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Renee Owen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901  (Online Only)
Do you have the feeling that something is missing in your life? Are you single & dissatisfied, or married but discontent? Is your social or work life not as fulfilling as it used to be, or difficult family relationships getting you down? Positive, solution-therapy can assist you to: *learn more about your unique personality type, and how you can work with it, instead of against it, to create more fulfillment in your relationships and life. *develop your ability to understand, empathize with and relate to others with ease & joy. *discover effective ways of dealing with your core issues, so you feel more fulfilled & alive.
Do you have the feeling that something is missing in your life? Are you single & dissatisfied, or married but discontent? Is your social or work life not as fulfilling as it used to be, or difficult family relationships getting you down? Positive, solution-therapy can assist you to: *learn more about your unique personality type, and how you can work with it, instead of against it, to create more fulfillment in your relationships and life. *develop your ability to understand, empathize with and relate to others with ease & joy. *discover effective ways of dealing with your core issues, so you feel more fulfilled & alive.
(415) 403-2657 View (415) 403-2657
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Laura Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901  (Online Only)
The heart and emphasis of my work is to help you know and trust your deepest feelings and to live an emotionally authentic life. When you become more intimate and present with yourself you become more intimate and authentic with others. As you know yourself better, you'll discover how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have shaped your life and relationships and you'll become empowered to make many important changes. For over 20 years, I've helped couples and individuals develop increased self-trust and self-awareness, greater life purpose and more conscious, loving and intimate relationships.
The heart and emphasis of my work is to help you know and trust your deepest feelings and to live an emotionally authentic life. When you become more intimate and present with yourself you become more intimate and authentic with others. As you know yourself better, you'll discover how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have shaped your life and relationships and you'll become empowered to make many important changes. For over 20 years, I've helped couples and individuals develop increased self-trust and self-awareness, greater life purpose and more conscious, loving and intimate relationships.
(650) 262-3150 View (650) 262-3150
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Michelle Fontaine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901
Therapy is most successful when the work is done carefully and thoughtfully through a process of unfolding and bringing into light those parts of ourselves which have been hidden or misunderstood. It's a collaboration that includes tapping into your own wisdom while also considering new perspectives. We do this work with the utmost compassion and consideration for what is needed in each moment to produce the best possible long term outcome. There will be many new insights which lead to more satisfaction and a deeper understanding. It's my privilege to work with you as we take these steps together toward a higher quality of life.
Therapy is most successful when the work is done carefully and thoughtfully through a process of unfolding and bringing into light those parts of ourselves which have been hidden or misunderstood. It's a collaboration that includes tapping into your own wisdom while also considering new perspectives. We do this work with the utmost compassion and consideration for what is needed in each moment to produce the best possible long term outcome. There will be many new insights which lead to more satisfaction and a deeper understanding. It's my privilege to work with you as we take these steps together toward a higher quality of life.
(415) 798-9515 View (415) 798-9515

More Therapists Nearby

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Megan Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Tiburon, CA 94920
If you are reading this, then chances are you are looking to give either yourself and/or a loved one the opportunity to make important life changes. Everyone experiences situations that they need support with. Often, the most beneficial choice one can make is to seek objective guidance. You are the expert of your own life experience. My role is to help you explore this knowledge in a way that brings clarity and fulfillment. My name is Megan Rose and a particular area of specialty and interest is working with adults, couples and families who are wrestling with life transitions and relationship challenges.
If you are reading this, then chances are you are looking to give either yourself and/or a loved one the opportunity to make important life changes. Everyone experiences situations that they need support with. Often, the most beneficial choice one can make is to seek objective guidance. You are the expert of your own life experience. My role is to help you explore this knowledge in a way that brings clarity and fulfillment. My name is Megan Rose and a particular area of specialty and interest is working with adults, couples and families who are wrestling with life transitions and relationship challenges.
(415) 688-2157 View (415) 688-2157
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Jenna Vivaldi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Do you feel you have a lot of dreams, plans, and goals but struggle to actualize them? Does thinking about the big picture leave you feeling stuck, anxious, and overwhelmed? Do you feel hyper-sensitive to the world around you? It sounds like your nervous system needs a break and a reset. Through working together to gently unravel the tangled mental and emotional knots, we will carve a path forward for you to feel joyful and healthy. I will help you develop ease in accessing your internal pharmacy of resources so that you feel confident in knowing how to help yourself navigate big feelings.
