Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in San Leandro, CA
I employ a variety of proven therapeutic modalities, including CBT & ACT, mindfulness, IFS, and somatic (body-based) work.
My biggest passions are healing from complex and childhood traumas, and supporting pregnancy and postpartum journeys. This looks like building skills to cope with challenging mood and behaviors, developing self-awareness and self-compassion, honoring old wounds or generational patterns, and holding space for grief. Processing feelings and healing relational challenges is key.
I use a holistic approach that honors my clients' innate healing wisdom- from mind, body, and spirit. I welcome adult individuals and couples, LGBTQIA+ folks, moms and dads. I'm sex and kink positive, fat positive, and culturally & religiously affirming.
I employ a variety of proven therapeutic modalities, including CBT & ACT, mindfulness, IFS, and somatic (body-based) work.
My biggest passions are healing from complex and childhood traumas, and supporting pregnancy and postpartum journeys. This looks like building skills to cope with challenging mood and behaviors, developing self-awareness and self-compassion, honoring old wounds or generational patterns, and holding space for grief. Processing feelings and healing relational challenges is key.
I use a holistic approach that honors my clients' innate healing wisdom- from mind, body, and spirit. I welcome adult individuals and couples, LGBTQIA+ folks, moms and dads. I'm sex and kink positive, fat positive, and culturally & religiously affirming.
I use a 'parts' approach informed by IFS, structural dissociation, and Comprehensive Resource Model.
You can heal your life with your own mind/body! In today's stressful world, symptoms of anxiety, depression and troubled relationships are common. As an LMFT, I have 20+ years experience working with families, couples and individuals; healing traumas, mending relationships, reducing depression, anxiety and addiction and supporting personal growth. Focusing on "kindfulness," we work to shine a light of insight, offering profound transformation. With compassion and empathy, I guide clients to a deep sense of well-being which provides relief from many troubling symptoms and creates solutions to today's common modern life problems.
I use a 'parts' approach informed by IFS, structural dissociation, and Comprehensive Resource Model.
You can heal your life with your own mind/body! In today's stressful world, symptoms of anxiety, depression and troubled relationships are common. As an LMFT, I have 20+ years experience working with families, couples and individuals; healing traumas, mending relationships, reducing depression, anxiety and addiction and supporting personal growth. Focusing on "kindfulness," we work to shine a light of insight, offering profound transformation. With compassion and empathy, I guide clients to a deep sense of well-being which provides relief from many troubling symptoms and creates solutions to today's common modern life problems.
Some of the therapeutic approaches I use include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Please feel free to reach out to schedule a 15 minute online consultation.
Some of the therapeutic approaches I use include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Please feel free to reach out to schedule a 15 minute online consultation.
I practice evidence-based treatments such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and can tailor other techniques based on your needs.
I believe the best healing is done in relationships, which can be done through the client-therapist relationship or by bringing family members together. I utilize my understanding of navigating two-different cultures to help clients cope with cross-cultural conflicts. I am committed to exploring with you in therapy how systems/norms are impacting you.
I practice evidence-based treatments such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and can tailor other techniques based on your needs.
I believe the best healing is done in relationships, which can be done through the client-therapist relationship or by bringing family members together. I utilize my understanding of navigating two-different cultures to help clients cope with cross-cultural conflicts. I am committed to exploring with you in therapy how systems/norms are impacting you.
My strength as a helper in Anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, trauma, addiction, life transitions, family systems, relationships, burnout, self-esteem, cultural adjustment, LGBTQ+, grief/loss, coping skills, mindfulness, and self-care.
Change can be difficult but also necessary to live a fulfilling and satisfying life. The groups I work with are teens & adults. People living with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life changes, self-esteem, grief & loss, adjusting to life transitions, communication struggle, Posttraumatic stress/ Trauma, Self-Care, Self- Confidence, LGBTQ+.
My strength as a helper in Anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, trauma, addiction, life transitions, family systems, relationships, burnout, self-esteem, cultural adjustment, LGBTQ+, grief/loss, coping skills, mindfulness, and self-care.
