Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Chula Vista, CA
Claudia Jessica Peralta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Marriag, Family, Terapis
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I work towards building a safe environment for my clients where we can find a solution or way to improve their lives.
I work towards building a safe environment for my clients where we can find a solution or way to improve their lives.
Are you looking for you and your partner to have a safe space heal? If so, I can help! Together we can collaborate to come to a place in life that you prefer. You can expect a tailored approach that meets your needs by fusing approaches from Narrative Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices. If you think I may be a good fit for you, feel free to text, call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you1
Are you looking for you and your partner to have a safe space heal? If so, I can help! Together we can collaborate to come to a place in life that you prefer. You can expect a tailored approach that meets your needs by fusing approaches from Narrative Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices. If you think I may be a good fit for you, feel free to text, call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you1
If you're feeling numb, empty, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you’re not alone. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your challenges, uncover patterns, process trauma, and build the tools you need to move forward. My approach is warm, practical, and tailored to you—whether you're navigating anxiety, sadness, life transitions, trauma, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding. Together, we can create meaningful and lasting change.
If you're feeling numb, empty, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you’re not alone. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your challenges, uncover patterns, process trauma, and build the tools you need to move forward. My approach is warm, practical, and tailored to you—whether you're navigating anxiety, sadness, life transitions, trauma, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding. Together, we can create meaningful and lasting change.
Do you find yourself stuck thinking of the same worries over and over again? Maybe you stay up late at night questioning past choices or replaying conversations. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, isolated and misunderstood, you don't have to experience this alone.
If you're ready to quiet that inner critic, find more peace and strengthen your trust in yourself, let's connect.
Do you find yourself stuck thinking of the same worries over and over again? Maybe you stay up late at night questioning past choices or replaying conversations. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, isolated and misunderstood, you don't have to experience this alone.
If you're ready to quiet that inner critic, find more peace and strengthen your trust in yourself, let's connect.
I often use Internal Family Systems with my clients to understand different parts of themselves that come in to protect them from situations that may not feel safe or comfortable.
Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.
I often use Internal Family Systems with my clients to understand different parts of themselves that come in to protect them from situations that may not feel safe or comfortable.
Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.
Amy Kappel: HOPE Therapy Group
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Amy has been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for more than 15 years and is licensed in California and Idaho.
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and families. I specialize in PTSD/ Trauma (childhood, partner/domestic, military) and addiction. I am also skilled in working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship communication issues.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Focused, and Trauma-Informed methods. My philosophy relies on Empowerment, Existentialism, Mind-Body Connection, and developing independent strengths.
Amy has been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for more than 15 years and is licensed in California and Idaho.
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and families. I specialize in PTSD/ Trauma (childhood, partner/domestic, military) and addiction. I am also skilled in working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship communication issues.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Focused, and Trauma-Informed methods. My philosophy relies on Empowerment, Existentialism, Mind-Body Connection, and developing independent strengths.
I integrate family systems therapy often looking at generational trauma/generational wisdom, Gestalt therapy looking at the here and now, harm reduction approaches, somatic therapy (body mind psychotherapy), depth (carl Jung) psychotherapy, and transpersonal (spiritual) approaches.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 6+ years of experience working with various populations such as children, teens, and adults. My ideal client is someone 12+ going through a major life transition and/or realizing the need to address current and past emotional wounds. Someone who may struggle with co-occuring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD or addictions seeking alternative approaches outside of just talk therapy.
I integrate family systems therapy often looking at generational trauma/generational wisdom, Gestalt therapy looking at the here and now, harm reduction approaches, somatic therapy (body mind psychotherapy), depth (carl Jung) psychotherapy, and transpersonal (spiritual) approaches.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 6+ years of experience working with various populations such as children, teens, and adults. My ideal client is someone 12+ going through a major life transition and/or realizing the need to address current and past emotional wounds. Someone who may struggle with co-occuring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD or addictions seeking alternative approaches outside of just talk therapy.
