Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Springville, AL
Do you feel like you do not know where to turn because life has become so stressful and overwhelming? Do you feel defeated? Are you looking for relief and a sense of calm and tranquility?
Do you feel like you do not know where to turn because life has become so stressful and overwhelming? Do you feel defeated? Are you looking for relief and a sense of calm and tranquility?
Relationships--and life!--can be hard to navigate. Sometimes, you may feel lonely, down, or stuck in a life that you don't even recognize anymore. You may need a space to explore possibilities for change and someone to listen and offer hope. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to improve their lives. You don’t have to stay stuck in patterns that aren't working for you or your relationship, or in anxiety or depression that keep you from really living. Therapy can empower you and give you the tools you need to find the happiness, peace, and freedom you desire.
Relationships--and life!--can be hard to navigate. Sometimes, you may feel lonely, down, or stuck in a life that you don't even recognize anymore. You may need a space to explore possibilities for change and someone to listen and offer hope. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to improve their lives. You don’t have to stay stuck in patterns that aren't working for you or your relationship, or in anxiety or depression that keep you from really living. Therapy can empower you and give you the tools you need to find the happiness, peace, and freedom you desire.
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I provide specialized care to each client, integrating Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and Lifespan Integration to support deep, lasting healing.
I specialize in somatic therapy and working with anxiety, ADHD, trauma & complex trauma. I customize treatment for each client utilizing multiple modalities. I can help you improve your mind-body connection, be more present, resolve trauma and challenging symptoms, decrease stress, and gain more insight into who you are. Unresolved trauma filters into every aspect of our lives. Trauma doesn’t have to be a life sentence. You can change unhealthy patterns, heal, & move forward.
I provide specialized care to each client, integrating Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and Lifespan Integration to support deep, lasting healing.
I specialize in somatic therapy and working with anxiety, ADHD, trauma & complex trauma. I customize treatment for each client utilizing multiple modalities. I can help you improve your mind-body connection, be more present, resolve trauma and challenging symptoms, decrease stress, and gain more insight into who you are. Unresolved trauma filters into every aspect of our lives. Trauma doesn’t have to be a life sentence. You can change unhealthy patterns, heal, & move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its variations, family and internal family systems, and reality/choice-oriented therapy constitute and frame my overall therapeutic interventions.
Hello and Welcome, my name is Emilio. I am a licensed clinical social worker holding licenses in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have been in practice for 43 years, with specialties in general mental health and behavioral health problems and challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, adjustment, mood, relationship, and marital problems and concerns. Certifications also in Grief and Loss, Addictions, and Life Coaching.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its variations, family and internal family systems, and reality/choice-oriented therapy constitute and frame my overall therapeutic interventions.
Hello and Welcome, my name is Emilio. I am a licensed clinical social worker holding licenses in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have been in practice for 43 years, with specialties in general mental health and behavioral health problems and challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, adjustment, mood, relationship, and marital problems and concerns. Certifications also in Grief and Loss, Addictions, and Life Coaching.
Tammera Pierson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35209
I commonly integrate ideas related to family systems theory-including work with family of origin issues, genograms, mindfulness exercises, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Tammera Pierson is a seasoned and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of expertise. She specializes in working with Marital and Premarital concerns. Tammera prefers a Family Systems approach and also weaves other approaches into the work as it becomes clear what would be most helpful for each individual client. Tammera’s faith as a Christian is the foundation of her practice and she welcomes the use of the Bible and Scripture if her clients wish and as is appropriate to the client’s individual goals in therapy. Tammera works with couples, individuals, teens and children who have reached the age of four.
I commonly integrate ideas related to family systems theory-including work with family of origin issues, genograms, mindfulness exercises, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Tammera Pierson is a seasoned and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of expertise. She specializes in working with Marital and Premarital concerns. Tammera prefers a Family Systems approach and also weaves other approaches into the work as it becomes clear what would be most helpful for each individual client. Tammera’s faith as a Christian is the foundation of her practice and she welcomes the use of the Bible and Scripture if her clients wish and as is appropriate to the client’s individual goals in therapy. Tammera works with couples, individuals, teens and children who have reached the age of four.
I particularly lean more towards DBT, CBT, Trauma Informed, and Internal Family Systems.
I have experience working with both mandated and nonmandated clients. I have also worked with individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, and more.
I particularly lean more towards DBT, CBT, Trauma Informed, and Internal Family Systems.
I have experience working with both mandated and nonmandated clients. I have also worked with individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, and more.
United Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMFTA, MD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Issues addressed cover a spectrum of possibilities including mood disorders, adjustment disorders, family systems, couple dynamics and parenting.
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.
Issues addressed cover a spectrum of possibilities including mood disorders, adjustment disorders, family systems, couple dynamics and parenting.
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.
Beyond ACT, I also draw from CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to tailor interventions that best meet each individual's needs.
