Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in San Diego, CA

Do you struggle with achieving inner, emotional stability and find yourself having shame spirals? Is it hard for you to be authentic around others, and tend towards people-pleasing or over-focusing on other’s needs? Do you often ruminate on negative thoughts and are self-critical and self-blaming? Sometimes when we struggle during developmentally critical periods of our life, we can adopt strategies to survive that end up limiting or distressing us later in life. These strategies can manifest as symptoms of anxiety and depression and can get in the way of feeling self-assured and connected to others.

Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took the time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach.It is my belief and experience that complex-relationship trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.

I am a devoted to helping you find relief from anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or whatever it is that leaves you feeling stuck. This relief can come by being in a relationship where all of you is welcomed and valued, even the parts of you that feel broken, extreme, or judged by yourself or others. Together, we'll get to know what's causing you these symptoms, help change your relationship to these symptoms, and work towards healing whatever wound is at the root. In this process you may find that "you" becomes more clear, and experience a greater freedom to show up in the ways you'd like at work, home, and in your relationships.

Being human is not a simple experience, and reaching out for help along the way can be challenging. If you are reading this and think it’s time to ask for support, I see your courage and confidence and it would be an honor to join your journey. Whether you want to work through harrowing events and memories or learn new coping skills and prioritize your mental health, you deserve a time and place to do that. I intend to hold a warm, non-judgmental space to create an emotionally safe environment for growth, empowerment, and reconnecting with your inner self. I will be there to listen, support, and guide you.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession! I am deeply passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, groups, and athletes attain their mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual goals as a result of our work together. I offer my clients my engaged presence, insights, intuition, knowledge, wisdom, and resources to assist them on their personal growth journey. If you’re seeking a guide with a warm lantern to join you on your quest to live your best life, give me a call!!

Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm glad you're here. I'm a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, but you might also call me a connection reviver or hope restorer. I’m also a woman of color, Native American, and transplant to San Diego. I help women, men, and non-binary individuals, and couples, who are seeking healing and whole-hearted living through compassionate awareness. Maybe you have come here because you feel stuck and want to improve your life or relationship, or you’re curious as to why you do what you do. Maybe you are having a difficult time with anxiety, depression, or significant life transitions and adjustments.

You've tried traditional talk therapy and it hasn't helped you in the ways you had hoped. You're looking for a different approach to creating change in your life and working through past traumas. I specialize in somatic approaches to therapy, which can accelerate our ability to access information from our body and release stuck emotions.

My goal is to help those seeking healing from trauma and regaining better management of mental health challenges. My therapy style is supportive and collaborative. I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey and personalizing the course of treatment to their specific needs. I provide a nonjudgmental and caring environment that allows clients to comfortably work through their current challenges and reach their goals.

From the unexpected challenges to finding fulfillment when overcoming a trial, every person deserves to be the hero of their own story. From trauma to mood disorders to relational issues, each challenge is not an isolated event, but a story that is connected to our past, present, and future. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping people work through these challenges to come out even stronger, emotionally and mentally. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families to identify how this connection can lead to overcoming challenges and finding healing.

I believe that receiving therapy should no longer be taboo. Confiding in others and receiving professional help is something we all do in many facets of our life. Most of us see a doctor or go get our car fixed when we have issues with our physical health or a tire is loose, so why not see a therapist to help improve our mental health?

Lauren treats adults, couples, families, and adolescents, and is especially passionate in providing resources and care to the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. She works with various clients, and while trained in a range of treatment types, she strives to tailor her therapeutic approach to each person and their unique, individual needs.

Sometimes our best life can feel out of reach. A part of us feels stuck in cognitive or relational patterns that served us at one time, but do not serve us well anymore. We want to make some changes, but we find ourselves stuck. Poet Mary Oliver asked the question, "What will you do with this one wild and precious life?" I'm here to listen as you figure out how you want to answer this question, and to witness the work you need to do to get there. Our best selves, living our best lives, are within reach.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a family systems , attachment based, whole-person approach to therapy. I believe in the innate ability of each individual to seek health and well being. I have over 20 years of experience working in multiple settings, including community-based mental health clinics, residential treatment settings, hospice and hospital settings, women's shelter, and school-based services. I am currently offering Telehealth sessions, specializing in work with tweens/teens, adults, and couples, as well as parenting support from a peaceful parenting/ attachment-focused lens.

You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside it and hustle for your worthiness-B.Brown. Are negative stories keeping you stuck in a habitual pattern of self-defeating thoughts, feelings & behaviors? Are you seeing yourself/others through these limiting lenses? We develop protective parts and can appear highly successful. Yet privately we can be caught up in overthinking, analyzing & worrying without good, lasting solutions. If you need a safe, compassionate space where we can touch into & let go of limiting stories & feelings which keep you from feeling your personal power & freedom, I'd love to hear from you.

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 may be able to 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.

Hi! I'm Stacy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I enjoy supporting individuals and couples working through life transitions. I have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma.