Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Lakeside, CA
Hi there! My name is Rachel, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am originally from Hong Kong and speak multiple languages, including Cantonese and Mandarin. I effectively work with diverse individuals who experienced depression, anxiety, "imposter syndrome", social anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, and academic and employment challenges. I have worked in various school districts with diverse populations. I have hosted many workshops on time management, love languages, parenting, motivation and procrastination, imposter syndrome, art therapy, team building, and self-care-related topics.
Hi there! My name is Rachel, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am originally from Hong Kong and speak multiple languages, including Cantonese and Mandarin. I effectively work with diverse individuals who experienced depression, anxiety, "imposter syndrome", social anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, and academic and employment challenges. I have worked in various school districts with diverse populations. I have hosted many workshops on time management, love languages, parenting, motivation and procrastination, imposter syndrome, art therapy, team building, and self-care-related topics.
My name is Rachel, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Originally from Hong Kong, I am multilingual and fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. I am passionate about working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and providing culturally responsive, inclusive care.
I support clients navigating depression, anxiety, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, stress, grief, self-esteem concerns, and academic or career-related challenges. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop meaningful coping strategies.
My name is Rachel, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Originally from Hong Kong, I am multilingual and fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. I am passionate about working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and providing culturally responsive, inclusive care.
I support clients navigating depression, anxiety, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, stress, grief, self-esteem concerns, and academic or career-related challenges. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop meaningful coping strategies.
Hello, I'm Karli, a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping teens, adults, and couples navigate life’s ups and downs. I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and safe to explore both challenges and growth. My goal is to help clients connect with their values, build insight, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Hello, I'm Karli, a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping teens, adults, and couples navigate life’s ups and downs. I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and safe to explore both challenges and growth. My goal is to help clients connect with their values, build insight, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Pamela Geraghty, LCSW. I aim to meet every person where they are and take into account their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I use an integrative approach tailored specifically to client’s needs and strive to empower them on their path of healing. Using a trauma-informed lens, I incorporate various evidence-based modalities including compassion-focused CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and mindfulness.
Pamela Geraghty, LCSW. I aim to meet every person where they are and take into account their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I use an integrative approach tailored specifically to client’s needs and strive to empower them on their path of healing. Using a trauma-informed lens, I incorporate various evidence-based modalities including compassion-focused CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and mindfulness.
Greeting! My name is Yolanda Jenkins and I'm a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of the Southern California area, and I work statewide via telehealth. I work with adults treating Mood Disorders, Life Stressors Issues, Interpersonal Conflict Issues, Grief, and Life Transition Issues. My eclectic approach to therapy incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. This approach helps my clients to gain a deeper self-awareness to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Greeting! My name is Yolanda Jenkins and I'm a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of the Southern California area, and I work statewide via telehealth. I work with adults treating Mood Disorders, Life Stressors Issues, Interpersonal Conflict Issues, Grief, and Life Transition Issues. My eclectic approach to therapy incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. This approach helps my clients to gain a deeper self-awareness to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Using Sound Healing & EMDR/ IFS, I help you stop surviving inherited blueprints & design the secure bonds you want.
Thank you for looking for help. The world needs healthy relationships. Our ability to relate to each other, and build community, is the great power of the people. I assist folks with unsatisfactory relationships that cause distress. Reduc frequent arguing and find resolution. Restore the energy of your relationships and manage the distress. Whether it's a partnership in crisis or a fractured familial relationship or friendship. All relationships deserve restoration. All love is worth an attempt to understand.
Using Sound Healing & EMDR/ IFS, I help you stop surviving inherited blueprints & design the secure bonds you want.
Thank you for looking for help. The world needs healthy relationships. Our ability to relate to each other, and build community, is the great power of the people. I assist folks with unsatisfactory relationships that cause distress. Reduc frequent arguing and find resolution. Restore the energy of your relationships and manage the distress. Whether it's a partnership in crisis or a fractured familial relationship or friendship. All relationships deserve restoration. All love is worth an attempt to understand.
I use a combination of Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in order to explore how different "parts" of you have gotten in the way of you trying to heal as well as address behaviors.
Being human is hard. It's not easy to navigate, especially if you are facing depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, or any other challenges that might come up for you. That's where I come in. I’m committed to walking alongside you with compassion and respect, creating a safe space that recognizes both the pain you’ve carried and the resilience you bring.
I use a combination of Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in order to explore how different "parts" of you have gotten in the way of you trying to heal as well as address behaviors.
Being human is hard. It's not easy to navigate, especially if you are facing depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, or any other challenges that might come up for you. That's where I come in. I’m committed to walking alongside you with compassion and respect, creating a safe space that recognizes both the pain you’ve carried and the resilience you bring.
More Therapists Nearby
You want your relationships — and your life — to feel more connected, grounded, and truly fulfilling. Yet, lately, you may feel distant from your partner, stuck in recurring arguments, or unsure how to navigate a major life change. Whether you're stepping into parenthood, shifting careers, facing an illness, or healing after a relationship rupture, you long to feel secure and confident about the next chapter. Life transitions can stir up powerful emotions and bring up old patterns, leaving you questioning your path, sense of self, or relationships.
