Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in San Jose, CA
Elizabeth Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
I incorporate elements of Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, ACT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), DBT, Somatic, and Gesalt.
Would you like someone to listen to you? Maybe you are feeling stuck or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, overwhelm, isolation, grief, trauma, attachment issues, excessive worrying, healing from past wounds, or your sense of identity and purpose. I would be honored to support you on your journey by providing you a safe and judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I incorporate elements of Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, ACT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), DBT, Somatic, and Gesalt.
Would you like someone to listen to you? Maybe you are feeling stuck or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, overwhelm, isolation, grief, trauma, attachment issues, excessive worrying, healing from past wounds, or your sense of identity and purpose. I would be honored to support you on your journey by providing you a safe and judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational issues, and career challenges/changes. There is no need to stay awake at night with troubling thoughts, feel lonely even when in a relationship, and use distractions of substances, media, sex, or work. I invite you to take ownership of your life. I believe in a holistic approach to healing with the mind, heart, body, and spirit integrated. I use the Internal Family System ( IFS), Trauma processing with CBT, and Emotional and Somatic Experiencing.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational issues, and career challenges/changes. There is no need to stay awake at night with troubling thoughts, feel lonely even when in a relationship, and use distractions of substances, media, sex, or work. I invite you to take ownership of your life. I believe in a holistic approach to healing with the mind, heart, body, and spirit integrated. I use the Internal Family System ( IFS), Trauma processing with CBT, and Emotional and Somatic Experiencing.
As a holistic therapist specializing in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), my focus is on providing a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to their personal growth and healing journey. They have a strong desire to overcome the challenges they are facing, whether it's related to performance issues, trauma, addiction, soul-searching, or adverse childhood experiences. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who is wanting to try, open to self-discovery and healing, and seeks a therapist who can offer them a holistic approach that integrates various techniques and methodologies to support their growth and transformation. They want to achieve a state of well-being, empowerment, and personal fulfillment in their lives.
As a holistic therapist specializing in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), my focus is on providing a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to their personal growth and healing journey. They have a strong desire to overcome the challenges they are facing, whether it's related to performance issues, trauma, addiction, soul-searching, or adverse childhood experiences. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who is wanting to try, open to self-discovery and healing, and seeks a therapist who can offer them a holistic approach that integrates various techniques and methodologies to support their growth and transformation. They want to achieve a state of well-being, empowerment, and personal fulfillment in their lives.
Morgan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
I use evidence-based trauma-informed practices including psychodynamic psychotherapy, internal family systems, CBT, and neuroscience-backed mindfulness, to address both your troubling symptoms and your mind-body connection.
Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.
I use evidence-based trauma-informed practices including psychodynamic psychotherapy, internal family systems, CBT, and neuroscience-backed mindfulness, to address both your troubling symptoms and your mind-body connection.
Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.
Lauren Gogarty
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95129 (Online Only)
These can include EMDR, IFS and CBT.
It takes courage to look for a therapist, so I try to make it as painless as possible! I help people who might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed or who are just stuck in patterns, jobs or relationships that are making them unhappy. If you feel like you are struggling in some way, whether it is related to your mood, relationships, or just with where you are in life right now, contact me, we can work together to sort things out. Send a quick email through here, then I will follow up with a call. If we are a good fit then we get started.
These can include EMDR, IFS and CBT.
It takes courage to look for a therapist, so I try to make it as painless as possible! I help people who might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed or who are just stuck in patterns, jobs or relationships that are making them unhappy. If you feel like you are struggling in some way, whether it is related to your mood, relationships, or just with where you are in life right now, contact me, we can work together to sort things out. Send a quick email through here, then I will follow up with a call. If we are a good fit then we get started.
Stephanie Iannello
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
My approach is informed by Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches.
I specialize in working with clients who may have experienced trauma and those that are experiencing relational struggles - including codependency as well as self-esteem and self-worth issues. Are you struggling to find a healthy relationship? Do you tend to lose your sense of self when you enter into relationships? Or perhaps you are struggling to connect with others or to let your guard down? I also enjoy working with clients who are recovering from childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, and CPTSD. There is always a way back to your authentic self no matter how far away you may feel you have strayed.
