Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Frederick, MD
Are you or your child struggling with sadness, worry, or changes in behavior and not sure where to start? Let us begin the journey of healing together.
With over 25 years of experience providing mental health services to children, teens, and adults, I am here to help. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to both express emotions and gain insight into them? I will join you or your child as we identify goals and work together toward improved mental health.
I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and work closely with psychiatrists, schools, and other community agencies to ensure wraparound mental health services.
Are you or your child struggling with sadness, worry, or changes in behavior and not sure where to start? Let us begin the journey of healing together.
With over 25 years of experience providing mental health services to children, teens, and adults, I am here to help. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to both express emotions and gain insight into them? I will join you or your child as we identify goals and work together toward improved mental health.
I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and work closely with psychiatrists, schools, and other community agencies to ensure wraparound mental health services.
Internal Family Systems is non-pathologizing, so we're not focused on disorders.
On a healing journey and ready for the next step? If you've been doing the work but are ready to go deeper, then we may be a good fit. If you've done a lot of talk therapy and/or a lot of recovery work and/or trauma processing... If you've been on a spiritual path for a while now... If you're already insightful, self-aware and maybe been called "evolved"... But you seem to be stuck in the same patterns despite all this work you've done? Maybe you're clear that talking about your problems doesn't lead to their resolution? Or you feel like insights don't lead to the transformation you're seeking with your whole being?
Internal Family Systems is non-pathologizing, so we're not focused on disorders.
On a healing journey and ready for the next step? If you've been doing the work but are ready to go deeper, then we may be a good fit. If you've done a lot of talk therapy and/or a lot of recovery work and/or trauma processing... If you've been on a spiritual path for a while now... If you're already insightful, self-aware and maybe been called "evolved"... But you seem to be stuck in the same patterns despite all this work you've done? Maybe you're clear that talking about your problems doesn't lead to their resolution? Or you feel like insights don't lead to the transformation you're seeking with your whole being?
With nearly 20 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a wealth of experience treating adults and children through a wide host of challenges. Whether your distress has been long lasting or caused by a recent event, we will work together to identify, understand, and overcome what is holding you back from your desired life experience. The most important factor in a successful therapy outcome is the client/therapist relationship. I believe you will find me to be a welcoming, knowledgeable, light hearted, and down to earth.
With nearly 20 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a wealth of experience treating adults and children through a wide host of challenges. Whether your distress has been long lasting or caused by a recent event, we will work together to identify, understand, and overcome what is holding you back from your desired life experience. The most important factor in a successful therapy outcome is the client/therapist relationship. I believe you will find me to be a welcoming, knowledgeable, light hearted, and down to earth.
You're the one everyone turns to—the reliable friend, the caring partner, the hard worker. But inside, you’re exhausted. You overthink everything, say “yes” when you want to say “no,” and constantly wonder if you're doing enough—or if YOU are enough. If you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or feeling lost in your relationships, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. I specialize in helping adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and over-functioning. Together, we’ll untangle the beliefs and patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed or disconnected—from yourself and from others.
You're the one everyone turns to—the reliable friend, the caring partner, the hard worker. But inside, you’re exhausted. You overthink everything, say “yes” when you want to say “no,” and constantly wonder if you're doing enough—or if YOU are enough. If you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or feeling lost in your relationships, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. I specialize in helping adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and over-functioning. Together, we’ll untangle the beliefs and patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed or disconnected—from yourself and from others.
Trauma affects people in unique ways. It can present as depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety or PTSD. There is no “right way” to respond to trauma. If your life is being negatively impacted by your experiences, you are worthy of the chance to heal and make strides towards wholeness and peace. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. I believe in the power of resilience and the importance of creating a safe space for you. For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.
Trauma affects people in unique ways. It can present as depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety or PTSD. There is no “right way” to respond to trauma. If your life is being negatively impacted by your experiences, you are worthy of the chance to heal and make strides towards wholeness and peace. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. I believe in the power of resilience and the importance of creating a safe space for you. For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.
Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way. I specialize in two primary areas: supporting military families navigating the unique stresses of service, deployment, and reintegration, and helping families who are parenting neurodivergent children (including those with ADHD, Autism, etc.).
Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way. I specialize in two primary areas: supporting military families navigating the unique stresses of service, deployment, and reintegration, and helping families who are parenting neurodivergent children (including those with ADHD, Autism, etc.).
Is your teen struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feeling left out or “different”?
The In-Between, held at The Center for Empowerment and Resilience, is a fun, therapist-led support group designed to help teens feel seen, understood, and supported as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence.
Through engaging activities, discussion, and connection, group members build confidence, social skills, and emotional resilience—in a space where they can truly be themselves.
This group is ideal for teens who want to connect with peers, gain coping tools, and learn how to thrive even when their brains feel like “too much” or “not enough.”
Is your teen struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feeling left out or “different”?
The In-Between, held at The Center for Empowerment and Resilience, is a fun, therapist-led support group designed to help teens feel seen, understood, and supported as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence.
