Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
I am an experienced EMDR therapist with training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Energy Psychology, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
I am an experienced EMDR therapist with training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Energy Psychology, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
Erin Kownacki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, RYT
6 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Are you seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you or your teen to manage anxiety, explore your identity or increase relationship skills? You are in the right place. I specialize in supporting teens, couples, and individuals with healing, reconnecting, and learning to trust themselves again. If you are ready to grow and looking to go deeper in therapy, my direct and collaborative approach might be what you are looking for. I know this process can be difficult and I want you to know that it takes courage to seek out support. I am supervised by Karolyn Johnson, LMFT 81409.
Are you seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you or your teen to manage anxiety, explore your identity or increase relationship skills? You are in the right place. I specialize in supporting teens, couples, and individuals with healing, reconnecting, and learning to trust themselves again. If you are ready to grow and looking to go deeper in therapy, my direct and collaborative approach might be what you are looking for. I know this process can be difficult and I want you to know that it takes courage to seek out support. I am supervised by Karolyn Johnson, LMFT 81409.
My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.
My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.
I mainly use IFS (parts work) and EMDR, which is a trauma therapy.
A warm "Hello" to you. :) Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Are you dealing with issues from childhood that are getting in the way of your life today? Or, are you trying to figure out why there is fighting between your children & your family? As a fellow mother of two, I am passionate about healing the family system. Do you or a loved one have ADHD that is impacting your life in negative ways? These are all issues that I am skilled in helping you with. I provide online therapy to anyone in the California area and in person in Solana Bch. I went to Alliant Int. Univ. for my MA in Marriage & Family Th.
I mainly use IFS (parts work) and EMDR, which is a trauma therapy.
A warm "Hello" to you. :) Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Are you dealing with issues from childhood that are getting in the way of your life today? Or, are you trying to figure out why there is fighting between your children & your family? As a fellow mother of two, I am passionate about healing the family system. Do you or a loved one have ADHD that is impacting your life in negative ways? These are all issues that I am skilled in helping you with. I provide online therapy to anyone in the California area and in person in Solana Bch. I went to Alliant Int. Univ. for my MA in Marriage & Family Th.
I mostly use my training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and existential therapy.
As a long-time surfer, climber, and explorer at heart, I see my role as a guide who helps you move through your fears and toward your longings. Like with any good guide, we'll map the territory, build trust in your Self, learn skills to navigate difficult spots, and discover clarity on top of the peak. I believe when our curiosity outweighs our fears, we can take the leap into a more authentic life.
I work with adults with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, grief, men’s issues, and life transitions. I am also trained in psychedelic integration for those seeking support for their journeys.
I mostly use my training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and existential therapy.
As a long-time surfer, climber, and explorer at heart, I see my role as a guide who helps you move through your fears and toward your longings. Like with any good guide, we'll map the territory, build trust in your Self, learn skills to navigate difficult spots, and discover clarity on top of the peak. I believe when our curiosity outweighs our fears, we can take the leap into a more authentic life.
I work with adults with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, grief, men’s issues, and life transitions. I am also trained in psychedelic integration for those seeking support for their journeys.
When working with individuals I blend in Internal family systems ( IFS), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), mindfulness and I use a holistic approach to individualize your needs.
Do you feel stuck? Are you trapped in the same old fight, over and over? This is where I come in. As an LMFT specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples make sense of BIG feelings and stop relationship spirals in their tracks. This repetitive conflict isn't evidence that you are incompatible. In fact, it means your relationship is trying to grow, and you need the guidance to transition into your next evolution. Alone, it can feel so frustrating and heartbreaking. I help you decode the cycle, uncover the emotions underneath, and transform stuckness into deep connectedness.
When working with individuals I blend in Internal family systems ( IFS), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), mindfulness and I use a holistic approach to individualize your needs.
Do you feel stuck? Are you trapped in the same old fight, over and over? This is where I come in. As an LMFT specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples make sense of BIG feelings and stop relationship spirals in their tracks. This repetitive conflict isn't evidence that you are incompatible. In fact, it means your relationship is trying to grow, and you need the guidance to transition into your next evolution. Alone, it can feel so frustrating and heartbreaking. I help you decode the cycle, uncover the emotions underneath, and transform stuckness into deep connectedness.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
I use IFS (parts work) and am an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, school or academic stress, and feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your teen, therapy offers a space to feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, build practical coping skills, strengthen confidence and self-awareness, and create meaningful change so you can feel more connected, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
I use IFS (parts work) and am an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, school or academic stress, and feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your teen, therapy offers a space to feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, build practical coping skills, strengthen confidence and self-awareness, and create meaningful change so you can feel more connected, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
If you are facing loss, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I would be honored to support you. My experience includes working with adults and adolescents in a private practice, a community college, and a hospice on a wide range of issues. I have accompanied clients from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds through their life journeys. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional, and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
If you are facing loss, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I would be honored to support you. My experience includes working with adults and adolescents in a private practice, a community college, and a hospice on a wide range of issues. I have accompanied clients from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds through their life journeys. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional, and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
I use innovative, tailored approaches, including EMDR, ACT, IFS, CBT, Solution-Focused, and, when appropriate, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
I use innovative, tailored approaches, including EMDR, ACT, IFS, CBT, Solution-Focused, and, when appropriate, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
Are you feeling stuck or desperate? Do you feel like there is something blocking you from moving forward in life? My hope is that clients leave therapy knowing their strengths and having the tools to tackle future challenges. Whether that is to empower them to find new solutions to old problems, a better way of managing their anxiety or depression; or a whole new way of being in relationships. We all need to feel empowered in our own lives but often find road blocks that keep us from reaching our potential.