A typical treatment plan, may involve the use of Internal Family Systems ( IFS); Family Systems Therapy; Mindfulness based interventions; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hi, I’m Patricia Navarro, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist with over 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in supporting people through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and work stress. I’m certified in grief counseling, trained in mindfulness, and use different approaches to meet your unique needs. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
A typical treatment plan, may involve the use of Internal Family Systems ( IFS); Family Systems Therapy; Mindfulness based interventions; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hi, I’m Patricia Navarro, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist with over 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in supporting people through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and work stress. I’m certified in grief counseling, trained in mindfulness, and use different approaches to meet your unique needs. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Immigration Evaluations - Nueva Vida Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
16 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Has your immigration attorney asked you to obtain a mental health evaluation to support your case? VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Cancellation of Removal, or Hardship Waivers (I-601/A) specialize in trauma-informed, culturally attuned immigration evaluations across California, Oregon, Texas, and Arizona. As a Latina therapist and daughter of immigrants, I understand how painful and vulnerable it can be to share your story, especially when it's tied to trauma, fear, or shame. With six years of experience, I’ve supported hundreds of clients with evaluations that are clinically sound, culturally sensitive, and aligned with USCIS requirements.
Has your immigration attorney asked you to obtain a mental health evaluation to support your case? VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Cancellation of Removal, or Hardship Waivers (I-601/A) specialize in trauma-informed, culturally attuned immigration evaluations across California, Oregon, Texas, and Arizona. As a Latina therapist and daughter of immigrants, I understand how painful and vulnerable it can be to share your story, especially when it's tied to trauma, fear, or shame. With six years of experience, I’ve supported hundreds of clients with evaluations that are clinically sound, culturally sensitive, and aligned with USCIS requirements.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing on evidence-based strategies to create meaningful, lasting change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your goals and begin moving toward the life you want.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing on evidence-based strategies to create meaningful, lasting change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your goals and begin moving toward the life you want.
My name is Eva Galván and I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego and working with patients statewide. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and stress eating, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. My approach varies based on the needs of each client. I like to meet the clients where they are, validate their concerns and feedback, and address their symptoms and issues through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution Focus Therapy while using a Feedback Informed Care model.
My name is Eva Galván and I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego and working with patients statewide. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and stress eating, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. My approach varies based on the needs of each client. I like to meet the clients where they are, validate their concerns and feedback, and address their symptoms and issues through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution Focus Therapy while using a Feedback Informed Care model.
Rooted in trauma-informed care using a Psychodynamic approach that blends with EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Work.
Clients often come to me feeling “stuck” between wanting closeness and needing protection. Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it’s about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others. I hold space for the full range of your story- both the pain and the strength. I see therapy as a co-created space where we untangle survival strategies that no longer serve you. I'm rooted in the depth of soul-work, exploration, and mind-body principles. Your story isn't finished, it's about to get powerful! Let’s get started!
Rooted in trauma-informed care using a Psychodynamic approach that blends with EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Work.
Clients often come to me feeling “stuck” between wanting closeness and needing protection. Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it’s about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others. I hold space for the full range of your story- both the pain and the strength. I see therapy as a co-created space where we untangle survival strategies that no longer serve you. I'm rooted in the depth of soul-work, exploration, and mind-body principles. Your story isn't finished, it's about to get powerful! Let’s get started!
Hi there, I'm Amy! I specialize in the holistic treatment of anxiety disorders/stress, and PTSD, using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and self-compassion tools. I also love to support new mothers, single parents, and those with chronic or terminal illness. Providing a very supportive, collaborative, and effective counseling experience for you is my mission. I enjoy listening closely to what you wish to share, asking questions to further your exploration of yourself and the issues that are important to you. I am happy to offer new perspectives and specific tools for thoughts, emotions, situations, relationships.
Hi there, I'm Amy! I specialize in the holistic treatment of anxiety disorders/stress, and PTSD, using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and self-compassion tools. I also love to support new mothers, single parents, and those with chronic or terminal illness. Providing a very supportive, collaborative, and effective counseling experience for you is my mission. I enjoy listening closely to what you wish to share, asking questions to further your exploration of yourself and the issues that are important to you. I am happy to offer new perspectives and specific tools for thoughts, emotions, situations, relationships.
