Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Forest Lake, MN
Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
At Lakes Center for Youth & Families, we use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s designed to meet each client where they are at. Our offices provide an inviting comfortable environment and our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.
At Lakes Center for Youth & Families, we use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s designed to meet each client where they are at. Our offices provide an inviting comfortable environment and our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use, addictive behaviors, or hoarding? Does your environment reflect the chaos you feel inside? Sometimes people get stuck in patterns and behaviors we don't want, and we don't know how or can't move forward in spite of our best efforts. We often berate ourselves for our behaviors or for not being able to help someone we love. You might feel frustrated, defeated, scared or stuck. Maybe you don’t even know where to begin.
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use, addictive behaviors, or hoarding? Does your environment reflect the chaos you feel inside? Sometimes people get stuck in patterns and behaviors we don't want, and we don't know how or can't move forward in spite of our best efforts. We often berate ourselves for our behaviors or for not being able to help someone we love. You might feel frustrated, defeated, scared or stuck. Maybe you don’t even know where to begin.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
Kara Ebert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Forest Lake, MN 55025 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
To bring my best expertise to our work together, I've dedicated a career (and a whole lot of bookshelf space) towards cultivating a deep and specialized understanding of the experiences of trauma, anxiety, postpartum, and grief. During this ongoing time of uncertainty and finding new normals, you may notice a decline in your mental health. You may find yourself wanting someone to process with. You may be seeking a calm in the storm. I can help.
To bring my best expertise to our work together, I've dedicated a career (and a whole lot of bookshelf space) towards cultivating a deep and specialized understanding of the experiences of trauma, anxiety, postpartum, and grief. During this ongoing time of uncertainty and finding new normals, you may notice a decline in your mental health. You may find yourself wanting someone to process with. You may be seeking a calm in the storm. I can help.
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Danielle Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hugo, MN 55038
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, relationship issues, family conflicts as well as exploring gender and sexuality. I work to create an open and safe environment where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. As a therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find solutions that work for you and help you discover your true potential in life.
I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, relationship issues, family conflicts as well as exploring gender and sexuality. I work to create an open and safe environment where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. As a therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find solutions that work for you and help you discover your true potential in life.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My passions include providing affirming care with LGBTQIA+ clients and non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships. I specialize in parent-child relationships trained in Play Therapy for treatment with children. Further focuses include couples relationship counseling, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, complex trauma, substance use disorders, neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions, and social injustice. My approach equips clients with personal and relational skills aligned with their inherent strengths to achieve resiliency, balance, and growth.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My passions include providing affirming care with LGBTQIA+ clients and non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships. I specialize in parent-child relationships trained in Play Therapy for treatment with children. Further focuses include couples relationship counseling, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, complex trauma, substance use disorders, neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions, and social injustice. My approach equips clients with personal and relational skills aligned with their inherent strengths to achieve resiliency, balance, and growth.
I have several years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I enjoy guiding clients to explore their family values, communication, behavior patterns, emotions and changing needs of individual family members. I am Brain Spotting Level 2 trained and integrate Somatic Experiencing into my sessions.
I have several years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I enjoy guiding clients to explore their family values, communication, behavior patterns, emotions and changing needs of individual family members. I am Brain Spotting Level 2 trained and integrate Somatic Experiencing into my sessions.
Britta Crooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centerville, MN 55038
Hi there, My name is Britta Crooks. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota. I serve couples, families and individuals ages 10+. I have a passion for guiding others on their path to health, healing and wholeness. I do therapy from systemic, structural, and experiential lenses. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hi there, My name is Britta Crooks. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota. I serve couples, families and individuals ages 10+. I have a passion for guiding others on their path to health, healing and wholeness. I do therapy from systemic, structural, and experiential lenses. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I enjoy meeting with individuals (to better understand and manage the emotions, behaviors, and relationships that sometimes make life difficult), couples (to discuss challenges that arise while providing support and tools necessary to re-establish a healthy partnership), and families (identify patterns to assist family's to improve communication, thrive in tough situations, and feel more stable and supported). I utilize evidence-based approaches during sessions to best meet each client’s individual needs.