Are you feeling stuck or desperate? Do you feel like there is something blocking you from moving forward in life? My hope is that clients leave therapy knowing their strengths and having the tools to tackle future challenges. Whether that is to empower them to find new solutions to old problems, a better way of managing their anxiety or depression; or a whole new way of being in relationships. We all need to feel empowered in our own lives but often find road blocks that keep us from reaching our potential.
I integrate AARM, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, collaborative therapy, and IFS‑informed parts work.
I work with adolescents, individuals, and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, attachment wounds, and major life transitions, including blended family dynamics. Many people come to me wanting clarity, emotional safety, and support in shifting long‑standing patterns. With a trauma‑informed, attachment‑based approach, I help clients understand how early experiences shape present‑day responses and guide them toward greater self‑awareness, regulation, and more secure ways of relating.
I integrate AARM, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, collaborative therapy, and IFS‑informed parts work.
I work with adolescents, individuals, and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, attachment wounds, and major life transitions, including blended family dynamics. Many people come to me wanting clarity, emotional safety, and support in shifting long‑standing patterns. With a trauma‑informed, attachment‑based approach, I help clients understand how early experiences shape present‑day responses and guide them toward greater self‑awareness, regulation, and more secure ways of relating.
PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Welcome to PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Our Values
Our therapists in Solana Beach, CA believe in client-specific mental health treatments with the goal of lasting, positive change. The client experience is of utmost importance and we strive to suit your needs the best we can.
We understand that time is precious and offer evening and weekend appointments to suit your needs. If you would like more information about our therapy and counseling services, contact our therapists today.
Welcome to PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Our Values
Our therapists in Solana Beach, CA believe in client-specific mental health treatments with the goal of lasting, positive change. The client experience is of utmost importance and we strive to suit your needs the best we can.
We understand that time is precious and offer evening and weekend appointments to suit your needs. If you would like more information about our therapy and counseling services, contact our therapists today.
I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and Internal Family Systems, tailoring therapy to client’s needs.
I am passionate about helping people find their own path toward health, happiness, and fulfillment. I believe every person brings a unique mix of strengths, challenges, and life experiences, and that meaningful support starts with meeting clients exactly where they are - with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. My approach is holistic and collaborative, grounded in authentic connection and respect for the whole person.
I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and Internal Family Systems, tailoring therapy to client’s needs.
I am passionate about helping people find their own path toward health, happiness, and fulfillment. I believe every person brings a unique mix of strengths, challenges, and life experiences, and that meaningful support starts with meeting clients exactly where they are - with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. My approach is holistic and collaborative, grounded in authentic connection and respect for the whole person.
Working from my expertise as a certified Sex therapist, EMDR certified, and IFS trained, I support clients in untangling shame, anxiety, and old patterns from a nervous system level so they can experience more ease, clarity, connection, and compassion in their lives.
Life looks good on the outside, but inside it feels harder than it should. You may question yourself, feel misaligned, or struggle to connect deeply with your partner. Intimacy, emotional or physical, feels stuck, distant, or filled with shame or anxiety. You might want to feel calm in your body, closeness in your relationships, or simply to feel more like yourself. My clients want relief from old wounds and patterns that keep them shut down. They hope to feel more present, authentic, and connected, allowing them to live a life that feels aligned inside and out.
Working from my expertise as a certified Sex therapist, EMDR certified, and IFS trained, I support clients in untangling shame, anxiety, and old patterns from a nervous system level so they can experience more ease, clarity, connection, and compassion in their lives.
Life looks good on the outside, but inside it feels harder than it should. You may question yourself, feel misaligned, or struggle to connect deeply with your partner. Intimacy, emotional or physical, feels stuck, distant, or filled with shame or anxiety. You might want to feel calm in your body, closeness in your relationships, or simply to feel more like yourself. My clients want relief from old wounds and patterns that keep them shut down. They hope to feel more present, authentic, and connected, allowing them to live a life that feels aligned inside and out.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and DBT-informed approaches within a depth-oriented framework.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in empowerment. I help clients recognize unhelpful coping patterns, strengthen emotional resilience and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I provide a safe therapy space that is conducive for the development of personal insight, healing, growth and lasting change.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and DBT-informed approaches within a depth-oriented framework.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in empowerment. I help clients recognize unhelpful coping patterns, strengthen emotional resilience and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I provide a safe therapy space that is conducive for the development of personal insight, healing, growth and lasting change.
Perhaps you're experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety or depression, the lingering effects of past wounds, complexities of divorce or blended families, the ongoing work of sobriety, navigating ADHD, or intense performance pressures. You don’t have to carry this alone. Lasting relief, renewed hope, and authentic joy are truly within reach. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.
Perhaps you're experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety or depression, the lingering effects of past wounds, complexities of divorce or blended families, the ongoing work of sobriety, navigating ADHD, or intense performance pressures. You don’t have to carry this alone. Lasting relief, renewed hope, and authentic joy are truly within reach. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.
Welcome. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion, and clarity. I respect who you are now and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness, and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.
Welcome. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion, and clarity. I respect who you are now and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness, and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.
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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.