Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in San Marcos, CA
You’re self-aware. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even been to therapy before. You know your patterns, you’ve done the work -but something still feels stuck. Despite your insight, you keep finding yourself in the same emotional loops, the same relational pain, or the same overwhelming body sensations that you can’t quite shake. It’s exhausting to feel like you should be doing better-but your nervous system, your emotions, or that deep ache inside haven’t caught up with your mind.
You’re self-aware. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even been to therapy before. You know your patterns, you’ve done the work -but something still feels stuck. Despite your insight, you keep finding yourself in the same emotional loops, the same relational pain, or the same overwhelming body sensations that you can’t quite shake. It’s exhausting to feel like you should be doing better-but your nervous system, your emotions, or that deep ache inside haven’t caught up with your mind.
"It's not forgetting that heals. It's remembering." - Amy Greene. My area of focus is working with women and men who want to heal their mind and bodies from negative or traumatic experiences. Forgetting is not always an option because our bodies do remember. Common symptoms and complaints that can be related to traumatic events may be anxiety or depression, irritability and anger, frequent headaches, stomach-aches and fatigue. It can be difficult and overwhelming to reach out for support, but "forgetting" may no longer feel like an option for you.
"It's not forgetting that heals. It's remembering." - Amy Greene. My area of focus is working with women and men who want to heal their mind and bodies from negative or traumatic experiences. Forgetting is not always an option because our bodies do remember. Common symptoms and complaints that can be related to traumatic events may be anxiety or depression, irritability and anger, frequent headaches, stomach-aches and fatigue. It can be difficult and overwhelming to reach out for support, but "forgetting" may no longer feel like an option for you.
I am the CEO/owner of Sea Wellness Therapy Group in San Marcos. I am a clinical psychologist who has been in private practice for 24 years. I have extensive experience treating a wide variety of issues and psychological disorders from the most mild to the most severe and I work with adults and adolescents. My office is centrally located in San Marcos and is easily accessible. My approach is warm, positive and compassionate. I can help you to achieve your personal goals, more effectively manage your emotions and stressors and develop strategies that will promote positive self-growth and lead you to and a more satisfying life.
I am the CEO/owner of Sea Wellness Therapy Group in San Marcos. I am a clinical psychologist who has been in private practice for 24 years. I have extensive experience treating a wide variety of issues and psychological disorders from the most mild to the most severe and I work with adults and adolescents. My office is centrally located in San Marcos and is easily accessible. My approach is warm, positive and compassionate. I can help you to achieve your personal goals, more effectively manage your emotions and stressors and develop strategies that will promote positive self-growth and lead you to and a more satisfying life.
Facing life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing pain, uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, I can provide the support and help you need to navigate these struggles. Whether it's your first time considering therapy, or you're already familiar with the process, I'm here to help!
Facing life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing pain, uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, I can provide the support and help you need to navigate these struggles. Whether it's your first time considering therapy, or you're already familiar with the process, I'm here to help!
" My approach combines IFS, ACT, somatic work, and a bit of DBT-inspired tools, all guided by the therapeutic relationship.
Lately, you’ve been reacting in ways that don’t feel like you. You're snapping faster, overthinking everything, struggling to relax even when you get a moment. You keep telling yourself you should be able to handle this, but something feels off. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or deep in motherhood, things feel louder, harder, and more constant than they used to. You’re still showing up, but quietly wondering, "what is happening to me?" It's exhausting trying to keep up appearances when you feel this way inside. I help moms in this exact place slow things down, make sense of what’s underneath, and start feeling steady again.
" My approach combines IFS, ACT, somatic work, and a bit of DBT-inspired tools, all guided by the therapeutic relationship.
Lately, you’ve been reacting in ways that don’t feel like you. You're snapping faster, overthinking everything, struggling to relax even when you get a moment. You keep telling yourself you should be able to handle this, but something feels off. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or deep in motherhood, things feel louder, harder, and more constant than they used to. You’re still showing up, but quietly wondering, "what is happening to me?" It's exhausting trying to keep up appearances when you feel this way inside. I help moms in this exact place slow things down, make sense of what’s underneath, and start feeling steady again.
