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Kim Bourgette
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silverdale, WA 98383
I am currently accepting new clients ages 7 years and up. For many years now, I have been working with survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, and all of the post traumatic symptoms that are experienced in the aftermath of trauma. My hope for your therapeutic process with me is that you experience personal growth and self-compassion, as well as gaining skills to cope with, and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and other issues that create difficulty in living your best life.
I am currently accepting new clients ages 7 years and up. For many years now, I have been working with survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, and all of the post traumatic symptoms that are experienced in the aftermath of trauma. My hope for your therapeutic process with me is that you experience personal growth and self-compassion, as well as gaining skills to cope with, and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and other issues that create difficulty in living your best life.
(206) 457-1579 View (206) 457-1579
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Robynn Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Silverdale, WA 98383
Life can be hard! Having someone who listens and cares during a difficult time can make all the difference. My commitment to you is to build a strong relationship while offering the tools needed to meet your individual or family goals. I offer a client-centered, solution-focused approach to help guide you and support your needs. With strategies and approaches appropriate for all ages, I offer a non judgmental and safe environment, to help you/or your family achieve your goals. It would be an honor to be a support on your way to a healthy and rewarding journey!
Life can be hard! Having someone who listens and cares during a difficult time can make all the difference. My commitment to you is to build a strong relationship while offering the tools needed to meet your individual or family goals. I offer a client-centered, solution-focused approach to help guide you and support your needs. With strategies and approaches appropriate for all ages, I offer a non judgmental and safe environment, to help you/or your family achieve your goals. It would be an honor to be a support on your way to a healthy and rewarding journey!
(360) 526-8377 View (360) 526-8377
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Crissy Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silverdale, WA 98315
Connection is critical to our well-being, as are the experiences of feeling seen, understood and valued for who we truly are. My role is to help create an environment in which you experience these things, from which I can offer individualized therapy based on your specific problems and goals.
Connection is critical to our well-being, as are the experiences of feeling seen, understood and valued for who we truly are. My role is to help create an environment in which you experience these things, from which I can offer individualized therapy based on your specific problems and goals.
(206) 981-5930 View (206) 981-5930

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr. Danny
Counselor, MA, DMin, MHC
Verified Verified
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Rooted in Attachment Theory, and informed and affirmed by Internal Family Systems methodology (not to mention other relational psychotherapies), I help folks know their powerful presence amidst, and not absent, the glory of vulnerability.
Who, really, is able to hear, feel, and see you . . . bless and name your glory and shame? Only those who continue to do their own courageous work of daring to be truly heard, felt, and seen. Simple but not easy! The journey, however, is worth it. Life changing . . . with the right guide, i.e., presence. A favorite quote comes to mind: "We all come into this world looking for someone looking for us." If that resonates with your heart (courageous or not) then I hope to hear from you. We might just be a good fit? Please email me at: drdanny(at)doc-danny(dot com). Or call: two-zero-six...four-two-nine...four-five-seven-nine.
Rooted in Attachment Theory, and informed and affirmed by Internal Family Systems methodology (not to mention other relational psychotherapies), I help folks know their powerful presence amidst, and not absent, the glory of vulnerability.
Who, really, is able to hear, feel, and see you . . . bless and name your glory and shame? Only those who continue to do their own courageous work of daring to be truly heard, felt, and seen. Simple but not easy! The journey, however, is worth it. Life changing . . . with the right guide, i.e., presence. A favorite quote comes to mind: "We all come into this world looking for someone looking for us." If that resonates with your heart (courageous or not) then I hope to hear from you. We might just be a good fit? Please email me at: drdanny(at)doc-danny(dot com). Or call: two-zero-six...four-two-nine...four-five-seven-nine.
(206) 429-4579 View (206) 429-4579
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Whole Therapies Collective
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bremerton, WA 98310
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians focused on offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We do not contract with insurance, as they require a diagnosis to cover services. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside in their healing journey. Our collective also offers integrative therapies like sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage.
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians focused on offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We do not contract with insurance, as they require a diagnosis to cover services. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside in their healing journey. Our collective also offers integrative therapies like sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage.
(425) 532-4172 View (425) 532-4172
Photo of Jennifer L. Manlowe, Marriage & Family Therapist in Silverdale, WA
Jennifer L. Manlowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110  (Online Only)
If you're feeling in the dark navigating a difficult transition, you're in the right place. You may doubt your power to change life as it is right now. You may have absorbed cultural messages that say, "There's nothing you can do, things will never improve." I disagree. My specialties include using solutions-oriented methods which include: “Compassionate Effectiveness Training,” "Enneagram profiling," and "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy." Together we’ll work with feelings you might have of being different from the norm; of hoping to find ground in an ever-changing world; of wanting to find a sense of home within yourself.
