Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Bedminster, NJ

Worry. Restlessness. Poor Concentration. Intrusive Thoughts. Panic. Our mental health can serve as a major disruption to our lives. I admire your courage in taking this step to seek out help. As your therapist, I will first strive to understand your story. Then, we will collaboratively identify a therapeutic approach that will best fit your goals. Often times, our past impacts our present . Therefore, we can strive to not only address your current symptoms, but attempt to resolve the root causes to your problems, such as unresolved trauma. We don’t always realize how much old emotional wounds are still causing us pain.

Psychotherapy is a practice of deep listening and a process that provides the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Therapy can help you feel connected, grounded and deeply understood; it facilitates the opportunity to work through current and older challenges, which are impacting you (and possibly your loved ones) in the present. My style is holistic, eclectic and relational. I provide a safe environment, listen deeply and engage genuinely with the individuals, couples and families I meet. I believe that we each possess the innate ability to transform our lives so we can flourish, create, connect, accept and thrive.

Many of us feel like we are stuck in the same old patterns that no longer serve us. Or like we are “doing it all” while feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. In working together, we will explore the challenges that come with finding balance in life. You wear so many different hats! Lets work together to discover how you can disrupt the cycles (including intergenerational ones) that keep you feeling stuck.

My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.

Welcome. I believe it is a great privilege and responsibility to accompany someone on their healing journey. My approach to therapy begins with a firm belief in the inherent dignity of the individual. You aren’t damaged, nor do you need to be fixed. All symptoms—negative thinking, addictions, unhealthy coping strategies—develop to help you survive. Habitual ways of being, therefore, need to be seen through a lens of compassion and curiosity. I strive to create an atmosphere of respect and trust in which clients can safely explore their background, relationships, and inner workings of the mind, to help alleviate their suffering.

Hello and welcome, are feelings of not being good enough interfering with you self confidence? Do you hear negative self-talk and believe it? Is striving for perfection interfering with your happiness? I can help you turn down the volume of your inner critic and that can immediately reduce Anxiety and Depression. I can guide you on a path of self discovery that helps you identify and get to know these well meaning parts of yourself that are trying to protect you - but instead seem to block joy, happiness and self-esteem.

You’re not feeling like yourself and struggling in your relationships. Maybe you've experienced loss or a significant life transition. You'd like to feel more connected to yourself and with those around you, but you've found life to be painful and confusing with unexpected challenges and transitions. If you're feeling disconnected, out of control, anxious, or grieving, you are not alone. If you're ready to lean into change and be curious and compassionate with yourself, therapy can support you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and in building safe, authentic, clarifying, and fulfilling connections with others.

Life, work, relationships and family issues can create challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming. I can help! My approach is to offer empathy, insight and new strategies, in a warm, supportive setting. The clinical practices I use are grounded in Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help you cultivate strengths, improve functioning, enhance satisfaction in your relationships and increase your overall sense of happiness and well being. I teach strategies that make things more manageable and help you feel like you're in charge of your life again!

I believe it is possible to significantly reduce the stress, financial hardship, and trauma of divorce by having the right support people on your team. Getting divorced is an overwhelming process wrought with intense emotions, financial uncertainties, and broken hopes and dreams. What most people don't realize is there are many options available to accomplish your divorce and move forward to a place of peace, satisfaction and hopefulness again. My goal is to guide and support you throughout the process so you not only have a successful divorce, but you walk away with A Life You Love.

When life is painful and overwhelming, I will listen. If you are struggling with addictions, I can help. When your relationship feels broken, I will give you tools. And if your self-esteem is hurting, I can provide skills to grow. Often childhood or adult trauma challenges your beliefs and you struggle with depression or anxiety. I practice Holistic methods focusing on Emotions, Belief Systems, Relationships, Health and Spirituality. Counseling is safe and confidential for women, men, couples and adolescents who are dealing with addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, anger, incest, infidelity, women's issues, and PTSD.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with life transitions, relationship issues, and traumatic stress as well as young children with behavioral difficulties, anxiety/depression or who have experienced a traumatic event. My clients come to me for help moving through difficult times with the goal of emerging more fully aligned with their true self.

Is stress overflowing into all aspects of your life, affecting the quality of your relationships? Are feelings of anxiety and depression keeping you stuck at your job or in your marriage? Are you constantly angry at your partner for not listening or understanding you? Perhaps you are always angry at your children for not listening to you? I can help you! I will listen, ask questions and together we will develop strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/separation and other life issues. I am a committed active member of your path towards symptom relief and deeper self-awareness.

What would it look like to move on from what's heavy on your heart and mind? What if you could be yourself and share whatever you want? You deserve a voice and to get "unstuck". I can help you figure out why you are having difficulty with letting go of some things and why you repeat patterns that are not working for you. I can help you move towards what you think or know you want/need. Your views will be respected and heard. I believe in offering HOPE: Honesty, Openness, Peace, & Empathy in therapy. Know that you choices and views are welcomed without judgment or criticism. So how can I make your journey better today?

My ideal client is YOU. It would be my honor and privilege to help you align your life with your intentions and values. I love people, and I love what I do! I am genuinely interested in getting to know what you are about, and would do my best to help you figure out the most effective strategies to cope with your situation/s. I will offer you cutting edge treatment modalities delivered in a supportIve and compassionately honest manner.

Kayla's specialties include working with older adults, as well as with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, chronic illness/chronic pain, grief, end of life issues, and challenges related to life transitions. Kayla also has experience providing care for individuals facing depression, body image issues, substance abuse/co-occurring disorders, and LGBTQ+ related challenges.