 View (612) 441-5499
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Kaylee Audrey Bond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
I use attachment theory and a family systems lens to help you understand your communication and connection.
I specialize with children 0-5, neurodivergent/queer/ gender questioning people of all ages, and couples. My individual sessions are trauma informed and social justice oriented with children, teens, and adults. I love helping with skills for neurodivergence, adjusting to life changes, parenting, pre/post natal and relationship issues. My couples are often Queer, Polyam, and Kink; although all couples are welcome. I also help couples with mental health impacts, parenting, sex issues, and identity.
I use attachment theory and a family systems lens to help you understand your communication and connection.
I specialize with children 0-5, neurodivergent/queer/ gender questioning people of all ages, and couples. My individual sessions are trauma informed and social justice oriented with children, teens, and adults. I love helping with skills for neurodivergence, adjusting to life changes, parenting, pre/post natal and relationship issues. My couples are often Queer, Polyam, and Kink; although all couples are welcome. I also help couples with mental health impacts, parenting, sex issues, and identity.
(763) 415-7880 View (763) 415-7880
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Anton Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55120
I have an eclectic style, but I lean toward solution focused, object relations and family systems theories.
I enjoy working with clients that are fed up with constant feelings of dissatisfaction in life and are ready to discover new ways of thinking and being. The clients that I work with are from many different walks of life. They struggle with issues such as substance use, relationship problems, identity issues, depression, anxiety, life stressors and fears about the future. I enjoy working with clients to challenge beliefs about their reality and take control of their lives.
I have an eclectic style, but I lean toward solution focused, object relations and family systems theories.
I enjoy working with clients that are fed up with constant feelings of dissatisfaction in life and are ready to discover new ways of thinking and being. The clients that I work with are from many different walks of life. They struggle with issues such as substance use, relationship problems, identity issues, depression, anxiety, life stressors and fears about the future. I enjoy working with clients to challenge beliefs about their reality and take control of their lives.
(651) 318-4688 View (651) 318-4688
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Emily Sander
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, E-Psprt
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
(651) 401-7932 View (651) 401-7932
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Kayla Estenson Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
Are you looking for healing so that you can connect to your current life in a present and intentional way? Maybe you have some past attachment wounds that need tending to. Or, maybe you are in the perinatal phases of fertility challenges, pregnancy, or postpartum and could use support as you work to navigate it all. I am here to help you hold space for healing and connect to the growth that feels authentic to you. Together, we can explore your story, help you connect to healing, and build a confident sense of self so that you can feel present in your life!
Are you looking for healing so that you can connect to your current life in a present and intentional way? Maybe you have some past attachment wounds that need tending to. Or, maybe you are in the perinatal phases of fertility challenges, pregnancy, or postpartum and could use support as you work to navigate it all. I am here to help you hold space for healing and connect to the growth that feels authentic to you. Together, we can explore your story, help you connect to healing, and build a confident sense of self so that you can feel present in your life!
(651) 314-1785 View (651) 314-1785
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Christina Kostopoulos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, NCC, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Do you fear no one will understand you? In situations longer than you should be? Struggling with the complexities of grief or major life transitions? I work with adolescents, teens, and adults to help heal their self-worth wounds before their potential harmful coping skills manifest into lifelong struggles, and help folks rewrite their story once they understand that the only person that needs to understand them is themselves.
Do you fear no one will understand you? In situations longer than you should be? Struggling with the complexities of grief or major life transitions? I work with adolescents, teens, and adults to help heal their self-worth wounds before their potential harmful coping skills manifest into lifelong struggles, and help folks rewrite their story once they understand that the only person that needs to understand them is themselves.
(651) 456-8246 View (651) 456-8246
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Amee C Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
My experience working with a diverse population of families, couples and individuals of all ages has led me to adopt and practice with a relational, client-centered and strengths-based approach. This follows my observations that individuals have internalized resources, wisdom and capacity for resilience that are often unrecognized or repressed. Strengthening those parts of the self provide the most enduring and transformative healing experiences. I also believe a critical component of my work with clients is helping them understand the brain/body connection, and how to utilize this understanding to manage symptoms and responses.
My experience working with a diverse population of families, couples and individuals of all ages has led me to adopt and practice with a relational, client-centered and strengths-based approach. This follows my observations that individuals have internalized resources, wisdom and capacity for resilience that are often unrecognized or repressed. Strengthening those parts of the self provide the most enduring and transformative healing experiences. I also believe a critical component of my work with clients is helping them understand the brain/body connection, and how to utilize this understanding to manage symptoms and responses.
(651) 478-2355 View (651) 478-2355
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Lana Kaye Gulsvig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
You matter. I believe you were created with intention and you have a purpose. It takes courage and vulnerability to reach out for support and I commend you for searching. I love working with people who are choosing to pursue growth, hoping for more and seeking alignment in their lives. It doesn't matter what you've done or what's happened to you: there is hope. We will go where you want to go and at your pace. I want you to feel like therapy is your space and for you to be empowered. As a Christian, I incorporate Biblical principles in sessions upon request. I also utilize a blend of evidence-based practices and a pinch of humor.
