Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Brockport, NY
I specialize in a wide array of techniques such as dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family System ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness as well as other ancient Shamanistic practices.
A solution of the past can be the downfall of your present as well. I believe that in order to truly help someone; one must first seek to understand and then to be understood. Treat yourself as if you are someone worth being helped. To succeed in doing so, one must gain a deeper level of self-awareness through connecting the unconscious patterns of today, to the past traumatic events we have experienced. Understanding that the external world is a direct reflection of what is happening in the internal world, your perception can be a deciding factor to a new reality. Your life is what you choose it to be.
I specialize in a wide array of techniques such as dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family System ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness as well as other ancient Shamanistic practices.
A solution of the past can be the downfall of your present as well. I believe that in order to truly help someone; one must first seek to understand and then to be understood. Treat yourself as if you are someone worth being helped. To succeed in doing so, one must gain a deeper level of self-awareness through connecting the unconscious patterns of today, to the past traumatic events we have experienced. Understanding that the external world is a direct reflection of what is happening in the internal world, your perception can be a deciding factor to a new reality. Your life is what you choose it to be.
I have counseled hundreds of people for more than 35 years, dealing with dozens of issues.
I have counseled hundreds of people for more than 35 years, dealing with dozens of issues.
Dr. Ellen G Horovitz
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT, ERYT500, C-IAYT, YACEP
Verified Verified
Brockport, NY 14420
Waitlist for new clients
Choosing a therapist is a bit like shopping: you want a fit. With over 40 years of experience, I can offer you that comfort level to help resolve your issues. I have authored 9 books, am a licensed art therapist, certified yoga therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR trained clinician, and Ericksonian trained hypnotherapist. As an expressive art/ yoga therapist, I offer both somatic-oriented work and expressive outlets. While we will certainly talk about your issues, we clearly have other means of communication available for articulating and directing your wellness.
Choosing a therapist is a bit like shopping: you want a fit. With over 40 years of experience, I can offer you that comfort level to help resolve your issues. I have authored 9 books, am a licensed art therapist, certified yoga therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR trained clinician, and Ericksonian trained hypnotherapist. As an expressive art/ yoga therapist, I offer both somatic-oriented work and expressive outlets. While we will certainly talk about your issues, we clearly have other means of communication available for articulating and directing your wellness.
Nannette Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brockport, NY 14420 (Online Only)
Reaching out for professional support when life becomes difficult is a vital step in the right direction. I am here to provide the support and guidance needed to improve relationships, work towards a healthier and happier you and ultimately help you live your best life. If you are looking for a therapist that is easy to talk to, supportive and will work with you in an interactive style, please reach out to me via phone or email. They say that a problem shared is a problem halved. Even the greatest challenges in life can be overcome with the support of a mental health therapist.
Reaching out for professional support when life becomes difficult is a vital step in the right direction. I am here to provide the support and guidance needed to improve relationships, work towards a healthier and happier you and ultimately help you live your best life. If you are looking for a therapist that is easy to talk to, supportive and will work with you in an interactive style, please reach out to me via phone or email. They say that a problem shared is a problem halved. Even the greatest challenges in life can be overcome with the support of a mental health therapist.
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Kaitlee Derx
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14624 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my work, I pull from a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and internal family systems.
You’re here because you want things to be different. Maybe you’re envisioning a version of yourself that’s calm and confident but you’re not sure how to get there. I believe you have the tools to unlock the person you’re striving to be, you just may need a little guidance.
In my work, I pull from a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and internal family systems.
You’re here because you want things to be different. Maybe you’re envisioning a version of yourself that’s calm and confident but you’re not sure how to get there. I believe you have the tools to unlock the person you’re striving to be, you just may need a little guidance.
Lisa van Leeuwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Churchville, NY 14428
I'm passionate about providing a safe and therapeutic space for those who have experienced childhood, sexual, race or gender based, or combat-related trauma. I'm trained in trauma-informed mental health care and developed my therapeutic approach working with a diverse population of individuals, couple, parents, and families. I'm deeply sensitive to racial, cultural, occupational, economic, and social justice-related influences on how we experience and heal from trauma.
