Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Paso Robles, CA

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Matthew Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Are you or a loved one going through a major life transition? Have you experienced trauma or serious hardship? Are you ready to come into a better version of yourself? As a holistic psychologist, I work with the mind, body, and spirit. This approach comes from the recognition that everything is interconnected because working with the whole person allows for the deepest level of healing. I am compassionate, intuitive, and direct in my approach.
Are you or a loved one going through a major life transition? Have you experienced trauma or serious hardship? Are you ready to come into a better version of yourself? As a holistic psychologist, I work with the mind, body, and spirit. This approach comes from the recognition that everything is interconnected because working with the whole person allows for the deepest level of healing. I am compassionate, intuitive, and direct in my approach.
(805) 243-1684 View (805) 243-1684
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Robert Graydon Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, Grad Dp
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
What assumptions are holding you back from the life you have imagined for yourself? What possible regrets might you avoid by connecting more authentically with your true wants and needs? Our individual struggle may be recent and feel minor, or life-long, serious, and seemingly unsolvable. These struggles often show most profoundly in relationships with those closest to us, in career difficulties, or in a broader desire to connect with personal meaning. No matter your circumstance, I humbly offer myself to you as a trusted companion on your journey to explore positive change through therapy.
What assumptions are holding you back from the life you have imagined for yourself? What possible regrets might you avoid by connecting more authentically with your true wants and needs? Our individual struggle may be recent and feel minor, or life-long, serious, and seemingly unsolvable. These struggles often show most profoundly in relationships with those closest to us, in career difficulties, or in a broader desire to connect with personal meaning. No matter your circumstance, I humbly offer myself to you as a trusted companion on your journey to explore positive change through therapy.
(805) 500-0548 View (805) 500-0548
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Eva M Prado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446  (Online Only)
I currently offer tele-health sessions.I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. Dealing with Anger? Anxiety? Depression? Grief/Loss? Trauma? Stress? Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to focus? Feeling helpless? Let me support you and help you re-gain control of your life. My goal as a clinician is to help clients alleviate symptoms, improve the quality of their functioning and strengthen their relationships with themselves and others.
I currently offer tele-health sessions.I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. Dealing with Anger? Anxiety? Depression? Grief/Loss? Trauma? Stress? Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to focus? Feeling helpless? Let me support you and help you re-gain control of your life. My goal as a clinician is to help clients alleviate symptoms, improve the quality of their functioning and strengthen their relationships with themselves and others.
(559) 744-4485 View (559) 744-4485
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Morgan Jo Stong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446  (Online Only)
I am accepting new Telehealth Clients! I am a somatic therapist that holds value in the mind-body connection and embodying our fullest selves. I work relationally with individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger and LGBT+ specific concerns to name a few. I trust in the process of unfolding inherent to all humans, and in session I will help my clients to slow down and follow their natural drive toward healing and wholeness. It can be transformational to sit in the depths of your experience and find that you are not alone.
I am accepting new Telehealth Clients! I am a somatic therapist that holds value in the mind-body connection and embodying our fullest selves. I work relationally with individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger and LGBT+ specific concerns to name a few. I trust in the process of unfolding inherent to all humans, and in session I will help my clients to slow down and follow their natural drive toward healing and wholeness. It can be transformational to sit in the depths of your experience and find that you are not alone.
(805) 576-8278 View (805) 576-8278
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Halley Marie Moore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Need PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING to finally discover what is happening? Would you like to finally resolve issues within yourself/family/family business effectively and permanently? My style/approach is unique; my background lends itself well to families with small and large businesses who are trying to keep ownership a positive dynamic. Consultation in my office does not feel like another "thing to get done." If you put in effort, you'll find that our work together will be life-changing. Time is never wasted; I will listen to you while giving you the feedback you are longing for. You'll find that you grow and get stronger by the minute.
Need PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING to finally discover what is happening? Would you like to finally resolve issues within yourself/family/family business effectively and permanently? My style/approach is unique; my background lends itself well to families with small and large businesses who are trying to keep ownership a positive dynamic. Consultation in my office does not feel like another "thing to get done." If you put in effort, you'll find that our work together will be life-changing. Time is never wasted; I will listen to you while giving you the feedback you are longing for. You'll find that you grow and get stronger by the minute.
(805) 319-7957 View (805) 319-7957
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Lucy Alexandra Huffman
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
I am very passionate about helping others find peace and satisfaction in life. As a therapist it is my purpose to collaborate with you to set goals that meet and fulfill your mental health expectations. My warm and empathetic approach allows me to extend compassion to you in the ways you need. I look forward to hearing from you.
I am very passionate about helping others find peace and satisfaction in life. As a therapist it is my purpose to collaborate with you to set goals that meet and fulfill your mental health expectations. My warm and empathetic approach allows me to extend compassion to you in the ways you need. I look forward to hearing from you.
(805) 243-0871 View (805) 243-0871
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Alisha V Dozier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Life is hard, & you feel like you have to be strong All-The-Time. You wake up with thoughts spinning around in your head, weighed down and not knowing where to begin. How do you stop the pressure, feel worthy, whole, & happy? It can be even more confusing to navigate as a couple. You deserve a chance to slow down, connect, & heal. A safe place to spill it all and sort things out. I am here to take the load off. To help you rebuild yourself, discover your untapped potential and to teach you the skills to navigate this maze we call life!
