Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Alpharetta, GA
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Theresa M Westfall
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use brainspotting,
IFS
, and progressive counting, which are therapeutic techniques designed to help people deal with traumatic experiences and loss.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress and fulfillment long after our counseling relationship has come to a close.
Zulaikha Straight
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, NCIAC, NCLF
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive training in several evidence-based-therapies: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), and Mindfulness.
You feel "stuck" and notice the same pattern in your personal life, relationships, and at work. Bending over backwards for people has left you feeling drained. We can dig deep to get to the root of the issue and to break unhealthy cycles. You might have tried counseling before because you're not afraid of doing the hard work, but you still feel like something's missing. Together, we will do meaningful work to become who you were meant to be, your fully authentic self. We'll find solutions to work through feelings of anxiety and codependency. I'm ready to dig deep and get real, but more importantly, are you?
Melinda Porter Barefoot
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APC
Verified
Verified
I use
Family Systems
, Attachment Theories, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT and RODBT, and I apply both Relational Life Therapy (Terrence Real) and John Gottman principles for couples.
Hello! I am thankful you are reading my profile and have such respect for anyone who is brave enough to seek counseling. Whatever the presenting issue, we can develop a treatment plan together to meet your needs and change any thoughts, feelings or behaviors you want to alter in order to accomplish your goals and reach a level of functioning you are comfortable with in your daily life. 70% of therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist, so my objective is to create a nurturing and safe environment for you while I eventually gain your trust so it becomes the foundation of your counseling experience.
Waitlist for new clients
Tara Schoeller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
My method of practice is eclectic, using relational theory, play and art therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral, relaxation & mindfulness training, psycho-education,
family systems
, coping skill instruction, behavior management training, goal-focused and strength perspective approaches.
I specialize in working with children and families struggling with problems that interfere with social, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning. I believe in a collaborative, down to earth, child-centered and child-friendly, non-judgmental, compassionate and strengths perspective approach when working with children and families in need. My focus will be on building a strong and trusting relationship where your child and family can share openly and work towards healing. I believe in not only addressing problems in goal oriented ways, but also to build on your child's and your family strengths in meeting your therapy goals.
Susan Cadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I offer an evidence-based model of psychotherapy called Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
) and have found it to be the most transformative process I’ve ever experienced for myself and my clients in my 20 years as a therapist.
Something’s got to change. You can feel it but you’re not sure what it is or how to do it. You’ve watched the video reels, saved the Instagram posts, read the self help books looking for “the answer”. And yet, even when you implement changes on your own, you find yourself slipping back to the same old patterns. If you feel like: you’ve hit a wall, you keep experiencing the same cycling worries, thoughts and emotions, your relationship feels stagnant, you keep having the same disagreement over and over again, it doesn’t have to be this way. You don’t have to figure it out alone, you’re not meant to.
Herani Argoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am EMDR trained and Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
) Level 1 trained.
Taking the first step to counseling is not an easy one. I am glad you are here! It truly brings me so much joy to walk alongside clients and their families as they work towards healing, freedom, and personal growth. My goal is to build a caring, nonjudgmental environment to ensure that everyone who enters my office feels accepted and safe.
Lindsey Mart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified
Verified
I am a holistic minded practitioner with training in Internal
Family Systems
, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mental Health Integrative Medicine, and Complex Trauma.
I have a compassionate heart and a deep desire to show people just how much beauty and brilliance they have within themselves. My goal is to lend hope, guidance, and expertise to those in search of healing, and I wish to help my clients feel seen, honored, and safe.
Waitlist for new clients
Debbie Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am L1 certified in
IFS
therapy.
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
Michelle Shlafman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, DCEP, CNHP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Brainspotting, TIR,
IFS
, ACT, CBT (trauma-focused), Usui Reiki, Psychoenergetic Healing, Comprehensive Energy Psychology (Certified Practitioner), natural health practices, & other forms of Holistic Healing.
I believe in the natural blend of mind+body+spirit for comprehensive healing. Are you chronically anxious and want to untangle the root cause of your worries? I invite you to begin healing by exploring your personal + sacred experiences through a lens of curiosity & compassion. If you have an overactive mind or a sensitive body, I offer a toolbox of support to help you rediscover a meaningful life. It is my privilege to help you navigate your transformative journey with kindness & clarity. I have a foundation in Western Psychology with training in Holistic healing modalities rooted in Eastern philosophies.
Tara Coppola Croy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize a
Family Systems
Model in order to involve everyone in treatment.
The challenges of life in today's society presents the need for behavioral and mental health services like never before. I have twenty-four years of experience in providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in overcoming the effects of these challenges. I utilize a solution-focused approach, because I believe that there is always a solution to every problem! I enjoy helping people understand that they have the ability to effectively cope with their emotions and life situations, which therefore enables them to live their best lives.
Madison Reed
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
From Inner
Family Systems
(
IFS
) to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and Child-Centered Play.
