Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Bonita, CA
Therapy shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach. We each approach life and all that life has to offer in different ways that highlight the diversity of the human experience. Sometimes we need a little help discovering what that looks like for us.
Therapy shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach. We each approach life and all that life has to offer in different ways that highlight the diversity of the human experience. Sometimes we need a little help discovering what that looks like for us.
As a therapist, I feel tremendous gratitude to be able to support ALL individuals on their journey of healing. I practice holistically to look at the different aspects of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit to find what is needed to feel more peace and comfort in your life. I aim to use a compassionate and strength-based approach, which allows me to maintain an open mind and heart throughout our work together while focusing on the strengths and skill you already have.
As a therapist, I feel tremendous gratitude to be able to support ALL individuals on their journey of healing. I practice holistically to look at the different aspects of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit to find what is needed to feel more peace and comfort in your life. I aim to use a compassionate and strength-based approach, which allows me to maintain an open mind and heart throughout our work together while focusing on the strengths and skill you already have.
I use EMDR, IFS, Somatic & DBT/CBT practices.
Welcome! It takes courage to seek therapy, and I enjoy providing a safe and calming space to explore and heal whatever is eroding your sense of peace and well-being. After 25+ years in mental health, I’m a passionate witness to therapy’s power to restore lives in vibrant ways. Research shows that from the time we're children, our brains are meant to develop identities that feel fully loved, valued, accepted & understood.
I use EMDR, IFS, Somatic & DBT/CBT practices.
Welcome! It takes courage to seek therapy, and I enjoy providing a safe and calming space to explore and heal whatever is eroding your sense of peace and well-being. After 25+ years in mental health, I’m a passionate witness to therapy’s power to restore lives in vibrant ways. Research shows that from the time we're children, our brains are meant to develop identities that feel fully loved, valued, accepted & understood.
I personalize a blend of "trauma informed" practices: EMDR, vagal toning, somatic practices, DBT, CBT, IFS and other modalities, based on what works best for you.
I offer a safe, caring "sanctuary" space to explore what you need for a greater sense of well-being. With over 25 years in mental health, I’ve seen how therapy can help people heal, grow, and build a thriving life, even in a chaotic world. I work with individuals, couples, and families — helping clients heal from strained relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, focusing on:
• Childhood and Developmental Trauma (c-PTSD)
• Family & Adult Child Relationship Stress
• Couples Therapy & Communication Support
• Women’s and Men’s Individual Issues, incl Autism & ADHD in relationships
• Spiritual Integration & Identity
I personalize a blend of "trauma informed" practices: EMDR, vagal toning, somatic practices, DBT, CBT, IFS and other modalities, based on what works best for you.
I offer a safe, caring "sanctuary" space to explore what you need for a greater sense of well-being. With over 25 years in mental health, I’ve seen how therapy can help people heal, grow, and build a thriving life, even in a chaotic world. I work with individuals, couples, and families — helping clients heal from strained relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, focusing on:
• Childhood and Developmental Trauma (c-PTSD)
• Family & Adult Child Relationship Stress
• Couples Therapy & Communication Support
• Women’s and Men’s Individual Issues, incl Autism & ADHD in relationships
• Spiritual Integration & Identity
I am also trained in CBT, MBCT, IFS, EMDR, Attachment Based Psychotherapy, and Contemplative psychology.
Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems to create positive changes in your life.
I am also trained in CBT, MBCT, IFS, EMDR, Attachment Based Psychotherapy, and Contemplative psychology.
Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems to create positive changes in your life.
If you’re feeling alone, misunderstood, or like a burden to those around you I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life can feel dark, stagnant or not what we expected it to be and a simple, "it gets better, hang in there" isn't helpful. I can help you process any emotions, gain a different perspective and develop tools in order to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space and help from those around us. Anyone looking for help with attachment issues, life transitions, trauma, racial stress, addiction, anxiety and depression. I am here to help. (Spanish speaking as well)
If you’re feeling alone, misunderstood, or like a burden to those around you I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life can feel dark, stagnant or not what we expected it to be and a simple, "it gets better, hang in there" isn't helpful. I can help you process any emotions, gain a different perspective and develop tools in order to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space and help from those around us. Anyone looking for help with attachment issues, life transitions, trauma, racial stress, addiction, anxiety and depression. I am here to help. (Spanish speaking as well)
I am an LCSW in California. I grew up in Brazil and moved to California to pursue my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I truly believe that due to life challenges, stressful jobs, careers, and busy lifestyles, it's very easy to dismiss our inner voice. That is the voice that wants to be heard, tell us about our emotions and hurdles. Allowing your inner voice to be heard will empower you to embrace the beautiful journey of self-discovery. I am here to assist you in creating goals, adjusting to a new life or career, and managing depression and anxiety in challenging times.
