Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Mendota Heights, MN
Ellie Family Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
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!
Scharlemann Klapste
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Do you feel like it's hard to keep up? Our world is changing fast and dynamically. Does it feel hard to locate yourself in all of it? Do you feel like you ask yourself the same questions over and over: Is this the right relationship? Why does this always happen to me? Why am I anxious or feel depressed ? How am I going to handle this change? I can help you!
Do you feel like it's hard to keep up? Our world is changing fast and dynamically. Does it feel hard to locate yourself in all of it? Do you feel like you ask yourself the same questions over and over: Is this the right relationship? Why does this always happen to me? Why am I anxious or feel depressed ? How am I going to handle this change? I can help you!
Alex J. Marie
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Mendota Heights, MN 55118 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Now, more than ever it is natural to feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused or anxious at times. It may be that you are considering therapy to address a specific problem you are facing; or you want to better understand why you respond the way you do to events in your life. Perhaps you want to talk about difficult or painful experiences you have had. Whatever brings you to this important work, I am committed to listening closely and working collaboratively to help you find what matters most to you.
Now, more than ever it is natural to feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused or anxious at times. It may be that you are considering therapy to address a specific problem you are facing; or you want to better understand why you respond the way you do to events in your life. Perhaps you want to talk about difficult or painful experiences you have had. Whatever brings you to this important work, I am committed to listening closely and working collaboratively to help you find what matters most to you.
Down to Earth Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
We have current openings! Our therapists see children as young as 3 and adults as old as one can be. We are a group of therapists who value authenticity, social justice, and relationships. At Down to Earth Therapy we are committed to not only listening, but to actively partnering with you and helping you make the changes you, your partnership, and/or your family desire. We celebrate clients of all class, sexuality, ethnicity, race, gender identity, and spiritual belief. We work with people ages 3-100.
We have current openings! Our therapists see children as young as 3 and adults as old as one can be. We are a group of therapists who value authenticity, social justice, and relationships. At Down to Earth Therapy we are committed to not only listening, but to actively partnering with you and helping you make the changes you, your partnership, and/or your family desire. We celebrate clients of all class, sexuality, ethnicity, race, gender identity, and spiritual belief. We work with people ages 3-100.
Dr Brecke Counseling Group
Counselor, DMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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.
Are you feeling irritable, having difficulty sleeping or focusing, experiencing mood swings or angry outbursts? Are you avoiding people or places or activities out of fear? These kinds of problems affect relationships at home and at work, our friendships, and our love relationships. They keep us from living the kind of rewarding life we really want; they keep us from thriving. If you want to find your own path to your thriving life, I'm ready to help. I will bring my compassion, curiosity, courage, and patience. And I will encourage you to bring yours.
Are you feeling irritable, having difficulty sleeping or focusing, experiencing mood swings or angry outbursts? Are you avoiding people or places or activities out of fear? These kinds of problems affect relationships at home and at work, our friendships, and our love relationships. They keep us from living the kind of rewarding life we really want; they keep us from thriving. If you want to find your own path to your thriving life, I'm ready to help. I will bring my compassion, curiosity, courage, and patience. And I will encourage you to bring yours.
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Anton Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
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.
I incorporate concepts of psychodynamic theory, internal family systems, and attachment theory.
"What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver. Life and relationships can feel stressful and confusing. I believe that each individual wants to live their best life. In my practice, I strive to create a space where people can actively work towards feeling better and pursuing their goals. I bring a sense of nonjudgment, curiosity and empathy to each meeting. I truly believe in each person's capacity to grow and thrive!
I incorporate concepts of psychodynamic theory, internal family systems, and attachment theory.
"What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver. Life and relationships can feel stressful and confusing. I believe that each individual wants to live their best life. In my practice, I strive to create a space where people can actively work towards feeling better and pursuing their goals. I bring a sense of nonjudgment, curiosity and empathy to each meeting. I truly believe in each person's capacity to grow and thrive!
Rashida K. Fisher
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55118 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are times when the tasks of life seem insurmountable and too much to bear. I take a practical approach to counseling that is grounded in honesty, humor, non-judgment, and personal reflection. Sankofa means "It is not forbidden to go back and fetch what you forgot". Our past experiences, family history, and beliefs and values contribute to how we manage life's challenges. Looking to your past uncovers valuable lessons. I believe that positive change occurs through building on the individual's strength and focusing on the power of relationship, and past success as the primary source of healing and personal growth.