You want your relationships — and your life — to feel more connected, grounded, and truly fulfilling. Yet, lately, you may feel distant from your partner, stuck in recurring arguments, or unsure how to navigate a major life change. Whether you're stepping into parenthood, shifting careers, facing an illness, or healing after a relationship rupture, you long to feel secure and confident about the next chapter. Life transitions can stir up powerful emotions and bring up old patterns, leaving you questioning your path, sense of self, or relationships.
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.
My therapeutic lens is trauma-informed and rooted in attachment theory, Depth-Oriented Therapy, IFS, and at times, a touch of dark humor.
Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you find yourself caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm, together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles and transform these negative patterns.
My therapeutic lens is trauma-informed and rooted in attachment theory, Depth-Oriented Therapy, IFS, and at times, a touch of dark humor.
Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you find yourself caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm, together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles and transform these negative patterns.
I want every person to know that seeking help and taking the first steps toward recovery, healing and change takes courage and strength. My own journey and experiences led me into the field of marriage and family therapy where I have the honor to walk alongside others with compassion, empathy and guidance. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders in adolescents and adults. I also hold experience and knowledge in working with families and individuals struggling through grief, life transitions and relationships.
I want every person to know that seeking help and taking the first steps toward recovery, healing and change takes courage and strength. My own journey and experiences led me into the field of marriage and family therapy where I have the honor to walk alongside others with compassion, empathy and guidance. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders in adolescents and adults. I also hold experience and knowledge in working with families and individuals struggling through grief, life transitions and relationships.
For individuals struggling with mental health issues, I find Internal Family Systems to be most helpful.
I am a Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist, and an Internal Family Systems ( IFS) Levels One and Two trained therapist. I am an elder with 19 years of clinical experience assisting with relationship/marital issues and individual challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, etc. I also offer Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy in Ramona, CA.
For individuals struggling with mental health issues, I find Internal Family Systems to be most helpful.
I am a Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist, and an Internal Family Systems ( IFS) Levels One and Two trained therapist. I am an elder with 19 years of clinical experience assisting with relationship/marital issues and individual challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, etc. I also offer Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy in Ramona, CA.
I work through a trauma-informed and systems-aware lens, drawing from psychodynamic, IFS-informed, EMDR-informed, and cognitive approaches, with attention to nervous-system and meaning-making processes that support meaningful change.
When reactions arrive quickly and there’s little time to sort through what’s happening, they can become ways of moving through life, shaping relationships and a sense of self. Over time, this can leave life feeling muted or effortful, making it harder to remain present and engaged. These patterns are often connected to how the nervous system adapts across a lifetime and can remain active even after root experiences have passed. Therapy can offer space to understand what’s happening in the moment, while also making sense of patterns that formed around past experiences and continue to shape how you respond, cope, and relate today.
I work through a trauma-informed and systems-aware lens, drawing from psychodynamic, IFS-informed, EMDR-informed, and cognitive approaches, with attention to nervous-system and meaning-making processes that support meaningful change.
When reactions arrive quickly and there’s little time to sort through what’s happening, they can become ways of moving through life, shaping relationships and a sense of self. Over time, this can leave life feeling muted or effortful, making it harder to remain present and engaged. These patterns are often connected to how the nervous system adapts across a lifetime and can remain active even after root experiences have passed. Therapy can offer space to understand what’s happening in the moment, while also making sense of patterns that formed around past experiences and continue to shape how you respond, cope, and relate today.
I work psychodynamically, integrating Object Relations (Klein/Bion) with Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Complex-Trauma therapy.
Do you feel like you are stuck in a pattern of behaviors and thoughts that aren't working for you? Are you using food, alcohol, drugs, sex, hoarding, or other compulsive behaviors to avoid negative feelings? Do you fall into a pit of despair or hopelessness that you are afraid others may not understand? Do you have trouble making or keeping friendships, relationships, jobs? I will work with you to figure out how you developed certain coping mechanisms, and help you to release self-blame and perfectionism.
I work psychodynamically, integrating Object Relations (Klein/Bion) with Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Complex-Trauma therapy.
Do you feel like you are stuck in a pattern of behaviors and thoughts that aren't working for you? Are you using food, alcohol, drugs, sex, hoarding, or other compulsive behaviors to avoid negative feelings? Do you fall into a pit of despair or hopelessness that you are afraid others may not understand? Do you have trouble making or keeping friendships, relationships, jobs? I will work with you to figure out how you developed certain coping mechanisms, and help you to release self-blame and perfectionism.
Do you ever feel like something is off, but you can’t fully explain why? Maybe you don’t feel whole, feel disconnected from yourself, or aren’t really sure who you are underneath everything you’ve been through. Maybe you’ve spent so much time surviving, coping, or being who others needed you to be that you’ve lost touch with yourself along the way. I work with teens, individuals, and couples who want to better understand themselves, make sense of how their past has shaped them, grieve what was missing, and begin building a life and relationships that feel more grounded, connected, and true to who they are.