I am an LCSW in California. I grew up in Brazil and moved to California to pursue my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I truly believe that due to life challenges, stressful jobs, careers, and busy lifestyles, it's very easy to dismiss our inner voice. That is the voice that wants to be heard, tell us about our emotions and hurdles. Allowing your inner voice to be heard will empower you to embrace the beautiful journey of self-discovery. I am here to assist you in creating goals, adjusting to a new life or career, and managing depression and anxiety in challenging times.
I use a psychological approach with emphasis in Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques, Family Systems and Solution Focused Plans.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.
I use a psychological approach with emphasis in Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques, Family Systems and Solution Focused Plans.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.
Hello, I’m Tracy Gardinera, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego. While I’m local to the area, I also work with clients across the state through telehealth. I’ve spent most of my career supporting both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate and accepting space. My approach integrates solution-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients navigate their challenges effectively. I’m so glad you’ve found me!
Hello, I’m Tracy Gardinera, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego. While I’m local to the area, I also work with clients across the state through telehealth. I’ve spent most of my career supporting both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate and accepting space. My approach integrates solution-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients navigate their challenges effectively. I’m so glad you’ve found me!
Welcome, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples therapy and certified in the Gottman Method and trained in the developmental model for couples therapy. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to help partners feel heard, deepen their connection, and develop the tools needed to navigate conflict, communication, and intimacy. I welcome couples who are ready to work together and strive to create a curious, inclusive environment where partners from diverse backgrounds feel supported in collaboratively identifying and pursuing their relationship goals.
Welcome, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples therapy and certified in the Gottman Method and trained in the developmental model for couples therapy. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to help partners feel heard, deepen their connection, and develop the tools needed to navigate conflict, communication, and intimacy. I welcome couples who are ready to work together and strive to create a curious, inclusive environment where partners from diverse backgrounds feel supported in collaboratively identifying and pursuing their relationship goals.
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My therapeutic approach incorporates therapeutic elements of mindfulness-based CBT, ACT, DBT, and internal family systems approaches.
I believe the path toward healing is paved with self-compassion. Learning to hold our experience with compassion is a game changer in moving us from feeling stuck towards feeling free. One of my main goals in our communication is to support you in building a sense of safety and compassion both within therapy and within your internal experience.
My therapeutic approach incorporates therapeutic elements of mindfulness-based CBT, ACT, DBT, and internal family systems approaches.
I believe the path toward healing is paved with self-compassion. Learning to hold our experience with compassion is a game changer in moving us from feeling stuck towards feeling free. One of my main goals in our communication is to support you in building a sense of safety and compassion both within therapy and within your internal experience.
I know the pain of fear, terror, loss, and overwhelm, that we encounter in the wilderness spaces of our lives. I also know where to find a drink of water amongst the desert landscapes. It is a path I have traveled and studied with the intent to help others gently navigate healing; transitioning into more lush landscapes of releasing and renewing. I will offer guidance using a mixture of science, attachment, and mysticism. My desire is to offer a safe space that welcomes all nervous systems, personal experiences and holds a range of spiritual life from exploration to deconstruction. Together we will co-create a path toward healing.
I know the pain of fear, terror, loss, and overwhelm, that we encounter in the wilderness spaces of our lives. I also know where to find a drink of water amongst the desert landscapes. It is a path I have traveled and studied with the intent to help others gently navigate healing; transitioning into more lush landscapes of releasing and renewing. I will offer guidance using a mixture of science, attachment, and mysticism. My desire is to offer a safe space that welcomes all nervous systems, personal experiences and holds a range of spiritual life from exploration to deconstruction. Together we will co-create a path toward healing.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and psychodynamic therapy, and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help you process experiences, build insight, and develop healthier coping tools.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or not quite like yourself? You don’t have to keep pushing through it alone. I help adults across California navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance use, and the impact of life’s stressors—no matter your background or where you’re starting from.
I work with a diverse range of clients, including those in high-pressure roles such as first responders, veterans, and athletes, as well as individuals facing everyday stress, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Many of the people I work with are used to holding it together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected internally.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and psychodynamic therapy, and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help you process experiences, build insight, and develop healthier coping tools.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or not quite like yourself? You don’t have to keep pushing through it alone. I help adults across California navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance use, and the impact of life’s stressors—no matter your background or where you’re starting from.
