Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Columbus, IN
As a certified EMDR therapist, utilizing Gestalt techniques and Internal Family Systems techniques a holistic approach is taken to address issues from one's past.
Image a life that allows you to move forward, experiencing all life has to offer to it's fullest. Change is possible and through the guidance and support of therapy, one can maximize all that life has to offer. Change lies within each of us, and with personal responsibility and direction one can achieve life goals. The potential of any individual is determined not by past struggles but in one's ability to overcome personal struggle and capitalize on one's inherent resilience. With guidance and direction, one can move out of the shadows of the past, into a vibrant, hopeful future.
As a certified EMDR therapist, utilizing Gestalt techniques and Internal Family Systems techniques a holistic approach is taken to address issues from one's past.
Image a life that allows you to move forward, experiencing all life has to offer to it's fullest. Change is possible and through the guidance and support of therapy, one can maximize all that life has to offer. Change lies within each of us, and with personal responsibility and direction one can achieve life goals. The potential of any individual is determined not by past struggles but in one's ability to overcome personal struggle and capitalize on one's inherent resilience. With guidance and direction, one can move out of the shadows of the past, into a vibrant, hopeful future.
Megan Moss
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Columbus, IN 47201
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in need of a compassionate, accepting, nonjudgmental therapist? I specialize in working with neurodivergent folks and members of the LGBTQIA+ population around issues such as gender identity and expression, boundary-setting, and self-acceptance. I also enjoy helping with trauma healing, sex therapy, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am poly/kink informed, size inclusive, sex worker friendly, and sex positive. I see primarily adults and adolescents ages 12 and up.
Are you in need of a compassionate, accepting, nonjudgmental therapist? I specialize in working with neurodivergent folks and members of the LGBTQIA+ population around issues such as gender identity and expression, boundary-setting, and self-acceptance. I also enjoy helping with trauma healing, sex therapy, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am poly/kink informed, size inclusive, sex worker friendly, and sex positive. I see primarily adults and adolescents ages 12 and up.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) help you explore your identity, accept yourself, and build resilience so you can heal and grow in a world that’s not always friendly.
Life contains many challenges: sometimes navigating them alone feels overwhelming.
Challenges may involve anxiety or depression, making it hard to move forward. There may also be past trauma which keeps knocking at the door interfering with every aspect of life.
Stress at work and other frustrations with your life can make deciding where to go next a challenge. You may have a specific goal you want to achieve and need help choosing the best way to reach it. Receiving objective advice is not always easy, especially from family and friends, and deciding alone seems impossible.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) help you explore your identity, accept yourself, and build resilience so you can heal and grow in a world that’s not always friendly.
Life contains many challenges: sometimes navigating them alone feels overwhelming.
Challenges may involve anxiety or depression, making it hard to move forward. There may also be past trauma which keeps knocking at the door interfering with every aspect of life.
Stress at work and other frustrations with your life can make deciding where to go next a challenge. You may have a specific goal you want to achieve and need help choosing the best way to reach it. Receiving objective advice is not always easy, especially from family and friends, and deciding alone seems impossible.
Lydia is a master’s level psychotherapist (LMHC), licensed addictions counselor (LAC), and EMDR trained with a passion for working in integrative mental health. She considers herself a therapist who thoroughly enjoys hearing the stories of others and educating them on how to view their stories as journeys to victory over past adversities as they move on to reach goals previously thought unattainable.
Lydia is a master’s level psychotherapist (LMHC), licensed addictions counselor (LAC), and EMDR trained with a passion for working in integrative mental health. She considers herself a therapist who thoroughly enjoys hearing the stories of others and educating them on how to view their stories as journeys to victory over past adversities as they move on to reach goals previously thought unattainable.
I borrow from several theoretical approaches and modalities: psychodynamic, insight-oriented art therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, mindfulness-based, positive psychology and structural and family systems theories.
Integrating art therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and talk therapy, I offer a unique treatment approach for adults, teens, and families. In my 27 years of practice, I have extensive experience working with trauma (PTSD), abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD) and interpersonal/relationship difficulties. My approach is supportive, collaborative and strength-based. I find fulfillment in helping individuals experience empowerment, increase resilience and make life changes that are sustainable and rewarding. My office is located downtown Bloomington in the historic Faris Building.
