Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Carefree, AZ
I also incorporate concepts from IFS and DBT when they are helpful in supporting my clients' growth and healing.
Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.
I also incorporate concepts from IFS and DBT when they are helpful in supporting my clients' growth and healing.
Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.
With extensive training in evidence based therapies, my therapeutic approach can include CBT (to address thought patterns), DBT (to enhance skills for managing emotions and relationships), EMDR (to improve self-worth and decrease sensitivity of traumatic memories), ERP (to decrease obsessions and compulsions), and IFS (to support our parts and dissociation).
Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving mental health counseling and Immigration Evaluation clients in AZ via Telehealth. Healing is truly possible! Each person has immense strength and resilience. My passion involves walking alongside clients to build upon areas of hope for improved well-being. People do not need to go through these things alone. I strive to provide quality, trustworthy, and professional guidance to my clients in a collaborative manner. I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.
With extensive training in evidence based therapies, my therapeutic approach can include CBT (to address thought patterns), DBT (to enhance skills for managing emotions and relationships), EMDR (to improve self-worth and decrease sensitivity of traumatic memories), ERP (to decrease obsessions and compulsions), and IFS (to support our parts and dissociation).
Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving mental health counseling and Immigration Evaluation clients in AZ via Telehealth. Healing is truly possible! Each person has immense strength and resilience. My passion involves walking alongside clients to build upon areas of hope for improved well-being. People do not need to go through these things alone. I strive to provide quality, trustworthy, and professional guidance to my clients in a collaborative manner. I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.
However, I have found that ACT, IFS, MI and psychodynamic modalities complement each other and often help clients see progress and find hope by building resiliency and self-compassion.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
However, I have found that ACT, IFS, MI and psychodynamic modalities complement each other and often help clients see progress and find hope by building resiliency and self-compassion.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
When the most private parts of your life—your romantic relationship and your physical intimacy—feel broken, it colors every other part of your world. Whether you are navigating the devastation of an affair, struggling with a painful gap in desire, or feeling the weight of past trauma showing up in your relationship or in the bedroom, you don’t just need a place to talk. You need a path forward. I am a Certified Sex Therapist, who specializes in using effective therapies like the Gottman Method for communication issues and EMDR for trauma.
When the most private parts of your life—your romantic relationship and your physical intimacy—feel broken, it colors every other part of your world. Whether you are navigating the devastation of an affair, struggling with a painful gap in desire, or feeling the weight of past trauma showing up in your relationship or in the bedroom, you don’t just need a place to talk. You need a path forward. I am a Certified Sex Therapist, who specializes in using effective therapies like the Gottman Method for communication issues and EMDR for trauma.
Treatment may include EMDR, ERP, IFS, somatic therapy, and ACT, to process experiences, understand patterns, and build regulation skills.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
Treatment may include EMDR, ERP, IFS, somatic therapy, and ACT, to process experiences, understand patterns, and build regulation skills.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
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I believe meaningful change happens when intention is met with consistent effort. My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to foster healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self. Clients often experience me as direct, genuine, and compassionate. I value honest, respectful communication as a way to help you move through challenges with clarity and confidence.
I believe meaningful change happens when intention is met with consistent effort. My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to foster healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self. Clients often experience me as direct, genuine, and compassionate. I value honest, respectful communication as a way to help you move through challenges with clarity and confidence.
You’re not sure when things got so tense, but everything feels like a cycle—same arguments, same thoughts, same feelings of being stuck. You and your partner want to stop fighting, but nothing seems to shift. Or maybe it’s not a relationship—it’s an internal heaviness, a constant undercurrent of anxiety or disconnection. You’ve tried to manage on your own, but now you're wondering if things could feel different. You're not looking for surface-level venting—you want real change. Whether it’s a transition, a relationship, or living with more intention, you're ready for a shift.
You’re not sure when things got so tense, but everything feels like a cycle—same arguments, same thoughts, same feelings of being stuck. You and your partner want to stop fighting, but nothing seems to shift. Or maybe it’s not a relationship—it’s an internal heaviness, a constant undercurrent of anxiety or disconnection. You’ve tried to manage on your own, but now you're wondering if things could feel different. You're not looking for surface-level venting—you want real change. Whether it’s a transition, a relationship, or living with more intention, you're ready for a shift.
I am experienced in CBT, DBT, IFS, and strength-based approaches.
As a dedicated partner in your healing journey, I value collaboration and expect my clients to invest effort into their personal growth, matching my commitment to their success. With a compassionate and attentive approach, I strive to inspire hope and provide encouragement throughout the healing and self-development process. I am deeply committed to empowering individuals to identify their challenges and transform them into opportunities for growth. Everyone deserves the support and tools to develop new skills, overcome obstacles, and achieve self-defined goals.