Life is hard, & you feel like you have to be strong All-The-Time. You wake up with thoughts spinning around in your head, weighed down and not knowing where to begin. How do you stop the pressure, feel worthy, whole, & happy? It can be even more confusing to navigate as a couple. You deserve a chance to slow down, connect, & heal. A safe place to spill it all and sort things out. I am here to take the load off. To help you rebuild yourself, discover your untapped potential and to teach you the skills to navigate this maze we call life!
(805) 536-3148 View (805) 536-3148
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Ilya Shtykan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Mr. Ilya Shtykan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Masters's Degree graduate in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, Ilya has worked with multiple organizations and various types of client populations. Ilya has provided counseling for children and adolescents as part of a school-based program. Also, Ilya currently provides counseling services for sufferers of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Mr. Ilya Shtykan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Masters's Degree graduate in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, Ilya has worked with multiple organizations and various types of client populations. Ilya has provided counseling for children and adolescents as part of a school-based program. Also, Ilya currently provides counseling services for sufferers of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.
(562) 669-2572 View (562) 669-2572
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Eric Burke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446  (Online Only)
Our deepest Self is good, creative and generative; we are beautiful and resilient beings, an integration of body, mind, spirit, and ancestry. Yet sometimes life’s challenges sabotage our joy or interrupt our purpose, leaving us feeling anxious, grieved, or manifesting destructive thought and behavioral patterns. These challenges are the daily demands of navigating our chaotic world, but sometimes include other traumas such as violence, abuse, or family and inter-generational wounds.
Our deepest Self is good, creative and generative; we are beautiful and resilient beings, an integration of body, mind, spirit, and ancestry. Yet sometimes life’s challenges sabotage our joy or interrupt our purpose, leaving us feeling anxious, grieved, or manifesting destructive thought and behavioral patterns. These challenges are the daily demands of navigating our chaotic world, but sometimes include other traumas such as violence, abuse, or family and inter-generational wounds.
(323) 990-4524 View (323) 990-4524
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Alice Lenore Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
I have over 30 years experience in treating children, adults, couples and families undergoing crisis situations requiring urgent intervention. Treatment modalities specifically matched to individual needs. Shorted Treatment Time and Help In Recovering Your Life. NO CHARGE FOR 20 MINUTE "GOODNESS OF FIT SESSION". Psy.D from the Graduate Center for Child Development. Former UCLA Faculty Lecturer teaching family and couples counseling.
I have over 30 years experience in treating children, adults, couples and families undergoing crisis situations requiring urgent intervention. Treatment modalities specifically matched to individual needs. Shorted Treatment Time and Help In Recovering Your Life. NO CHARGE FOR 20 MINUTE "GOODNESS OF FIT SESSION". Psy.D from the Graduate Center for Child Development. Former UCLA Faculty Lecturer teaching family and couples counseling.
(805) 856-6724 View (805) 856-6724
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Cyndy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Caseload is currently full. There are times when you may find life is too messy, too painful and you feel too alone with all of it. Therapy provides a time and place to share your inner struggles, fears and anxieties while receiving support, insight, perspective and new coping skills. The process allows you to heal and move forward with a stronger sense of who you've been, who you are now and who you are becoming.
Caseload is currently full. There are times when you may find life is too messy, too painful and you feel too alone with all of it. Therapy provides a time and place to share your inner struggles, fears and anxieties while receiving support, insight, perspective and new coping skills. The process allows you to heal and move forward with a stronger sense of who you've been, who you are now and who you are becoming.
(805) 633-4985 View (805) 633-4985
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Inner Expansions Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Making the decision to seek a therapist takes courage and is the first step towards building a happier and healthier life. Inner Expansions has several therapists on staff who use a variety approaches to customize treatment to the uniqueness of each individual and/or situation. We serve a diverse population throughout the state of California by virtual sessions and we see people in-person in Atascadero, CA.
Making the decision to seek a therapist takes courage and is the first step towards building a happier and healthier life. Inner Expansions has several therapists on staff who use a variety approaches to customize treatment to the uniqueness of each individual and/or situation. We serve a diverse population throughout the state of California by virtual sessions and we see people in-person in Atascadero, CA.
(805) 464-6617 View (805) 464-6617
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Neil Giannini
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Our developing years can often be filled with confusion, fear, and other big emotions. Whether I’m working with children or the inner child, speaking with someone who can present a different vantage point and offer tools of healing from a non-judgmental and supportive place can be what we need to achieve wholeness. From coping and managing stressors, self-esteem and confidence building, social and relationship concerns, or self-discovery, I'm dedicated to supporting the growth and development of children, teens and young adults.
Our developing years can often be filled with confusion, fear, and other big emotions. Whether I’m working with children or the inner child, speaking with someone who can present a different vantage point and offer tools of healing from a non-judgmental and supportive place can be what we need to achieve wholeness. From coping and managing stressors, self-esteem and confidence building, social and relationship concerns, or self-discovery, I'm dedicated to supporting the growth and development of children, teens and young adults.
