Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Canandaigua, NY
Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.
Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.
Core Energetics is a dynamic system for personal growth, healing, and transformation. Together we work to unblock your innate life force through the use of movement, breath, voice, and other techniques. You gain greater understanding of what makes you tick. This understanding opens up more choices about what you create in your life. When your energy is blocked, your body and personality suffer. When your energy is flowing, long standing patterns shift. You have more clarity, purpose, pleasure.
Core Energetics is a dynamic system for personal growth, healing, and transformation. Together we work to unblock your innate life force through the use of movement, breath, voice, and other techniques. You gain greater understanding of what makes you tick. This understanding opens up more choices about what you create in your life. When your energy is blocked, your body and personality suffer. When your energy is flowing, long standing patterns shift. You have more clarity, purpose, pleasure.
Relationships are blessings in our lives but often a source of deep pain. I see so many children, families, and couples distressed with life: unable to experience the blessings; and unable to find peace and satisfaction. In those situations, communication patterns are often marked with defensiveness, criticism, and sometimes even contempt. Sometimes families and couples have stopped talking altogether, unable to find the caring and understanding that once filled their relationships. My practice specializes in Couples/Family relationships and communication challenges - helping folks learn to listen, understand, and love.
Relationships are blessings in our lives but often a source of deep pain. I see so many children, families, and couples distressed with life: unable to experience the blessings; and unable to find peace and satisfaction. In those situations, communication patterns are often marked with defensiveness, criticism, and sometimes even contempt. Sometimes families and couples have stopped talking altogether, unable to find the caring and understanding that once filled their relationships. My practice specializes in Couples/Family relationships and communication challenges - helping folks learn to listen, understand, and love.
Dr. Ellen G Horovitz
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT, ERYT500, C-IAYT, YACEP
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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.
As a Therapist, I strive to create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment and empower individuals by using a holistic, strength-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral approach in addition to other evidence-based therapies to overcome life challenges. Whether you are seeking a sounding board to help process life stressors and challenges, learn new skills to manage distressing symptoms, or better understand how your thinking impacts your feelings and behaviors, I look forward to joining you on your journey of self-exploration.
As a Therapist, I strive to create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment and empower individuals by using a holistic, strength-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral approach in addition to other evidence-based therapies to overcome life challenges. Whether you are seeking a sounding board to help process life stressors and challenges, learn new skills to manage distressing symptoms, or better understand how your thinking impacts your feelings and behaviors, I look forward to joining you on your journey of self-exploration.
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.
I offer a holistic, spiritual approach, specializing in working with Empaths/HSP/OSP and C-PTSD, as well as difficulties around nourishing the Self (eating disorder concerns), and addressing C-PTSD and trauma using somatic and holistic modalities including energy therapy, yoga therapy, nature therapy, guided imagery and therapeutic sound. I am skilled in assisting individuals in attuning to both their internal guidance system of intuition, as well as to their body felt sensation and awareness as vehicles for healing. I am also gifted at working with families and in assisting individuals in working through relational difficulties.
I offer a holistic, spiritual approach, specializing in working with Empaths/HSP/OSP and C-PTSD, as well as difficulties around nourishing the Self (eating disorder concerns), and addressing C-PTSD and trauma using somatic and holistic modalities including energy therapy, yoga therapy, nature therapy, guided imagery and therapeutic sound. I am skilled in assisting individuals in attuning to both their internal guidance system of intuition, as well as to their body felt sensation and awareness as vehicles for healing. I am also gifted at working with families and in assisting individuals in working through relational difficulties.
If You've been carrying burdens that feel unrecognizable to most people - You deserve safety and gentle witnessing. When You want change and going on with "life as normal" feels too much - it's not that You aren't strong enough. It's that none of us were meant to go through life's challenges alone. Disconnection is a common cause of dis-ease in individuals, families and communities. Together, we can explore self-regulation techniques, co-regulating through anxiety/ stress/ dysregulation, and practice new ways of being through self-inquiry and communication.
If You've been carrying burdens that feel unrecognizable to most people - You deserve safety and gentle witnessing. When You want change and going on with "life as normal" feels too much - it's not that You aren't strong enough. It's that none of us were meant to go through life's challenges alone. Disconnection is a common cause of dis-ease in individuals, families and communities. Together, we can explore self-regulation techniques, co-regulating through anxiety/ stress/ dysregulation, and practice new ways of being through self-inquiry and communication.
