Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in San Diego, CA
I also utilize Internal Family Systems ( IFS) which helps to identify and find healing between the different parts of us that are often in conflict with one another.
Wondering why you keep falling into the same negative thought pattern? Together, we will look at the ways you've tried to address your issues, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. We will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within your relationship with yourself and others. I'm passionate about working with young adults, kids and families navigating life transitions, anxiety, and people pleasing.
I also utilize Internal Family Systems ( IFS) which helps to identify and find healing between the different parts of us that are often in conflict with one another.
Wondering why you keep falling into the same negative thought pattern? Together, we will look at the ways you've tried to address your issues, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. We will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within your relationship with yourself and others. I'm passionate about working with young adults, kids and families navigating life transitions, anxiety, and people pleasing.
I work to utilize my training in DBT, EMDR, IFS, Narrative, & Gender Therapy to collaborate with you in addressing your unique goals.
Are you looking for a warm, non-judgmental space where you can work through the hard parts of your life? As your therapist, I'll collaborate with you to create a safe space for your authentic self to grow. I can utilize my knowledge of therapeutic skills and techniques to support you in your goals, while also recognizing that you are the expert of your own life and the most valuable resources are the strengths and resilience you already possess. I'm here to walk with you in your journey to a more fulfilling reality.
I work to utilize my training in DBT, EMDR, IFS, Narrative, & Gender Therapy to collaborate with you in addressing your unique goals.
Are you looking for a warm, non-judgmental space where you can work through the hard parts of your life? As your therapist, I'll collaborate with you to create a safe space for your authentic self to grow. I can utilize my knowledge of therapeutic skills and techniques to support you in your goals, while also recognizing that you are the expert of your own life and the most valuable resources are the strengths and resilience you already possess. I'm here to walk with you in your journey to a more fulfilling reality.
Sara McCracken, IFS Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Waitlist for new clients
As a Level 2 trained practitioner in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy, I regularly weave this powerful model into my sessions.
The reasons for seeking support are as varied as our unique life stories. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, depleted, or even shut down. These feelings can leave us stuck, disconnected from ourselves, distanced from meaningful relationships, or uncertain that things can ever improve. But here’s the truth: we all deserve a space where we can speak freely, where there is no fear of judgment or shame. A space where someone can walk beside us, holding hope and strength until we can hold them ourselves. In this work, I strive to foster a sense of connection and belonging, reminding each person that they are not alone.
As a Level 2 trained practitioner in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy, I regularly weave this powerful model into my sessions.
The reasons for seeking support are as varied as our unique life stories. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, depleted, or even shut down. These feelings can leave us stuck, disconnected from ourselves, distanced from meaningful relationships, or uncertain that things can ever improve. But here’s the truth: we all deserve a space where we can speak freely, where there is no fear of judgment or shame. A space where someone can walk beside us, holding hope and strength until we can hold them ourselves. In this work, I strive to foster a sense of connection and belonging, reminding each person that they are not alone.
My approach infuses Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Brainspotting.
Welcome! I'm a trauma-sensitive somatic psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner with over ten years of experience helping adults reclaim their inherent capacity to heal from complex trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, sexual and domestic violence, and complicated grief - all with the intention to live a more authentic and wholesome life.
I also specialize in serving extra-sensitive individuals experiencing spiritual awakenings or struggling to navigate their intuitive gifts. These experiences can be both beautiful and overwhelming, and I offer a grounded, supportive space to integrate them.
My approach infuses Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Brainspotting.
Welcome! I'm a trauma-sensitive somatic psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner with over ten years of experience helping adults reclaim their inherent capacity to heal from complex trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, sexual and domestic violence, and complicated grief - all with the intention to live a more authentic and wholesome life.
I also specialize in serving extra-sensitive individuals experiencing spiritual awakenings or struggling to navigate their intuitive gifts. These experiences can be both beautiful and overwhelming, and I offer a grounded, supportive space to integrate them.
These include, Self-Comapssion Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Feeling overwhlemed with difficult emotions and finding yourself avoiding them? Learning how to sit with, process, and heal through feelings can be challenging. If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in creating a unique plan that nurtures your journey to feeling whole. Together, we will cultivate the skills to face your emotions head-on, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships. Embrace this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. Read below to learn how to take your first difficult, yet most rewarding, step towards a more fulfilling life. Let's begin your healing journey together!