There are times when the tasks of life seem insurmountable and too much to bear. I take a practical approach to counseling that is grounded in honesty, humor, non-judgment, and personal reflection. Sankofa means "It is not forbidden to go back and fetch what you forgot". Our past experiences, family history, and beliefs and values contribute to how we manage life's challenges. Looking to your past uncovers valuable lessons. I believe that positive change occurs through building on the individual's strength and focusing on the power of relationship, and past success as the primary source of healing and personal growth.
Shannon Pollreis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55120
Waitlist for new clients
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or have non-traditional relationship dynamics? Do you feel disconnected from your partner(s) or self? We can navigate the barriers which prevent you from having the connections you desire with others and yourself. Do you respond in ways that you just don't understand and feel out of your control at times? Let's work together to understand and change patterns which no longer serve you. Are you unsure of the path you are on and want to embark on a journey that matches with your authentic self, but first need to figure out what that means to you? I can help guide you in self exploration.
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or have non-traditional relationship dynamics? Do you feel disconnected from your partner(s) or self? We can navigate the barriers which prevent you from having the connections you desire with others and yourself. Do you respond in ways that you just don't understand and feel out of your control at times? Let's work together to understand and change patterns which no longer serve you. Are you unsure of the path you are on and want to embark on a journey that matches with your authentic self, but first need to figure out what that means to you? I can help guide you in self exploration.
Emma is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who only works with clients who are in law enforcement, first responders, nurses, corrections, dispatchers, veterans and their families. As the wife of a police officer and veteran, clients can expect to be able to work with someone who understands the culture, lifestyle, pressures, and stressors that come with such high-stress, high-stakes careers. Emma also specializes in treating anxiety, and stress management. Emma is trained in the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a highly effective eye-movement therapy created for the treatment of trauma.
Emma is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who only works with clients who are in law enforcement, first responders, nurses, corrections, dispatchers, veterans and their families. As the wife of a police officer and veteran, clients can expect to be able to work with someone who understands the culture, lifestyle, pressures, and stressors that come with such high-stress, high-stakes careers. Emma also specializes in treating anxiety, and stress management. Emma is trained in the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a highly effective eye-movement therapy created for the treatment of trauma.
Renita Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55120 (Online Only)
As a therapist I have provided therapeutic services over the last 14+ years to clients seeking additional support, experience, and expertise surrounding issues related to intimate and family relationship dynamics. Part of my work with clients has also included understanding the impact that Acute Stress and Trauma has on our lives and exploring how our Culture and Identity inform our individual and communal decision making. In addition, clients have also sought me out to work through past unresolved issues related to foster care and adoption, and ongoing stressors related to being a Black Woman.
As a therapist I have provided therapeutic services over the last 14+ years to clients seeking additional support, experience, and expertise surrounding issues related to intimate and family relationship dynamics. Part of my work with clients has also included understanding the impact that Acute Stress and Trauma has on our lives and exploring how our Culture and Identity inform our individual and communal decision making. In addition, clients have also sought me out to work through past unresolved issues related to foster care and adoption, and ongoing stressors related to being a Black Woman.
I have five years of experience working with adults experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. Completing my Master of Social Work degree, I collaborate with those who are struggling in multiple stages of life. Let's bring fulfillment back to Your present Self. Trauma, depression, anxiety, coming out or gender-curious, loss of a loved one, of a dream, borderline personality responses... these all affect how we create our distinct identity, connect with others, and relish intimacy. Frequently daunting to navigate, together we will.
I have five years of experience working with adults experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. Completing my Master of Social Work degree, I collaborate with those who are struggling in multiple stages of life. Let's bring fulfillment back to Your present Self. Trauma, depression, anxiety, coming out or gender-curious, loss of a loved one, of a dream, borderline personality responses... these all affect how we create our distinct identity, connect with others, and relish intimacy. Frequently daunting to navigate, together we will.
NuVyb Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
We are a group of mental health professionals in a private practice setting, committed to providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care. Our group includes Certified Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social worker. Oak Ridge Center has been providing care in Apple Valley, Minnesota, to individuals in the Metro area since 2004.
We are a group of mental health professionals in a private practice setting, committed to providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care. Our group includes Certified Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social worker. Oak Ridge Center has been providing care in Apple Valley, Minnesota, to individuals in the Metro area since 2004.