Do you feel you have a lot of dreams, plans, and goals but struggle to actualize them? Does thinking about the big picture leave you feeling stuck, anxious, and overwhelmed? Do you feel hyper-sensitive to the world around you? It sounds like your nervous system needs a break and a reset. Through working together to gently unravel the tangled mental and emotional knots, we will carve a path forward for you to feel joyful and healthy. I will help you develop ease in accessing your internal pharmacy of resources so that you feel confident in knowing how to help yourself navigate big feelings.
(415) 319-9490 View (415) 319-9490
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Lance A Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Life is changing constantly! ONLINE & IN OFFICE SESSIONS – You can access excellent therapy. I am passionate about problem solving and assisting clients discover a clear vision of their future and then identify the personal strengths that will enable this vision. Our work together will engage in mindfulness, improve self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional health and mental wellness. You will develop new awareness about patterns in your life that no longer serve you and learn new skills to transform those patterns.
Life is changing constantly! ONLINE & IN OFFICE SESSIONS – You can access excellent therapy. I am passionate about problem solving and assisting clients discover a clear vision of their future and then identify the personal strengths that will enable this vision. Our work together will engage in mindfulness, improve self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional health and mental wellness. You will develop new awareness about patterns in your life that no longer serve you and learn new skills to transform those patterns.
(530) 433-0587 View (530) 433-0587

Online Therapists

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Cori Pansarasa
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Cerrito, CA 94530  (Online Only)
My training and experience include Internal Family Systems/IFS, brainspotting/somatic techniques, relational work, and helping those with creative gifts.
Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.
My training and experience include Internal Family Systems/IFS, brainspotting/somatic techniques, relational work, and helping those with creative gifts.
Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.
(510) 817-0685 View (510) 817-0685
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Chelsea Lynch
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124  (Online Only)
As a holistic therapist specializing in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), my focus is on providing a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to their personal growth and healing journey. They have a strong desire to overcome the challenges they are facing, whether it's related to performance issues, trauma, addiction, soul-searching, or adverse childhood experiences. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who is wanting to try, open to self-discovery and healing, and seeks a therapist who can offer them a holistic approach that integrates various techniques and methodologies to support their growth and transformation. They want to achieve a state of well-being, empowerment, and personal fulfillment in their lives.
As a holistic therapist specializing in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), my focus is on providing a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to their personal growth and healing journey. They have a strong desire to overcome the challenges they are facing, whether it's related to performance issues, trauma, addiction, soul-searching, or adverse childhood experiences. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who is wanting to try, open to self-discovery and healing, and seeks a therapist who can offer them a holistic approach that integrates various techniques and methodologies to support their growth and transformation. They want to achieve a state of well-being, empowerment, and personal fulfillment in their lives.
(916) 634-1883 View (916) 634-1883
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Tracey Fuller
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018  (Online Only)
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, tailored for those eager to heal from trauma and addiction and restore their sense of self-worth.
Are you navigating life's hurdles with the best resources you have, yet still feeling like it's not enough? You're not alone in this journey. In our sessions, we'll explore the diverse facets of your personality that shape your thoughts, feelings, actions, and relationships, impacting everything from personal connections to your career path. Whether it's healing from trauma or overcoming addictions - alcohol, screen time, food, or relationship challenges - we're in this together.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, tailored for those eager to heal from trauma and addiction and restore their sense of self-worth.
Are you navigating life's hurdles with the best resources you have, yet still feeling like it's not enough? You're not alone in this journey. In our sessions, we'll explore the diverse facets of your personality that shape your thoughts, feelings, actions, and relationships, impacting everything from personal connections to your career path. Whether it's healing from trauma or overcoming addictions - alcohol, screen time, food, or relationship challenges - we're in this together.
(831) 453-0480 View (831) 453-0480
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Elizabeth Huck
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, DBT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
(650) 613-5288 View (650) 613-5288
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Dr. Mariel Barcebal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102  (Online Only)
I draw from various therapy modalities ranging from ACT to trauma-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting that support deep emotional processing and rehabilitation of the nervous system.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ― Anais Nin. Choosing to start therapy is so powerful as it means that you are looking to create a shift within yourself and what you've been doing is no longer serving you. Have you noticed yourself feeling stuck and overwhelmed within the negative cycle of your circumstances & deeply established emotional patterns? Do you identify as a people pleaser, shrinking yourself & prioritizing others' needs over your own? I will work collaboratively with you to break intergenerational trauma patterns at its source & move forward anew.
