Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Westfield, MA
Westfield Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Westfield, MA 01085
While this list is not all inclusive, here are a few: Internal Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Psychosynthesis therapy, Reiki; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
Westfield Counseling Services is a collection of independently operating counselors who strive to help children, adolescents, adults, and families feel better about their lives. Please visit us at our shared website www.WestfieldCounselingServices.com and read our profiles. When you call the number listed you will get David Marks (familylifehealing.com), who is fielding our calls. David is one of the independent counselors seeing clients at the Westfield office. Every counselor at this office understands that the counselor/client relationship is foundational to healing. Please speak to as many of us as you need to find a good fit.
While this list is not all inclusive, here are a few: Internal Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Psychosynthesis therapy, Reiki; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
Westfield Counseling Services is a collection of independently operating counselors who strive to help children, adolescents, adults, and families feel better about their lives. Please visit us at our shared website www.WestfieldCounselingServices.com and read our profiles. When you call the number listed you will get David Marks (familylifehealing.com), who is fielding our calls. David is one of the independent counselors seeing clients at the Westfield office. Every counselor at this office understands that the counselor/client relationship is foundational to healing. Please speak to as many of us as you need to find a good fit.
James Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, MA 01085
I use EMDR, IFS (Parts Work), Brainspotting, Guided meditation, and breathwork the most; and will often combine them for the most effective approach.
My specialty is in working with adults that are wanting to move past talk therapy in order to heal traumas by accessing their inner healing intelligence, and repair pathways for greater resiliency. In turn, this allows one to get to know the Self on a profoundly deep level, and to be working in harmony with the functions of the internal system. The tools are already within. Sometimes, we just need to be shown how to access them. In other words, I will not be giving you a fish, I will be teaching you to fish. I have been working in mental health since 2010, and witnessing the magic of healing and growth is what keeps me going.
I use EMDR, IFS (Parts Work), Brainspotting, Guided meditation, and breathwork the most; and will often combine them for the most effective approach.
My specialty is in working with adults that are wanting to move past talk therapy in order to heal traumas by accessing their inner healing intelligence, and repair pathways for greater resiliency. In turn, this allows one to get to know the Self on a profoundly deep level, and to be working in harmony with the functions of the internal system. The tools are already within. Sometimes, we just need to be shown how to access them. In other words, I will not be giving you a fish, I will be teaching you to fish. I have been working in mental health since 2010, and witnessing the magic of healing and growth is what keeps me going.
Greg King
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westfield, MA 01085
Waitlist for new clients
I am informed by a number of approaches including Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (and others listed in the margin).
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. During the Covid-19 pandemic, isolation, stress, loss, anxiety, depression, addiction or struggles to get through the day have become increasingly common. Therapy can be a place to develop more effective coping skills and learn new behaviors. It can also be a place to heal trauma, grow in compassion and unburden beliefs that no longer serve us. I offer a gentle, non-judgmental approach to therapy that meets people where they are while also offering a supportive direction for moving forward.
I am informed by a number of approaches including Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (and others listed in the margin).
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. During the Covid-19 pandemic, isolation, stress, loss, anxiety, depression, addiction or struggles to get through the day have become increasingly common. Therapy can be a place to develop more effective coping skills and learn new behaviors. It can also be a place to heal trauma, grow in compassion and unburden beliefs that no longer serve us. I offer a gentle, non-judgmental approach to therapy that meets people where they are while also offering a supportive direction for moving forward.
Ashley N Papineau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, MA 01085
Ideal clients include those who are interested in making changes in their lives, and are open to having people support them in making changes. Although I have a background in primarily working with adult and adolescent female identified individuals, I am open to working with various social identities and on a variety of goals. My specific background includes; domestic violence, sexual assault, child and adult trauma. Additionally, I have a background in working with individuals in crisis and or with either new or chronic mental health challenges.
Ideal clients include those who are interested in making changes in their lives, and are open to having people support them in making changes. Although I have a background in primarily working with adult and adolescent female identified individuals, I am open to working with various social identities and on a variety of goals. My specific background includes; domestic violence, sexual assault, child and adult trauma. Additionally, I have a background in working with individuals in crisis and or with either new or chronic mental health challenges.
