Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Stillwater, MN
Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAT, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
My systemic, non-judgmental, holistic and integrative process integrates family structure, relationship dynamics, specific cognitive- behavioral, experiential, Internal family systems, EMDR and spirituality/mindfulness approaches.
I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.
My systemic, non-judgmental, holistic and integrative process integrates family structure, relationship dynamics, specific cognitive- behavioral, experiential, Internal family systems, EMDR and spirituality/mindfulness approaches.
I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.
Emily A Stevenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Stillwater, MN 55082
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice I utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Adlerian techniques and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
Are you feeling a sense of dis-ease, dis-stress, or are out of balance and are ready to move toward a more healthful and vibrant life? I believe in fostering holistic healing by integrating mind, body, and spirit practices. By addressing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, we can unlock profound avenues for personal growth, healing, and lasting emotional balance.
In my practice I utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Adlerian techniques and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
Are you feeling a sense of dis-ease, dis-stress, or are out of balance and are ready to move toward a more healthful and vibrant life? I believe in fostering holistic healing by integrating mind, body, and spirit practices. By addressing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, we can unlock profound avenues for personal growth, healing, and lasting emotional balance.
Do you want to help your child learn the skills needed to make healthier and smarter choices? What about improving positive relationships with peers or family? Is it important for your child to have the guidance to learn healthy communication and coping skills? Or are you a young adult looking for services? We would love to work with you!
Do you want to help your child learn the skills needed to make healthier and smarter choices? What about improving positive relationships with peers or family? Is it important for your child to have the guidance to learn healthy communication and coping skills? Or are you a young adult looking for services? We would love to work with you!
Haley Ruth Bagley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
In my clinical work, I am passionate about supporting couples and individuals in deep, curious, emotion driven work. If you are a person searching for a stronger connection in your relationship, cautiously optimistic about exploring new parts of yourself, or cracking open the can of worms that is generational trauma, I am so ready to meet you. I want to come alongside you, talk about it all, and support you in exploring all the corners of your being through new experiential lenses like art, movement, and nature...even animal assisted if you need some puppy love to coax out those challenging emotions.
In my clinical work, I am passionate about supporting couples and individuals in deep, curious, emotion driven work. If you are a person searching for a stronger connection in your relationship, cautiously optimistic about exploring new parts of yourself, or cracking open the can of worms that is generational trauma, I am so ready to meet you. I want to come alongside you, talk about it all, and support you in exploring all the corners of your being through new experiential lenses like art, movement, and nature...even animal assisted if you need some puppy love to coax out those challenging emotions.
There are times in life where we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and weighed down by burdens that are too heavy to manage on our own. It can be hard to find time and space to address the things that weigh on us in the midst of all that pulls at our time and attention. I consider it an honor and privilege to create a space for my clients where together we can slow down and address the burdens in their lives that are keeping them from thriving. Sometimes these burdens may be anxious or depressed symptoms, other times it may be challenges with emotional regulation at home or school, or it may be relational challenges.
There are times in life where we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and weighed down by burdens that are too heavy to manage on our own. It can be hard to find time and space to address the things that weigh on us in the midst of all that pulls at our time and attention. I consider it an honor and privilege to create a space for my clients where together we can slow down and address the burdens in their lives that are keeping them from thriving. Sometimes these burdens may be anxious or depressed symptoms, other times it may be challenges with emotional regulation at home or school, or it may be relational challenges.
“Wholehearted living is about engaging with our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, ‘No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough.’” -Brene Brown
“Wholehearted living is about engaging with our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, ‘No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough.’” -Brene Brown
Beth Ryland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082 (Online Only)
Despite being a professional by day, you have no idea how your life at home started feeling so chaotic and out of control. You and your partner don’t communicate like you used to and you certainly don’t have fun together anymore. Life is consumed by kids, sports, work, and errands. You aren’t having as much sex as you used to either. It feels like you lost yourself along the way and you don’t feel heard or understood by your partner when you try to talk. Things always end up in a fight. You’re exhausted and irritable and you feel alone. Friends and family mean well but they don’t get it. Not really. You need help.