My approach is informed by Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches.
I specialize in working with clients who may have experienced trauma and those that are experiencing relational struggles - including codependency as well as self-esteem and self-worth issues. Are you struggling to find a healthy relationship? Do you tend to lose your sense of self when you enter into relationships? Or perhaps you are struggling to connect with others or to let your guard down? I also enjoy working with clients who are recovering from childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, and CPTSD. There is always a way back to your authentic self no matter how far away you may feel you have strayed.
Jennifer Patane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
I incorporate Internal Family Systems and welcome all parts with compassion and curiosity.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you long for a greater sense of well-being and/or fulfillment in life? When our needs are unmet or injured, it can result in distorted thinking and ineffective behaviors. We may feel unable to move past anxiety, depression, grief, fear, despair, anger, or trauma, and move into self-protection, isolation, or avoidance in order to cope. By creating a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where it's safe to express feelings and emotions, I believe that we will identify root issues and move beyond coping to restoration. Contact me for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation!
I incorporate Internal Family Systems and welcome all parts with compassion and curiosity.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you long for a greater sense of well-being and/or fulfillment in life? When our needs are unmet or injured, it can result in distorted thinking and ineffective behaviors. We may feel unable to move past anxiety, depression, grief, fear, despair, anger, or trauma, and move into self-protection, isolation, or avoidance in order to cope. By creating a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where it's safe to express feelings and emotions, I believe that we will identify root issues and move beyond coping to restoration. Contact me for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation!
Laura Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Waitlist for new clients
Overall, my approach is grounded in an understanding of the nervous system, and I use modalities like IFS, expressive arts, acceptance and mindfulness, and somatic work.
Hi, I’m Laura. Welcome! I bring warmth, knowledge, and humor to the therapy room. I love working with autistic teens & adults, artists/creatives, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are all complex beings and a dynamic approach is needed to honor that. I care to understand you and show up as a steady base as we work together toward your goals, collaborating with your system rather than trying to force it to be different. Who and how you are is welcome here.
Overall, my approach is grounded in an understanding of the nervous system, and I use modalities like IFS, expressive arts, acceptance and mindfulness, and somatic work.
Hi, I’m Laura. Welcome! I bring warmth, knowledge, and humor to the therapy room. I love working with autistic teens & adults, artists/creatives, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are all complex beings and a dynamic approach is needed to honor that. I care to understand you and show up as a steady base as we work together toward your goals, collaborating with your system rather than trying to force it to be different. Who and how you are is welcome here.
Susan Aiken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126 (Online Only)
I am an experienced therapist offering a direct, supportive, nonjudgemental setting to individuals and couples. I work from an Internal Family Systems, Process therapy perspective using dialogue, parts work, role play, educational tools, mindfulness, visualization. My goal is to guide you into connection with yourself and your significant other ( if you come to me as a couple.) I invite you to know your internal landscape, meet your parts, understand your issues and communicate mindfully. I trust implicitly that you are moving toward wholeness and well-being; that your core essence guides us both in the work.
I am an experienced therapist offering a direct, supportive, nonjudgemental setting to individuals and couples. I work from an Internal Family Systems, Process therapy perspective using dialogue, parts work, role play, educational tools, mindfulness, visualization. My goal is to guide you into connection with yourself and your significant other ( if you come to me as a couple.) I invite you to know your internal landscape, meet your parts, understand your issues and communicate mindfully. I trust implicitly that you are moving toward wholeness and well-being; that your core essence guides us both in the work.
Inna Kuchmenko
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
My clinical approach to psychotherapy is an eclectic mix of Humanistic/Existential, Solutions-Focused, Psychodynamic/Relational, Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral theories and many more.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciating your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship and suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
My clinical approach to psychotherapy is an eclectic mix of Humanistic/Existential, Solutions-Focused, Psychodynamic/Relational, Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral theories and many more.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciating your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship and suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
Hi there, I'm Carrie! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing mental health treatment to adolescents and adults for over 30 years. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma via telehealth. I utilize Family Based Treatment, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients to improve how they feel and function in their lives. I also have lived experience as a person who has recovered from her own eating disorder.