Change can be difficult but also necessary to live a fulfilling and satisfying life. The groups I work with are teens & adults. People living with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life changes, self-esteem, grief & loss, adjusting to life transitions, communication struggle, Posttraumatic stress/ Trauma, Self-Care, Self- Confidence, LGBTQ+.
My therapeutic approach to therapy is eclectic utilizing person-centered, psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral, family systems, and attachment theory.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; I prioritize guiding clients down the path to wholeness through the practices of healing and integrating all parts. I include processing shadow work, healing parental and childhood attachment wounds, ego dissolution, and reprogramming belief systems to become the highest version of self. I currently work with clients suffering from mild to severe depression, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and addictive behaviors.
My therapeutic approach to therapy is eclectic utilizing person-centered, psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral, family systems, and attachment theory.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; I prioritize guiding clients down the path to wholeness through the practices of healing and integrating all parts. I include processing shadow work, healing parental and childhood attachment wounds, ego dissolution, and reprogramming belief systems to become the highest version of self. I currently work with clients suffering from mild to severe depression, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and addictive behaviors.
My approach is rooted in Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist frameworks, while also integrating Polyvagal and Psychodynamic perspectives and techniques.
Most of us find ourselves in need of reflection at different points in our lives. While there are various ways we can address this need, therapy offers a unique opportunity to be heard and to explore our inner world. I view therapy as a space to be curious, an opportunity to integrate life experiences and deepen understandings, and an orientation process, making change more possible. My perspective is trauma-informed and culturally-humble as trauma, disconnection, and cultural stress can have varying degrees of impact on us.
My approach is rooted in Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist frameworks, while also integrating Polyvagal and Psychodynamic perspectives and techniques.
Most of us find ourselves in need of reflection at different points in our lives. While there are various ways we can address this need, therapy offers a unique opportunity to be heard and to explore our inner world. I view therapy as a space to be curious, an opportunity to integrate life experiences and deepen understandings, and an orientation process, making change more possible. My perspective is trauma-informed and culturally-humble as trauma, disconnection, and cultural stress can have varying degrees of impact on us.
Hi, I'm Scott Moresi, a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist.
Unlike traditional talk therapy approaches, somatic IFS offers both profound results in and outside of therapy sessions to bring much needed relief for those struggling with the effects of trauma, OCD, mood disorders, and even chronic pain. My goal is to help you to heal and gain the tools you need to do your own IFS work after our work together is complete.
Hi, I'm Scott Moresi, a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist.
Unlike traditional talk therapy approaches, somatic IFS offers both profound results in and outside of therapy sessions to bring much needed relief for those struggling with the effects of trauma, OCD, mood disorders, and even chronic pain. My goal is to help you to heal and gain the tools you need to do your own IFS work after our work together is complete.
I specialize in trauma using EMDR therapy and incorporate several modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, parts mapping, and DBT skills, to facilitate reprocessing past experiences.
I believe effective therapy is based on a good fit between the therapist and client that promotes safety and trust. I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens to help people understand what brought them to this point. With this knowledge, a person can feel more empowered to make different choices to live the life they have envisioned. I am Jungian-informed, helping people to make sense of their dreams and find meaning in them.
I specialize in trauma using EMDR therapy and incorporate several modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, parts mapping, and DBT skills, to facilitate reprocessing past experiences.
I believe effective therapy is based on a good fit between the therapist and client that promotes safety and trust. I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens to help people understand what brought them to this point. With this knowledge, a person can feel more empowered to make different choices to live the life they have envisioned. I am Jungian-informed, helping people to make sense of their dreams and find meaning in them.
I have begun training on Internal Family Systems, and have training and education in drug and alcohol and family systems settings.
What's happening in your life today? How can I help you feel better about yourself and your future? Sometimes painful life experiences get in the way of taking charge of our lives. For some, depression, anxiety or trauma can make you feel stuck. Others want to figure out why their interpersonal relationships are conflicted and stressful or that they still haven't met the person they want to be with. Therapy is such a useful experience to get things out of your head and into the room, where we work together to figure out what's in the way of happiness, while creating a plan for going forward.