Do you ever feel like something is off, but you can’t fully explain why? Maybe you don’t feel whole, feel disconnected from yourself, or aren’t really sure who you are underneath everything you’ve been through. Maybe you’ve spent so much time surviving, coping, or being who others needed you to be that you’ve lost touch with yourself along the way. I work with teens, individuals, and couples who want to better understand themselves, make sense of how their past has shaped them, grieve what was missing, and begin building a life and relationships that feel more grounded, connected, and true to who they are.
Tired of talk therapy that goes nowhere?
You’ve seen therapist after therapist, each one listens, nods, and takes notes… but where are the practical tools for real change? If you're craving more than just conversation, you're not alone and BRAVE Wellness Studio is here to help!
Tired of talk therapy that goes nowhere?
You’ve seen therapist after therapist, each one listens, nods, and takes notes… but where are the practical tools for real change? If you're craving more than just conversation, you're not alone and BRAVE Wellness Studio is here to help!
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and highly capable. They've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and understand their patterns intellectually, but continue to feel stuck in relationships, overwhelmed by anxiety, or disconnected from themselves.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I help you explore the deeper roots of your struggles while building practical tools for lasting change. I take a holistic approach and focus on getting to the roots of your symptoms, so that you can start feeling better as soon as possible.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and highly capable. They've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and understand their patterns intellectually, but continue to feel stuck in relationships, overwhelmed by anxiety, or disconnected from themselves.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I help you explore the deeper roots of your struggles while building practical tools for lasting change. I take a holistic approach and focus on getting to the roots of your symptoms, so that you can start feeling better as soon as possible.
With couples, I use family systems and structured approaches to improve communication, reduce reactivity, improve intimacy, rebuild trust, and create lasting change where and when it matters most.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD or difficulty controlling your thoughts & emotions? Are relationship challenges interfering with your ability to experience a fulfilling & satisfying life? If you've worked with other therapists in the past, or are considering starting for the first time, I have been where you are and know that solutions can sometimes feel unattainable. You don't want to just pay someone to listen, you want to attain improvements in all facets of your life. You deserve to experience contentment, peace & happiness, and the people closest in your life deserve to have that version of you. Real change is possible!
With couples, I use family systems and structured approaches to improve communication, reduce reactivity, improve intimacy, rebuild trust, and create lasting change where and when it matters most.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD or difficulty controlling your thoughts & emotions? Are relationship challenges interfering with your ability to experience a fulfilling & satisfying life? If you've worked with other therapists in the past, or are considering starting for the first time, I have been where you are and know that solutions can sometimes feel unattainable. You don't want to just pay someone to listen, you want to attain improvements in all facets of your life. You deserve to experience contentment, peace & happiness, and the people closest in your life deserve to have that version of you. Real change is possible!
Treatment may include CBT, IFS, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care in a collaborative, affirming space.
Anxious in dystopian times? My clients are often individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, and the lingering effects of trauma. Many come to therapy seeking relief from anxiety, depression, grief, or the emotional impact of systemic oppression. I work with people from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community, who are looking for a space that is not only affirming but also deeply aware of the broader societal forces shaping their experiences. Clients can expect a safe and affirming space for the exploration of their past, present, and future selves.
Treatment may include CBT, IFS, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care in a collaborative, affirming space.
Anxious in dystopian times? My clients are often individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, and the lingering effects of trauma. Many come to therapy seeking relief from anxiety, depression, grief, or the emotional impact of systemic oppression. I work with people from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community, who are looking for a space that is not only affirming but also deeply aware of the broader societal forces shaping their experiences. Clients can expect a safe and affirming space for the exploration of their past, present, and future selves.
Through thoughtful questions and body-based interventions (like EMDR & IFS), I help women find freedom from spirally negative self-talk and self-doubt so that they can navigate relationships and work with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
You are tired of beating yourself up and questioning your worth. You spread yourself thin caring and doing for others, and still feel as though you are unworthy of their love. It's hard for you to stand by your own needs and boundaries. You feel guilty for asking for too much and ashamed of not being enough. You spend a lot of time worrying about what people think of you, cringing at every interaction you have, and ruminating over every mistake. Your body feels tense and on edge. Your heartbeat is fast and your breathing is shallow. You can hear all the nasty ways in which you are talking to yourself, but you can’t make it stop.
Through thoughtful questions and body-based interventions (like EMDR & IFS), I help women find freedom from spirally negative self-talk and self-doubt so that they can navigate relationships and work with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
You are tired of beating yourself up and questioning your worth. You spread yourself thin caring and doing for others, and still feel as though you are unworthy of their love. It's hard for you to stand by your own needs and boundaries. You feel guilty for asking for too much and ashamed of not being enough. You spend a lot of time worrying about what people think of you, cringing at every interaction you have, and ruminating over every mistake. Your body feels tense and on edge. Your heartbeat is fast and your breathing is shallow. You can hear all the nasty ways in which you are talking to yourself, but you can’t make it stop.
See more therapy options for Lakeside
Nearby Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists Searches for Lakeside
See More Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists 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.