I enjoy meeting with individuals (to better understand and manage the emotions, behaviors, and relationships that sometimes make life difficult), couples (to discuss challenges that arise while providing support and tools necessary to re-establish a healthy partnership), and families (identify patterns to assist family's to improve communication, thrive in tough situations, and feel more stable and supported). I utilize evidence-based approaches during sessions to best meet each client’s individual needs.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Achelois Holistic Wellness in Chisago City, MN. In my therapeutic practice, I am passionate about helping individuals live with confidence in their lives, relationships, and bodies. My therapeutic approach blends science, systemic, and holistic mind/body techniques. I tailor my methods to each client I work with, aiming to empower and guide them towards a healthier and stronger version of themselves. I am committed to creating a feminist, gender and sexuality affirming, health at every size, anti-racist, mental health service.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Achelois Holistic Wellness in Chisago City, MN. In my therapeutic practice, I am passionate about helping individuals live with confidence in their lives, relationships, and bodies. My therapeutic approach blends science, systemic, and holistic mind/body techniques. I tailor my methods to each client I work with, aiming to empower and guide them towards a healthier and stronger version of themselves. I am committed to creating a feminist, gender and sexuality affirming, health at every size, anti-racist, mental health service.
A New Dawn Mental Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Chisago City, MN 55013
I specialize in women and teen issues, mental health illnesses and therapy with clients that have survived trauma or abuse. I have years of experience working with children with autism and implementing behavior supports. I have provided couple and family therapy as well. I also provide Christian based therapy, helping individuals find their faith and strength by the word of God.
I specialize in women and teen issues, mental health illnesses and therapy with clients that have survived trauma or abuse. I have years of experience working with children with autism and implementing behavior supports. I have provided couple and family therapy as well. I also provide Christian based therapy, helping individuals find their faith and strength by the word of God.
As a Licensed Psychologist, Cheri focuses on helping individuals heal from a variety of life struggles from a holistic viewpoint that all parts of a person’s life is intertwined and affect each other. I believe that everyone has the chance to heal and live a life that is rewarding to them. A main point of interest is treating trauma, addiction, eating disorders & co-occurring disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-based symptoms. In addition, her practice includes psychological evaluations encompassing ADHD testing, learning disabilities, achievement testing and personality testing to aid in diagnosing and treatment.
As a Licensed Psychologist, Cheri focuses on helping individuals heal from a variety of life struggles from a holistic viewpoint that all parts of a person’s life is intertwined and affect each other. I believe that everyone has the chance to heal and live a life that is rewarding to them. A main point of interest is treating trauma, addiction, eating disorders & co-occurring disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-based symptoms. In addition, her practice includes psychological evaluations encompassing ADHD testing, learning disabilities, achievement testing and personality testing to aid in diagnosing and treatment.
Online Therapists
Melissa Weidendorf
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55106 (Online Only)
EMDR trained, I also use IFS, CBT, DBT with exploration of your relationship to the food you eat, the information you take in, and how you see your connectedness to the earth and world around you.
My name is Melissa Weidendorf and I have an LPCC. I specialize in treating trauma and stress related mental health concerns for adults. I work a lot with people in the queer community because this is my community, too. My approach is to create a container for people to explore their own "stuff".
EMDR trained, I also use IFS, CBT, DBT with exploration of your relationship to the food you eat, the information you take in, and how you see your connectedness to the earth and world around you.
My name is Melissa Weidendorf and I have an LPCC. I specialize in treating trauma and stress related mental health concerns for adults. I work a lot with people in the queer community because this is my community, too. My approach is to create a container for people to explore their own "stuff".
Mari Ringness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LSC
Verified Verified
Pine City, MN 55063
Are you looking for a therapist that will not only focus on your presenting concerns but someone who will take a holistic approach through a lens of mind, body, and spirit connection. Spirituality and who we are at the core of our being is explored. I utilize an active, collaborative process focusing on client resilience, motivation, and self compassion to foster positive change. I will hold space for you in a non-judgemental, empathetic, and kind approach while also helping to keep you accountable for the changes you want to see. I work from a trauma informed lens and am trained in EMDR and Ego State/Parts work using IFS.
Are you looking for a therapist that will not only focus on your presenting concerns but someone who will take a holistic approach through a lens of mind, body, and spirit connection. Spirituality and who we are at the core of our being is explored. I utilize an active, collaborative process focusing on client resilience, motivation, and self compassion to foster positive change. I will hold space for you in a non-judgemental, empathetic, and kind approach while also helping to keep you accountable for the changes you want to see. I work from a trauma informed lens and am trained in EMDR and Ego State/Parts work using IFS.
Adam uses IFS, psychodynamic, and Adlerian approaches with his clients.