I draw from various therapy modalities ranging from ACT to trauma-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting that support deep emotional processing and rehabilitation of the nervous system.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ― Anais Nin. Choosing to start therapy is so powerful as it means that you are looking to create a shift within yourself and what you've been doing is no longer serving you. Have you noticed yourself feeling stuck and overwhelmed within the negative cycle of your circumstances & deeply established emotional patterns? Do you identify as a people pleaser, shrinking yourself & prioritizing others' needs over your own? I will work collaboratively with you to break intergenerational trauma patterns at its source & move forward anew.
(213) 335-2236 View (213) 335-2236
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Michelle Hardeman-Guptill Now Offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I utilize Brainspotting, IFS & Somatic/Embodiment skills and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for deep & rapid transformation.
Today, I encourage you to consider an alternative future. One where you are at peace with yourself. Where the light and dark within you are both accepted unconditionally and you remember who you were before the beliefs that currently limit you were formed. I strive to help others separate themselves from their problems, including significant symptoms and behaviors. You HAVE a problem. YOU are not a Problem. For the last 15 years I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and their families. Ready to dive deep and make a change? Let's talk!
I utilize Brainspotting, IFS & Somatic/Embodiment skills and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for deep & rapid transformation.
Today, I encourage you to consider an alternative future. One where you are at peace with yourself. Where the light and dark within you are both accepted unconditionally and you remember who you were before the beliefs that currently limit you were formed. I strive to help others separate themselves from their problems, including significant symptoms and behaviors. You HAVE a problem. YOU are not a Problem. For the last 15 years I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and their families. Ready to dive deep and make a change? Let's talk!
(707) 317-1405 View (707) 317-1405
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Gabriele Goodman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94619
These are my core competencies: * Sports Psychology *Coaching for Peak Performance *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Internal Family Systems * Mindfulness, Biofeedback, and Stress/Pain Management *EMDR, EFT, and Hypnosis * Mindfulness-based Self-Compassion* Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISDP) .
I am a psychologist for sport, health, and life. I have spent 15 years studying, writing, teaching, and coaching people on how to perform at their best. I have worked with world-class performers from the arenas of sports, business, healthcare, and the United States Army. I have special expertise in Performance Psychology and train clients on how to strengthen the mental and emotional skills that underlie human performance excellence and sustainable resilience. I am a subject matter expert in the field of self-regulation techniques that promote optimism, resilience, alertness, and composure in high-pressure situations.
These are my core competencies: * Sports Psychology *Coaching for Peak Performance *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Internal Family Systems * Mindfulness, Biofeedback, and Stress/Pain Management *EMDR, EFT, and Hypnosis * Mindfulness-based Self-Compassion* Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISDP) .
I am a psychologist for sport, health, and life. I have spent 15 years studying, writing, teaching, and coaching people on how to perform at their best. I have worked with world-class performers from the arenas of sports, business, healthcare, and the United States Army. I have special expertise in Performance Psychology and train clients on how to strengthen the mental and emotional skills that underlie human performance excellence and sustainable resilience. I am a subject matter expert in the field of self-regulation techniques that promote optimism, resilience, alertness, and composure in high-pressure situations.
(510) 662-0036 View (510) 662-0036
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Maggie Tsai
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
Talk therapy, when integrated with my core modalities, namely Brainspotting, somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offers clients versatile pathways for healing.
Life transitions usually become more stressful and even intimidating when doubled up with unprocessed trauma. Anxiety, stress, fear, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and/or depression are just some of the symptoms. Our brain is an incredible processing machine, which digests and organizes our experiences. But life encounters are just too many. Much of our experience, including childhood trauma, family of origin and attachment issues, can be frozen in an unawakened state. As a therapist, I work with clients to promote the processing clients need for emotional release and healing.
Talk therapy, when integrated with my core modalities, namely Brainspotting, somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offers clients versatile pathways for healing.
Life transitions usually become more stressful and even intimidating when doubled up with unprocessed trauma. Anxiety, stress, fear, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and/or depression are just some of the symptoms. Our brain is an incredible processing machine, which digests and organizes our experiences. But life encounters are just too many. Much of our experience, including childhood trauma, family of origin and attachment issues, can be frozen in an unawakened state. As a therapist, I work with clients to promote the processing clients need for emotional release and healing.