Hello - I’m Lissa and I am currently an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Drawing from emotion-focused, gestalt, and nature-centered therapy, I guide you in your journey towards experiencing the true intimacy, love, and relationships you want and desire with yourself and others.
Hello - I’m Lissa and I am currently an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Drawing from emotion-focused, gestalt, and nature-centered therapy, I guide you in your journey towards experiencing the true intimacy, love, and relationships you want and desire with yourself and others.
I am a licensed clinician in California with over 10 years of professional work experience in the community and non-profit sector with individuals and families. I have worked with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I also have experience in working on relationship issues, family conflicts, self-esteem, and work on developing confidence skills to assist with everyday situations and long-term and short-term goals.
I am a licensed clinician in California with over 10 years of professional work experience in the community and non-profit sector with individuals and families. I have worked with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I also have experience in working on relationship issues, family conflicts, self-esteem, and work on developing confidence skills to assist with everyday situations and long-term and short-term goals.
Hello, my name is Edna, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My intention when working with my clients is to provide a safe space where thoughts and behaviors can be explored freely. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach but will always be open to a dynamic experience depending on a client's needs. I strongly believe in meeting a client where they are. I approach my work from a strengths-based perspective, believing that a person is the expert in their own life. I approach understanding from a psychoeducation standpoint and will pull tangible tools from CBT.
Hello, my name is Edna, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My intention when working with my clients is to provide a safe space where thoughts and behaviors can be explored freely. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach but will always be open to a dynamic experience depending on a client's needs. I strongly believe in meeting a client where they are. I approach my work from a strengths-based perspective, believing that a person is the expert in their own life. I approach understanding from a psychoeducation standpoint and will pull tangible tools from CBT.
With a client-centered and collaborative approach, I additionally include techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi there, I'm Sandee! It's great to meet you! I’m dedicated to helping adults and families navigate the complexities of life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, adjustment challenges, grief and loss, relationship stress, and self-esteem issues. With over 15 years of experience in social services, I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally aware lens to the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in helping individuals strengthen communication, set healthy boundaries, express emotions, and reconnect with their sense of self.
With a client-centered and collaborative approach, I additionally include techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi there, I'm Sandee! It's great to meet you! I’m dedicated to helping adults and families navigate the complexities of life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, adjustment challenges, grief and loss, relationship stress, and self-esteem issues. With over 15 years of experience in social services, I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally aware lens to the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in helping individuals strengthen communication, set healthy boundaries, express emotions, and reconnect with their sense of self.
I use Bowen Family Systems in family sessions to promote healthier family relationships.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
I use Bowen Family Systems in family sessions to promote healthier family relationships.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
I specialize in somatic therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and the impact of childhood adversity. I am passionate about working with those who struggle as adults due to negative childhood experiences, ADHD, and parents or soon to be parents. My goal is to support you along your healing journey. I believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to discover your inner strength, process, heal, grow, and learn new tools to live the life you envision.
I specialize in somatic therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and the impact of childhood adversity. I am passionate about working with those who struggle as adults due to negative childhood experiences, ADHD, and parents or soon to be parents. My goal is to support you along your healing journey. I believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to discover your inner strength, process, heal, grow, and learn new tools to live the life you envision.
Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a licensed therapist with 20 years of experience supporting adults of all ages, including seniors. My approach is warm and grounding, focused on helping you feel more regulated and connected to yourself and others. I have a background in supporting caregivers, parents of differently-abled children, and those navigating grief, loss, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and parenthood.
Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a licensed therapist with 20 years of experience supporting adults of all ages, including seniors. My approach is warm and grounding, focused on helping you feel more regulated and connected to yourself and others. I have a background in supporting caregivers, parents of differently-abled children, and those navigating grief, loss, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and parenthood.
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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.