Nannette Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (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.
Are you having a hard time "getting over" or "moving on" from something? Are you having trouble adjusting to a change in your life? Do you feel stuck and aren't sure about what to do next? Maybe it's a move, a breakup, a loss, or another life event that you're having a hard time accepting.
Are you having a hard time "getting over" or "moving on" from something? Are you having trouble adjusting to a change in your life? Do you feel stuck and aren't sure about what to do next? Maybe it's a move, a breakup, a loss, or another life event that you're having a hard time accepting.
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Erin F Weingart- Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Victor, NY 14564
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist in addition to being trained in the following: Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’ve provided traditional talk therapy for many years and I am excited to offer a different approach! Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative approach that combines the use of ketamine with therapy to facilitate healing and therapeutic breakthroughs. KAP has been shown to be effective in treating various issues, especially when traditional treatments have been unsuccessful. Ketamine helps clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and traumatic experiences more deeply, while I support and heal with the psychotherapy piece in a safe space. PLEASE note: this is a specialized service as an adjunct to your current therapy
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist in addition to being trained in the following: Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’ve provided traditional talk therapy for many years and I am excited to offer a different approach! Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative approach that combines the use of ketamine with therapy to facilitate healing and therapeutic breakthroughs. KAP has been shown to be effective in treating various issues, especially when traditional treatments have been unsuccessful. Ketamine helps clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and traumatic experiences more deeply, while I support and heal with the psychotherapy piece in a safe space. PLEASE note: this is a specialized service as an adjunct to your current therapy
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.
Serenity Walk Counseling, Sarah Martyn, LCSW,CASAC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CASAC
Verified Verified
Victor, NY 14564
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'd like to introduce myself. I am Sarah Gwen. I go by Sarah or Gwen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Master Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and I am almost ready to apply to be a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I really enjoy learning, helping, connecting, and facing challenges. I also love animals, music, nature, tattoos,and food. I am Native Hawaiian, raised in San Diego. I have been here in the Finger Lakes for 13 years. I am a mother of three, ranging from 25 to 11 yrs. I consider myself warm, casual and intelligent. I would love to meet and see if I can help. No pressure.
Hello, I'd like to introduce myself. I am Sarah Gwen. I go by Sarah or Gwen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Master Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and I am almost ready to apply to be a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I really enjoy learning, helping, connecting, and facing challenges. I also love animals, music, nature, tattoos,and food. I am Native Hawaiian, raised in San Diego. I have been here in the Finger Lakes for 13 years. I am a mother of three, ranging from 25 to 11 yrs. I consider myself warm, casual and intelligent. I would love to meet and see if I can help. No pressure.
Have you been feeling a little more down then usual? Have others said “you just haven’t been yourself lately? Have you tried and tried to make things better, but nothing seems to help? I am so sorry that you are going through a tough time right now. Please don’t lose hope. Therapy can be a place where you feel safe enough to truly confide in someone. It’s can make you feel optimistic again that things CAN change for the better. You deserve to be happy and enjoy life.
Have you been feeling a little more down then usual? Have others said “you just haven’t been yourself lately? Have you tried and tried to make things better, but nothing seems to help? I am so sorry that you are going through a tough time right now. Please don’t lose hope. Therapy can be a place where you feel safe enough to truly confide in someone. It’s can make you feel optimistic again that things CAN change for the better. You deserve to be happy and enjoy life.
Do you struggle with difficult emotions? Feel that something is missing? Unsatisfied with aspects of your life? Working together, I can help you learn to understand your feelings; untangle complicated emotions; increase positive experiences, improve communication and relationships; end cycles of depression and anxiety. Sometimes you feel the need or desire to initiate change. Other times change may present itself in a way that leaves you feeling that you have limited or no influence over your circumstances. I help people deal effectively with change.
Do you struggle with difficult emotions? Feel that something is missing? Unsatisfied with aspects of your life? Working together, I can help you learn to understand your feelings; untangle complicated emotions; increase positive experiences, improve communication and relationships; end cycles of depression and anxiety. Sometimes you feel the need or desire to initiate change. Other times change may present itself in a way that leaves you feeling that you have limited or no influence over your circumstances. I help people deal effectively with change.