If you're feeling in the dark navigating a difficult transition, you're in the right place. You may doubt your power to change life as it is right now. You may have absorbed cultural messages that say, "There's nothing you can do, things will never improve." I disagree. My specialties include using solutions-oriented methods which include: “Compassionate Effectiveness Training,” "Enneagram profiling," and "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy." Together we’ll work with feelings you might have of being different from the norm; of hoping to find ground in an ever-changing world; of wanting to find a sense of home within yourself.
(206) 451-1332 View (206) 451-1332
Photo of Sarah Sterling, Mindfulness-Based Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Sarah Sterling, Mindfulness-Based Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110  (Online Only)
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I help individuals, adolescents and couples transform their struggles into opportunities for growth, learning and adventure. I help you turn your problems into pathways. This journey is an opportunity to unearth the home that is your deep and abiding sense of self. Drawing on nature wisdom, archetypal patterns, myth, mindfulness and the mind-body connection, I am here to be a guide as you dive into your own depths. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward wholeness, freedom and purpose.
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I help individuals, adolescents and couples transform their struggles into opportunities for growth, learning and adventure. I help you turn your problems into pathways. This journey is an opportunity to unearth the home that is your deep and abiding sense of self. Drawing on nature wisdom, archetypal patterns, myth, mindfulness and the mind-body connection, I am here to be a guide as you dive into your own depths. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward wholeness, freedom and purpose.
(360) 215-2512 View (360) 215-2512
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Ashlee Marozick
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bremerton, WA 98311  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Ashlee and I am so proud of you for taking this first step as it is often one of the hardest. Mental health affects everything we do but so often tends to be forgotten as we go throughout our daily lives. As a counselor I partner with you towards growth, healing and prosperity without any judgement for your past history. We focus together on the strengths and challenges you have. Then, we work to move forward. I specialize in trauma of all kinds including the trauma of every day life. There is no experience too small to benefit from counseling, so reach out today.
Hello! My name is Ashlee and I am so proud of you for taking this first step as it is often one of the hardest. Mental health affects everything we do but so often tends to be forgotten as we go throughout our daily lives. As a counselor I partner with you towards growth, healing and prosperity without any judgement for your past history. We focus together on the strengths and challenges you have. Then, we work to move forward. I specialize in trauma of all kinds including the trauma of every day life. There is no experience too small to benefit from counseling, so reach out today.
(206) 594-3670 View (206) 594-3670
Photo of Alma Marion Christean, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Alma Marion Christean
Counselor, MA, CHT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I blend NARM with other mindfulness-based methods to help clients gently access and heal unresolved issues in order to decrease unnecessary suffering in their lives. My practice is ideal for clients who are curious about expanding their capacity for intimacy in their relationships and creating greater joy and satisfaction in their lives. I enjoy working with clients who are curious about and engaged in their own healing process, and who are committed to compassion and nonviolence in their relationships with others and with themselves. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, and clients from the LGBTQI+ community.
In my practice, I blend NARM with other mindfulness-based methods to help clients gently access and heal unresolved issues in order to decrease unnecessary suffering in their lives. My practice is ideal for clients who are curious about expanding their capacity for intimacy in their relationships and creating greater joy and satisfaction in their lives. I enjoy working with clients who are curious about and engaged in their own healing process, and who are committed to compassion and nonviolence in their relationships with others and with themselves. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, and clients from the LGBTQI+ community.
(360) 339-8787 View (360) 339-8787

Online Therapists

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Tracy L Goergen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052
Through therapeutic models like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Tracy will help find what works for you and your healing journey.
Tracy Goergen is an associate marriage and family therapist with a background in children and family systems. Tracy earned her MA in Marriage and Family therapy at Alliant University San Diego and her BA in Psychology at California State University Northridge. She is practicing currently under the supervision of Ari Gartin, LMHC. Tracy previously worked as a school therapist with children ages 6-13 along with their families and has experience working with different cultures, demographics, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Tracy takes a collaborative approach to therapy and wants you to be as involved in the process as she is.
Through therapeutic models like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Tracy will help find what works for you and your healing journey.