Brendan John Houlihan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, MA 01085 (Online Only)
My ideal clients are motivated to make changes in their life; and one eager to explore the connections between the way they think, act, and feel. I offer personalized sessions blending mindfulness-based CBT and DBT, whether short-term or ongoing. With 7 years of diverse experience, I guide you through the change process. Book a session in CT, MA, VT for support.
My ideal clients are motivated to make changes in their life; and one eager to explore the connections between the way they think, act, and feel. I offer personalized sessions blending mindfulness-based CBT and DBT, whether short-term or ongoing. With 7 years of diverse experience, I guide you through the change process. Book a session in CT, MA, VT for support.
Emely Chenard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMHC
Verified Verified
Westfield, MA 01085
I currently have day/early afternoon availability! Are you struggling postpartum anxiety or depression? Or having difficulty transitioning into a new role? Relationship issues? Taking the first step towards healing is hard; please relax your shoulders, feel your feet on the ground, take a deep breath in....& a deep breath out.
I currently have day/early afternoon availability! Are you struggling postpartum anxiety or depression? Or having difficulty transitioning into a new role? Relationship issues? Taking the first step towards healing is hard; please relax your shoulders, feel your feet on the ground, take a deep breath in....& a deep breath out.
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Christopher Gordon Langelier
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01013
My practice focuses on supporting young people ages 10 through 30 as they make the difficult transitions between chilldhood/adolescence and adolescence/young adulthood. Many mental health concerns are either created by or made worse by those transtions. I believe that effective counseling addresses mental health challenges within the context of development and growing up. I utilize a brain/nervous system based approach that incorporates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Zones of Regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My practice focuses on supporting young people ages 10 through 30 as they make the difficult transitions between chilldhood/adolescence and adolescence/young adulthood. Many mental health concerns are either created by or made worse by those transtions. I believe that effective counseling addresses mental health challenges within the context of development and growing up. I utilize a brain/nervous system based approach that incorporates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Zones of Regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Caryn Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holyoke, MA 01040
My work is anchored in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Inner Relationship Focusing, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I view therapy as a creative, collaborative process that facilitates both change and self-acceptance. As a therapist, I create a curious, nonjudgmental space in which we can jointly explore your past and present experience. Our work aims at a deeper understanding of the circumstances that led you to therapy--perhaps painful ways of relating to yourself, to others, or to work. We will work toward helping you grow beyond the patterns or obstacles that have felt limiting so far--and toward helping you realize a more spacious, hopeful, and fulfilling experience of yourself and relationships.
My work is anchored in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Inner Relationship Focusing, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I view therapy as a creative, collaborative process that facilitates both change and self-acceptance. As a therapist, I create a curious, nonjudgmental space in which we can jointly explore your past and present experience. Our work aims at a deeper understanding of the circumstances that led you to therapy--perhaps painful ways of relating to yourself, to others, or to work. We will work toward helping you grow beyond the patterns or obstacles that have felt limiting so far--and toward helping you realize a more spacious, hopeful, and fulfilling experience of yourself and relationships.
Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado
Counselor, LMHC MA, LMHC CT, LMHC VT, LMHC NV, LPC/JD
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
Mary R Kolodny
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), which works with various personality "parts" common to all of us.
Whether you are facing a crisis, feeling a vague sense of unease, or suffering from long-standing issues with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, or addiction, I can help you find greater awareness and identify tools you can use to achieve healing and greater meaning in your individual journey through life. Using my expertise in applying cognitive, expressive, and mindfulness-based techniques, I can assist you in self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation of self-defeating attitudes and behavioral patterns. I now offer online counseling on a HIPAA-secure website, doxy.me and have availability.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), which works with various personality "parts" common to all of us.
