Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in West Chester, PA
Maria Christina Salomone Gabelberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
With over 30 years of experience, I offer you a compassionate listening heart AND a wealth of research-based tools. Extensive experience with anxiety, relationships, trauma, career and college issues, depression and life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming & a member, sex positive, culturally inquisitive. Some tools I offer are: compassionate inquiry, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, IFS, EMDR, CBT, nature-walk therapy and yoga therapy and many more.
With over 30 years of experience, I offer you a compassionate listening heart AND a wealth of research-based tools. Extensive experience with anxiety, relationships, trauma, career and college issues, depression and life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming & a member, sex positive, culturally inquisitive. Some tools I offer are: compassionate inquiry, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, IFS, EMDR, CBT, nature-walk therapy and yoga therapy and many more.
I frequently utilize concepts from Attachment Theory, Phase-Oriented Trauma Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence or relationship challenges, chronic pain/illness, and substance use issues. I also appreciate the beautiful tangents, metaphors, and insights from my work with neurodiverse clients. Much of my work focused on helping clients examine how trauma has shaped their lives, decisions, & current circumstances and find ways to heal. Finding meaning and insight from the connections and patterns we can see in the past and present is key to informing the work we can do together to pursue a more intentional and satisfying future.
I frequently utilize concepts from Attachment Theory, Phase-Oriented Trauma Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence or relationship challenges, chronic pain/illness, and substance use issues. I also appreciate the beautiful tangents, metaphors, and insights from my work with neurodiverse clients. Much of my work focused on helping clients examine how trauma has shaped their lives, decisions, & current circumstances and find ways to heal. Finding meaning and insight from the connections and patterns we can see in the past and present is key to informing the work we can do together to pursue a more intentional and satisfying future.
I incorporate different interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
I incorporate different interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
Lara Krawchuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19382
Our Healing Concepts therapists are nationally recognized grief, traumatic loss, physical illness, religious trauma and attachment injury experts! We are highly skilled IFS practitioners and trainers with deep respect for the model.
Are you a teen, adult or young adult feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or alone? Have you experienced a loss or life transition that is difficult to make sense of? Are you looking to try IFS? I understand the suffering and confusion caused by painful life experiences. No matter how big the hurt; I help clients see that healing and growth are always attainable! My team and I are passionate healers! We work collaboratively with you to create an effective healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Clients say we are compassionate, creative, courageous, open-minded and deeply connected. Help is near!
Our Healing Concepts therapists are nationally recognized grief, traumatic loss, physical illness, religious trauma and attachment injury experts! We are highly skilled IFS practitioners and trainers with deep respect for the model.
Are you a teen, adult or young adult feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or alone? Have you experienced a loss or life transition that is difficult to make sense of? Are you looking to try IFS? I understand the suffering and confusion caused by painful life experiences. No matter how big the hurt; I help clients see that healing and growth are always attainable! My team and I are passionate healers! We work collaboratively with you to create an effective healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Clients say we are compassionate, creative, courageous, open-minded and deeply connected. Help is near!
Allison (Allie) Beer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19382
I draw from a range of techniques, such as parts work ( IFS), DBT, EMDR, and more, all tailored to your specific needs.
As a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate the challenges of life. Whether you're experiencing depression/burnout, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stressors, or any other issue, I'm dedicated to providing you with compassionate support. Life's stressors can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck or lost. Together, we'll explore these challenges, uncovering meaning and forging paths forward. I work with individuals across all ages and neurotypes, each with their own unique strengths and experiences.
I draw from a range of techniques, such as parts work ( IFS), DBT, EMDR, and more, all tailored to your specific needs.
As a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate the challenges of life. Whether you're experiencing depression/burnout, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stressors, or any other issue, I'm dedicated to providing you with compassionate support. Life's stressors can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck or lost. Together, we'll explore these challenges, uncovering meaning and forging paths forward. I work with individuals across all ages and neurotypes, each with their own unique strengths and experiences.
Primarily I use DBT, IFS, ACT, and EMDR.
