Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Madera, CA

So glad that you are here. Whether you are struggling with something that has recently arisen, or are ready to dive into healing the past, I am here to support you in your journey. I am a Somatic based psychotherapist who works to integrate trauma through safely accessing the body and mind. LGBTQIA affirmative and diversity oriented, I aim to address underlying systems of power within and surrounding each of us. In doing so, I work in a way that supports and nurtures whatever shows up.

Hi there, my name is Meera, although I go by Kali. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and use an integrative approach for issues with emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment/relationship issues, and parenting struggles. I use an approach that combines Object Relations, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems. I am informed by the Yogic framework and incorporate elements of mindfulness in order to develop awareness and resolve emotional hurdles.

My name is Taryn Duenes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California working with clients across the state via telehealth. I bring a strengths-based compassion forward mindset to sessions with my clients. I work with adults 18+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and adjustment difficulty. I like to incorporate a variety of modalities based on each client’s unique needs. I often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Religiously Integrated CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Robin has a deep passion for building relationships to empower people to overcome challenges associated with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, identity, depression, and ADD/ADHD. Using a blend of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a safe, judgment-free space to express yourself, ensuring that you feel seen, heard, and valued, throughout your journey towards healing and growth. Everyone is unique and the approach to therapy should be individualized. I have extensive experience and training in using different therapies.

I am a Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter. I am Internal Family Systems or IFS Level One trained, currently enrolled in Level Two IFS training in Intimacy From the Inside Out (the IFS couples model). I have 18 years of clinical experience assisting with relationships as well as with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, psychosis and sexual assault. I often work collaboratively with the entire family to promote positive change. I provide equine facilitated psychotherapy for individuals who make better progress working outdoors.

Safe And Affirmative Counseling is a group practice located in central valley of California. The group practice is made up of over ten therapists that are all committed to serving their communities. This includes the LGBTQ+ and queer communities, BIPOC communities, and other marginalized communities. The team utilizes a client centered approach to therapy. We hope to be inviting, create a safe space to share your experiences, and guide our clients towards growth through evidence based clinical interventions. The team is diverse and is here to help with open minds, genuine passion, and a love for cultural diversity and inclusivity.

ONLINE SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE. I help adults recover from childhood and adult trauma with the use of body centered therapies. Unresolved trauma often negatively affects our relationships, careers, and physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. People who have experienced trauma are often doing the very best they know how to deal with the emotional and physiological response to what has happened to them. People often don't realize the struggles they are having in their lives can be linked to things that have happened in the past. They try to change their behavior with little to no success, or easily fall back into old habits.

Couples, individuals, and families experience imbalances in life that may significantly impact peace of mind and overall happiness. I have education and experience in areas of behavioral intervention, trauma-focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and working with addiction or compulsions that are impacting your life. I work with individuals, families, and couples. I am committed to supporting people and their loved one’s in reaching their best quality of life.

In providing individual adult, child and family counseling services, my integration of therapeutic modalities allows for specialized treatment for each client. As a certified Advanced Level Clinical Trauma Practitioner my work with clients dealing with complex or emotional traumas is specific to the education on the effects of trauma and utilizing coping skills that can build resiliency. This approach has helped many families and individuals work through complex trauma, and work toward, and achieve, attainable goals.

Hello! I am passionate about working together with individuals to guide them through any struggles, emotional barriers and challenges they might be facing. I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years working within the mental health field with at-risk youth, young adults, families, parenting, & adults of a diverse background. I am here to assist you in gaining more tools to help you move forward with your mental health needs. I enjoy working with children & adults with ADHD, anxiety, relationships issues, oppositional defiance, family conflict, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, & behavioral issues.

Sitting with oneself, whether in individual, couple or family therapy, is not easy and I see my clients as courageous and hopeful for taking this step. Sometimes therapy is healing and transformational, other times it is simply a space to take some deep breaths. Either way, my practice is always client-centered and compassion-based, being present with you in whatever space you are in. My hope in working with me is that you develop a sense of self-compassion and a strength-based lens to view yourself and your relationships through.

As a person who has experienced multiple traumas both as a child and as an adult, I know that being on the path to healing is one of the bravest and hardest journeys we will take in this lifetime. On this journey of unlearning, learning, and becoming I have learned that we humans are integrated beings and therefore require an integrated approach to healing. Working with me will include attuning to our psychological bodies, emotional bodies, physical bodies, and energetic bodies. I have witnessed the miracle of our capacity to heal and I would be honored to guide you to your best healer: YOU.