I am experienced in CBT, DBT, IFS, and strength-based approaches.
As a dedicated partner in your healing journey, I value collaboration and expect my clients to invest effort into their personal growth, matching my commitment to their success. With a compassionate and attentive approach, I strive to inspire hope and provide encouragement throughout the healing and self-development process. I am deeply committed to empowering individuals to identify their challenges and transform them into opportunities for growth. Everyone deserves the support and tools to develop new skills, overcome obstacles, and achieve self-defined goals.
Most commonly I educate on the vagal system, explore internal communication using IFS and utilize tools from Gestalt, Choice, CBT, and ACT.
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by messages of who we are supposed to be we lose track of who we are. This affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we relate to our friends, family, coworkers, romantic partners and the people we pass at the grocery store but most strongly how we relate to ourselves. Finding greater understanding of who we are is how we create change. My role is to assist you on this journey, guide you in finding those answers and show you how to create healthy change with this knowledge.
Most commonly I educate on the vagal system, explore internal communication using IFS and utilize tools from Gestalt, Choice, CBT, and ACT.
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by messages of who we are supposed to be we lose track of who we are. This affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we relate to our friends, family, coworkers, romantic partners and the people we pass at the grocery store but most strongly how we relate to ourselves. Finding greater understanding of who we are is how we create change. My role is to assist you on this journey, guide you in finding those answers and show you how to create healthy change with this knowledge.
I love working with individuals and pairs (partners, siblings, parent/adult-child pairs) who appear capable and successful on the outside but feel stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood in their closest relationships. They may be navigating chronic conflict, emotional distance, betrayal, life transitions, or long-standing family dynamics. They want more than coping tools; they want to understand themselves and each other with greater compassion. Their goal is emotional clarity, differentiation, and more honest, secure, and sustaining connections.
I love working with individuals and pairs (partners, siblings, parent/adult-child pairs) who appear capable and successful on the outside but feel stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood in their closest relationships. They may be navigating chronic conflict, emotional distance, betrayal, life transitions, or long-standing family dynamics. They want more than coping tools; they want to understand themselves and each other with greater compassion. Their goal is emotional clarity, differentiation, and more honest, secure, and sustaining connections.
Are you living a life that feels meaningful and happy? Do you feel blocked or have past trauma or repeating patterns that seem to hinder your movement forward? Do others achieve while you seem to go around in circles; or perhaps you feel that you just don’t have what it takes to be where you truly want to be in life? Do you find relationships with loved ones or colleagues challenging or unfulfilling? I believe that we all have the potential to flourish: to achieve our goals, experience loving relationships, feel a sense of worth, and to live a life we enjoy. My background is in personal development and healing and includes
Are you living a life that feels meaningful and happy? Do you feel blocked or have past trauma or repeating patterns that seem to hinder your movement forward? Do others achieve while you seem to go around in circles; or perhaps you feel that you just don’t have what it takes to be where you truly want to be in life? Do you find relationships with loved ones or colleagues challenging or unfulfilling? I believe that we all have the potential to flourish: to achieve our goals, experience loving relationships, feel a sense of worth, and to live a life we enjoy. My background is in personal development and healing and includes
As a trauma-informed mental health therapist, I value authenticity, open-mindedness, non-judgment, transparency, and a sense of humor. These values shape not only my approach to therapy but also my own personal and professional life.
With experience in community mental health and residential treatment, I have helped adults navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-esteem, and various other mental health disorders. My specialties include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
As a trauma-informed mental health therapist, I value authenticity, open-mindedness, non-judgment, transparency, and a sense of humor. These values shape not only my approach to therapy but also my own personal and professional life.
With experience in community mental health and residential treatment, I have helped adults navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-esteem, and various other mental health disorders. My specialties include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
As humans, we are always changing. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are ready to take charge of their own change; those who want to ensure that they are getting closer to the best version of themselves. Too often, we feel that the world has taken control over us, and our story is being written for us. However, I do not believe that this has to be the case; you CAN take back your life, and I am excited to partner with you on that journey!
As humans, we are always changing. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are ready to take charge of their own change; those who want to ensure that they are getting closer to the best version of themselves. Too often, we feel that the world has taken control over us, and our story is being written for us. However, I do not believe that this has to be the case; you CAN take back your life, and I am excited to partner with you on that journey!
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Tired of just getting through life—and wondering why it still feels this hard?
You think deeply, feel a lot, and hold it all together—but it’s not working anymore.
You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or constant overthinking—trying to stay on top of everything while your relationships feel strained or one-sided. You’re used to being capable and steady, but underneath, it’s exhausting.
Maybe you’re giving more than you’re getting, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. At some point, pushing through stops working—and you’re left wondering why something that matters so much feels this hard.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Tired of just getting through life—and wondering why it still feels this hard?