I have begun training on Internal Family Systems, and have training and education in drug and alcohol and family systems settings.
What's happening in your life today? How can I help you feel better about yourself and your future? Sometimes painful life experiences get in the way of taking charge of our lives. For some, depression, anxiety or trauma can make you feel stuck. Others want to figure out why their interpersonal relationships are conflicted and stressful or that they still haven't met the person they want to be with. Therapy is such a useful experience to get things out of your head and into the room, where we work together to figure out what's in the way of happiness, while creating a plan for going forward.
Are you feeling burnt out? Do you find yourself on autopilot? Are you struggling to balance your own desires with the expectations placed on you in relationships, work, or family? Your feelings and desires are valid, and you deserve to have them acknowledged! By working together, we can identify and reduce that built-up tension you've been experiencing. Perhaps it appears as anxiety, anger, fear, muscle tightness, substance use, or checked out. Let's talk about improving the quality of life for your mind and body.
Are you feeling burnt out? Do you find yourself on autopilot? Are you struggling to balance your own desires with the expectations placed on you in relationships, work, or family? Your feelings and desires are valid, and you deserve to have them acknowledged! By working together, we can identify and reduce that built-up tension you've been experiencing. Perhaps it appears as anxiety, anger, fear, muscle tightness, substance use, or checked out. Let's talk about improving the quality of life for your mind and body.
I believe deeply in the healing power of connection—both within ourselves and with others. Whether I am working with an individual navigating personal challenges, a couple seeking to strengthen their bond, or a family trying to rebuild trust, I approach each therapeutic relationship with compassion, respect, and a genuine commitment to helping clients move toward growth and understanding. Therapy is a courageous step—one that requires vulnerability, honesty, and hope. I am here to support you with warmth, skill, and care as you move forward.
I believe deeply in the healing power of connection—both within ourselves and with others. Whether I am working with an individual navigating personal challenges, a couple seeking to strengthen their bond, or a family trying to rebuild trust, I approach each therapeutic relationship with compassion, respect, and a genuine commitment to helping clients move toward growth and understanding. Therapy is a courageous step—one that requires vulnerability, honesty, and hope. I am here to support you with warmth, skill, and care as you move forward.
I enjoy working with adult women experiencing challenges with recovery from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault/Abuse/Trauma, life transitions and pet loss. Asian-American, Latina and Pacific Islanders are clients who have found a positive connection with me. I am a lifelong pet owner. Clients who prefer a trauma-informed approach, with feminist, eclectic, EMDR, person-centered influences would likely find working with me to be a good fit. I am currently accepting telehealth clients in Hawai’i or California. I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments and am available for new clients.
I enjoy working with adult women experiencing challenges with recovery from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault/Abuse/Trauma, life transitions and pet loss. Asian-American, Latina and Pacific Islanders are clients who have found a positive connection with me. I am a lifelong pet owner. Clients who prefer a trauma-informed approach, with feminist, eclectic, EMDR, person-centered influences would likely find working with me to be a good fit. I am currently accepting telehealth clients in Hawai’i or California. I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments and am available for new clients.
My name is Eliza Haughey, LPCC. I see the therapeutic alliance as the most important part of therapy. People need to feel safe, seen, and heard. A therapist should be a confidant and empower clients to feel comfortable sharing the experiences they are going through, from the profound to the mundane. I work with depression, anxiety, life changes and adjustment issues, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.
My name is Eliza Haughey, LPCC. I see the therapeutic alliance as the most important part of therapy. People need to feel safe, seen, and heard. A therapist should be a confidant and empower clients to feel comfortable sharing the experiences they are going through, from the profound to the mundane. I work with depression, anxiety, life changes and adjustment issues, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.
I have a warm, strength-based, and integrative style that allows my clients to be their full authentic selves in search of meeting their full potential. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative in treating their identified goals.