I work with a diverse range of clients, including those in high-pressure roles such as first responders, veterans, and athletes, as well as individuals facing everyday stress, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Many of the people I work with are used to holding it together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected internally.
Hello! I would be most helpful to a client who is looking for a mix of practical skills, a better understanding of themselves, and to explore what they want from life. I work primarily with adults and I specialize in helping people navigate trauma, grief, dissociative disorders, and life transitions. I am also EMDR trained. I welcome clients who fear that their story is too heavy a burden to share, or who find themselves in a struggle that they feel overwhelmed by. I hope to help you heal as well as to answer the question of "what's next?" with confidence. I consider my approach gentle and direct.
Hello! I would be most helpful to a client who is looking for a mix of practical skills, a better understanding of themselves, and to explore what they want from life. I work primarily with adults and I specialize in helping people navigate trauma, grief, dissociative disorders, and life transitions. I am also EMDR trained. I welcome clients who fear that their story is too heavy a burden to share, or who find themselves in a struggle that they feel overwhelmed by. I hope to help you heal as well as to answer the question of "what's next?" with confidence. I consider my approach gentle and direct.
Are you worried about your child's sadness or withdrawal? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from joy? Struggling to find meaningful connections with others or even yourself? As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help children, teenagers, and adults heal from depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. By using a trauma informed approach, and modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I guide clients toward emotional healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
Are you worried about your child's sadness or withdrawal? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from joy? Struggling to find meaningful connections with others or even yourself? As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help children, teenagers, and adults heal from depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. By using a trauma informed approach, and modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I guide clients toward emotional healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
I combine sex therapy with trauma therapy using the Internal Family Systems ( IFS) model to address the root causes of disconnection and help you reclaim intimacy, trust, and joy.
I specialize in individual and couples/relationship therapy. I am LGBTQIA+ and poly-identified and am a BIPOC ally. I offer sex therapy, trauma therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I combine sex therapy with trauma therapy using the Internal Family Systems ( IFS) model to address the root causes of disconnection and help you reclaim intimacy, trust, and joy.
I specialize in individual and couples/relationship therapy. I am LGBTQIA+ and poly-identified and am a BIPOC ally. I offer sex therapy, trauma therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I specialize in trauma healing utilizing EMDR, IFS, and holistic/spiritual (if desired) lenses.
As both a licensed therapist with over 10 years of EMDR, individual & group experience and a certified spiritual director/companion, I am able to help you both connect more deeply with yourself, improve your mental health, and build a community in a holistic way. Clients experience me as warm, humorous, uniquely gifted in group work, and authentically human.
I specialize in trauma healing utilizing EMDR, IFS, and holistic/spiritual (if desired) lenses.
As both a licensed therapist with over 10 years of EMDR, individual & group experience and a certified spiritual director/companion, I am able to help you both connect more deeply with yourself, improve your mental health, and build a community in a holistic way. Clients experience me as warm, humorous, uniquely gifted in group work, and authentically human.
Life isn’t always easy, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about helping others become better version of themselves through the therapeutic process. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space for exploration and growth.
Life isn’t always easy, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about helping others become better version of themselves through the therapeutic process. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space for exploration and growth.
I have gained an in-depth understanding and passion for relational and family systems, trauma-informed care and experiential interventions.
I support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll develop practical tools and deeper insight to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life.
I have gained an in-depth understanding and passion for relational and family systems, trauma-informed care and experiential interventions.
I support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll develop practical tools and deeper insight to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life.
If your relationship is in crisis, then getting help right away can make all the difference. Relationship intensives differ from traditional therapy because we meet for 2 hours up to 6 or 7 hours in one day. This is the equivalent of almost 2 months of weekly therapy. Whether your problems entail infidelity, constant arguing, living as roommates, or the threat of divorce — by the end of the intensive you will have more clarity, tools you can use right away in your relationship, and a plan for moving forward.
If your relationship is in crisis, then getting help right away can make all the difference. Relationship intensives differ from traditional therapy because we meet for 2 hours up to 6 or 7 hours in one day. This is the equivalent of almost 2 months of weekly therapy. Whether your problems entail infidelity, constant arguing, living as roommates, or the threat of divorce — by the end of the intensive you will have more clarity, tools you can use right away in your relationship, and a plan for moving forward.
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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.