(408) 542-0098 View (408) 542-0098
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Stephanie Lemus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
My practice synergistically combines EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Brainspotting, and somatic therapy, with a deep understanding of how systemic oppression affects our well-being.
In a world that often seems overwhelming with so many competing priorities, you might find yourself struggling to understand what's important, what you need or how to feel more free. Perhaps you feel stuck in a life or confused about what to do. You might often get blocked because you don't know where to begin. I'm here to help. I offer a compassionate, safe, and often humor-filled space where your journey of discovery and healing can start.
My practice synergistically combines EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Brainspotting, and somatic therapy, with a deep understanding of how systemic oppression affects our well-being.
In a world that often seems overwhelming with so many competing priorities, you might find yourself struggling to understand what's important, what you need or how to feel more free. Perhaps you feel stuck in a life or confused about what to do. You might often get blocked because you don't know where to begin. I'm here to help. I offer a compassionate, safe, and often humor-filled space where your journey of discovery and healing can start.
(415) 639-5858 View (415) 639-5858
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Kristin Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Hi, I'm Kristin Roberts. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northern California. I see individual adults, couples, families, and minors (14-17). I specialize in treating trauma and use EMDR and brainspotting. I'm also IFS informed and use that modality to heal client's inner adult/child parts of self. I treat anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief, relationship distress in friendships, family dynamics, and with couples.
Hi, I'm Kristin Roberts. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northern California. I see individual adults, couples, families, and minors (14-17). I specialize in treating trauma and use EMDR and brainspotting. I'm also IFS informed and use that modality to heal client's inner adult/child parts of self. I treat anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief, relationship distress in friendships, family dynamics, and with couples.
(831) 666-0175 View (831) 666-0175
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Araceli Pimentel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027  (Online Only)
My approach is holistic and grounded in psychodynamic, humanstic, and somatic orientations, I use a range of trauma modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), (EMDR), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Brainspotting (BSP), and more to tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, communicate effectively, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital/pre-marital issues.
My approach is holistic and grounded in psychodynamic, humanstic, and somatic orientations, I use a range of trauma modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), (EMDR), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Brainspotting (BSP), and more to tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, communicate effectively, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital/pre-marital issues.
(323) 312-3401 View (323) 312-3401
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Angela Fuller
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Welcome! I work at Horizon Counseling Center as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist under the supervision of Ashley Barnes-Brown CA12766. In my practice, I employ Brainspotting, a trauma-informed therapeutic approach, to help unearth and explore thoughts, emotions, and sensations that may have been unintentionally suppressed or concealed. I also integrate Internal Family Systems therapy, which emphasizes the presence of various aspects within ourselves. According to this framework, there are no inherently "negative" parts, and the therapeutic objective is to assist these parts in discovering their more balanced functions.
Welcome! I work at Horizon Counseling Center as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist under the supervision of Ashley Barnes-Brown CA12766. In my practice, I employ Brainspotting, a trauma-informed therapeutic approach, to help unearth and explore thoughts, emotions, and sensations that may have been unintentionally suppressed or concealed. I also integrate Internal Family Systems therapy, which emphasizes the presence of various aspects within ourselves. According to this framework, there are no inherently "negative" parts, and the therapeutic objective is to assist these parts in discovering their more balanced functions.
(279) 400-1348 x562 View (279) 400-1348 x562
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Katrina Tattenham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I offer Internal Family Systems for trauma work.
Have you ever wondered, "why did I just do that?" or felt a great conflict between different sides of yourself? My clients leave therapy with a better understanding of the parts of themselves at play, and feel relaxed and affirmed. I offer a safe space for people of all ages (3-103!) to be understood and held as we learn together what helps increase calm and improves life. Sometimes this is working through stress within a family and it's affect on family members. Sometimes this work looks like learning new ways to cope with anxiety or improve how we talk to ourselves.
I offer Internal Family Systems for trauma work.
Have you ever wondered, "why did I just do that?" or felt a great conflict between different sides of yourself? My clients leave therapy with a better understanding of the parts of themselves at play, and feel relaxed and affirmed. I offer a safe space for people of all ages (3-103!) to be understood and held as we learn together what helps increase calm and improves life. Sometimes this is working through stress within a family and it's affect on family members. Sometimes this work looks like learning new ways to cope with anxiety or improve how we talk to ourselves.
(510) 454-8872 View (510) 454-8872
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Elizabeth Huck
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, DBT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
(415) 965-3781 View (415) 965-3781

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.