Hi there, I'm Carrie! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing mental health treatment to adolescents and adults for over 30 years. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma via telehealth. I utilize Family Based Treatment, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients to improve how they feel and function in their lives. I also have lived experience as a person who has recovered from her own eating disorder.
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I am a Level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist.
First, I want to say welcome and recognize your courage in seeking therapy. It is important to me to address each person in their entirety - including one’s physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual self. My style of therapy is focused on what is showing up in the present while also acknowledging and honoring how past patterns impact you today. In my work I bring an awareness of and sensitivity to power, prejudice and oppression and the many impacts that they have on an individual’s experience of themselves and the world around them.
I am a Level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist.
First, I want to say welcome and recognize your courage in seeking therapy. It is important to me to address each person in their entirety - including one’s physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual self. My style of therapy is focused on what is showing up in the present while also acknowledging and honoring how past patterns impact you today. In my work I bring an awareness of and sensitivity to power, prejudice and oppression and the many impacts that they have on an individual’s experience of themselves and the world around them.
Sharla Mize
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95120 (Online Only)
I use IFS to heal parts of self and identify the Unconditioned Self.
I am interested in helping people make their minds and bodies a safe place to live. If anxiety and depression seem to be constant companions, or you struggle to meet your goals, I can help you. If you have trouble managing relationships - they run hot and cold, you run hot and cold, there are things we can do in session to remedy that. If you don't even know what you want, exactly, but you know there is something more out there for you, we can identify that and figure out what gets in your way of moving forward and living freely.
I use IFS to heal parts of self and identify the Unconditioned Self.
I am interested in helping people make their minds and bodies a safe place to live. If anxiety and depression seem to be constant companions, or you struggle to meet your goals, I can help you. If you have trouble managing relationships - they run hot and cold, you run hot and cold, there are things we can do in session to remedy that. If you don't even know what you want, exactly, but you know there is something more out there for you, we can identify that and figure out what gets in your way of moving forward and living freely.
Forest Benedict
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I compassionately guide you in connecting with your authentic self, healing your trauma, and finding safety in your own body.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or anxious in your daily life? Is the emotional pain you’re carrying making it difficult to connect with yourself and others? Have your coping strategies led to more suffering, leaving you stuck in patterns of self-criticism, self-doubt, and fear? If so, seeking help is the first step toward healing. Together, we can explore these challenges and work towards finding clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of self. You don’t need to navigate this alone.
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I compassionately guide you in connecting with your authentic self, healing your trauma, and finding safety in your own body.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or anxious in your daily life? Is the emotional pain you’re carrying making it difficult to connect with yourself and others? Have your coping strategies led to more suffering, leaving you stuck in patterns of self-criticism, self-doubt, and fear? If so, seeking help is the first step toward healing. Together, we can explore these challenges and work towards finding clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of self. You don’t need to navigate this alone.
Navpreet Chima
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems Therapy, with DBT, focuses on resolving present effects of trauma, without requiring reliving painful memories.
It can be frustrating to not see any progress in talk therapy, to be told to trust the process. By providing evidence based therapy for depression, anxiety, and complex trauma, each session feels productive, like work is being done, until the client feels almost like their own therapist. If you find yourself feeling unmotivated, empty, having trouble deeply connecting with others, wanting to change but being unable to do so, reaching out to a therapist that uses a trauma informed approach is a great first step!
Internal Family Systems Therapy, with DBT, focuses on resolving present effects of trauma, without requiring reliving painful memories.
It can be frustrating to not see any progress in talk therapy, to be told to trust the process. By providing evidence based therapy for depression, anxiety, and complex trauma, each session feels productive, like work is being done, until the client feels almost like their own therapist. If you find yourself feeling unmotivated, empty, having trouble deeply connecting with others, wanting to change but being unable to do so, reaching out to a therapist that uses a trauma informed approach is a great first step!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT, ASW, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117 (Online Only)
We have therapists who are trained in EMDR and IFS, and one of our therapists offers sessions in Farsi.