Whether you are facing a crisis, feeling a vague sense of unease, or suffering from long-standing issues with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, or addiction, I can help you find greater awareness and identify tools you can use to achieve healing and greater meaning in your individual journey through life. Using my expertise in applying cognitive, expressive, and mindfulness-based techniques, I can assist you in self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation of self-defeating attitudes and behavioral patterns. I now offer online counseling on a HIPAA-secure website, doxy.me and have availability.
Sarah Towers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027
My background includes a range of influences and mindfulness-based models including ACT, DBT, IFS, and Narrative Therapy.
We all have a story to tell and we are all driven to make meaning of our lives. Much of our suffering—those times of depression, anxiety, and discontent—arises when the weight of the past and the pressures of the present become overwhelming and we lose our sense of being the author of our own story. I have found that when we are allowed to speak in a compassionate space, to be heard, and to welcome our true selves—even the parts of ourselves that we struggle with—we uncover strengths we didn't know we had. We discover possibilities for change and new relationships, and freedom from old and limiting beliefs. We regain our storyline.
My background includes a range of influences and mindfulness-based models including ACT, DBT, IFS, and Narrative Therapy.
We all have a story to tell and we are all driven to make meaning of our lives. Much of our suffering—those times of depression, anxiety, and discontent—arises when the weight of the past and the pressures of the present become overwhelming and we lose our sense of being the author of our own story. I have found that when we are allowed to speak in a compassionate space, to be heard, and to welcome our true selves—even the parts of ourselves that we struggle with—we uncover strengths we didn't know we had. We discover possibilities for change and new relationships, and freedom from old and limiting beliefs. We regain our storyline.
Anna Remen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027 (Online Only)
I specialize in Internal Family Systems, which embraces our complex personality parts to access our innate strengths & heal from trauma.
I am a psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience who specializes in helping people who identify as highly sensitive or anxious. You may have received feedback from others that your feelings are “wrong” or “too much.” Such messages frequently result in experiencing harsh self-criticism and shame. I help my clients embrace the many gifts of being sensitive while also navigating a world that often feels harsh and invalidating. I work with adults of diverse ages and backgrounds, providing a warm, connecting, and honest space for you to access your essential strengths and overcome barriers to living a rich, meaningful life.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems, which embraces our complex personality parts to access our innate strengths & heal from trauma.
I am a psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience who specializes in helping people who identify as highly sensitive or anxious. You may have received feedback from others that your feelings are “wrong” or “too much.” Such messages frequently result in experiencing harsh self-criticism and shame. I help my clients embrace the many gifts of being sensitive while also navigating a world that often feels harsh and invalidating. I work with adults of diverse ages and backgrounds, providing a warm, connecting, and honest space for you to access your essential strengths and overcome barriers to living a rich, meaningful life.
Nina Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Easthampton, MA 01027
I will help you access your unique strengths and abilities and incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic theory to support your personal growth and facilitate positive change.
**Email is preferred contact method for first time clients** Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious or depressed? Do you find that events from the past getting in the way of living in the way you would like to be? My role as a psychotherapist is to help you move through these feelings to reach your goals. I cultivate a supportive environment in which, together we can uncover the root cause of your struggles, help you heal from the past and develop skills to help you successfully move forward.
I will help you access your unique strengths and abilities and incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic theory to support your personal growth and facilitate positive change.
**Email is preferred contact method for first time clients** Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious or depressed? Do you find that events from the past getting in the way of living in the way you would like to be? My role as a psychotherapist is to help you move through these feelings to reach your goals. I cultivate a supportive environment in which, together we can uncover the root cause of your struggles, help you heal from the past and develop skills to help you successfully move forward.
Binda Colebrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Easthampton, MA 01027
I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensory Motor PsychoTherapy.
I like to work relationally, which means that we, together, work on whatever challenges present themselves for you at this time in your life. It is my belief that each of us holds the answers to our own life challenges within ourselves. Therapy can create a supportive framework that can help clear debris from life's path so that one can see one's path more clearly. Adult life is often connected to our history, and the culture/environments we grew up in. Therapy can be a place to understand the threads between past and present. I often work with folks who are becoming parents. This phase is complex and can stir the silt of our story.
