Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
I work with children, teens, and young adults in Tallahassee who are struggling with anxiety, depression, big emotions, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed. Parents often reach out when they’re not sure how to help anymore, and therapy can be a supportive place to start. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative.
I work with children, teens, and young adults in Tallahassee who are struggling with anxiety, depression, big emotions, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed. Parents often reach out when they’re not sure how to help anymore, and therapy can be a supportive place to start. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative.
I use CBT, IFS, and trauma-informed therapy to help women rebuild self-worth, emotional safety, and confidence.
You're exhausted, not because of your present. It's a culmination of overextending, wearing the mask for all while hiding yourself until the end of the day. You’ve spent years being the strong one—caring for everyone else while feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You’re ready to find balance, peace, and purpose again. Together, we’ll explore patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or burnout and rebuild self-trust. At GAP Connections, I’ll help you heal through W.H.E.N—Wholeness, Humility, Enlightened Navigation—so you can set boundaries without guilt, reconnect with yourself, and move from merely surviving to truly living.
I use CBT, IFS, and trauma-informed therapy to help women rebuild self-worth, emotional safety, and confidence.
You're exhausted, not because of your present. It's a culmination of overextending, wearing the mask for all while hiding yourself until the end of the day. You’ve spent years being the strong one—caring for everyone else while feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You’re ready to find balance, peace, and purpose again. Together, we’ll explore patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or burnout and rebuild self-trust. At GAP Connections, I’ll help you heal through W.H.E.N—Wholeness, Humility, Enlightened Navigation—so you can set boundaries without guilt, reconnect with yourself, and move from merely surviving to truly living.
My mission is to provide the highest quality of care through therapeutic modalities to help guide you to clarity and understanding in life’s most challenging moments. I make a conscious decision to sit with individuals and families in their darkest times, while honoring integrity and confidentiality. As an experienced therapist, I have expertise in mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple/family therapy and much more. I aim to help you achieve more fulfilling relationships, an increased sense of self, the ability to cope better with life, enjoy increased work productivity and improved adjustment to life’s many transitions.
My mission is to provide the highest quality of care through therapeutic modalities to help guide you to clarity and understanding in life’s most challenging moments. I make a conscious decision to sit with individuals and families in their darkest times, while honoring integrity and confidentiality. As an experienced therapist, I have expertise in mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple/family therapy and much more. I aim to help you achieve more fulfilling relationships, an increased sense of self, the ability to cope better with life, enjoy increased work productivity and improved adjustment to life’s many transitions.
At Integrative Art Therapy, we provide formal psychological evaluation for PTSD, and trauma therapy services for children (7+) and adults. These services are in an "intensive" style - online or hybrid for 20 hours over two weeks, or 11 hours in one week. Our intensives allow clients to learn highly effective methods they can use moving forward to improve their ability to self-repair and stop the cycle of trauma. All materials are set directly to you!
At Integrative Art Therapy, we provide formal psychological evaluation for PTSD, and trauma therapy services for children (7+) and adults. These services are in an "intensive" style - online or hybrid for 20 hours over two weeks, or 11 hours in one week. Our intensives allow clients to learn highly effective methods they can use moving forward to improve their ability to self-repair and stop the cycle of trauma. All materials are set directly to you!
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Whether it's a sudden loss, a traumatic event or an ongoing struggle with mental health, it's not uncommon to feel like we are alone in our pain. This is where counseling can play a crucial role in helping us to heal and find hope again.
At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Whether it's a sudden loss, a traumatic event or an ongoing struggle with mental health, it's not uncommon to feel like we are alone in our pain. This is where counseling can play a crucial role in helping us to heal and find hope again.
One of my favorite quotes is "sometimes, when you are in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted". Emotional pain can be so overwhelming that we feel unable to get out of the dark places by ourselves. Trying to navigate trauma, anxiety, hopelessness and stressful relationships, can create fear, doubt and shame to take up too much space in our lives. The way to healing and restoring the body, mind and spirit can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
One of my favorite quotes is "sometimes, when you are in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted". Emotional pain can be so overwhelming that we feel unable to get out of the dark places by ourselves. Trying to navigate trauma, anxiety, hopelessness and stressful relationships, can create fear, doubt and shame to take up too much space in our lives. The way to healing and restoring the body, mind and spirit can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Yunzhi Ariel
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, RMFT-I
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
I combine proven approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy, shaping care around the specific needs of each individual, couple, or family I work with!
Challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, or the weight of feeling simply stuck can show up in many ways, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed when carrying them on your own. My name is Ariel, and I work with individuals, couples, and families on building healthier connections, communication, and intimacy, as well as navigating stressors and life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes for yourself and your relationships, whether you’re seeking therapy on your own, with a partner, or with family.
I combine proven approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy, shaping care around the specific needs of each individual, couple, or family I work with!
Challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, or the weight of feeling simply stuck can show up in many ways, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed when carrying them on your own. My name is Ariel, and I work with individuals, couples, and families on building healthier connections, communication, and intimacy, as well as navigating stressors and life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes for yourself and your relationships, whether you’re seeking therapy on your own, with a partner, or with family.
Together, we combine compassion, experience, and science to guide you toward healing and self-love. Katelyn’s journey through mental health challenges, trauma, and grief—along with her expertise as a licensed laboratory technician and NLP-certified life coach—brings empathy and evidence-based insight. Lynette’s 20+ years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker provide deep expertise in supporting those navigating anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions. Let us be the guiding hand that helps you find balance, strength, and confidence—rooted in both science and compassion.
Together, we combine compassion, experience, and science to guide you toward healing and self-love. Katelyn’s journey through mental health challenges, trauma, and grief—along with her expertise as a licensed laboratory technician and NLP-certified life coach—brings empathy and evidence-based insight. Lynette’s 20+ years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker provide deep expertise in supporting those navigating anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions. Let us be the guiding hand that helps you find balance, strength, and confidence—rooted in both science and compassion.
Many come to therapy carrying trauma, chronic shame, attachment wounds, religious trauma, emotionally unsafe relationships, or family systems that taught them to suppress their needs to stay safe.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic shame, attachment wounds, dissociation, identity transitions, and emotionally unsafe relationships. Using trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and nervous system-based approaches, I help clients process painful experiences, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting emotional change.
Many come to therapy carrying trauma, chronic shame, attachment wounds, religious trauma, emotionally unsafe relationships, or family systems that taught them to suppress their needs to stay safe.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic shame, attachment wounds, dissociation, identity transitions, and emotionally unsafe relationships. Using trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and nervous system-based approaches, I help clients process painful experiences, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting emotional change.
To the rest of the world you are a high functioning, successful professional appearing to have it all together. Underneath it all, you are feeling empty, overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out. You can't find time to do the things you love. You're the sort of person who is deeply curious about why you are the way you are. You've done therapy in the past and haven't gotten the positive life changes you desired. You are frustrated that some of the hard things you've been through in the past are showing back up in your life now and you are now ready to release the anxiety from your mind and body and embrace a life filled with joy.
To the rest of the world you are a high functioning, successful professional appearing to have it all together. Underneath it all, you are feeling empty, overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out. You can't find time to do the things you love. You're the sort of person who is deeply curious about why you are the way you are. You've done therapy in the past and haven't gotten the positive life changes you desired. You are frustrated that some of the hard things you've been through in the past are showing back up in your life now and you are now ready to release the anxiety from your mind and body and embrace a life filled with joy.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
You deserve to feel safe, to feel seen, and to feel loved. Within an inclusive and supportive environment, I will walk alongside you as you heal from past and current traumas, break free from negative generational patterns, tackle challenging life transitions, and learn more effective communication and coping skills. Let's reclaim your sense of safety, strength, identity, and peace. You deserve it.
You deserve to feel safe, to feel seen, and to feel loved. Within an inclusive and supportive environment, I will walk alongside you as you heal from past and current traumas, break free from negative generational patterns, tackle challenging life transitions, and learn more effective communication and coping skills. Let's reclaim your sense of safety, strength, identity, and peace. You deserve it.
Through coaching, family systems work, and play therapy, I honor your story with a multicultural lens.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when anxiety, racing thoughts, or constant worry start taking up more space than you’d like. Whether you’re a parent watching your child struggle or an adult trying to hold everything together, you deserve a place where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and learn skills that truly help. That’s where I come in.
Through coaching, family systems work, and play therapy, I honor your story with a multicultural lens.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when anxiety, racing thoughts, or constant worry start taking up more space than you’d like. Whether you’re a parent watching your child struggle or an adult trying to hold everything together, you deserve a place where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and learn skills that truly help. That’s where I come in.
Hi there, I am a licensed provider in the states of Florida, Tennessee, and Missouri. I have worked in the social services field for 25 years and have provided therapy services to a variety of clients with a varying degree complex diagnoses and symptomology. I have over 15 years of experience with at-risk youth, LGBTQ population, and trauma work. I look forward to meeting you and working towards meeting your treatment needs and goals. I have worked with a diverse population of specialties. I have experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in therapy.