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Vani Hariharan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117
I use IFS, EMDR, structural family therapy, attachment, EFT, play therapy, expressive art therapy modalities.
I believe that people are resilient and resourceful, capable of overcoming difficulties. Sometimes we get entangled in personal and relational patterns that can overwhelm our resources. I help clients identify these problematic patterns and empower them to break free from patterns that do not serve them well. I focus on my client's interpersonal relationships and relationships with larger social systems. I have experience working with children, teens, families, and couples on several issues, including family and couple distress, trauma, and various presentations of anxiety and depression through a systemic and attachment-based lens.
I use IFS, EMDR, structural family therapy, attachment, EFT, play therapy, expressive art therapy modalities.
I believe that people are resilient and resourceful, capable of overcoming difficulties. Sometimes we get entangled in personal and relational patterns that can overwhelm our resources. I help clients identify these problematic patterns and empower them to break free from patterns that do not serve them well. I focus on my client's interpersonal relationships and relationships with larger social systems. I have experience working with children, teens, families, and couples on several issues, including family and couple distress, trauma, and various presentations of anxiety and depression through a systemic and attachment-based lens.
Niina Kuukka Emdr Neurofeedback
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
I use a blend of neurofeedback, EMDR, IFS, energy work, and guided meditations to help you upgrade your brain, elevate your mind, and raise your consciousness so that you can heal your past and change the present to build the future you've been dreaming of.
Feeling crappy about yourself has run your life for too long. Feeling like your not worthy, not good enough, or that you don't deserve things. Because of those feelings, you've probably been holding yourself back or putting yourself down. Being stuck in that past is stopping you from the life that you want. A life filled with friends, partners, careers, or experiences that really feed your soul.
I use a blend of neurofeedback, EMDR, IFS, energy work, and guided meditations to help you upgrade your brain, elevate your mind, and raise your consciousness so that you can heal your past and change the present to build the future you've been dreaming of.
Feeling crappy about yourself has run your life for too long. Feeling like your not worthy, not good enough, or that you don't deserve things. Because of those feelings, you've probably been holding yourself back or putting yourself down. Being stuck in that past is stopping you from the life that you want. A life filled with friends, partners, careers, or experiences that really feed your soul.
Morgan Joines
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95120 (Online Only)
You're doing your best to get through life and curve balls it sometimes throws at you. But that doesn't mean that its easy, and you definitely don't have to do it alone! If you are struggling, with the challenges of life, relationships, family stress, work stress, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, life-transitions, self-esteem, boundaries, etc., lets work together to help you manage and navigate the challenges that lay before you. I practice IFS, motivational interviewing, solution focused, narrative therapy, Jungian, and often implement a spiritual approach when applicable.
You're doing your best to get through life and curve balls it sometimes throws at you. But that doesn't mean that its easy, and you definitely don't have to do it alone! If you are struggling, with the challenges of life, relationships, family stress, work stress, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, life-transitions, self-esteem, boundaries, etc., lets work together to help you manage and navigate the challenges that lay before you. I practice IFS, motivational interviewing, solution focused, narrative therapy, Jungian, and often implement a spiritual approach when applicable.
Felicia Nibungco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
Felicia utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy as necessary.
Felicia is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression that impact daily life, work, and relationships. Her approach is culturally affirming and responsive, always aiming to understand each client’s background and context. Felicia provides individualized support for those seeking to improve emotional well-being, thrive in their careers, and enhance their personal and professional relationships. She serves adults of all ages, including young adults, parents, and middle-aged individuals, with a focus on empowering them to experience healing and more life satisfaction.
Felicia utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy as necessary.
Felicia is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression that impact daily life, work, and relationships. Her approach is culturally affirming and responsive, always aiming to understand each client’s background and context. Felicia provides individualized support for those seeking to improve emotional well-being, thrive in their careers, and enhance their personal and professional relationships. She serves adults of all ages, including young adults, parents, and middle-aged individuals, with a focus on empowering them to experience healing and more life satisfaction.
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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.