I'm passionate about providing a safe and therapeutic space for those who have experienced childhood, sexual, race or gender based, or combat-related trauma. I'm trained in trauma-informed mental health care and developed my therapeutic approach working with a diverse population of individuals, couple, parents, and families. I'm deeply sensitive to racial, cultural, occupational, economic, and social justice-related influences on how we experience and heal from trauma.
Online Therapists
Madeleine Quercia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
I am Tier 1 Certified in Internal Family Systems Therapy, an evidenced-based and trauma-informed therapeutic modality.
You’re a millennial woman trying to juggle it all… relationships, career, family life, etc. You may feel burned out or find yourself in a “quarter life crisis.” Does this sound like you? If you’re looking to gain a little more clarity, find a little more peace, carve out time for yourself, I would be honored to work with you. If you’re feeling motivated to dive a little deeper and build a stronger relationship with yourself, you’ve found the therapist for you. While I work with a variety of people with a myriad of challenges, my passion is working with 20-something and 30-something women.
I am Tier 1 Certified in Internal Family Systems Therapy, an evidenced-based and trauma-informed therapeutic modality.
You’re a millennial woman trying to juggle it all… relationships, career, family life, etc. You may feel burned out or find yourself in a “quarter life crisis.” Does this sound like you? If you’re looking to gain a little more clarity, find a little more peace, carve out time for yourself, I would be honored to work with you. If you’re feeling motivated to dive a little deeper and build a stronger relationship with yourself, you’ve found the therapist for you. While I work with a variety of people with a myriad of challenges, my passion is working with 20-something and 30-something women.
Karie Gower
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14209
Waitlist for new clients
Specialties include EMDR therapy, IFS-inspired therapy, exploring attachment wounds and somatic experiences, and integrating mindfulness and mind-body connection work.
Everyone deserves time and space to explore and better understand their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors, and to experience inner peace and joy. It is an honor to share space with someone interested in growth and healing. Once we can better understand our past experiences and how they affect us in the present, we have more choices and can make adjustments in our life as we see fit. I believe that you know what is best and have the answers. Through the therapy process, and safely delving into those hurt places, those answers will come to light and help you figure out the best way to care for yourself.
Specialties include EMDR therapy, IFS-inspired therapy, exploring attachment wounds and somatic experiences, and integrating mindfulness and mind-body connection work.
Everyone deserves time and space to explore and better understand their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors, and to experience inner peace and joy. It is an honor to share space with someone interested in growth and healing. Once we can better understand our past experiences and how they affect us in the present, we have more choices and can make adjustments in our life as we see fit. I believe that you know what is best and have the answers. Through the therapy process, and safely delving into those hurt places, those answers will come to light and help you figure out the best way to care for yourself.
I take a collaborative and insight oriented approach to therapy, utilizing modalities such as internal family systems, narrative therapy, and attachment theory.
Sometimes we end up living our lives based off of other people’s values, expectations, or societal norms rather than figuring out what feels true for us. And before we know it, life can feel like an old sweater that once was cozy, but doesn’t quite fit right anymore. We are growing and changing humans after all! Therapy can be a place where we practice taking off our masks, and discover our own truths. Where we learn about who we are underneath other’s expectations, and in turn strengthen feelings of pleasure, joy, and deepen relationships.
I take a collaborative and insight oriented approach to therapy, utilizing modalities such as internal family systems, narrative therapy, and attachment theory.
Sometimes we end up living our lives based off of other people’s values, expectations, or societal norms rather than figuring out what feels true for us. And before we know it, life can feel like an old sweater that once was cozy, but doesn’t quite fit right anymore. We are growing and changing humans after all! Therapy can be a place where we practice taking off our masks, and discover our own truths. Where we learn about who we are underneath other’s expectations, and in turn strengthen feelings of pleasure, joy, and deepen relationships.
I specialize in TF_CBT, IFS and in TBRI.
I enjoy assisting parents and other caregivers (teachers, daycare providers, therapists and caseworkers, etc) to make sense of their own past in order to be fully present in their current relationships. My primary focus is on children and families who have been through challenging experiences, including traumas.
I specialize in TF_CBT, IFS and in TBRI.
I enjoy assisting parents and other caregivers (teachers, daycare providers, therapists and caseworkers, etc) to make sense of their own past in order to be fully present in their current relationships. My primary focus is on children and families who have been through challenging experiences, including traumas.