My name is Moon! I am a Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and I will be licensed in October 2024. My professional focus includes assisting adolescents, emerging adults, and adults in navigating PTSD and complex trauma, as well as addressing attachment wounds, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. My passion lies in empowering clients, fostering resilience, and guiding them towards thriving in their lives. The clients I have worked with have specifically appreciated the rate at which they are able to experience benefits from therapy.
Primarily I use DBT, IFS, ACT, and EMDR.
My name is Moon! I am a Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and I will be licensed in October 2024. My professional focus includes assisting adolescents, emerging adults, and adults in navigating PTSD and complex trauma, as well as addressing attachment wounds, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. My passion lies in empowering clients, fostering resilience, and guiding them towards thriving in their lives. The clients I have worked with have specifically appreciated the rate at which they are able to experience benefits from therapy.
Opt for evidence-based, cutting edge individual or group therapy based on The Hakomi Method, Gestalt, IFS, Jungian Tarot—or even Quantum Touch and shamanic energy healing if you’d like.
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
Opt for evidence-based, cutting edge individual or group therapy based on The Hakomi Method, Gestalt, IFS, Jungian Tarot—or even Quantum Touch and shamanic energy healing if you’d like.
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
Central to our sessions are effective modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Somatic Therapy.
As a holistic psychotherapist, my intention is to guide you into your next phase of life that's more authentic but deeply fulfilling. Within our sessions, we’ll create a sanctuary where you can openly explore your desires & aspirations with curiosity & space to be yourself. My role is to support you through the unique challenges & celebrations of life while ensuring that every step you take is moving you towards a life that truly aligns with what you value most. Together, we can address managing & easing anxieties, coping with low energy & depressed mood, relationship dynamics, navigating life transitions, and personal development.
Central to our sessions are effective modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Somatic Therapy.
As a holistic psychotherapist, my intention is to guide you into your next phase of life that's more authentic but deeply fulfilling. Within our sessions, we’ll create a sanctuary where you can openly explore your desires & aspirations with curiosity & space to be yourself. My role is to support you through the unique challenges & celebrations of life while ensuring that every step you take is moving you towards a life that truly aligns with what you value most. Together, we can address managing & easing anxieties, coping with low energy & depressed mood, relationship dynamics, navigating life transitions, and personal development.
Christine Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
I use an integrative, compassionate, strengths-based approach that includes CBT, EMDR, Flash, IFS-informed strategies, and Buddhist philosophy.
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
I use an integrative, compassionate, strengths-based approach that includes CBT, EMDR, Flash, IFS-informed strategies, and Buddhist philosophy.
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
Judith Ann Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
I am level 2 trained in EMDR and incorporate a variety of strategies such as IFS, cognitive strategies, psychodynamics, and experiential techniques into my practice.
Hi there! I’m so glad that you are taking time to care for yourself. I feel so fortunate that you are considering to invite me to join with you on this important journey! I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, change, and evolve through exploring oneself, gaining an understanding of our journey, and using this insight to inform how we move through life going forward. My approach is eclectic and I enjoy using curiosity to explore with my clients together collaboratively to arrive at a collective sense and understanding of their internal world. My hope is that clients leave session feeling heard, validated, and inspired.
I am level 2 trained in EMDR and incorporate a variety of strategies such as IFS, cognitive strategies, psychodynamics, and experiential techniques into my practice.
Hi there! I’m so glad that you are taking time to care for yourself. I feel so fortunate that you are considering to invite me to join with you on this important journey! I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, change, and evolve through exploring oneself, gaining an understanding of our journey, and using this insight to inform how we move through life going forward. My approach is eclectic and I enjoy using curiosity to explore with my clients together collaboratively to arrive at a collective sense and understanding of their internal world. My hope is that clients leave session feeling heard, validated, and inspired.