Tracy Goergen is an associate marriage and family therapist with a background in children and family systems. Tracy earned her MA in Marriage and Family therapy at Alliant University San Diego and her BA in Psychology at California State University Northridge. She is practicing currently under the supervision of Ari Gartin, LMHC. Tracy previously worked as a school therapist with children ages 6-13 along with their families and has experience working with different cultures, demographics, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Tracy takes a collaborative approach to therapy and wants you to be as involved in the process as she is.
(425) 780-6714 View (425) 780-6714
Photo of Azur Jafari, Psychologist in Silverdale, WA
Azur Jafari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136  (Online Only)
As a queer, mixed second-generation immigrant, my passions and experiences are rooted in working with LGBTQIA2sNB+, BIPOC, and people living in marginalized bodies. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your strengths, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in play, patterns and relationships that nurture you, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community. I use a combination of approaches including ACT, DBT, IFS, exposure, and psychedelic preparation & integration. I provide therapy that is poly, kink, gender, and neurodivergent affirming.
As a queer, mixed second-generation immigrant, my passions and experiences are rooted in working with LGBTQIA2sNB+, BIPOC, and people living in marginalized bodies. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your strengths, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in play, patterns and relationships that nurture you, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community. I use a combination of approaches including ACT, DBT, IFS, exposure, and psychedelic preparation & integration. I provide therapy that is poly, kink, gender, and neurodivergent affirming.
(971) 395-4106 View (971) 395-4106
Photo of Brian Jones, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Brian Jones
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107  (Online Only)
But as I’ve healed, I’ve learned how to help others heal using frameworks like Internal Family Systems.
Did you grow up in a controlling religious environment? Did you receive shaming messages leaving you to feel divided on the inside? These experiences can be confusing, making it difficult to know who you really are or what you want out of life. Even though you’ve left the church where you grew up, you still feel shame, guilt, anger, and more. Your family relationships are strained because you no longer fit in with the family culture. These problems have negatively affected the way you interact with romantic partners, authority figures at work, and even with your own body.
But as I’ve healed, I’ve learned how to help others heal using frameworks like Internal Family Systems.
Did you grow up in a controlling religious environment? Did you receive shaming messages leaving you to feel divided on the inside? These experiences can be confusing, making it difficult to know who you really are or what you want out of life. Even though you’ve left the church where you grew up, you still feel shame, guilt, anger, and more. Your family relationships are strained because you no longer fit in with the family culture. These problems have negatively affected the way you interact with romantic partners, authority figures at work, and even with your own body.
(206) 350-5344 View (206) 350-5344
Photo of Kendall Cline, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Kendall Cline
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
Waitlist for new clients
Restoring balance and healing our self-limiting beliefs really is possible. Often, our life stressors point to where we need to heal. I am passionate about working with adults who are motivated for that change. I work with Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other therapies to treat anxiety/depression, grief and loss, PTSD, past traumas or current triggers, interpersonal conflict, attachment differences and more.
Restoring balance and healing our self-limiting beliefs really is possible. Often, our life stressors point to where we need to heal. I am passionate about working with adults who are motivated for that change. I work with Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other therapies to treat anxiety/depression, grief and loss, PTSD, past traumas or current triggers, interpersonal conflict, attachment differences and more.
(360) 526-0115 View (360) 526-0115
Photo of Celia Palmer, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Celia Palmer
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Based on my client's needs, I incorporate a variety of techniques including Heart Centered Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
Do you feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Are you ready to step into your personal power? I work with adults in individual counseling and transpersonal life coaching to develop the awareness and tools to progress. As a positive working relationship is the foundation for successful work, I focus on building a strong rapport with my client and co-creating the healing experience that will meet my client's goals.
Based on my client's needs, I incorporate a variety of techniques including Heart Centered Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
Do you feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Are you ready to step into your personal power? I work with adults in individual counseling and transpersonal life coaching to develop the awareness and tools to progress. As a positive working relationship is the foundation for successful work, I focus on building a strong rapport with my client and co-creating the healing experience that will meet my client's goals.
(425) 654-2647 View (425) 654-2647
Photo of Grace K. Lautman, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Grace K. Lautman
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107  (Online Only)
Depending on each person's needs I use a combination of skills from: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and feel it is an honor to be alongside my clients through their various processes. I have been described as warm, collaborative, and empathetic, and my priority is creating a space where my clients can truly be themselves. I specialize in treating eating disorders/disordered eating, trauma/PTSD/complex trauma/dissociation, as well as anxiety/depression. I also lead virtual counseling groups that offer support to adults and teens struggling with food and body. Myself and my clinicians work with all identities and backgrounds and hold a value for social justice/anti-oppressive work.