These include, Self-Comapssion Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Feeling overwhlemed with difficult emotions and finding yourself avoiding them? Learning how to sit with, process, and heal through feelings can be challenging. If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in creating a unique plan that nurtures your journey to feeling whole. Together, we will cultivate the skills to face your emotions head-on, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships. Embrace this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. Read below to learn how to take your first difficult, yet most rewarding, step towards a more fulfilling life. Let's begin your healing journey together!
I integrate evidence-based practices like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), with more holistic tools such as mindfulness, yoga, and Reiki.
Welcome! I'm Anna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes healing happens when we're truly seen, heard and supported. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the often overwhelming transitions that life throws our way. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or just not quite like yourself, therapy can help you learn tools to move forward with more clarity and confidence. Our work together will be collaborative, warm, and grounded in curiosity. My approach is warm, conversational, and rooted in deep respect for your unique path.
I integrate evidence-based practices like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), with more holistic tools such as mindfulness, yoga, and Reiki.
Welcome! I'm Anna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes healing happens when we're truly seen, heard and supported. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the often overwhelming transitions that life throws our way. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or just not quite like yourself, therapy can help you learn tools to move forward with more clarity and confidence. Our work together will be collaborative, warm, and grounded in curiosity. My approach is warm, conversational, and rooted in deep respect for your unique path.
Further, I have advanced training in three evidence-based models of psychotherapy ( emotionally focused therapy, internal family systems, and EMDR)
Acute and long-standing stress can trigger emotions, thoughts, and reactions that shape our sense of self and our relationships. If you find it increasingly difficult to cope with stressors, stay emotionally regulated, and connect to others, I can help. My approach to therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and non-pathologizing. Further, I am informed by multiple evidence-based perspectives and believe that societal influences significantly contribute to the way people receive, process, and respond to stress, problems, trauma, and relationships.
Further, I have advanced training in three evidence-based models of psychotherapy ( emotionally focused therapy, internal family systems, and EMDR)
Acute and long-standing stress can trigger emotions, thoughts, and reactions that shape our sense of self and our relationships. If you find it increasingly difficult to cope with stressors, stay emotionally regulated, and connect to others, I can help. My approach to therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and non-pathologizing. Further, I am informed by multiple evidence-based perspectives and believe that societal influences significantly contribute to the way people receive, process, and respond to stress, problems, trauma, and relationships.
Exploring inter-generational family systems and historical trauma is also important to our work together.
Currently FULL, new requests will be referred to another provider with Transcend Behavioral Health - You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Exploring inter-generational family systems and historical trauma is also important to our work together.
Currently FULL, new requests will be referred to another provider with Transcend Behavioral Health - You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
I can help you understand your teen using a family systems approach.
Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? I can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.
I can help you understand your teen using a family systems approach.
Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? I can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.
Using EMDR (trauma therapy), IFS (looking at all parts of you), and somatic work (body-based practices), we’ll uncover the underlying causes of your struggles and work toward meaningful change.
Hello! I specialize in supporting women from late teens to middle adulthood who are navigating challenges with self-esteem, difficult relationships, anxiety, and trauma. My focus is particularly on disempowerment issues, including people-pleasing, self-doubt, and perfectionism stemming from relational wounds. We’re not meant to navigate life’s complexities alone—our connections play a crucial role in this journey. I’m here to meet you where you are and help co-create a space for your growth and healing.
Using EMDR (trauma therapy), IFS (looking at all parts of you), and somatic work (body-based practices), we’ll uncover the underlying causes of your struggles and work toward meaningful change.
Hello! I specialize in supporting women from late teens to middle adulthood who are navigating challenges with self-esteem, difficult relationships, anxiety, and trauma. My focus is particularly on disempowerment issues, including people-pleasing, self-doubt, and perfectionism stemming from relational wounds. We’re not meant to navigate life’s complexities alone—our connections play a crucial role in this journey. I’m here to meet you where you are and help co-create a space for your growth and healing.
I often use psychodynamic, IFS, and attachment therapy in my practice.