My approach to therapy is based on Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Mindfulness which allows for deeper healing and insight than many traditional talk therapies.
Do you feel overwhelmed or full of anxiety, no matter what you do or try? Do you desire to feel different but struggle with where to start? Do you feel disconnected from your true self or your goals? Maybe you feel stuck and unable to enjoy the things you used to love. Are you feeling like you struggle to connect to others? You might not even remember a time when you didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: You are ready for some RELIEF. You're ready to feel like you can BREATHE and ENJOY again. You are ready to feel connected, calm, and confident again. Most of all, you're ready to start living the life you desire!
My approach to therapy is based on Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Mindfulness which allows for deeper healing and insight than many traditional talk therapies.
Do you feel overwhelmed or full of anxiety, no matter what you do or try? Do you desire to feel different but struggle with where to start? Do you feel disconnected from your true self or your goals? Maybe you feel stuck and unable to enjoy the things you used to love. Are you feeling like you struggle to connect to others? You might not even remember a time when you didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: You are ready for some RELIEF. You're ready to feel like you can BREATHE and ENJOY again. You are ready to feel connected, calm, and confident again. Most of all, you're ready to start living the life you desire!
Healing is more than managing symptoms, it’s about creating the life and relationships you truly want. I help clients break through emotional barriers and behavioral patterns, heal from past wounds, and build lasting confidence, resilience, and connection so they can move beyond survival mode, achieve their goals and dreams, and truly thrive.
Healing is more than managing symptoms, it’s about creating the life and relationships you truly want. I help clients break through emotional barriers and behavioral patterns, heal from past wounds, and build lasting confidence, resilience, and connection so they can move beyond survival mode, achieve their goals and dreams, and truly thrive.
Hello, I'm Johanna Crespin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space where individuals and couples can navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing trauma, overwhelming stress, or seeking deeper self-discovery, my approach centers on empathy, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to your healing journey. Together, we’ll work to restore balance and help you reconnect with a sense of well-being.
Hello, I'm Johanna Crespin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space where individuals and couples can navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing trauma, overwhelming stress, or seeking deeper self-discovery, my approach centers on empathy, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to your healing journey. Together, we’ll work to restore balance and help you reconnect with a sense of well-being.
Are you feeling like you’re not living as your best self? Maybe you’re feeling confused, scared, or disconnected, and not sure how to move forward. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to help. If emotions or behaviors are becoming overwhelming and affecting other areas of your life, I encourage you to reach out. My goal is to support you through this journey, and I truly believe that positive change, success, and growth are possible. Together we’ll work on practical tools and strategies to help you not just cope, but truly thrive.
Are you feeling like you’re not living as your best self? Maybe you’re feeling confused, scared, or disconnected, and not sure how to move forward. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to help. If emotions or behaviors are becoming overwhelming and affecting other areas of your life, I encourage you to reach out. My goal is to support you through this journey, and I truly believe that positive change, success, and growth are possible. Together we’ll work on practical tools and strategies to help you not just cope, but truly thrive.
From there, I offer experiential practices such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR that get the root of the issues.
Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Let me help. The key is finding someone you feel comfortable with, but how to know in advance? Reading profiles can help you get a feel for the therapist.
I am a tools therapist, not a talk therapist. I listen with openness and compassion, then teach you how to shift patterns in your brain, body, and relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you reduce anxiety, heal trauma, optimize communication, and restore balance.
As a trauma-informed, neurobiology-based therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families ready for real transformation.
From there, I offer experiential practices such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR that get the root of the issues.
Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Let me help. The key is finding someone you feel comfortable with, but how to know in advance? Reading profiles can help you get a feel for the therapist.