I borrow from several theoretical approaches and modalities: psychodynamic, insight-oriented art therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, mindfulness-based, positive psychology and structural and family systems theories.
Integrating art therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and talk therapy, I offer a unique treatment approach for adults, teens, and families. In my 27 years of practice, I have extensive experience working with trauma (PTSD), abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD) and interpersonal/relationship difficulties. My approach is supportive, collaborative and strength-based. I find fulfillment in helping individuals experience empowerment, increase resilience and make life changes that are sustainable and rewarding. My office is located downtown Bloomington in the historic Faris Building.
Combining 15+ years of social work experience with evidence-based practice models of EMDR and IFS, I often hear clients are relieved that there are techniques we can use that go deeper than traditional talk therapy alone to provide relief from symptoms and see real results.
Some people worry their problems are too small for therapy, that they shouldn’t be feeling this way when their life is okay or their childhood wasn’t that bad. There can be shame surrounding one’s own inability to just feel better already. IFS therapy helps us learn how parts of ourselves can get stuck in the past, and how to heal these parts of ourselves.
Combining 15+ years of social work experience with evidence-based practice models of EMDR and IFS, I often hear clients are relieved that there are techniques we can use that go deeper than traditional talk therapy alone to provide relief from symptoms and see real results.
Some people worry their problems are too small for therapy, that they shouldn’t be feeling this way when their life is okay or their childhood wasn’t that bad. There can be shame surrounding one’s own inability to just feel better already. IFS therapy helps us learn how parts of ourselves can get stuck in the past, and how to heal these parts of ourselves.
I began my journey as a social worker. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have covered many of the experiences that being in the field has allowed me to have. My many diverse roles have allowed me into the areas of disability, hospice, hospitals, and addictions. I work with adults, I am sex positive, body positive, working with members of the queer community, kink, BDSM and all relationship styles.
I began my journey as a social worker. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have covered many of the experiences that being in the field has allowed me to have. My many diverse roles have allowed me into the areas of disability, hospice, hospitals, and addictions. I work with adults, I am sex positive, body positive, working with members of the queer community, kink, BDSM and all relationship styles.
You have come to the right place if you are looking to get to the root of your symptoms. Our development matters and often precedes current views of self and relationship concerns. Many have come to 1 Identity Counseling after self-effort has left them feeling like a therapy failure. You're not a failure, nor are you crazy. The unaddressed root causes have left your nervous system in constant disarray. A strong foundation means moving forward when therapy is finished.
Come see me in Bedford, only 20 miles south of Bloomington, Indiana, or via TeleHealth. Jenelle is licensed in IN, MI, and IL.
You have come to the right place if you are looking to get to the root of your symptoms. Our development matters and often precedes current views of self and relationship concerns. Many have come to 1 Identity Counseling after self-effort has left them feeling like a therapy failure. You're not a failure, nor are you crazy. The unaddressed root causes have left your nervous system in constant disarray. A strong foundation means moving forward when therapy is finished.
Come see me in Bedford, only 20 miles south of Bloomington, Indiana, or via TeleHealth. Jenelle is licensed in IN, MI, and IL.
Melissa Sue Sichting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” their story. They want relief from daily symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as a never-ending struggle with people pleasing and perfectionism. Therapy should be a place where you feel safe to be your authentic self and supported every step of the way.
Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” their story. They want relief from daily symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as a never-ending struggle with people pleasing and perfectionism. Therapy should be a place where you feel safe to be your authentic self and supported every step of the way.
My desired families are those that love Jesus and want to grow in their faith. Of course, I would love and accept all clients despite religious/philosophical preferences. I have extensive experience working with couples, individuals/couples coping with trauma, coping with a phase of life, addictions, and men's issues. The single most important attribute I can provide, higher than the philosophy and the techniques of counseling, I genuinely care about every individual that steps into my care. We all need a support system that cares for our needs and can point us in the right direction when we are surrounded by darkness.