Patricia Petrone - Whole Wellness Services
Counselor, LMHC, CMHIMP, NCC, MS, CNC
Verified Verified
Victor, NY 14564
I am dedicated to helping you through mental health, family, and couples issues with empathy and expertise. Your first session will always be offered within 7 days, and guiding you to your "best self" is my priority. As owner of practice Whole Wellness Services, I have designed a treatment team of experts that are solution focused and utilize evidence based practices while retaining a holistic philosophy. Individuals that come to us for therapy are looking for help with getting to a more joyful place and alleviating symptoms or behaviors that may be holding them back from doing so.
I am dedicated to helping you through mental health, family, and couples issues with empathy and expertise. Your first session will always be offered within 7 days, and guiding you to your "best self" is my priority. As owner of practice Whole Wellness Services, I have designed a treatment team of experts that are solution focused and utilize evidence based practices while retaining a holistic philosophy. Individuals that come to us for therapy are looking for help with getting to a more joyful place and alleviating symptoms or behaviors that may be holding them back from doing so.
Catherine M Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victor, NY 14564
Online Therapists
Rebecca Strong
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, EMDR, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
In service of you feeling better faster, we offer 2-hour sessions, 3-day EMDR Retreats and 10-15 day IFS-EMDR Intensives.
You’re probably here because you are feeling in over your head. Maybe you are feeling the weight of depression, anxiety, grief or overwhelm. Perhaps you’re struggling in a relationship that is important to you, or you recently lost someone you love. Perhaps you have looping negative self-talk or memories that won’t let you sleep. Or maybe you are going through a life-transition and determined to stop repeating patterns that don’t work. You know you need help, yet you want things to change this time.
In service of you feeling better faster, we offer 2-hour sessions, 3-day EMDR Retreats and 10-15 day IFS-EMDR Intensives.
You’re probably here because you are feeling in over your head. Maybe you are feeling the weight of depression, anxiety, grief or overwhelm. Perhaps you’re struggling in a relationship that is important to you, or you recently lost someone you love. Perhaps you have looping negative self-talk or memories that won’t let you sleep. Or maybe you are going through a life-transition and determined to stop repeating patterns that don’t work. You know you need help, yet you want things to change this time.
Heather Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152 (Online Only)
I use CBT, DBT, IFS and Trauma-Focused treatments when they fit with your goals.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Do you feel like you struggle to stay present in the moment because anxious thoughts sneak in, interrupting your train of thought? Has depression been making it hard for you to feel motivated or show up for your daily life in the way you want or need to? Do you feel like you have just been going through the motions and are ready to start to working towards feeling healthy and joyful again? Are you struggling with painful emotional effects of trauma? Do you feel like it is time to take the brave, gentle, but scary, step toward facing it and healing? That step is where healing starts!
I use CBT, DBT, IFS and Trauma-Focused treatments when they fit with your goals.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Do you feel like you struggle to stay present in the moment because anxious thoughts sneak in, interrupting your train of thought? Has depression been making it hard for you to feel motivated or show up for your daily life in the way you want or need to? Do you feel like you have just been going through the motions and are ready to start to working towards feeling healthy and joyful again? Are you struggling with painful emotional effects of trauma? Do you feel like it is time to take the brave, gentle, but scary, step toward facing it and healing? That step is where healing starts!
I'm well-versed in IFS, Intergenerational, Relational & Trauma therapies.
Taking care of your mental health is one of the most compassionate things you can do. Expected, even positive life transitions tend to cause some level of stress and resistance. Those stressors can force us to operate in extreme ways causing experiences of fear or uncertainty, dissatisfaction in relationships, or an erratic relationship with food. Most clients I see are high achievers, perfectionists or people pleasers; To the average eye, they appear as though they have everything yet, they are struggling inside. These are people seeking change but are often fearful of what that will entail or where to start.
I'm well-versed in IFS, Intergenerational, Relational & Trauma therapies.
Taking care of your mental health is one of the most compassionate things you can do. Expected, even positive life transitions tend to cause some level of stress and resistance. Those stressors can force us to operate in extreme ways causing experiences of fear or uncertainty, dissatisfaction in relationships, or an erratic relationship with food. Most clients I see are high achievers, perfectionists or people pleasers; To the average eye, they appear as though they have everything yet, they are struggling inside. These are people seeking change but are often fearful of what that will entail or where to start.
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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.