I am a tools therapist, not a talk therapist. I listen with openness and compassion, then teach you how to shift patterns in your brain, body, and relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you reduce anxiety, heal trauma, optimize communication, and restore balance.
As a trauma-informed, neurobiology-based therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families ready for real transformation.
San Elijo Neurofeedback & Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, PhD
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Medication not working? Feeling stressed, afraid, and out of balance can rob you of your vitality and can prevent you from reaching your full potential in life. Many situations in our lives can lead us to feel this way whether it be the result of a traumatic event, a significant loss in life, and/or our habits, behaviors, attitudes, and emotions. Experiencing these stressors can be overwhelming at times, especially if trying to manage them alone. If you find yourself at this particular place in your life, I would welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you while we work together to find healing.
Medication not working? Feeling stressed, afraid, and out of balance can rob you of your vitality and can prevent you from reaching your full potential in life. Many situations in our lives can lead us to feel this way whether it be the result of a traumatic event, a significant loss in life, and/or our habits, behaviors, attitudes, and emotions. Experiencing these stressors can be overwhelming at times, especially if trying to manage them alone. If you find yourself at this particular place in your life, I would welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you while we work together to find healing.
I work with adults and couples to shift trauma-driven, attachment-based patterns using EMDR, IFS, EFT, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
I specialize in trauma, relationship strain, life transitions, chronic pain & illness, and neurodivergence. Whether you come alone or with your partner, we identify patterns shaping your reactions, including how the nervous system drives both emotional and physical pain. My work is integrative and attachment-focused, building safety and steadier connection
I work with adults and couples to shift trauma-driven, attachment-based patterns using EMDR, IFS, EFT, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
I specialize in trauma, relationship strain, life transitions, chronic pain & illness, and neurodivergence. Whether you come alone or with your partner, we identify patterns shaping your reactions, including how the nervous system drives both emotional and physical pain. My work is integrative and attachment-focused, building safety and steadier connection
We’ll use a blend of practical tools (CBT & DBT) to manage intrusive thoughts in the moment, while also exploring the deeper 'parts' of you ( IFS) to understand why these patterns started.
It can be exhausting to carry intrusive thoughts and feelings of anxiety or depression on your own. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can finally feel heard and validated. As a strength-based therapist, I don’t just focus on the struggle—I work alongside you to identify your existing resilience and create goals that move you forward. Together, we’ll integrate self-care and coping strategies into your daily routine so you can reclaim your peace of mind, free from guilt and stress.
We’ll use a blend of practical tools (CBT & DBT) to manage intrusive thoughts in the moment, while also exploring the deeper 'parts' of you ( IFS) to understand why these patterns started.
It can be exhausting to carry intrusive thoughts and feelings of anxiety or depression on your own. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can finally feel heard and validated. As a strength-based therapist, I don’t just focus on the struggle—I work alongside you to identify your existing resilience and create goals that move you forward. Together, we’ll integrate self-care and coping strategies into your daily routine so you can reclaim your peace of mind, free from guilt and stress.
Integrative Mental Health: Accepting New Clients
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
I work with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, or past experiences that continue to impact their present. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overthinking, or unsure of their direction. Together, we create a safe and supportive space where they can slow down, better understand their patterns, and begin building the tools and confidence needed to move forward with clarity and resilience.
I work with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, or past experiences that continue to impact their present. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overthinking, or unsure of their direction. Together, we create a safe and supportive space where they can slow down, better understand their patterns, and begin building the tools and confidence needed to move forward with clarity and resilience.
I bring that depth — alongside relational, IFS parts work, trauma-informed, and mindfulness approaches — to every session.
You've been carrying something heavy — maybe for years. Whether it's anxiety that hums beneath every interaction, a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall, or a past experience that still shapes the way you show up in the world, you're here because something needs to change. A lot of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Men navigating what it means to actually open up. Clients in relationships that are trying to understand themselves and their partners better. People who've tried to outthink their trauma — and found it doesn't work that way.