You matter. I believe you were created with intention and you have a purpose. It takes courage and vulnerability to reach out for support and I commend you for searching. I love working with people who are choosing to pursue growth, hoping for more and seeking alignment in their lives. It doesn't matter what you've done or what's happened to you: there is hope. We will go where you want to go and at your pace. I want you to feel like therapy is your space and for you to be empowered. As a Christian, I incorporate Biblical principles in sessions upon request. I also utilize a blend of evidence-based practices and a pinch of humor.
(651) 661-4463 View (651) 661-4463
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Han Phung
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Immediate Day Time Availability - Hello everyone! Therapy with me is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and conversational. I believe you have the power to create change in your life, and I am here to support you along the way. I enjoy working with clients who are navigating their identities, such as cultural, gender, or religious identities. I have experience working with clients in interracial romantic relationships. I enjoy helping clients navigate their careers and/or academic journeys through high school/college/grad school.
Immediate Day Time Availability - Hello everyone! Therapy with me is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and conversational. I believe you have the power to create change in your life, and I am here to support you along the way. I enjoy working with clients who are navigating their identities, such as cultural, gender, or religious identities. I have experience working with clients in interracial romantic relationships. I enjoy helping clients navigate their careers and/or academic journeys through high school/college/grad school.
(952) 592-1720 View (952) 592-1720
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Meghan Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling trapped, stuck, or overwhelmed? Maybe you find yourself relying on old habits or caught in the same loops of thinking or interacting. Perhaps, you are beginning to notice unhealthy patterns or relationship dynamics that are easier to distract away from through busyness or numbing. You may feel isolated, disconnected, or ignited by new levels of anxiety, urges to control, or symptoms of burn out. Whether you are seeking support in navigating your distress or you are hoping to rewrite the next chapter, I am here to help.
Feeling trapped, stuck, or overwhelmed? Maybe you find yourself relying on old habits or caught in the same loops of thinking or interacting. Perhaps, you are beginning to notice unhealthy patterns or relationship dynamics that are easier to distract away from through busyness or numbing. You may feel isolated, disconnected, or ignited by new levels of anxiety, urges to control, or symptoms of burn out. Whether you are seeking support in navigating your distress or you are hoping to rewrite the next chapter, I am here to help.
(651) 260-5498 View (651) 260-5498
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Relationship Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55121
Is your relationship strained right now? Conflict? Lack of intimacy? Betrayal? Not sure if it can work? Or just wanting to make sure you have all the tools necessary to have a healthy relationship? We are a group of 30 therapists specializing in relationships and extensively trained in the science of love. We know from the research that healthy relationships can be learned, and so step-by-step, we are here to show you how to be relational. We use Feedback Informed Treatment to ensure that our therapy is progressing and we have the data to say with confidence that our therapy is effective. Learn to love better. Be better loved.
Is your relationship strained right now? Conflict? Lack of intimacy? Betrayal? Not sure if it can work? Or just wanting to make sure you have all the tools necessary to have a healthy relationship? We are a group of 30 therapists specializing in relationships and extensively trained in the science of love. We know from the research that healthy relationships can be learned, and so step-by-step, we are here to show you how to be relational. We use Feedback Informed Treatment to ensure that our therapy is progressing and we have the data to say with confidence that our therapy is effective. Learn to love better. Be better loved.
(612) 787-2832 View (612) 787-2832
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Jo Johnstone
Pre-Licensed Professional, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
I currently have openings for individuals and couples impacted by trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and/or substance use. I prioritize intakes for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are seeking a safe space to process trauma and explore identity. Trauma, anxiety, and the pressure of meeting societal expectations can impact every area of our lives. Left unaddressed, these impacts may leave us feeling exhausted, shameful, and hopeless. In our work together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack, address, and develop skills to better manage these stressors.
I currently have openings for individuals and couples impacted by trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and/or substance use. I prioritize intakes for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are seeking a safe space to process trauma and explore identity. Trauma, anxiety, and the pressure of meeting societal expectations can impact every area of our lives. Left unaddressed, these impacts may leave us feeling exhausted, shameful, and hopeless. In our work together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack, address, and develop skills to better manage these stressors.
(952) 522-3614 View (952) 522-3614
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Katie E. Heckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
“..Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars” -Martin Luther King, Jr. It may be a dark time in your life or you may be unable to see your own goodness buried deep inside. Possibly you just want to explore what makes you happy and alive. There are so many reasons to seek out counseling and it is because of those reasons I became a therapist. I'm naturally curious about human nature. That, along with my knowledge of mind and body, neuroscience of the brain, and over 20 years of therapy experience, I can help you find the answers you are searching for.
“..Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars” -Martin Luther King, Jr. It may be a dark time in your life or you may be unable to see your own goodness buried deep inside. Possibly you just want to explore what makes you happy and alive. There are so many reasons to seek out counseling and it is because of those reasons I became a therapist. I'm naturally curious about human nature. That, along with my knowledge of mind and body, neuroscience of the brain, and over 20 years of therapy experience, I can help you find the answers you are searching for.