(805) 723-2565 View (805) 723-2565
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Merilee Lovejoy
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hello! I am Dr. Merilee Lovejoy. I am licensed in the state of California as a clinical psychologist. I have over 13 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice to outpatient, to inpatient settings. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and addictions. I have over 13 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice to outpatient, to inpatient settings.
Hello! I am Dr. Merilee Lovejoy. I am licensed in the state of California as a clinical psychologist. I have over 13 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice to outpatient, to inpatient settings. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and addictions. I have over 13 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice to outpatient, to inpatient settings.
(951) 438-7423 View (951) 438-7423
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Michael Mazzella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Connecting to our potential for vibrant and meaningful relationships is more important now than ever as we find creative ways to stay in touch in this increasingly complex world. From this place I make it my focus to understand how our past and present circumstances keep us from accessing our potential. I'm deeply curious about the unique paths each of us move on towards healing and am committed to co-creating a resilient setting in which we explore what that path looks like for you.
Connecting to our potential for vibrant and meaningful relationships is more important now than ever as we find creative ways to stay in touch in this increasingly complex world. From this place I make it my focus to understand how our past and present circumstances keep us from accessing our potential. I'm deeply curious about the unique paths each of us move on towards healing and am committed to co-creating a resilient setting in which we explore what that path looks like for you.
(805) 420-7553 View (805) 420-7553
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Rachel McCarthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Perhaps you found this page because you are familiar with the struggle of being in unsatisfying relationships and/or feeling unhappy in the life you are living. There may be a part of you that thinks "I am the problem" or "this is the best it will ever be, so I better make it work." Or maybe even another part of you telling you that you aren't good enough because nothing you have tried so far has gotten you to where you want to be. Maybe you find yourself feeling stuck and overwhelmed with emotions that feel totally out of control. AND all of this is on top of the everyday stressors that we all have in this crazy world we live in.
Perhaps you found this page because you are familiar with the struggle of being in unsatisfying relationships and/or feeling unhappy in the life you are living. There may be a part of you that thinks "I am the problem" or "this is the best it will ever be, so I better make it work." Or maybe even another part of you telling you that you aren't good enough because nothing you have tried so far has gotten you to where you want to be. Maybe you find yourself feeling stuck and overwhelmed with emotions that feel totally out of control. AND all of this is on top of the everyday stressors that we all have in this crazy world we live in.
(805) 219-7046 View (805) 219-7046
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Priscilla Kiessig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
We all face moments that test our foundations. Seasons where we find ourselves struggling, often feeling alone and quietly wishing things would get better. It’s important for you to know that there’s no need to suffer. Hope is here. As therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), warmth, empathy, and growth are what you can expect from our time together. I believe in a compassionate, integrated approach to care, specifically tailored to meet your individual needs.
We all face moments that test our foundations. Seasons where we find ourselves struggling, often feeling alone and quietly wishing things would get better. It’s important for you to know that there’s no need to suffer. Hope is here. As therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), warmth, empathy, and growth are what you can expect from our time together. I believe in a compassionate, integrated approach to care, specifically tailored to meet your individual needs.
(805) 703-2161 View (805) 703-2161
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Central Coast Nurturing Minds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Are you a parent, teen, or child struggling with anxiety, depression, communication issues, or life transitions? You're not alone. At Central Coast Nurturing Minds, our team of experienced therapists provides a supportive and compassionate environment to help you navigate life's challenges and reach your full potential.
Are you a parent, teen, or child struggling with anxiety, depression, communication issues, or life transitions? You're not alone. At Central Coast Nurturing Minds, our team of experienced therapists provides a supportive and compassionate environment to help you navigate life's challenges and reach your full potential.
(805) 703-1435 View (805) 703-1435
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Turning Leaves Recovery Life & Wellness Coaching
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BsPsych, IMAC, CATCIII, NCIP, NCFAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446  (Online Only)
Craving freedom from relentless internal battles? It's time to envision a journey of self-discovery with a certified recovery specialist. Tired of the drain from habits like drinking, dieting, and the emotional struggle? Longing for liberation from trauma, substance abuse, and anxiety with the guidance of an addiction coach? Life's too short for anything less. Beyond societal norms, your struggles delve into control needs, eating disorders, and abandonment issues—find support from a mental health coach ready to assist. It's more than chemical—it's reclaiming control, overcoming trauma, and embracing holistic well-being.
Craving freedom from relentless internal battles? It's time to envision a journey of self-discovery with a certified recovery specialist. Tired of the drain from habits like drinking, dieting, and the emotional struggle? Longing for liberation from trauma, substance abuse, and anxiety with the guidance of an addiction coach? Life's too short for anything less. Beyond societal norms, your struggles delve into control needs, eating disorders, and abandonment issues—find support from a mental health coach ready to assist. It's more than chemical—it's reclaiming control, overcoming trauma, and embracing holistic well-being.
(805) 556-4033 View (805) 556-4033
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Jennifer Blume
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(209) 299-7453 View (209) 299-7453


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.