Sofia Montgomery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19382
As a certified trauma professional, I aim to create a warm, inclusive, brave space in which my clients can explore their life experiences. I believe each individual is unique, as are their therapeutic needs, and I use a variety of evidence-based treatment models including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), IFS-informed, and mindfulness techniques to help guide our sessions. To that end, I also do not believe in pathologizing people, reducing them to a diagnosis or viewing them as a problem to “fix.” I believe in building a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, to help re-define what the therapeutic space can be.
As a certified trauma professional, I aim to create a warm, inclusive, brave space in which my clients can explore their life experiences. I believe each individual is unique, as are their therapeutic needs, and I use a variety of evidence-based treatment models including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), IFS-informed, and mindfulness techniques to help guide our sessions. To that end, I also do not believe in pathologizing people, reducing them to a diagnosis or viewing them as a problem to “fix.” I believe in building a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, to help re-define what the therapeutic space can be.
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Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Our treatment philosophy is rooted in action-based and experiential trauma therapies including EMDR, psychodrama, IFS, and creative arts therapies.
While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix that dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation, resilience, and growth after trauma. While we cannot change the past, we can change how past experiences live within us! Sessions range from $200-125 with our therapists. Low-cost therapy sessions with our graduate interns range from $85-30.
Our treatment philosophy is rooted in action-based and experiential trauma therapies including EMDR, psychodrama, IFS, and creative arts therapies.
While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix that dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation, resilience, and growth after trauma. While we cannot change the past, we can change how past experiences live within us! Sessions range from $200-125 with our therapists. Low-cost therapy sessions with our graduate interns range from $85-30.
Sage Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19383 (Online Only)
I incorporate IFS, DBT, trauma-informed CBT, Somatic healing, and art and dance skills to best support your needs.
I’m glad you found my page! My name is Sage (they/them). Have you ever felt outcast from those around you, or less than others based on the intersectionality of your identities and how you present yourself? You may feel that nobody will understand that coming out later in life is possible- you are not alone. As a non-binary, pan, ace, neurodivergent and disabled therapist, I have lived experience with where you are right now. When you come to see me, you will be met with non-judgment, empathy, understanding, and compassion. You are always welcome to come as you are. Outside the zoom room I love nature, dance, and fostering animals!
I incorporate IFS, DBT, trauma-informed CBT, Somatic healing, and art and dance skills to best support your needs.
I’m glad you found my page! My name is Sage (they/them). Have you ever felt outcast from those around you, or less than others based on the intersectionality of your identities and how you present yourself? You may feel that nobody will understand that coming out later in life is possible- you are not alone. As a non-binary, pan, ace, neurodivergent and disabled therapist, I have lived experience with where you are right now. When you come to see me, you will be met with non-judgment, empathy, understanding, and compassion. You are always welcome to come as you are. Outside the zoom room I love nature, dance, and fostering animals!
Michael Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19382
I specialize in trauma but also address challenges like anxiety and depression using techniques such as EMDR, IFS, AEDP and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Life often places barriers between us and our best selves, be it past traumas or present struggles like anxiety or relational conflicts. My ideal client seeks clarity and transformation, aspiring not just to cope, but truly thrive. They yearn for holistic guidance that respects both the intricacies of the mind and the broader tapestry of their life. Through a blend of neuroscience, trauma interventions, and mindfulness, I offer paths to a brighter, unburdened future.
I specialize in trauma but also address challenges like anxiety and depression using techniques such as EMDR, IFS, AEDP and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Life often places barriers between us and our best selves, be it past traumas or present struggles like anxiety or relational conflicts. My ideal client seeks clarity and transformation, aspiring not just to cope, but truly thrive. They yearn for holistic guidance that respects both the intricacies of the mind and the broader tapestry of their life. Through a blend of neuroscience, trauma interventions, and mindfulness, I offer paths to a brighter, unburdened future.
I am trained in EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and parts work IFS therapy.
If you'd like to be free from relational trauma, I would love to help you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, emotional and narcissistic abuse, Trauma/PTSD, ACA / ACoA recovery for adult children of alcoholics and family dysfunction, Personality Disorders, and ADHD. I've worked in substance abuse recovery for 8 years and led a group for adults with ADHD with the national organization CHADD for 3 years. I work with abuse survivors and I lead an ongoing group for recovery from gaslighting, narcissistic and emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and intimate partner violence. If you're going through hell, keep going.