I have a warm, strength-based, and integrative style that allows my clients to be their full authentic selves in search of meeting their full potential. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative in treating their identified goals.
I am a thought leader and teacher and I share the knowledge I have acquired through formal education and life experience. I view therapy as a spiritual path to expand, grow, and evolve as a human being. I will guide you to an awareness and understanding of your thoughts and underlying beliefs which contribute to your actions and decision making. I use a holistic approach that is warm and supportive for Individuals, couples, families and other forms of relationships. Together we'll establish an environment for you to develop the strengths and strategies which will guide you to goal achievement.
I am a thought leader and teacher and I share the knowledge I have acquired through formal education and life experience. I view therapy as a spiritual path to expand, grow, and evolve as a human being. I will guide you to an awareness and understanding of your thoughts and underlying beliefs which contribute to your actions and decision making. I use a holistic approach that is warm and supportive for Individuals, couples, families and other forms of relationships. Together we'll establish an environment for you to develop the strengths and strategies which will guide you to goal achievement.
There is no way around the fact that life throws ongoing curve balls, and sometimes those balls feel enormously overwhelming. I see therapy as a means to help people move through their suffering and finds better ways to experience their life and develop aspects of their mind that equip them to feel more joy, inner comfort, inner integration and meaning. I work empathically to build awareness of repetitive patterns, gain relief from emotional pain and help build deeper connections to oneself and others. My careful use of attunement and connecting one's core self to "parts" of the mind, one can experience deep and lasting change.
There is no way around the fact that life throws ongoing curve balls, and sometimes those balls feel enormously overwhelming. I see therapy as a means to help people move through their suffering and finds better ways to experience their life and develop aspects of their mind that equip them to feel more joy, inner comfort, inner integration and meaning. I work empathically to build awareness of repetitive patterns, gain relief from emotional pain and help build deeper connections to oneself and others. My careful use of attunement and connecting one's core self to "parts" of the mind, one can experience deep and lasting change.
Hello, my name Is Alexandra (Ali) Duran, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Fresno, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety learn to regulate their challenging emotions, develop new life skills, process their history of trauma/loss, and find joy and meaning in life. I also help couples strengthen their bond with one another, improve their overall communication, and explore their joint needs, responsibilities, and dreams/goals for the future.
Hello, my name Is Alexandra (Ali) Duran, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Fresno, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety learn to regulate their challenging emotions, develop new life skills, process their history of trauma/loss, and find joy and meaning in life. I also help couples strengthen their bond with one another, improve their overall communication, and explore their joint needs, responsibilities, and dreams/goals for the future.
I am a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 20 years of practice in Illinois, Texas, California, and Nebraska. Throughout my career, I have successfully helped numerous individuals and families navigate life's challenges, including personal, peer, work, school, and family-related issues. With a strong foundation in strength-based and client-centered principles, I prioritize collaboration and active participation between myself and my clients. By fostering a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment, we work together to identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and create positive change.
I am a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 20 years of practice in Illinois, Texas, California, and Nebraska. Throughout my career, I have successfully helped numerous individuals and families navigate life's challenges, including personal, peer, work, school, and family-related issues. With a strong foundation in strength-based and client-centered principles, I prioritize collaboration and active participation between myself and my clients. By fostering a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment, we work together to identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and create positive change.
Joy provides families with survival tools and peace of mind to successfully accomplish the monumental task of raising kids and a family - a task that came without an instruction manual and changes at every turn. While she doesn't claim to know every particular circumstance, she has a reputation for respecting, honoring, and supporting people from a wide variety of life experiences. Joy has the ability to not just understand but FEEL your struggle without judgment.
Joy provides families with survival tools and peace of mind to successfully accomplish the monumental task of raising kids and a family - a task that came without an instruction manual and changes at every turn. While she doesn't claim to know every particular circumstance, she has a reputation for respecting, honoring, and supporting people from a wide variety of life experiences. Joy has the ability to not just understand but FEEL your struggle without judgment.
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What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.