I bring that depth — alongside relational, IFS parts work, trauma-informed, and mindfulness approaches — to every session.
You've been carrying something heavy — maybe for years. Whether it's anxiety that hums beneath every interaction, a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall, or a past experience that still shapes the way you show up in the world, you're here because something needs to change. A lot of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Men navigating what it means to actually open up. Clients in relationships that are trying to understand themselves and their partners better. People who've tried to outthink their trauma — and found it doesn't work that way.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Through thoughtful questions and body-based interventions (like EMDR & IFS), I help women find freedom from spirally negative self-talk and self-doubt so that they can navigate relationships and work with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
You are tired of beating yourself up and questioning your worth. You spread yourself thin caring and doing for others, and still feel as though you are unworthy of their love. It's hard for you to stand by your own needs and boundaries. You feel guilty for asking for too much and ashamed of not being enough. You spend a lot of time worrying about what people think of you, cringing at every interaction you have, and ruminating over every mistake. Your body feels tense and on edge. Your heartbeat is fast and your breathing is shallow. You can hear all the nasty ways in which you are talking to yourself, but you can’t make it stop.
Through thoughtful questions and body-based interventions (like EMDR & IFS), I help women find freedom from spirally negative self-talk and self-doubt so that they can navigate relationships and work with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
You are tired of beating yourself up and questioning your worth. You spread yourself thin caring and doing for others, and still feel as though you are unworthy of their love. It's hard for you to stand by your own needs and boundaries. You feel guilty for asking for too much and ashamed of not being enough. You spend a lot of time worrying about what people think of you, cringing at every interaction you have, and ruminating over every mistake. Your body feels tense and on edge. Your heartbeat is fast and your breathing is shallow. You can hear all the nasty ways in which you are talking to yourself, but you can’t make it stop.
Integrative Mental Health: Accepting New Clients
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to understand their emotions. Many come to therapy during times of transition, identity exploration, or after difficult experiences. My team and I support them by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel seen and heard, while helping them build insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to understand their emotions. Many come to therapy during times of transition, identity exploration, or after difficult experiences. My team and I support them by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel seen and heard, while helping them build insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.
Using a culturally and trauma-informed approach, I blend modalities like IFS, EMDR, and Somatic interventions for trauma.
Being human is both beautiful and hard. If you're feeling stuck, maybe caught in self-doubt, old survival patterns, or the pain of narcissistic abuse, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a space where your emotions are welcome, your story is honored, and your nervous system can begin to exhale. Healing isn't about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting and evolving with the parts of you that were never truly lost. Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s intuitive, collaborative, and rooted in deep respect for your inner wisdom.
Using a culturally and trauma-informed approach, I blend modalities like IFS, EMDR, and Somatic interventions for trauma.
Being human is both beautiful and hard. If you're feeling stuck, maybe caught in self-doubt, old survival patterns, or the pain of narcissistic abuse, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a space where your emotions are welcome, your story is honored, and your nervous system can begin to exhale. Healing isn't about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting and evolving with the parts of you that were never truly lost. Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s intuitive, collaborative, and rooted in deep respect for your inner wisdom.
Using CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, and solution-focused therapy, I help you build practical coping skills, deepen self-understanding, while practicing mindfulness and creating meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
I am here for someone who appears “high-functioning” on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. They might be navigating recovery, grief, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and often feel pressure to keep it together for others. Many have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly putting their own needs last. They may struggle with big emotions like; anxiety, shame, sadness, anger or feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but can’t seem to change.
Using CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, and solution-focused therapy, I help you build practical coping skills, deepen self-understanding, while practicing mindfulness and creating meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
I am here for someone who appears “high-functioning” on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. They might be navigating recovery, grief, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and often feel pressure to keep it together for others. Many have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly putting their own needs last. They may struggle with big emotions like; anxiety, shame, sadness, anger or feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but can’t seem to change.
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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.