My desired families are those that love Jesus and want to grow in their faith. Of course, I would love and accept all clients despite religious/philosophical preferences. I have extensive experience working with couples, individuals/couples coping with trauma, coping with a phase of life, addictions, and men's issues. The single most important attribute I can provide, higher than the philosophy and the techniques of counseling, I genuinely care about every individual that steps into my care. We all need a support system that cares for our needs and can point us in the right direction when we are surrounded by darkness.
You're likely here because you are seeking change in some area of your life. You've likely found my profile due to some discord in your relationship(s) you hope to resolve. I'm Chelsea Summerlot. My passion is to help relationships thrive with mutual respect, honest and open communication, and learning more about your loved one. Whether in your relationship with yourself or with another, I am here to journey alongside you in building a strong foundation from which your life can grow.
You're likely here because you are seeking change in some area of your life. You've likely found my profile due to some discord in your relationship(s) you hope to resolve. I'm Chelsea Summerlot. My passion is to help relationships thrive with mutual respect, honest and open communication, and learning more about your loved one. Whether in your relationship with yourself or with another, I am here to journey alongside you in building a strong foundation from which your life can grow.
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I work in solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems therapy, and provide psychoeducation as needed as well.
Let me help you overcome the challenges of daily living. My name is Scott, and my past experience has taught me that helping one resolve childhood trauma, often a root cause for many mental health issues, is as rewarding an experience for a therapist as it is for a patient. I also enjoy helping couples overcome marital issues, as well as working with parents on how to better approach their children. Helping parents is something I enjoy. I can work through many different modalities to help you in areas of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I have worked in counseling for 35 years helping others at stages of life.
I work in solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems therapy, and provide psychoeducation as needed as well.
Let me help you overcome the challenges of daily living. My name is Scott, and my past experience has taught me that helping one resolve childhood trauma, often a root cause for many mental health issues, is as rewarding an experience for a therapist as it is for a patient. I also enjoy helping couples overcome marital issues, as well as working with parents on how to better approach their children. Helping parents is something I enjoy. I can work through many different modalities to help you in areas of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I have worked in counseling for 35 years helping others at stages of life.
Kelley Havill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Bloomington, IN 47407
Waitlist for new clients
My treatment approach is guided by attachment and emotion focused therapies, family systems, IFS parts work, mindfulness, and trauma informed practices.
My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I will share my thoughts and perspectives with you, as well as my experience of you, in an objective, sensitive, and honest way. I will offer my assessments and formulations, and suggest strategies and interventions I think could be helpful.
My treatment approach is guided by attachment and emotion focused therapies, family systems, IFS parts work, mindfulness, and trauma informed practices.
My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I will share my thoughts and perspectives with you, as well as my experience of you, in an objective, sensitive, and honest way. I will offer my assessments and formulations, and suggest strategies and interventions I think could be helpful.
I use brain and body-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and Mindfulness - tailoring your treatment based on where you are in your journey and what goals you have.
Is talk therapy just not cutting it? I can help you. My clients often show up feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward. What they really want is to feel more grounded and connected.
In our work together, I will provide a space where you can slow down and listen inward so you can heal, move forward, and reconnect with who you really are.
I use brain and body-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and Mindfulness - tailoring your treatment based on where you are in your journey and what goals you have.
Is talk therapy just not cutting it? I can help you. My clients often show up feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward. What they really want is to feel more grounded and connected.
In our work together, I will provide a space where you can slow down and listen inward so you can heal, move forward, and reconnect with who you really are.
I mostly serve children, families, couples, young adults, and adults who feel entangled in relational, emotional, spiritual, political, or community systems. Folks may come to the office wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, existential questions, religious wounds, betrayal, infidelity, and/or family conflict. Working together, you can begin to understand the patterns shaping your life, integrate both the light and shadows of your story, deepen relational capacity, and move toward authenticity, freedom, and self-determination.
I mostly serve children, families, couples, young adults, and adults who feel entangled in relational, emotional, spiritual, political, or community systems. Folks may come to the office wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, existential questions, religious wounds, betrayal, infidelity, and/or family conflict. Working together, you can begin to understand the patterns shaping your life, integrate both the light and shadows of your story, deepen relational capacity, and move toward authenticity, freedom, and self-determination.