Catherine Metz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13212 (Online Only)
I utilize therapy models such as CBT, IFS and Attachment-based therapy, tailoring them what fits for you.
Currently accepting telehealth clients! - - At different points in our lives, we can become overwhelmed and unbalanced. We are all human, having good days and bad. While each person is unique, we are not alone in this experience of life. My desire as a therapist is to have a holistic understanding of who you are and help you improve your life in the ways you desire. I work with individuals, couples and families of various ages, backgrounds and walks of life to treat a wide variety of issues.
I utilize therapy models such as CBT, IFS and Attachment-based therapy, tailoring them what fits for you.
Currently accepting telehealth clients! - - At different points in our lives, we can become overwhelmed and unbalanced. We are all human, having good days and bad. While each person is unique, we are not alone in this experience of life. My desire as a therapist is to have a holistic understanding of who you are and help you improve your life in the ways you desire. I work with individuals, couples and families of various ages, backgrounds and walks of life to treat a wide variety of issues.
I also have trained in IFS, AEDP, and coherence therapy, which have all deepened my experiential repertoire.
I look to cultivate a space for vulnerability and healing by focusing on the present together. This space allows folks to make contact with their deeper selves and experience how they relate to both themselves and others. By attuning to this awareness together, we can face your most rejected parts, develop insight into what matters most, and process your suffering with safety and support. We do this by focusing on all parts of your experience, exploring how your past continues to affect your present, and challenging the ways we repress and avoid—all the while fostering a relationship that is nonjudgemental, safe, and accepting.
I also have trained in IFS, AEDP, and coherence therapy, which have all deepened my experiential repertoire.
I look to cultivate a space for vulnerability and healing by focusing on the present together. This space allows folks to make contact with their deeper selves and experience how they relate to both themselves and others. By attuning to this awareness together, we can face your most rejected parts, develop insight into what matters most, and process your suffering with safety and support. We do this by focusing on all parts of your experience, exploring how your past continues to affect your present, and challenging the ways we repress and avoid—all the while fostering a relationship that is nonjudgemental, safe, and accepting.
Jody J Ritter
Counselor, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (Online Only)
I take a holistic, experiential, personalized approach: psychotherapy, IFS, mindfulness, cognitive therapy, IFS.
Life is full of ups and downs. Most People just want to feel better. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults in trauma related fields. My goal is to help you or your loved ones navigate through your problems, live in the present, process feelings and alleviate fear and grief. Together we can explore the best way for you to face what can sometimes feel completely overwhelming finding interventions that will work for you and help create more joy and peace in your life." Get better at feeling and in the process feel better". Telehealth mostly with Limited in office appointments
I take a holistic, experiential, personalized approach: psychotherapy, IFS, mindfulness, cognitive therapy, IFS.
Life is full of ups and downs. Most People just want to feel better. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults in trauma related fields. My goal is to help you or your loved ones navigate through your problems, live in the present, process feelings and alleviate fear and grief. Together we can explore the best way for you to face what can sometimes feel completely overwhelming finding interventions that will work for you and help create more joy and peace in your life." Get better at feeling and in the process feel better". Telehealth mostly with Limited in office appointments
Such techniques and modalities include attachment style theory, IFS, ACT, EMDR, and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy.
Hello and Welcome! You’ve taken the courageous first step towards healing. Whether it's your first time seeking therapy or not, your presence here reflects your hope for healing. Behind my expertise resides an innate compassion and admiration for human resilience. In my experience being alongside clients, I’ve had the privilege to support and witness the arc of being human and all that comes with it along the way.
Such techniques and modalities include attachment style theory, IFS, ACT, EMDR, and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy.
Hello and Welcome! You’ve taken the courageous first step towards healing. Whether it's your first time seeking therapy or not, your presence here reflects your hope for healing. Behind my expertise resides an innate compassion and admiration for human resilience. In my experience being alongside clients, I’ve had the privilege to support and witness the arc of being human and all that comes with it along the way.
I also regularly integrate Schema-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapies into my work with clients.
I'm not currently accepting new clients; however, I'm happy to refer to another clinician with openings at my trauma-focused group practice, Sustainable Wellness. I believe we all have the potential to better ourselves, and that growth occurs while exploring the root causes of issues - not just treating symptoms. I have a holistic approach, treating the entire person rather than a disorder or specific hardship. I view my clients as experts on their own lives and my role as the facilitator of change. I help address my clients' struggles while, equally importantly, maintaining areas of strength.