I guide individuals through anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem toward lives rich with meaning, purpose, and genuine connection. I help individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, self-criticism, and perfectionism find their way to self-trust, confidence, and authentic living. I challenge limiting narratives and partner with you to rewrite your story with compassion and clarity. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, and I’m committed to providing care grounded in empathy and respect.
Beyond ACT, I also draw from CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to tailor interventions that best meet each individual's needs.
I guide individuals through anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem toward lives rich with meaning, purpose, and genuine connection. I help individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, self-criticism, and perfectionism find their way to self-trust, confidence, and authentic living. I challenge limiting narratives and partner with you to rewrite your story with compassion and clarity. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, and I’m committed to providing care grounded in empathy and respect.
Lauren Floyd
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35209
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, neurodivergent-affirming somatic work, and trauma-informed CBT to help clients find relief, clarity, and safety in relationships with themselves and others.
Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and self-care can be so difficult. Sometimes it even feels a little hopeless. Having an adaptive relationship with yourself, with other people, and with the world around you is crucial for personal growth and emotional health. But what if you don't have a great relationship with yourself? What do you do when your Inner Critic keeps telling you you're not good enough?
I integrate modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, neurodivergent-affirming somatic work, and trauma-informed CBT to help clients find relief, clarity, and safety in relationships with themselves and others.
Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and self-care can be so difficult. Sometimes it even feels a little hopeless. Having an adaptive relationship with yourself, with other people, and with the world around you is crucial for personal growth and emotional health. But what if you don't have a great relationship with yourself? What do you do when your Inner Critic keeps telling you you're not good enough?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its variations, family and internal family systems, and reality/choice-oriented therapy constitute and frame my overall therapeutic interventions.
Hello and Welcome, my name is Emilio. I am a licensed clinical social worker holding licenses in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have been in practice for 43 years, with specialties in general mental health and behavioral health problems and challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, adjustment, mood, relationship, and marital problems and concerns. Certifications also in Grief and Loss, Addictions, and Life Coaching.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its variations, family and internal family systems, and reality/choice-oriented therapy constitute and frame my overall therapeutic interventions.
Hello and Welcome, my name is Emilio. I am a licensed clinical social worker holding licenses in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have been in practice for 43 years, with specialties in general mental health and behavioral health problems and challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, adjustment, mood, relationship, and marital problems and concerns. Certifications also in Grief and Loss, Addictions, and Life Coaching.
I particularly lean more towards DBT, CBT, Trauma Informed, and Internal Family Systems.
I have experience working with both mandated and nonmandated clients. I have also worked with individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, and more.
I particularly lean more towards DBT, CBT, Trauma Informed, and Internal Family Systems.
I have experience working with both mandated and nonmandated clients. I have also worked with individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, and more.
Rebecca Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I believe that healing involves the whole person so I often use EMDR, IFS, CBT, and systems-theory in sessions.
Are you feeling weighed down, stuck, and find it hard to feel fully present or fulfilled because of pain from the past or worry about the future? Are you wanting a change but not sure where to start or feeling alone and needing a space to feel connected and heard? If so, we can work together to find the best way forward.
I believe that healing involves the whole person so I often use EMDR, IFS, CBT, and systems-theory in sessions.
Are you feeling weighed down, stuck, and find it hard to feel fully present or fulfilled because of pain from the past or worry about the future? Are you wanting a change but not sure where to start or feeling alone and needing a space to feel connected and heard? If so, we can work together to find the best way forward.
Rachel Copeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I am trained in EMDR and IFS to treat anxiety and trauma.
We all face challenges and stressors that can be overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, friendships, your spouse or child, or with old or new trauma. Perhaps your closest relationships are a struggle and you con't find your way forward. Maybe you are dealing with grief and loss. These experiences can make you feel alone, hopeless, and lost. I'd like to help you navigate your struggles and heal. It can be overwhelming to reach out for help, and I have walked with many people through hard times.
I am trained in EMDR and IFS to treat anxiety and trauma.
We all face challenges and stressors that can be overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, friendships, your spouse or child, or with old or new trauma. Perhaps your closest relationships are a struggle and you con't find your way forward. Maybe you are dealing with grief and loss. These experiences can make you feel alone, hopeless, and lost. I'd like to help you navigate your struggles and heal. It can be overwhelming to reach out for help, and I have walked with many people through hard times.
Theresa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has over 7 years of experience working with adolescents and adults whose lives have been impacted by a range of mental health disorders. Her experience includes treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and trauma in a caring approach. She is skilled in offering healing solutions ranging from adapting to new life circumstances and changes to working through unresolved complex trauma. She is trained in EMDR and IFS and uses these therapy modalities frequently combined with talk therapy.
Theresa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has over 7 years of experience working with adolescents and adults whose lives have been impacted by a range of mental health disorders. Her experience includes treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and trauma in a caring approach. She is skilled in offering healing solutions ranging from adapting to new life circumstances and changes to working through unresolved complex trauma. She is trained in EMDR and IFS and uses these therapy modalities frequently combined with talk therapy.