Michael Sadowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MAHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker with an integrative and holistic approach to psychotherapy. My therapy practice is rooted in mindfulness, CBT and DBT approaches, EMDR, and contemporary Psychodynamic therapy. I also draw from the mind-body connection, spirituality, social/cultural influences, neuroscience, and compassion. My background is in social work, which gives me a social justice lens and awareness of how societal factors like inequality and discrimination can affect mental health. I primarily provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy/Ketamine assisted psychotherapy at Intero Psychedelic Therapy in St. Paul, MN.
I am a clinical social worker with an integrative and holistic approach to psychotherapy. My therapy practice is rooted in mindfulness, CBT and DBT approaches, EMDR, and contemporary Psychodynamic therapy. I also draw from the mind-body connection, spirituality, social/cultural influences, neuroscience, and compassion. My background is in social work, which gives me a social justice lens and awareness of how societal factors like inequality and discrimination can affect mental health. I primarily provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy/Ketamine assisted psychotherapy at Intero Psychedelic Therapy in St. Paul, MN.
Yasha Horstmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Online Only)
In my practice, I offer individual therapy for those navigating addiction and mental health challenges. I'm dedicated to fostering a space where you feel a sense of belonging, free from judgment. Here, you can bravely confront your experiences, find clarity, and cultivate resilience. Whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, know that I'm here to walk alongside you, offering unwavering support as you navigate through fear toward healing and growth.
In my practice, I offer individual therapy for those navigating addiction and mental health challenges. I'm dedicated to fostering a space where you feel a sense of belonging, free from judgment. Here, you can bravely confront your experiences, find clarity, and cultivate resilience. Whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, know that I'm here to walk alongside you, offering unwavering support as you navigate through fear toward healing and growth.
I often hear folks express some form of the following: “part of me says this but another part wants that.” This internal tension can lead to feelings of confusion, loneliness, overwhelming worry, and shame. These emotions, while uncomfortable, are trailheads to exploring important questions like: Why do I feel this way? What drives my behavior? What makes me avoid certain people or situations? If it feels like painful emotions or misguided impulses are inhibiting your best self, therapy can help you regain access to confidence and clarity.
I often hear folks express some form of the following: “part of me says this but another part wants that.” This internal tension can lead to feelings of confusion, loneliness, overwhelming worry, and shame. These emotions, while uncomfortable, are trailheads to exploring important questions like: Why do I feel this way? What drives my behavior? What makes me avoid certain people or situations? If it feels like painful emotions or misguided impulses are inhibiting your best self, therapy can help you regain access to confidence and clarity.
Edward Daniel Meehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, IFS
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55120
Not accepting new clients
I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to psychotherapy. I am enthusiastic and passionate about the IFS model and adhere to the belief that there are no bad parts of ourselves, just parts we haven’t had the chance to become friends with yet. As an IFS therapist, I assist my clients with restoring harmony in their inner family systems through Self-leadership. The goal of IFS therapy is to assist parts in relaxing from extreme roles (reducing mental health symptoms and challenging behaviors) and to heal from our past experiences (trauma, shame, 'burdens').
I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to psychotherapy. I am enthusiastic and passionate about the IFS model and adhere to the belief that there are no bad parts of ourselves, just parts we haven’t had the chance to become friends with yet. As an IFS therapist, I assist my clients with restoring harmony in their inner family systems through Self-leadership. The goal of IFS therapy is to assist parts in relaxing from extreme roles (reducing mental health symptoms and challenging behaviors) and to heal from our past experiences (trauma, shame, 'burdens').
David J Karan
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CCPT-2
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55120
Not accepting new clients
David has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). David is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional (Level 2), a Level 1 Trained IFS therapist and has extensive experience providing individual therapy to complex clients with mood disorders (depression, anxiety), personality disorders, relationship/family issues, trauma and chemical dependency concerns. David consistently seeks new strategies to assist clients in creating change. By using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, he helps clients unburden parts of their past to increase the their Self leadership.
David has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). David is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional (Level 2), a Level 1 Trained IFS therapist and has extensive experience providing individual therapy to complex clients with mood disorders (depression, anxiety), personality disorders, relationship/family issues, trauma and chemical dependency concerns. David consistently seeks new strategies to assist clients in creating change. By using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, he helps clients unburden parts of their past to increase the their Self leadership.
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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.