Depending on each person's needs I use a combination of skills from: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and feel it is an honor to be alongside my clients through their various processes. I have been described as warm, collaborative, and empathetic, and my priority is creating a space where my clients can truly be themselves. I specialize in treating eating disorders/disordered eating, trauma/PTSD/complex trauma/dissociation, as well as anxiety/depression. I also lead virtual counseling groups that offer support to adults and teens struggling with food and body. Myself and my clinicians work with all identities and backgrounds and hold a value for social justice/anti-oppressive work.
(206) 488-1696 View (206) 488-1696
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Bonnie Deopp Clinical Supervisor
Counselor, LMHC, CN
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition with specializations in trauma treatments including Somatics, IFS, EMDR, and DBT.
Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.
I have a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition with specializations in trauma treatments including Somatics, IFS, EMDR, and DBT.
Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.
(206) 202-7076 View (206) 202-7076
Photo of Dr. Lacy Milonas, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Dr. Lacy Milonas
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98178
Gottman Method, ACT, IFS, CBT, and DBT interventions are employed.
Life does not always flow smoothly. The past, the present, or the future can seem unclear or full of obstacles. People can get stuck, feel trapped, and the road forward is not always in plain sight. There is always a way forward. In my counseling work I am dedicated to helping people advance towards being their optimal selves, towards self-acceptance, and towards achieving their most impossible goals. With experience and specialized training in couples counseling, with mental health disorders, families, and in crisis situations, I utilize the therapeutic relationship in all of my work.
Gottman Method, ACT, IFS, CBT, and DBT interventions are employed.
Life does not always flow smoothly. The past, the present, or the future can seem unclear or full of obstacles. People can get stuck, feel trapped, and the road forward is not always in plain sight. There is always a way forward. In my counseling work I am dedicated to helping people advance towards being their optimal selves, towards self-acceptance, and towards achieving their most impossible goals. With experience and specialized training in couples counseling, with mental health disorders, families, and in crisis situations, I utilize the therapeutic relationship in all of my work.
(425) 600-2917 View (425) 600-2917
Photo of Angela R. Schellenberg, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Angela R. Schellenberg
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, K-8 cer
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.
My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.
(206) 278-3407 View (206) 278-3407
Photo of Leah Gardner, Counselor in Silverdale, WA
Leah Gardner
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
This is accomplished by using Mindfulness Self Study, Hakomi Therapy, Somatic experiencing and Internal Family Systems.
Three decades in private practice has reinforced my belief that much of our struggles are rooted in some of our earliest formative experiences. Our thoughts, emotions, perceptions and behaviors are largely shaped by impactful conditions and experiences. Patterns and strategies often become unconscious, automatic and at times destructive. This is often what brings us to therapy. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship that allows doors to open through connection and compassion. My approach draws on many years of experience in the art of somatic based psychotherapies and depth oriented psychology.
This is accomplished by using Mindfulness Self Study, Hakomi Therapy, Somatic experiencing and Internal Family Systems.
Three decades in private practice has reinforced my belief that much of our struggles are rooted in some of our earliest formative experiences. Our thoughts, emotions, perceptions and behaviors are largely shaped by impactful conditions and experiences. Patterns and strategies often become unconscious, automatic and at times destructive. This is often what brings us to therapy. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship that allows doors to open through connection and compassion. My approach draws on many years of experience in the art of somatic based psychotherapies and depth oriented psychology.
(206) 745-6187 View (206) 745-6187
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Nicholas Barth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
My clinical approaches include Somatics, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Relational, and EMDR.
Currently Accepting New Couples Clients. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to connect with body, spirit, and mind, to heal from past injuries, and explore how habits from injuries limit freedom, self-acceptance, and fulfillment. Helping you reconnect with your purpose in life, rekindle your playfulness and passion, and invite moments of harmony and peace. I welcome people in a non-judgemental and supportive environment to heal and grow through depression, trauma, anxiety, and addictions.
My clinical approaches include Somatics, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Relational, and EMDR.
Currently Accepting New Couples Clients. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to connect with body, spirit, and mind, to heal from past injuries, and explore how habits from injuries limit freedom, self-acceptance, and fulfillment. Helping you reconnect with your purpose in life, rekindle your playfulness and passion, and invite moments of harmony and peace. I welcome people in a non-judgemental and supportive environment to heal and grow through depression, trauma, anxiety, and addictions.
(360) 654-7142 View (360) 654-7142

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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.