Do you feel like you’re surviving instead of living? Are you in a constant state of stress and physical and mental exhaustion? Do you find yourself using alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, or other unhealthy behaviors to cope, escape, or numb your pain? Now more than ever, people are feeling increasingly depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future while still being haunted by their past. If this experience resonates with you, you are not alone. With expertise in mood, addiction, relational, and trauma-related disorders, I customize my therapeutic approach to fit your unique needs and desires.
I often use psychodynamic, IFS, and attachment therapy in my practice.
Do you feel like you’re surviving instead of living? Are you in a constant state of stress and physical and mental exhaustion? Do you find yourself using alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, or other unhealthy behaviors to cope, escape, or numb your pain? Now more than ever, people are feeling increasingly depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future while still being haunted by their past. If this experience resonates with you, you are not alone. With expertise in mood, addiction, relational, and trauma-related disorders, I customize my therapeutic approach to fit your unique needs and desires.
I practice Somatic Experiencing, Neuroaffective Relational Model, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based, and other modalities to come alongside and support clients to gain clarity and embody their design to the fullest.
I am passionate about helping my clients stop living in an overwhelmed survival state of disconnection from themselves, their bodies, and others and step into a season of peace, connection, and embodied transformation. So many of my clients and I are proof that when we slow down, quiet the noise, and tune into the cues we receive from our bodies and emotions, we can find a unique path to healing. I holistically help clients find the path for deep and lasting transformation. I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples, relational family work, first responders, and military individuals.
I practice Somatic Experiencing, Neuroaffective Relational Model, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based, and other modalities to come alongside and support clients to gain clarity and embody their design to the fullest.
I am passionate about helping my clients stop living in an overwhelmed survival state of disconnection from themselves, their bodies, and others and step into a season of peace, connection, and embodied transformation. So many of my clients and I are proof that when we slow down, quiet the noise, and tune into the cues we receive from our bodies and emotions, we can find a unique path to healing. I holistically help clients find the path for deep and lasting transformation. I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples, relational family work, first responders, and military individuals.
I integrate trainings in somatic attachment, somatic approaches to EMDR, and IFS to find an approach that works well for each individual client.
I am passionate about helping people who feel overwhelmed by their lives. We live at such a fast pace that we often do not have the space required to slow down to feel our emotions. When we are unable to connect with ourselves, symptoms like anxiety and depression increase. We need help connecting to our bodies, and regulating our nervous systems to slow down enough to move out of fight or flight and into the present moment. Doing so will make it possible to heal from our challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and chronic illness.
I integrate trainings in somatic attachment, somatic approaches to EMDR, and IFS to find an approach that works well for each individual client.
I am passionate about helping people who feel overwhelmed by their lives. We live at such a fast pace that we often do not have the space required to slow down to feel our emotions. When we are unable to connect with ourselves, symptoms like anxiety and depression increase. We need help connecting to our bodies, and regulating our nervous systems to slow down enough to move out of fight or flight and into the present moment. Doing so will make it possible to heal from our challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and chronic illness.
With training in Imago Therapy, Positive Discipline, IFS, EFT, and CBT, I support individuals, couples, and families.
Everyone experiences moments in life when extra support can make all the difference. I provide a warm, open, and trusting environment where individuals, couples and families can explore challenges and work toward meaningful growth and change. With many years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of helping people create positive, lasting transformations in their lives. I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your journey.
With training in Imago Therapy, Positive Discipline, IFS, EFT, and CBT, I support individuals, couples, and families.
Everyone experiences moments in life when extra support can make all the difference. I provide a warm, open, and trusting environment where individuals, couples and families can explore challenges and work toward meaningful growth and change. With many years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of helping people create positive, lasting transformations in their lives. I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your journey.
I specialize in eclectic and holistic therapy integrating various modalities including but not limited to EMDR, IFS, Sex Therapy, therapy for celebrities, high-profile, public figures and those experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorders and more.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
I specialize in eclectic and holistic therapy integrating various modalities including but not limited to EMDR, IFS, Sex Therapy, therapy for celebrities, high-profile, public figures and those experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorders and more.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
I combine my knowledge of holistic practices with an IFS-informed approach to help others find their own path and true Self.