I am EMDR and IFS trained.
My passion for over 20 years has been to walk alongside individuals struggling in everyday life. I believe there is hope for every person to learn skills and find encouragement to make their lives a little better. I seek to provide space where individuals can feel safe, comfortable, listened to, cared about. I am experienced in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, family conflict, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, self-identity, anger management, friendships, and school related issues. I have primary experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and women.
I am EMDR and IFS trained.
My passion for over 20 years has been to walk alongside individuals struggling in everyday life. I believe there is hope for every person to learn skills and find encouragement to make their lives a little better. I seek to provide space where individuals can feel safe, comfortable, listened to, cared about. I am experienced in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, family conflict, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, self-identity, anger management, friendships, and school related issues. I have primary experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and women.
Hi there, I'm Suzanne! Life's unexpected challenges can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. Reaching out for help to process your deepest thoughts and feelings takes courage. Together, we can create a treatment plan with goals to help you achieve the changes you desire. I take a holistic approach, integrating harm reduction and evidence-based practices tailored to each person, couple, or family. I use EMDR for trauma and CBT to help you understand how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect. I'm here to help you navigate your life story and manage challenges, find clarity, and regulate emotions.
Hi there, I'm Suzanne! Life's unexpected challenges can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. Reaching out for help to process your deepest thoughts and feelings takes courage. Together, we can create a treatment plan with goals to help you achieve the changes you desire. I take a holistic approach, integrating harm reduction and evidence-based practices tailored to each person, couple, or family. I use EMDR for trauma and CBT to help you understand how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect. I'm here to help you navigate your life story and manage challenges, find clarity, and regulate emotions.
Welcome to Stillpoint! We have amazing staff at our practice - each with their own unique lens on therapeutic and coaching work. Abbey, Jenna, Sammy, and Autumn would be honored to meet with you and see how they can support you in your life's journey. Autumn is our newest therapist intern who is accepting clients at a reduced rate. If you are not sure about if we could support you, feel free to give us a call. Jenna and Abbey, two of our therapists/coaches, manage the phone each week and will follow up with you to answer any questions and identify who would be the best fit for you.
Autumn is our newest addition and is an
Welcome to Stillpoint! We have amazing staff at our practice - each with their own unique lens on therapeutic and coaching work. Abbey, Jenna, Sammy, and Autumn would be honored to meet with you and see how they can support you in your life's journey. Autumn is our newest therapist intern who is accepting clients at a reduced rate. If you are not sure about if we could support you, feel free to give us a call. Jenna and Abbey, two of our therapists/coaches, manage the phone each week and will follow up with you to answer any questions and identify who would be the best fit for you.
Autumn is our newest addition and is an
I believe that none of us should be alone in the dark and difficult parts of life. I would love to walk alongside you, help shine some light into the crevices of your story, and help you walk out on the other side. You may need a place of rest, love, and being seen. Or you may need a place to dig in to the things that are a hinderance to you living life to the full. Either way, my office is a space for you to find what you need right where you are in the heaviness of life.
I believe that none of us should be alone in the dark and difficult parts of life. I would love to walk alongside you, help shine some light into the crevices of your story, and help you walk out on the other side. You may need a place of rest, love, and being seen. Or you may need a place to dig in to the things that are a hinderance to you living life to the full. Either way, my office is a space for you to find what you need right where you are in the heaviness of life.
I also integrate supportive frameworks such as CBT, DBT, and IFS to further foster healing and growth.
I believe healing happens best through connection. I aim to help clients build a greater sense of peace, confidence, and inner strength in their lives. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals with a history of trauma, helping them gently process their experiences at a pace that feels safe. I also have a strong interest in perinatal mental health and supporting individuals as they navigate the emotional changes that come with this season of life.
I also integrate supportive frameworks such as CBT, DBT, and IFS to further foster healing and growth.
I believe healing happens best through connection. I aim to help clients build a greater sense of peace, confidence, and inner strength in their lives. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals with a history of trauma, helping them gently process their experiences at a pace that feels safe. I also have a strong interest in perinatal mental health and supporting individuals as they navigate the emotional changes that come with this season of life.
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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.