I am trained in EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and parts work IFS therapy.
If you'd like to be free from relational trauma, I would love to help you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, emotional and narcissistic abuse, Trauma/PTSD, ACA / ACoA recovery for adult children of alcoholics and family dysfunction, Personality Disorders, and ADHD. I've worked in substance abuse recovery for 8 years and led a group for adults with ADHD with the national organization CHADD for 3 years. I work with abuse survivors and I lead an ongoing group for recovery from gaslighting, narcissistic and emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and intimate partner violence. If you're going through hell, keep going.
Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety? Is daily stress accumulating and impacting your wellbeing? Tired of a loud inner critic? If so, contact me for a free consult & we'll get started on your healing together. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind&body. Therapy helps us understand our life events, family dynamics and personal identity. It focuses on what is in our control and how to take the steps towards self-acceptance. Through integrative techniques, we identify the root of your symptoms&skills to thrive. I work with ages 13 + as a holistic ally to help you heal.
Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety? Is daily stress accumulating and impacting your wellbeing? Tired of a loud inner critic? If so, contact me for a free consult & we'll get started on your healing together. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind&body. Therapy helps us understand our life events, family dynamics and personal identity. It focuses on what is in our control and how to take the steps towards self-acceptance. Through integrative techniques, we identify the root of your symptoms&skills to thrive. I work with ages 13 + as a holistic ally to help you heal.
It is not easy to take the first step to reach out for therapy! That is why it is so important to me that you feel understood, safe and respected in our sessions. We live in a complex world with surprises and challenges, making it easy for us to feel overwhelmed by daily pressures. I believe that each of us has the inner resources to live a happier and more fulfilling life, making positive choices to manage our stressors, even when faced with complex stressors and demands. My role is to help you recognize and utilize your internal strength and resources to live a more balanced and satisfying life.
It is not easy to take the first step to reach out for therapy! That is why it is so important to me that you feel understood, safe and respected in our sessions. We live in a complex world with surprises and challenges, making it easy for us to feel overwhelmed by daily pressures. I believe that each of us has the inner resources to live a happier and more fulfilling life, making positive choices to manage our stressors, even when faced with complex stressors and demands. My role is to help you recognize and utilize your internal strength and resources to live a more balanced and satisfying life.
Are you in a care-giving profession, such as healthcare or education? Have you been struggling with feelings of burnout, compassion fatigue, or feeling generally stuck? If you’re reading this then you’ve already made the first steps in beginning your healing journey. I’m Jason Milliard and I’m here to support you on your path of self-exploration and growth. My role is to make your adventure safe, enjoyable, engaging, and enriching while you learn to become present with yourself toward getting back to your life of inspiring and affirming others.
Are you in a care-giving profession, such as healthcare or education? Have you been struggling with feelings of burnout, compassion fatigue, or feeling generally stuck? If you’re reading this then you’ve already made the first steps in beginning your healing journey. I’m Jason Milliard and I’m here to support you on your path of self-exploration and growth. My role is to make your adventure safe, enjoyable, engaging, and enriching while you learn to become present with yourself toward getting back to your life of inspiring and affirming others.
Emilee Duckworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you experienced change, loss, or trauma that is difficult to make sense of? I understand the pain and confusion caused by significant grief, loss, illness, stress, trauma, and transition. I believe that no matter how big the hurt; healing and growth are possible. I use a wide range of techniques, including talk therapy, guided imagery, and EMDR, tailored to your needs to facilitate your growth.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you experienced change, loss, or trauma that is difficult to make sense of? I understand the pain and confusion caused by significant grief, loss, illness, stress, trauma, and transition. I believe that no matter how big the hurt; healing and growth are possible. I use a wide range of techniques, including talk therapy, guided imagery, and EMDR, tailored to your needs to facilitate your growth.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
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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.