You think deeply, feel a lot, and hold it all together—but it’s not working anymore.
You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or constant overthinking—trying to stay on top of everything while your relationships feel strained or one-sided. You’re used to being capable and steady, but underneath, it’s exhausting.
Maybe you’re giving more than you’re getting, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. At some point, pushing through stops working—and you’re left wondering why something that matters so much feels this hard.
Our therapists use supportive talk-therapy, CBT, DBT, Crisis Intervention, EMDR for trauma, Expressive Arts, Sand Tray therapy, IFS, ACT, and Mindfulness Based therapy.
Welcome! We are always accepting New Clients at Healing Life Counseling. We are a compassionate group of mental health counselors who work with Children, Teenagers and Adults. We help with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicidal ideations, crisis, borderline personality, relationship problems, bipolar, anger, LGBTQ+ and gender identity, Autism, self-harming, addiction, life changes, communication and social skills, grief & loss, eating disorders, boundaries, codependency, parenting skills, conflict resolution, school issues, ADHD, stress, work challenges, and financial stress.
Our therapists use supportive talk-therapy, CBT, DBT, Crisis Intervention, EMDR for trauma, Expressive Arts, Sand Tray therapy, IFS, ACT, and Mindfulness Based therapy.
Welcome! We are always accepting New Clients at Healing Life Counseling. We are a compassionate group of mental health counselors who work with Children, Teenagers and Adults. We help with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicidal ideations, crisis, borderline personality, relationship problems, bipolar, anger, LGBTQ+ and gender identity, Autism, self-harming, addiction, life changes, communication and social skills, grief & loss, eating disorders, boundaries, codependency, parenting skills, conflict resolution, school issues, ADHD, stress, work challenges, and financial stress.
My name is Jade, it's lovely to meet you!
Therapy can be a weird, uncomfortable, and challenging experience, however I am here to help make this experience as smooth and comforting as possible. Change is difficult but you can certainly handle hard things and I look forward to helping you discover just how strong you really are.
I've worked with individuals from many walks of life and facing a variety of needs. My areas of expertise are in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Trauma, adjustment to Life Transitions, Disordered Eating, needs pertaining to the Athlete and Performance challenges, Stress Management, ADHD Management
My name is Jade, it's lovely to meet you!
Therapy can be a weird, uncomfortable, and challenging experience, however I am here to help make this experience as smooth and comforting as possible. Change is difficult but you can certainly handle hard things and I look forward to helping you discover just how strong you really are.
I've worked with individuals from many walks of life and facing a variety of needs. My areas of expertise are in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Trauma, adjustment to Life Transitions, Disordered Eating, needs pertaining to the Athlete and Performance challenges, Stress Management, ADHD Management
You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed. Life can be hard — whether it’s persistent anxiety, mood struggles that keep you stuck, or stress that makes even small decisions difficult. Many people who reach out have tried handling these challenges on their own and found that support helps. I work with adults to navigate life's challenges with grounded support and practical tools that make a real difference in daily life. My approach is warm, straightforward, and tailored to you — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed. Life can be hard — whether it’s persistent anxiety, mood struggles that keep you stuck, or stress that makes even small decisions difficult. Many people who reach out have tried handling these challenges on their own and found that support helps. I work with adults to navigate life's challenges with grounded support and practical tools that make a real difference in daily life. My approach is warm, straightforward, and tailored to you — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Even successful, high-functioning couples can feel completely powerless when emotional distance enters the relationship. When one partner feels unseen, unsupported, or chronically alone, trust can erode long before anyone talks about it out loud. Whether the rupture involved emotional betrayal, physical infidelity, or a slow breakdown of connection, the impact can be devastating.
Many of the couples I work with are juggling demanding careers, parenting, and constant pressure to “hold it together.”
Even successful, high-functioning couples can feel completely powerless when emotional distance enters the relationship. When one partner feels unseen, unsupported, or chronically alone, trust can erode long before anyone talks about it out loud. Whether the rupture involved emotional betrayal, physical infidelity, or a slow breakdown of connection, the impact can be devastating.
Many of the couples I work with are juggling demanding careers, parenting, and constant pressure to “hold it together.”
If you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you love, you're not alone. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying pain for a long time.
I work with individuals and couples seeking meaningful, lasting change. My specialties include trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), relationship difficulties, anxiety, self-worth concerns, and emotional disconnection. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building practical tools for healing, resilience, and connection.
If you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you love, you're not alone. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying pain for a long time.
I work with individuals and couples seeking meaningful, lasting change. My specialties include trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), relationship difficulties, anxiety, self-worth concerns, and emotional disconnection. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building practical tools for healing, resilience, and connection.
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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.