I am an Army Veteran, Martial artist, and Holistic Psychotherapist. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from PLNU and have experience working with adults suffering from complex psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, anxiety and much more. My time in the military allowed me to grow in many ways that contribute to who I am today. My service as an Army Airborne Infantryman also impacted me in ways I wasn’t prepared for, which sent me on a quest for answers and further self-development. In my search for understanding I found different ways to heal and grow which I utilize in therapy.
I combine my knowledge of holistic practices with an IFS-informed approach to help others find their own path and true Self.
I am an Army Veteran, Martial artist, and Holistic Psychotherapist. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from PLNU and have experience working with adults suffering from complex psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, anxiety and much more. My time in the military allowed me to grow in many ways that contribute to who I am today. My service as an Army Airborne Infantryman also impacted me in ways I wasn’t prepared for, which sent me on a quest for answers and further self-development. In my search for understanding I found different ways to heal and grow which I utilize in therapy.
I use trauma-centered, somatic- and brain-based therapies such as EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Do you lash out at others for no clear reason? Avoid certain situations or emotions? Struggle with memories that won’t let go? Feel like there’s a battle inside you? These are signs of trauma—experiences that can keep you from living the life you deserve. Many of my clients are military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, or survivors of childhood trauma. They often feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by fear, anger, or pain. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone. Healing is possible. Me and my associates are trained in healing attachment wounds, building healthy boundaries, and emotion-focused work.
I use trauma-centered, somatic- and brain-based therapies such as EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Do you lash out at others for no clear reason? Avoid certain situations or emotions? Struggle with memories that won’t let go? Feel like there’s a battle inside you? These are signs of trauma—experiences that can keep you from living the life you deserve. Many of my clients are military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, or survivors of childhood trauma. They often feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by fear, anger, or pain. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone. Healing is possible. Me and my associates are trained in healing attachment wounds, building healthy boundaries, and emotion-focused work.
I draw from a variety from therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solutions Focused, and Systems Theory to offer you effective tools to reach your goals.
I specialize working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parenting issues, life transitions, identity exploration, and LGBTQ+ topics.
I work with adults and couples.
I draw from a variety from therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solutions Focused, and Systems Theory to offer you effective tools to reach your goals.
I specialize working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parenting issues, life transitions, identity exploration, and LGBTQ+ topics.
I work with adults and couples.
IFS, Brainspotting & Wavepaths (Music for non-drug psychedelic therapy) for individual adults in California.
I specialize in helping adults in their 30s and 40s who want to heal their childhood wounds, which are getting in the way of experiencing more secure attachments in their intimate relationships. Growing up witnessing dysfunctional interactions in our family of origin does not equip us with the best tools to have healthy relationships as adults. Relationship distress can be so overwhelming that it can drain our joy, creativity, work productivity, and even our health.
IFS, Brainspotting & Wavepaths (Music for non-drug psychedelic therapy) for individual adults in California.
I specialize in helping adults in their 30s and 40s who want to heal their childhood wounds, which are getting in the way of experiencing more secure attachments in their intimate relationships. Growing up witnessing dysfunctional interactions in our family of origin does not equip us with the best tools to have healthy relationships as adults. Relationship distress can be so overwhelming that it can drain our joy, creativity, work productivity, and even our health.
I integrate skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing to personalize a treatment plan that works best for you.
No one escapes from suffering in this life. Accidents and diagnoses pull the rug out from under us. Traumatic experiences wire our nervous systems to scan the horizon for threats. Primary caregivers cause harm even when they have good intentions. When we experience relationships in which we do not feel seen, validated, or safe, our attachment systems can be disrupted. We may become hypervigilant, have unstable connections, and reinforce an inner critic that steals our joy. We can safely process grief and loss, dismantle self-limiting beliefs, and regulate emotions so you can experience deep harmony with yourself and others.
I integrate skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing to personalize a treatment plan that works best for you.
No one escapes from suffering in this life. Accidents and diagnoses pull the rug out from under us. Traumatic experiences wire our nervous systems to scan the horizon for threats. Primary caregivers cause harm even when they have good intentions. When we experience relationships in which we do not feel seen, validated, or safe, our attachment systems can be disrupted. We may become hypervigilant, have unstable connections, and reinforce an inner critic that steals our joy. We can safely process grief and loss, dismantle self-limiting beliefs, and regulate emotions so you can experience deep harmony with yourself and others.
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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.