Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Litchfield, NH

Melissa Coffey, PsyD, is a pre-licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. Melissa has a plethora of experience in the school setting as well as the clinical setting. Her background includes trauma informed care, family systems, psychoeducational assessment, as well as LGBTQIA+ youth. Her research includes implementing positive psychology into complex systems to increase the level of wellbeing in the work environment.

Rick is a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and Trauma-informed Clinician who takes an authentic approach with his clients. He is licensed in Indiana and Illinois and is currently accepting virtual clients. Rick is a yoga instructor and a veteran with years of trauma and addiction management experience. He is trained in ACT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, IFS, and Mindfulness. Rick has also completed Dr. Karyl McBride's WIEBGE therapist training and can be found on the WIEBGE therapist registry. this is geared for adult children of narcissistic parents.

Benjamin Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 4 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and with varying needs. He enjoys exploring how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the different institutions and systems people engage with to identify different areas of intervention. This supports his engaging and collaborative approach that strives to bring positive, creative energies into the therapy room. Ben completed his Master of Mental Health Counseling at William James College with a concentration in Couples and Family Therapy.

Discussing sex and sexuality can feel awkward or challenging. Many of us are taught to feel shameful about our bodies, the ways we love, and the ways in which we experience pleasure. I'm here to help you walk away from these old stories. Whether you hope to rebuild trust, communication, intimacy, or joy with yourself or others, my goal is to support your growth. I offer individual and partnered sessions - romantic, platonic, play, lifestyle, D/s, or any other meaningful partner.

As a dual licensed therapist I partner, with children, parents, adolescents/teens, adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and big life transitions, adjustment to change, addiction, and relationship problems. I offer the soft landing of a supportive, trusting, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment that is grounded in empathetic listening and innovative therapies beyond the traditional “talk therapy.” Most clients begin to notice improvement within 2 to 3 sessions.

I am a creative by heart, and a counselor by trade. It is my pleasure to hold space for people as they seek to get to know themselves better and learn how to best solve their own problems. I am a firm believer that deep down, people know what is right for them, and they know how to solve their own problems. My job as a counselor is to help you remove the layers of cultural conditioning, negative self-talk, trauma memories, and more to help you get reconnected with your self. My goal is to stand beside you as we examine barriers, explore possibilities, and help you find your inner strength to fight any battles that come your way.

My primary focus is in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and EMDR and have had feedback that it has been helpful to my clients. I also weave in Internal Family Systems (IFS) into my work. If you are looking for change and want to feel better, validated and respected, please contact me with your specific needs and goals.

Has traditional therapy felt ineffective? Do you thrive for more creativity and meaning in your healing process? I work to bring these elements into traditional therapeutic modalities to optimize your time and personal growth experience. I strive to provide a safe place to gently and curiously observe; to go at your pace and let the therapy be fluid and adaptive to your specific needs and goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 13+ years experience in this field specifically but 30 years of experience with the arts and how to incorporate creativity into our healing.

Your body holds the secrets of the unconscious mind. It reveals the road map allowing us to unpack what the the mind forgets yet the body remembers. Healing takes place when we become more embodied, connect deeper to the early attachment wounds and experience safety and connection within. I am a Somatic Psychotherapist with over 20 years in practice. I am deeply involved in Internal Family Systems am a Certified IFS Therapist, along side utilizing Somatic practices, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic IFS. I believe you are the expert of your life, and my job is to not "fix" you because you are not and never were broken.

Taking the first step toward feeling more empowered, at ease or centered in your life is a brave one. I am here to walk alongside you as we identify your goals and work together to achieve them. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of clinical experience and am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Michigan, Vermont and Maine. My practice focus is in the provision of care to adults and couples, with particular emphasis on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, those navigating transition and poly/cnm relationships. I have an office located in Westford but use a telehealth platform for most visits.

I am an intuitive trauma therapist specializing in the treatment of first responder, military and relational trauma. The treatment I provide is survivor-led and trauma informed. As the wife of a combat veteran, I have endured the endless gaps in a broken system that our soldiers and first responders with PTSD face. Our family’s fight to overcome PTSD and our fight to compensate for the gaps in a flawed system now serves to light the path I follow in working with veterans, first responders and relational trauma survivors in my practice. I am passionate about my work as a healer and I wholeheartedly believe in the power of healing.

I'm excited that a part of you is curious about ways to get support for whatever life has thrown at you. This is a puzzling time for most! There may be a part of us that is anxious, depressed, critical, scared or many other sensations that can take a hold of us. For years and even decades we have formed our own ways of dealing with things with the tools we had available. There is help and support for all of us from the world outside of us and from the world within us. Mental health and addiction are quiet illnesses that we often don't want to share or acknowledge.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that feels warm, supportive, and curious. I hold a firm belief that there's power in the therapeutic relationship and that providing a space that feels safe to explore difficult experiences/emotions is essential. It's always been my mission to provide a whole-person approach to the work I do as a therapist. Coming from a social work background, my style is person-centered, gentle, curious, and compassionate. Each person brings a different set of strengths to the challenges they face, and my work strives to identify these strengths with you to find a way forward.

Telehealth Only - Licensed in MA, NH, and VT. I am passionate about helping people overcome and grow from life's difficulties. I work with young adults and women to discover their strength and resiliency. I am committed to bringing authenticity and compassion to each moment through mindfulness and empathy. I offer a nonjudgmental flexible approach that will not rush you in the process of growth. My therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with concrete solutions and coping strategies, equipping my clients with practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Accepting clients in-person! I provide a safe space with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. I’m a neurodivergent therapist with a focus on dysfunctional childhood upbringings, depression, anxiety, and autistic burnout and masking. I’m interested in the traumas left unspoken that affect your current day life. They may have been dismissed or not validated as trauma. I’m a certified clinical trauma provider, trained in many evidence-based practices. Proud to be in the mental health field since 2012 working in hospitals, mental health centers, residential homes, inpatient programs, addiction treatment and a career center.

Do you find yourself struggling with how to manage feelings of worry and sadness? Do these feelings have a negative impact on your relationships, self esteem and day to day functioning. I provide outpatient psychotherapy for individuals who are struggling to make sense of their emotions and have a desire to learn how to manage them better. I strongly believe people have the ability to make positive life change and that therapy is a collaborative effort. By working together, you can learn to become more successful with how to channel your emotions into more effective behaviors and thoughts.

I welcome individuals from all walks of life who are ready to reclaim their lives and restore their inner peace. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or other challenges, my goal is to provide a safe environment to navigate the complexities of life. I believe that living by one's values is essential to flourishing. I encourage my clients to explore their core values and to use them as guides for healing their past, living in the present, and determining their futures.

Choosing to take the next step on your healing journey can seem daunting given the unknowns. Elisabeth strives to provide my clients a welcoming, safe, and collaborative space to embark on their next path. My approach of individualized care, compassionate listening, curiosity, and allowing your authentic self to enter the space will lead to lasting change and empowerment.