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate difficult emotions from a personal and parenting perspective. That's why I enjoy working closely with families to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting healthy emotional development in children. Kids can have really BIG feelings, and sometimes it takes big collaboration to help them and you figure it out. Additionally, as someone that has had a lifelong battle with anxiety, I have enjoyed helping people of all ages navigate and develop the tools and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
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Celia Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in the use of EMDR, Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), Somatic Experiencing (SE), SSP (Safe & Sound Protocol), PVT and attachment work.
The decision to begin (or deepen) therapy is a big one. I imagine you’ve attempted to manage a lot of things as best as you possibly could and that led you here. I’m so happy you’re here. I help clients navigate life when there’s been a few (or many) wrong turns and bumps in the road. I am skilled at working with all parts of a client when they have a history of trauma (knowingly or not). This often takes the form of eating disorders, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or dysregulation, dissociation, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, or substance use.
Shelley Deady
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I have advance training in EMDR, Couples EMDR, EFT and
IFS
.
I am a therapist that honors the unique experience of the individual, within the larger context of relationship, community and society. I believe in the power to heal and grow, and the existence inner wisdom. My goal is to create an environment of safety, creativity & compassion, where the inner world of the client is empathetically received. Creating more meaningful connection to self and other is at the heart of therapeutic healing. I am here to help with trauma, relational difficulties, or issues of PTSD, C-PTSD, relational trauma, anxiety/depression, addiction/partners/family system, or personality disorders.
Phyllis Williams, LMFT, PC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CTHC
Verified
Verified
I use
family systems
and mindfulness techniques to help them develop insight about values, beliefs, and habits that affect their relationships.
I am licensed psychotherapist with over 22 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety (excessive worry and stress), depression (feeling unmotivated, disinterested, and stuck), couples conflict, parent/child issues, OCD, RSD, and ADHD. I have extensive training providing therapy for family and teen/adolescent issues. I work best with individuals, teens, couples, and families who prefer a hands-on and action-oriented psychotherapy approach to promote change. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, person-centered, RRT, and
family systems
techniques. I work 100% virtually serving patients in Georgia and California.
Not accepting new clients
Micah Mabe
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, EMDR, IFS 1, TF-CBT
Verified
Verified
I primarily utilize internal
family systems
and emotionally focused therapy approaches to help build awareness.
I enjoy working with adolescents and families as well as couples who desire to find help and resolution. My other focus is helping couples who want to understand and love their partner better to enhance their marriage; or couples, who are in conflictual relationships that are struggling with disconnection and isolation. My passion is to come alongside young men in the process of self-discovery to help grow in awareness of themselves by helping to bring resolution to problems such as pornography, anger, anxiety, depression, isolation, emotional dysregulation, loss and grief, and spiritual confusion.
Brad W Erlandson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Presently you may feel overwhelmed or confused about the emotional place you find yourself. You long for inner relief and peace of mind. You may feel that some of your relationships are broken and need resolution. You are wondering about your options and may need someone to walk with you through your challenge. Anxiety, depression, chronic pain, faith/meaning struggles, ADHD, relational and marital and family issues are my current specialties. I promise I will do my best to meet your need. I have two master's and a specialization in mental health. I have seen people heal and grow.
Celeste Calvert
Counselor, MA, NCC, APC
Verified
Verified
Celeste has a holistic & systemic approach to therapy with the goal of helping clients achieve mental and physical wellness. She believes strongly in incorporating the client’s beliefs, value systems, and cultural identity into therapy. Celeste received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. Celeste has also pursued training through the Gottman Institute and Prepare/Enrich to facilitate her work with couples. Additionally, Celeste is trained in EMDR, a therapeutic technique designed to help people struggling to process trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Madison (Clark) Skole
MFT
Do you feel alone, misunderstood or unfulfilled within your relationships? I believe that our satisfaction in our relationships can permeate through other areas of life. I would love to work with you and help you to develop effective and healthy skills to improve self-awareness, communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution.
Eddie Reece
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Not getting along with someone, something or yourself? Would you like to improve your everyday situations and live a better life? Want to communicate effectively with loved ones and ones not so loved? Want to achieve more intimacy in loving relationships? Are you stressed or anxious? I can help. I'm committed to you living a better life, so if I don't work with your particular issue, I'll help you find someone who does. I may not become your therapist, but by contacting me, you'll be taking a big first step to living the life you want.
Not accepting new clients
Kathryn I Vaughn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused and alone. Have you been trying to handle it all on your own but feel like you've reached a breaking point? Are you feeling that you just keep going in circles? Do you feel like no one understands you? Emotional suffering can come from a significant loss, trauma, struggles with relationships, or chronic high stress. Sometimes we may feel confused about what is actually causing our distressing feelings. These struggles are common and resolvable. Seeking caring support is a difficult and courageous decision. Therapy can be challenging but incredibly rewarding.
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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.