Despite being a professional by day, you have no idea how your life at home started feeling so chaotic and out of control. You and your partner don’t communicate like you used to and you certainly don’t have fun together anymore. Life is consumed by kids, sports, work, and errands. You aren’t having as much sex as you used to either. It feels like you lost yourself along the way and you don’t feel heard or understood by your partner when you try to talk. Things always end up in a fight. You’re exhausted and irritable and you feel alone. Friends and family mean well but they don’t get it. Not really. You need help.
From the Mississippi to the St. Croix River, I am dedicated to providing quality mental health services to Stillwater Area. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I offer individual and family therapy that suits your unique needs.
From the Mississippi to the St. Croix River, I am dedicated to providing quality mental health services to Stillwater Area. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I offer individual and family therapy that suits your unique needs.
There is hope after trauma. MEND Therapy is unique in the twin cities in that we are an in-house, all-inclusive collaboration of trauma-informed body workers and psychotherapists. The research is clear: trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. We utilize the cutting edge, most effective and always research-based methods for treating trauma. Because trauma is not just in your head and talk therapy isn't enough.
There is hope after trauma. MEND Therapy is unique in the twin cities in that we are an in-house, all-inclusive collaboration of trauma-informed body workers and psychotherapists. The research is clear: trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. We utilize the cutting edge, most effective and always research-based methods for treating trauma. Because trauma is not just in your head and talk therapy isn't enough.
Kate Auge (Current Openings)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
A quote that resonates with the journey into therapy states, "in any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth, or to step back into safety." Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are taking that step forward again, welcome!
A quote that resonates with the journey into therapy states, "in any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth, or to step back into safety." Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are taking that step forward again, welcome!
Jessica Rachelle Nadeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stillwater, MN 55082
I am currently accepting new patients! As the founder of Uplift Youth and Family Counseling Services, I am dedicated to providing high quality care to adolescents and have created a place specifically designed to meet their unique needs, along with the needs of their families.
I am currently accepting new patients! As the founder of Uplift Youth and Family Counseling Services, I am dedicated to providing high quality care to adolescents and have created a place specifically designed to meet their unique needs, along with the needs of their families.
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To you who are seeking, searching, stuck, full of sorrow, confusion, doubt, or furious despair, welcome. There is a place for you here. A belonging within the sea of humanity that we each call home. Let the painful, glorious, fractured light that led you here, be the same light inside that ultimately blesses and frees you. Though you wouldn't have chosen this path on your own, I'll hold the door as you make this first (or 400th) step. You've got this.
To you who are seeking, searching, stuck, full of sorrow, confusion, doubt, or furious despair, welcome. There is a place for you here. A belonging within the sea of humanity that we each call home. Let the painful, glorious, fractured light that led you here, be the same light inside that ultimately blesses and frees you. Though you wouldn't have chosen this path on your own, I'll hold the door as you make this first (or 400th) step. You've got this.
Stephanie Kalliman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I’m so glad you’re here! I believe we all have this inspired capacity to transform old feelings, behaviors, and patterns, and to rewire our brains to heal our hearts and relationships. I value integrative and holistic health, and enjoy incorporating the "whole-you" in session: your mind, body, heart & soul. We'll focus on healing the relationship in and amongst these parts of you, resulting in a more integrated feeling of a-well-and-good YOU. Therapy works best when we can allow the full human experience; humor, tears, anger, anxiety, joy... I won't shy away from the messiness and instead will encourage us to jump into the depth.
I’m so glad you’re here! I believe we all have this inspired capacity to transform old feelings, behaviors, and patterns, and to rewire our brains to heal our hearts and relationships. I value integrative and holistic health, and enjoy incorporating the "whole-you" in session: your mind, body, heart & soul. We'll focus on healing the relationship in and amongst these parts of you, resulting in a more integrated feeling of a-well-and-good YOU. Therapy works best when we can allow the full human experience; humor, tears, anger, anxiety, joy... I won't shy away from the messiness and instead will encourage us to jump into the depth.