I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensory Motor PsychoTherapy.
I like to work relationally, which means that we, together, work on whatever challenges present themselves for you at this time in your life. It is my belief that each of us holds the answers to our own life challenges within ourselves. Therapy can create a supportive framework that can help clear debris from life's path so that one can see one's path more clearly. Adult life is often connected to our history, and the culture/environments we grew up in. Therapy can be a place to understand the threads between past and present. I often work with folks who are becoming parents. This phase is complex and can stir the silt of our story.
Casey Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I support teenagers, young adults and adults navigating life challenges and transitions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, behavioral health. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and am honored to support those who are navigating conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. We will work together to identify the areas of your life that are working as well as the areas that you'd like support shifting. I work from a relational model and primarily use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Hello! I support teenagers, young adults and adults navigating life challenges and transitions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, behavioral health. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and am honored to support those who are navigating conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. We will work together to identify the areas of your life that are working as well as the areas that you'd like support shifting. I work from a relational model and primarily use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Patricia McGuinness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westhampton, MA 01027 (Online Only)
My training in cognitive/behavioral, family systems, and Somatic Experiencing allows me the flexibility to be present to a wide variety of problems, bringing an awareness to the mind/body connection, while being mindful of the next step in your recovery.
For the past 30 years, I have been providing mental health services to adolescents, college students, adults, and families. My approach would be to work
collaboratively with you focusing on your strengths and your capacity for resilience.
My training in cognitive/behavioral, family systems, and Somatic Experiencing allows me the flexibility to be present to a wide variety of problems, bringing an awareness to the mind/body connection, while being mindful of the next step in your recovery.
For the past 30 years, I have been providing mental health services to adolescents, college students, adults, and families. My approach would be to work
collaboratively with you focusing on your strengths and your capacity for resilience.
Carrie Hennessy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027
Welcome! I provide psychological services to adults with wide-ranging hopes and intentions. My approach is trauma-informed and emphasizes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. Through exploring present moment thoughts, feelings and sensation, you will gain access to meaningful and often neglected parts of yourself creating a pathway to deeper self-connection and greater overall well-being.
Welcome! I provide psychological services to adults with wide-ranging hopes and intentions. My approach is trauma-informed and emphasizes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. Through exploring present moment thoughts, feelings and sensation, you will gain access to meaningful and often neglected parts of yourself creating a pathway to deeper self-connection and greater overall well-being.
Sylvia Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027
I am certified in Imago Relationship Couples Therapy and use Internal Family Systems to augment my work.
Although conflict is inevitable in all intimate relationships, problems that continue to spiral out of control are not. The key to interrupting this painful cycle is learning to communicate constructively in ways that make it possible to manage conflict and get back to intimate connection. While couples are aware of the importance of communication, they are often unable to implement effective skills. The Intentional Dialogue, the cornerstone of Imago Therapy, provides the safety so that you can truly understand and be understood your partner.
I am certified in Imago Relationship Couples Therapy and use Internal Family Systems to augment my work.
Although conflict is inevitable in all intimate relationships, problems that continue to spiral out of control are not. The key to interrupting this painful cycle is learning to communicate constructively in ways that make it possible to manage conflict and get back to intimate connection. While couples are aware of the importance of communication, they are often unable to implement effective skills. The Intentional Dialogue, the cornerstone of Imago Therapy, provides the safety so that you can truly understand and be understood your partner.
Maria Michelakis Cintron
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
I am currently not accepting new clients at this time. Are you tired of struggling with the same issues year after year and looking to heal? Have you recently been through a traumatic event that has left you feeling lost and alone? Whether you are struggling at work, in your marriage, relationships, or looking for personal growth, I can help support you on your journey.
I am currently not accepting new clients at this time. Are you tired of struggling with the same issues year after year and looking to heal? Have you recently been through a traumatic event that has left you feeling lost and alone? Whether you are struggling at work, in your marriage, relationships, or looking for personal growth, I can help support you on your journey.
James Manuel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01133
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
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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.