Adam is a down-to-earth optimist who believes that positive change is always possible, even in difficult circumstances. Therapy is the process of identifying and actualizing positive change. Adam wants to nonjudgmentally explore your whole self, even the difficult to share parts. Through this exploration, he hopes to help you find deeper understanding of your authentic self. We are constantly told what we should want out of life, what we should be doing, how we should show up in the world. Adam wants to foster your bravery and agency to ignore the shoulds and define your own path.
Adam uses IFS, psychodynamic, and Adlerian approaches with his clients.
Adam is a down-to-earth optimist who believes that positive change is always possible, even in difficult circumstances. Therapy is the process of identifying and actualizing positive change. Adam wants to nonjudgmentally explore your whole self, even the difficult to share parts. Through this exploration, he hopes to help you find deeper understanding of your authentic self. We are constantly told what we should want out of life, what we should be doing, how we should show up in the world. Adam wants to foster your bravery and agency to ignore the shoulds and define your own path.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) guided by the neurobiology of human development and trauma to tailor our work to your strengths and needs.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) guided by the neurobiology of human development and trauma to tailor our work to your strengths and needs.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Jason Kell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
I’m also trained in and utilizes experiential approaches such as Experiential Play Therapy (EPT), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Brainspotting, and Sandtray Therapy.
I’ve received my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary, and practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I specializes in therapies that work towards the healing of people who have experienced trauma and other stress-related disorders. I’m fully trained as an EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapist. Moreover, I have completed the Somatic Experiencing (Beginning I, II & III) training modules through the SE Trauma Institute focused on healing and restoration.
I’m also trained in and utilizes experiential approaches such as Experiential Play Therapy (EPT), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Brainspotting, and Sandtray Therapy.
I’ve received my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary, and practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I specializes in therapies that work towards the healing of people who have experienced trauma and other stress-related disorders. I’m fully trained as an EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapist. Moreover, I have completed the Somatic Experiencing (Beginning I, II & III) training modules through the SE Trauma Institute focused on healing and restoration.
I use both EMDR & IFS for anxiety, trauma, substance use, & eating disorders.
My approach to therapy is client centered. I work in a respectful, collaborative fashion to assist you in developing self-insight and to empower you for lasting change. I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their ability to effect change in their life. This might not be easy to imagine but it is possible with support, compassion and understanding. Together we will work towards these goals and help you achieve the inner peace and happiness you are looking for.
I use both EMDR & IFS for anxiety, trauma, substance use, & eating disorders.
My approach to therapy is client centered. I work in a respectful, collaborative fashion to assist you in developing self-insight and to empower you for lasting change. I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their ability to effect change in their life. This might not be easy to imagine but it is possible with support, compassion and understanding. Together we will work towards these goals and help you achieve the inner peace and happiness you are looking for.
Cody is passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths and lead fulfilling lives. With a background in clinical social work, he emphasizes connection, storytelling, and creativity. Cody blends systems theory, mindfulness, and various therapeutic modalities like ART, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, DBT, and attachment theory to help clients heal and reconnect with their authentic selves. He creates a warm, supportive space for clients open to seeing that life can be different. Currently accepting clients in Burnsville and via telehealth.
Cody is passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths and lead fulfilling lives. With a background in clinical social work, he emphasizes connection, storytelling, and creativity. Cody blends systems theory, mindfulness, and various therapeutic modalities like ART, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, DBT, and attachment theory to help clients heal and reconnect with their authentic selves. He creates a warm, supportive space for clients open to seeing that life can be different. Currently accepting clients in Burnsville and via telehealth.
I pull from frameworks of internal family systems ( IFS), emotion-focused therapy, and brainspotting.
I use a laidback, curious, and collaborative approach to assist people in their journey towards healing. I love laughing and make my best attempt at using humor to lighten the load of some of the heavy topics you might be bringing to our work together. I truly value the real, authentic selves we get to show up as in the therapy room (or zoom screen). As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe relationships and connectedness are so important to our wellbeing and how we view the world.
I pull from frameworks of internal family systems ( IFS), emotion-focused therapy, and brainspotting.
I use a laidback, curious, and collaborative approach to assist people in their journey towards healing. I love laughing and make my best attempt at using humor to lighten the load of some of the heavy topics you might be bringing to our work together. I truly value the real, authentic selves we get to show up as in the therapy room (or zoom screen). As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe relationships and connectedness are so important to our wellbeing and how we view the world.
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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.