(651) 237-8927 View (651) 237-8927
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Minnesota Attachment Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
Are you looking for support around anxiety, depression, grief, fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum, or life transitions? Do you have past attachment wounds that are getting in the way of building the life that you want to live? Have you tried therapy before, but it just didn't seem to be the right fit? We all need support at different times in our life, and we deserve support from a therapist who truly values the work they are doing with us.
Are you looking for support around anxiety, depression, grief, fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum, or life transitions? Do you have past attachment wounds that are getting in the way of building the life that you want to live? Have you tried therapy before, but it just didn't seem to be the right fit? We all need support at different times in our life, and we deserve support from a therapist who truly values the work they are doing with us.
(952) 900-6358 View (952) 900-6358
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Jenni Greseth
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
My ideal clients are looking for a change and are ready to explore ways they can use their power to move forward. I love working with clients who are going through a challenging time or are looking to find their voice.
My ideal clients are looking for a change and are ready to explore ways they can use their power to move forward. I love working with clients who are going through a challenging time or are looking to find their voice.
(612) 430-4265 View (612) 430-4265
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Jennifer Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55123
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) that has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I take a person-centered relational approach enhancing client strengths and empowering them through collaboration.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) that has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I take a person-centered relational approach enhancing client strengths and empowering them through collaboration.
(952) 522-7253 View (952) 522-7253
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Dr Brecke Counseling Group
Counselor, DMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55123
Welcome to Dr Brecke Counseling Group! Please check out the most detailed info on our website at www.breckecounseling.com. We are all fully licensed clinicians with a variety of specialties to meet most mental health needs. We treat adolescents, adults, couples and families. The clinic is offering tele-therapy and in-office visits with afternoon and evenings available. We are a unique as we are owner operated and offer a personal, attentive experience from the first click on our "apppointment request" botton. The phone is not answered due to high number of unsolicited sales calls. Please click on our website link to get started.
Welcome to Dr Brecke Counseling Group! Please check out the most detailed info on our website at www.breckecounseling.com. We are all fully licensed clinicians with a variety of specialties to meet most mental health needs. We treat adolescents, adults, couples and families. The clinic is offering tele-therapy and in-office visits with afternoon and evenings available. We are a unique as we are owner operated and offer a personal, attentive experience from the first click on our "apppointment request" botton. The phone is not answered due to high number of unsolicited sales calls. Please click on our website link to get started.
(651) 409-9887 View (651) 409-9887
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Kathy L Heuser
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55121
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Perhaps in the grips of anxiety, depression, a troubled relationship, grief, or other issues that threaten your ability to feel your best? As a skilled integrative therapist, I first focus on getting to know you and listening carefully for the desired changes. You and I will then create a way of working together that is designed to help you get back to feeling well. As we are all individuals, I will propose a plan that honors your unique style and issues and at the same time, offer treatments that are effective, ethical, and gentle.
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Perhaps in the grips of anxiety, depression, a troubled relationship, grief, or other issues that threaten your ability to feel your best? As a skilled integrative therapist, I first focus on getting to know you and listening carefully for the desired changes. You and I will then create a way of working together that is designed to help you get back to feeling well. As we are all individuals, I will propose a plan that honors your unique style and issues and at the same time, offer treatments that are effective, ethical, and gentle.
(612) 208-8152 View (612) 208-8152
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Ellie Family Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55121
Ellie’s therapists goal is to help people have access to a coach, teacher, therapist, confidant, counselor, and most of all person to share anything from your daily blunders to deepest secrets! If it's happening in your life, we provide judgement free counseling to help handle it head on, as a team! There is a positive vibe, an intuitive conscious and we place a special focus on engaging the whole family. We like to have fun, share new skills for stress management, and solve problems, while making sure individuals and families feel supported and safe while making change!
Ellie’s therapists goal is to help people have access to a coach, teacher, therapist, confidant, counselor, and most of all person to share anything from your daily blunders to deepest secrets! If it's happening in your life, we provide judgement free counseling to help handle it head on, as a team! There is a positive vibe, an intuitive conscious and we place a special focus on engaging the whole family. We like to have fun, share new skills for stress management, and solve problems, while making sure individuals and families feel supported and safe while making change!
(651) 583-7190 View (651) 583-7190
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Beth Saunders
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55121
Healing can take many forms in our lives and therapy is one of those places that can facilitate that process. Finding a therapist, you can trust to process some of the difficult moments in your life is foundational. As your counseling partner, I will create a safe place for you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and help you figure out what you want and need moving forward. I believe in healing and the resiliency of the human heart and soul. Out of our difficulties, something beautiful can emerge. Come as you are and we can go from there. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and stages in life.
Healing can take many forms in our lives and therapy is one of those places that can facilitate that process. Finding a therapist, you can trust to process some of the difficult moments in your life is foundational. As your counseling partner, I will create a safe place for you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and help you figure out what you want and need moving forward. I believe in healing and the resiliency of the human heart and soul. Out of our difficulties, something beautiful can emerge. Come as you are and we can go from there. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and stages in life.
(952) 522-5704 View (952) 522-5704
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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.