As a therapist informed by Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Lifespan Integration (LI), I guide clients through the process of understanding and embracing all parts of themselves.
Welcome! I offer a variety of modalities that help to regulate the nervous system and increase compassion towards self and others. I can assist clients who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PMS/PMDD, chronic illness, and chronic pain. As you engage in this meaningful work, you will gain insight into the patterns, emotions, and behaviors that guide you through life. You can then create shifts that allow you to experience emotions within your window of tolerance.
As a therapist informed by Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Lifespan Integration (LI), I guide clients through the process of understanding and embracing all parts of themselves.
Welcome! I offer a variety of modalities that help to regulate the nervous system and increase compassion towards self and others. I can assist clients who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PMS/PMDD, chronic illness, and chronic pain. As you engage in this meaningful work, you will gain insight into the patterns, emotions, and behaviors that guide you through life. You can then create shifts that allow you to experience emotions within your window of tolerance.
Angelica Bellman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients of all ages have recently experienced relief and success with the use of Internal Family ( IFS) therapy.
Are you wanting some help for your child - and maybe for yourself as well? Although I also work with adults, my specialty is working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and anxiety. Everyone can make progress with the right amount of support, guidance, and encouragement. I help children and adults recognize their strengths, make better decisions, and develop healthy relationships with others. "Balance is not something you find, it's something you create." (Jana Kingsford)
My clients of all ages have recently experienced relief and success with the use of Internal Family ( IFS) therapy.
Are you wanting some help for your child - and maybe for yourself as well? Although I also work with adults, my specialty is working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and anxiety. Everyone can make progress with the right amount of support, guidance, and encouragement. I help children and adults recognize their strengths, make better decisions, and develop healthy relationships with others. "Balance is not something you find, it's something you create." (Jana Kingsford)
I use approaches like EMDR, IFS, CBT, EFT, and SFT, tailored to your unique needs.
You show up for everyone else—but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, and disconnected. Maybe you’re smiling on the outside, but struggling to get out of bed, feeling stuck in old pain, or overwhelmed by pressure to keep it all together. You long to feel like you again. My ideal client is ready to stop just going through the motions and start healing. Together, we’ll create space for you to be seen, understood, and supported—so you can show up fully for yourself and build a life that feels real and fulfilling.
I use approaches like EMDR, IFS, CBT, EFT, and SFT, tailored to your unique needs.
You show up for everyone else—but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, and disconnected. Maybe you’re smiling on the outside, but struggling to get out of bed, feeling stuck in old pain, or overwhelmed by pressure to keep it all together. You long to feel like you again. My ideal client is ready to stop just going through the motions and start healing. Together, we’ll create space for you to be seen, understood, and supported—so you can show up fully for yourself and build a life that feels real and fulfilling.
I have also been trained in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, using two powerful therapies called IFS and EMDR.
With college students, I was privileged to teach in the honor’s college at UA. Whether your focus is secular or faith-based, you will experience a session that is direct and challenging but always compassionate and non-judgmental. I file BCBS insurance. If you have questions, please call the number on this website or visit my personal website listed below.
I have also been trained in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, using two powerful therapies called IFS and EMDR.
With college students, I was privileged to teach in the honor’s college at UA. Whether your focus is secular or faith-based, you will experience a session that is direct and challenging but always compassionate and non-judgmental. I file BCBS insurance. If you have questions, please call the number on this website or visit my personal website listed below.
Helen Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35294
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I) and have specialized training in EMDR, IFS, CBT and DBT approaches.
Do parts of you feel overwhelmed, agitated, frozen, numb, or out of control with self-destructive thoughts and behaviors? I have 10 years of specialized experience in helping people recover from the shattering effects of trauma. Holding space for your pain and burdens, I am a compassionate listener who will tailor the use of evidence-based interventions and techniques to your specific needs. As a Christian, I often integrate the hope and healing of a gospel-centered approach with therapy, but wherever you may find yourself in your own spiritual journey - I am ready to meet you there.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I) and have specialized training in EMDR, IFS, CBT and DBT approaches.
Do parts of you feel overwhelmed, agitated, frozen, numb, or out of control with self-destructive thoughts and behaviors? I have 10 years of specialized experience in helping people recover from the shattering effects of trauma. Holding space for your pain and burdens, I am a compassionate listener who will tailor the use of evidence-based interventions and techniques to your specific needs. As a Christian, I often integrate the hope and healing of a gospel-centered approach with therapy, but wherever you may find yourself in your own spiritual journey - I am ready to meet you there.
Thomas McLure
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
In 2021, Besel van der Kolk, MD, President, Trauma Research Foundation, "For me, and most of my close colleagues, Internal Family Systems therapy is the fundamental psychotherapeutic approach that we use to help most of our adult patients who deal with the legacy of trauma
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
In 2021, Besel van der Kolk, MD, President, Trauma Research Foundation, "For me, and most of my close colleagues, Internal Family Systems therapy is the fundamental psychotherapeutic approach that we use to help most of our adult patients who deal with the legacy of trauma
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
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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.