Hi there, I am a licensed provider in the states of Florida, Tennessee, and Missouri. I have worked in the social services field for 25 years and have provided therapy services to a variety of clients with a varying degree complex diagnoses and symptomology. I have over 15 years of experience with at-risk youth, LGBTQ population, and trauma work. I look forward to meeting you and working towards meeting your treatment needs and goals. I have worked with a diverse population of specialties. I have experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in therapy.
I use mindfulness-based practices and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help people understand themselves more deeply and work with difficult emotions and past experiences in a gentle, non-judgmental process.
I specialize in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), who often underestimate their own strengths. As an HSP myself, I bring both lived experience and deep empathy to our work together. In addition, I work with couples to move past patterns that get in the way of communication, connection, and intimacy.
I use mindfulness-based practices and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help people understand themselves more deeply and work with difficult emotions and past experiences in a gentle, non-judgmental process.
I specialize in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), who often underestimate their own strengths. As an HSP myself, I bring both lived experience and deep empathy to our work together. In addition, I work with couples to move past patterns that get in the way of communication, connection, and intimacy.
My work combines EMDR Certification, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) / Ego State therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness-based approaches to support permanent transformation.
My ideal client has spent time in therapy and gained insight into their history, patterns, or trauma, yet continues to feel stuck. They often understand what has shaped them, but that understanding has not fully brought the sense of relief, regulation, or ease they are seeking. Many are thoughtful and self-aware, functioning well in their lives while holding a great deal internally. They may have complex or longstanding trauma and are now looking for a depth-oriented, integrative approach that gently engages the mind, body, and nervous system, within a collaborative and carefully paced therapeutic relationship.
My work combines EMDR Certification, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) / Ego State therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness-based approaches to support permanent transformation.
My ideal client has spent time in therapy and gained insight into their history, patterns, or trauma, yet continues to feel stuck. They often understand what has shaped them, but that understanding has not fully brought the sense of relief, regulation, or ease they are seeking. Many are thoughtful and self-aware, functioning well in their lives while holding a great deal internally. They may have complex or longstanding trauma and are now looking for a depth-oriented, integrative approach that gently engages the mind, body, and nervous system, within a collaborative and carefully paced therapeutic relationship.
I find using both top-down treatments (such as CBT & DBT) along with bottom-up approaches (like EMDR, IFS, & Gestalt) provide a more holistic form of healing in trauma work.
Life in itself is challenging; let me help you learn how to face these moments with strength and love. As humans, we tend to struggle with how to handle adversity and often forget our own resiliency and ability to adapt. "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty"- Maya Angelou.
I find using both top-down treatments (such as CBT & DBT) along with bottom-up approaches (like EMDR, IFS, & Gestalt) provide a more holistic form of healing in trauma work.
Life in itself is challenging; let me help you learn how to face these moments with strength and love. As humans, we tend to struggle with how to handle adversity and often forget our own resiliency and ability to adapt. "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty"- Maya Angelou.
My clients are longing for a deep and meaningful change (mixed with some play and laughter). I work with children, teens and adults who are looking to create a therapeutic journey that is both playful and deep. The adult clients I work with find real relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. The young adult and teen clients in my office are often working through identity development, stress management, and accomplishing their goals in life. The younger kiddos in my office are using play and creativity to work through big emotions, tough behaviors and family challenges.
My clients are longing for a deep and meaningful change (mixed with some play and laughter). I work with children, teens and adults who are looking to create a therapeutic journey that is both playful and deep. The adult clients I work with find real relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. The young adult and teen clients in my office are often working through identity development, stress management, and accomplishing their goals in life. The younger kiddos in my office are using play and creativity to work through big emotions, tough behaviors and family challenges.
I work with various therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic, DBT, Emotional Efficacy therapy, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
There may be moments in our lives where circumstances, relationships or life events are impacting our well-being and happiness. I specialize in working with clients experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. My goal is to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate the process of self-discovery and healing. It is courageous to take the first step, and I recognize and respect the vulnerability that comes with the process of beginning counseling. You are already on the path of change and growth.
I work with various therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic, DBT, Emotional Efficacy therapy, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
There may be moments in our lives where circumstances, relationships or life events are impacting our well-being and happiness. I specialize in working with clients experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. My goal is to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate the process of self-discovery and healing. It is courageous to take the first step, and I recognize and respect the vulnerability that comes with the process of beginning counseling. You are already on the path of change and growth.
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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.