Paul J Quie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stillwater, MN 55082 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I would honor an opportunity of meeting with you and discussing your concerns. I have 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe each person has unique skills, talents, and abilities. I work with individuals and couples to uncover these abilities and use them in effective ways in their lives and in their relationships.
Hello, I would honor an opportunity of meeting with you and discussing your concerns. I have 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe each person has unique skills, talents, and abilities. I work with individuals and couples to uncover these abilities and use them in effective ways in their lives and in their relationships.
Together, we will focus on integrating and accepting the different parts of yourself, empowering you to live authentically and meaningfully. Through a process rooted in curiosity, we will engage in a collaborative exploration of your lived experiences toward authenticity and radical acceptance. I believe that it is the therapist's job to empower and support the client towards their own individualized set of goals. I strive to be your advocate, to hold space for you, and to provide you with the personalized and holistic support that you've been seeking.
Together, we will focus on integrating and accepting the different parts of yourself, empowering you to live authentically and meaningfully. Through a process rooted in curiosity, we will engage in a collaborative exploration of your lived experiences toward authenticity and radical acceptance. I believe that it is the therapist's job to empower and support the client towards their own individualized set of goals. I strive to be your advocate, to hold space for you, and to provide you with the personalized and holistic support that you've been seeking.
Alison Alsleben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
I believe life shouldn’t be overwhelming. I believe in the power of self-determination, utilizing strengths, and lifestyle changes to motivate and help increase resiliency and improve life satisfaction. I assess all areas of strength and challenge keeping in mind my clients are the experts within themselves. Together, we develop an individualized plan to reach your goals. I offer a holistic, compassionate, and personalized approach so you can experience peace and gain confidence navigating life’s ups and downs. I with clients who are invested in themselves to put forth the energy and work therapy requires to be successful and heal.
I believe life shouldn’t be overwhelming. I believe in the power of self-determination, utilizing strengths, and lifestyle changes to motivate and help increase resiliency and improve life satisfaction. I assess all areas of strength and challenge keeping in mind my clients are the experts within themselves. Together, we develop an individualized plan to reach your goals. I offer a holistic, compassionate, and personalized approach so you can experience peace and gain confidence navigating life’s ups and downs. I with clients who are invested in themselves to put forth the energy and work therapy requires to be successful and heal.
Heather Deveny-Leggitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
I strive to provide a safe, supportive space for you to feel seen and heard. I believe that gaining insight and approaching oneself with compassion allows for healing. While exploring emotions and relational patterns, I integrate information about current neuro-research that helps make sense of different reactions and/or stuck patterns. Together, we will work through unresolved issues, process them, and begin to move forward.
I strive to provide a safe, supportive space for you to feel seen and heard. I believe that gaining insight and approaching oneself with compassion allows for healing. While exploring emotions and relational patterns, I integrate information about current neuro-research that helps make sense of different reactions and/or stuck patterns. Together, we will work through unresolved issues, process them, and begin to move forward.
Melding my experience in small business, non-profit organizations, and coaching, I am at home with a broad range of individuals of varied backgrounds. I am passionate about relationships and development, and have been told I have a knack for pressing gently but firmly into the rough spaces around seasons of change. I find great joy in helping people lean into the transitional moments of life and find meaning in the ‘stuck' places so they can grow, learn and heal. I tend to bring practical tools to sessions to help my clients build the skills they need to get healed and get on with life and relationships.
Melding my experience in small business, non-profit organizations, and coaching, I am at home with a broad range of individuals of varied backgrounds. I am passionate about relationships and development, and have been told I have a knack for pressing gently but firmly into the rough spaces around seasons of change. I find great joy in helping people lean into the transitional moments of life and find meaning in the ‘stuck' places so they can grow, learn and heal. I tend to bring practical tools to sessions to help my clients build the skills they need to get healed and get on with life and relationships.
Minnesota Attachment Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stillwater, MN 55082
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.
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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.