I also regularly integrate Schema-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapies into my work with clients.
I'm not currently accepting new clients; however, I'm happy to refer to another clinician with openings at my trauma-focused group practice, Sustainable Wellness. I believe we all have the potential to better ourselves, and that growth occurs while exploring the root causes of issues - not just treating symptoms. I have a holistic approach, treating the entire person rather than a disorder or specific hardship. I view my clients as experts on their own lives and my role as the facilitator of change. I help address my clients' struggles while, equally importantly, maintaining areas of strength.
I use my trainings in EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT and IFS lens models to work with individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, and ADHD.
Are you tired of feeling trapped by negative self-talk, self-doubt, and a distorted body image? Do you struggle with disordered eating patterns that leave you feeling powerless and alone? Have you noticed your child struggling with these patterns? You are not alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore the complex issues surrounding self-esteem, body image, and eating disorders. I am committed to providing a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment where you and your child can feel heard, understood, and valued. Let's collaborate together to help you and your child on your healing journey.
I use my trainings in EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT and IFS lens models to work with individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, and ADHD.
Are you tired of feeling trapped by negative self-talk, self-doubt, and a distorted body image? Do you struggle with disordered eating patterns that leave you feeling powerless and alone? Have you noticed your child struggling with these patterns? You are not alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore the complex issues surrounding self-esteem, body image, and eating disorders. I am committed to providing a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment where you and your child can feel heard, understood, and valued. Let's collaborate together to help you and your child on your healing journey.
My primary therapeutic methods include AEDP, ACT, IFS, and CBT.
Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have tried many times, there is always a potential for healing through a connection with another person. EMAIL is the best way to contact me.
My primary therapeutic methods include AEDP, ACT, IFS, and CBT.
Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have tried many times, there is always a potential for healing through a connection with another person. EMAIL is the best way to contact me.
Ryan Phillips
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14213 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic modalities include, but are not limited to: EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Throughout the course of life, one is bound to combat various obstacles. With support and guidance, anyone can overcome these difficulties. Beginning the journey of therapy is a monumental step towards wellness. It requires true vulnerability to allow someone to listen to your experiences. This is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy providing therapy. My goal is to assist you in achieving wellness through a collaborative approach designed specifically for you.
My therapeutic modalities include, but are not limited to: EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Throughout the course of life, one is bound to combat various obstacles. With support and guidance, anyone can overcome these difficulties. Beginning the journey of therapy is a monumental step towards wellness. It requires true vulnerability to allow someone to listen to your experiences. This is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy providing therapy. My goal is to assist you in achieving wellness through a collaborative approach designed specifically for you.
Abby Heineman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14228
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Internal Family Systems and am Level 1 trained.
You enjoy being introspective and curious about your own patterns and behavior. More than addressing symptoms, you would like to find the root of where your concerns came from so you can begin to heal at a deeper level.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems and am Level 1 trained.
You enjoy being introspective and curious about your own patterns and behavior. More than addressing symptoms, you would like to find the root of where your concerns came from so you can begin to heal at a deeper level.
I am trained in EMDR, AF-EMDR, IFS, ACT and have experience using DBT, and incorporate a polyvagal and an attachment focus to healing.
Life can be hard at times and it can leave you feeling stuck and hopeless, but there is hope. I believe you deserve to live a life in which you are thriving instead of surviving. I can help you begin to understand, transform, and heal your pain so that you can live a fulfilling and meaningful life. One of the bravest things we can do is to begin to understand ourselves and you don’t have to go on that journey alone. I will provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to foster your healing journey. “When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending” -Brene Brown
I am trained in EMDR, AF-EMDR, IFS, ACT and have experience using DBT, and incorporate a polyvagal and an attachment focus to healing.
Life can be hard at times and it can leave you feeling stuck and hopeless, but there is hope. I believe you deserve to live a life in which you are thriving instead of surviving. I can help you begin to understand, transform, and heal your pain so that you can live a fulfilling and meaningful life. One of the bravest things we can do is to begin to understand ourselves and you don’t have to go on that journey alone. I will provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to foster your healing journey. “When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending” -Brene Brown
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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.