Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Texas

When you go through something in your life that changes the way you view yourself, others, and your beliefs about the world, it can feel traumatic. I'm a trauma specialist, so I'm here to hold a safe space for you to work through some of the life defining moments you've experienced. I'm here to help you make meaning of what you've gone through, and go from simply surviving to thriving. We can be structured in routine or change approach often, and decide between in-person, telehealth, or a mix. It's your call.

Facing trauma, chronic pain, illness, or sudden loss can feel overwhelming. You seek resilience and growth amidst life's uncertainties, desiring a path to well-being that respects your unique story and core values. You're looking for compassionate support that integrates practical strategies with a holistic approach to navigate these challenges effectively, all while maintaining room for all human emotions, including laughter and joy.

Do you find yourself sitting amongst the ashes of charred dreams seeking ways to find meaning in the mess? Do you feel hopeless, or helpless, triggered from past harm? Do you have the nagging sensation there is more goodness to be found in life? These negative experiences do not have to prevent you from living with delight, freedom and pleasure. Together, we can reframe your story through a counseling relationship. I believe sitting with another person to explore their story, and their perceptions related to those stories, can redeem broken places, restore vitality, and reveal hope for the future. You can experience healing.

Hello! I am the founder of Willow Counseling & Wellness LLC, a licensed professional counselor and a board certified supervisor. As a trauma informed therapist, I specialize in working with individuals, grief and loss, depression management, life transitions, stress and anxiety reduction, multicultural experiences, and PTSD. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques including EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness. I am trained in expressive arts, mindfulness based therapy, mental health diagnosis, and trauma treatment.

Life is hard and sometimes it feels impossible to know what the next step is. Anxiety, depression, frustration with loved ones... sometimes it can feel like it's too much to handle. If you feel overwhelmed, I can walk with you through the pain and together we can establish a new and healthy normal. I will create a safe space where you feel comfortable telling your story no matter what it is.

I believe each of us is on our own "hero's journey" through life. My ideal client is someone who feels lost, anxious or fearful in their journey and yearns to understand the path towards their deepest self and higher calling. This is a spiritual journey as much as it is a practical one. Therapy is not an easy "fix" for the issues along your journey, but it is a helpful place to address underlying roots that cause disconnection and inner conflict within yourself. My ideal client is someone who is eager to explore the issues that blind them from finding their life path once again, or maybe for the first time.

I typically work with clients who appreciate and need a creative therapeutic space that is safe, warm, connected, deeply reflective, and exploratory. I work extensively with clients in helping professions (healthcare workers, teachers, therapists) as well as the LGBTQIA community.

“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.

Your anxiety is sucking the life out of you. Maybe you find yourself constantly doubting everything you say and do. You have this awful voice inside that tells you something is fundamentally wrong with you... that you’re not good enough, or smart enough, or worthy enough, despite how hard you try to shut it up. Your relationships feels superficial. You overthink and stay small, because feeling lonely at least feels less scary than being rejected. But you hate that feeling too...so the cycle continues. There's a nagging feeling like how you grew up has something to do with this.

Hi there! I’m Susana. My passion for mental health work comes from my own experiences trying to reclaim my identity while navigating life’s obstacles. Our life experiences, culture, background, and relationship with ourselves and our mental health are incredibly unique and personal. This is why I enjoy getting to know my clients and finding an approach that works best for their needs rather than sticking to a “one size fits all” approach.

As a queer woman of color, I have a unique perspective that helps me connect with clients from many different backgrounds. As a counselor, I know how comforting it can be to connect with someone who can understand your experiences— and how that type of connection can make you feel less alone. My goal is to provide a safe, flexible space tailored to your specific needs where you feel unconditionally embraced and understood as you work towards your goals.

Therapy is a partnership in which we take the time to slow down together and look compassionately at what’s happening inside of you and in your relationships. It’s a courageous act in service of becoming a fuller version of you.

If you’re looking for a new therapist, it’s likely that you are experiencing distress, anxiety, grief, or trauma and are wanting to find relief. Maybe you’re looking for coping skills to help, maybe you want to improve your relationships, or maybe you’re wanting to get to know yourself better. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help.

Are you struggling with chronic relapse, binges, sex/love/porn addiction, excess substance use, dissociative disorder, or attachment issues? Do you want to decrease your urge to vape, smoke marijuana/nicotine, or drink? Have you experienced social phobia, one or more addictions, sexual abuse, or trauma? Are you suffering from grief and loss or complex PTSD?

Have you done talk therapy but are still not achieving your goals and the life you want? Do you work hard to make progress but notice yourself falling back into old patterns? I specialize in helping people that have a lot of insight into their problems, and have found this is not enough to truly heal. I offer a holistic approach integrating multiple therapies to help you move from logical insights into real healing of the mind and body.

Katherine specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, family conflict, relationship conflict, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Katherine’s approach to counseling is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, and she integrates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Katherine honors and respects each client’s unique background, and is committing to serving the individual needs of each client. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients to experience healing and personal growth.

Hello, I’m Karen Goldsum. I earned my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the Texas State University, and my bachelor's degree in psychology.

Supervised by Allison Cornell, LPC-S. Brandie is a Certified Trauma Professional and utilizes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy with her clients. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults experiencing various issues, and will do so from a spiritual or secular perspective, as the client requests, to improve their life, awareness, and skills. Trained in EMDR therapy, Brandie hopes to help individuals find relief from traumatic symptoms.

I have been working as a therapist for over 30 years and I love what I do. While I've employed numerous treatment modalities over the years, I'm currently focused on the Internal Family Systems model (IFS). I see therapy as a collaborative process where you can explore your behavior, beliefs, and feelings about yourself and the challenges in your life without judgement or criticism. Therapy is a place to challenge negative and anxious thoughts that might be controlling you. In therapy you can get to know what drives your old patterns and behaviors, which allows them to change and transform in the present.