Through engaging activities, discussion, and connection, group members build confidence, social skills, and emotional resilience—in a space where they can truly be themselves.
This group is ideal for teens who want to connect with peers, gain coping tools, and learn how to thrive even when their brains feel like “too much” or “not enough.”
Depending on the issues the client is bringing into the session, I assess aspects of different modalities, including CBT, ACT, IFS, or person-centered therapy, to find tools, coping mechanisms.
Hi there, I'm Talya! I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in California and Maryland. I've worked in various clinical settings, primarily healthcare, grief care, and now therapy. I grew up overseas and have a curiosity about culture, the effects of culture on mental health, and family dynamics. I have helped clients with grief, adjustment to life changes, adjustment to parenting, and learning to manage ADHD and anxiety, as well as distorted thinking around anxiety. I use many different modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy.
Depending on the issues the client is bringing into the session, I assess aspects of different modalities, including CBT, ACT, IFS, or person-centered therapy, to find tools, coping mechanisms.
Hi there, I'm Talya! I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in California and Maryland. I've worked in various clinical settings, primarily healthcare, grief care, and now therapy. I grew up overseas and have a curiosity about culture, the effects of culture on mental health, and family dynamics. I have helped clients with grief, adjustment to life changes, adjustment to parenting, and learning to manage ADHD and anxiety, as well as distorted thinking around anxiety. I use many different modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy.
I use concepts from Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Psychodynamic and Experiential Therapies.
Cultivating the Heart Counseling aims to facilitate deep healing and personal growth. Through collaboration we will foster a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your inner world, identify and address underlying patterns, and develop healthier and fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship trauma, shame, and anger. I am here to support you in creating deep and lasting change.
I use concepts from Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Psychodynamic and Experiential Therapies.
Cultivating the Heart Counseling aims to facilitate deep healing and personal growth. Through collaboration we will foster a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your inner world, identify and address underlying patterns, and develop healthier and fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship trauma, shame, and anger. I am here to support you in creating deep and lasting change.
AIM Wellness provides therapy, medication management, injection administration, and case management. Our clinical team works with individuals with a wide array of mental health diagnosis. The team specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, among other disorders, and co-occurring medical illnesses as well. Our clinical team works together, along with the client to create individualized treatment plans.
AIM Wellness provides therapy, medication management, injection administration, and case management. Our clinical team works with individuals with a wide array of mental health diagnosis. The team specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, among other disorders, and co-occurring medical illnesses as well. Our clinical team works together, along with the client to create individualized treatment plans.
Jules Roxanne Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma, dissociation, and embodiment work, using IFS (parts work), EMDR, and practical skills for healing.
Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
I work with adults and teens who feel stuck in themselves, especially those with trauma, dissociation, or complex inner worlds. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ or have learned to shape-shift or stay hyper-aware just to stay safe. You might feel like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly switching between the two. Together, we focus on understanding how your system works and building more stability, connection, and choice, while learning to tolerate uncertainty, without trying to force a change that won't stick.
I specialize in trauma, dissociation, and embodiment work, using IFS (parts work), EMDR, and practical skills for healing.
Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
I work with adults and teens who feel stuck in themselves, especially those with trauma, dissociation, or complex inner worlds. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ or have learned to shape-shift or stay hyper-aware just to stay safe. You might feel like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly switching between the two. Together, we focus on understanding how your system works and building more stability, connection, and choice, while learning to tolerate uncertainty, without trying to force a change that won't stick.
Jess Albright
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
7 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
Being human can be so freaking heavy and hard! I’m Jess, and I’m what I like to call mama-thentic. I’m a mama, and I’m authentic! I invite you to come as you are and allow me to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery. I will listen, guide, and support as you work towards peace, change, and growth. The greatest gift you can give yourself (and your children) is the most healed version of yourself. Allow me to help so that your past no longer controls your present.
Being human can be so freaking heavy and hard! I’m Jess, and I’m what I like to call mama-thentic. I’m a mama, and I’m authentic! I invite you to come as you are and allow me to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery. I will listen, guide, and support as you work towards peace, change, and growth. The greatest gift you can give yourself (and your children) is the most healed version of yourself. Allow me to help so that your past no longer controls your present.
My approach is calm and paced, using storytelling, mindfulness, IFS, and somatic and attachment-based work to get underneath the symptom to what is driving it.
Current Availability! Everyone asks how the baby is sleeping. Nobody asks how you are. Maybe the pregnancy or the birth did not go the way you were promised it would. Maybe you love your child and still feel like you have lost yourself, and saying that out loud feels dangerous. Maybe the intrusive thoughts frighten you and you have not told a single person. You are not broken and you are not a bad parent. You are carrying something that was never meant to be carried quietly.
My approach is calm and paced, using storytelling, mindfulness, IFS, and somatic and attachment-based work to get underneath the symptom to what is driving it.
Current Availability! Everyone asks how the baby is sleeping. Nobody asks how you are. Maybe the pregnancy or the birth did not go the way you were promised it would. Maybe you love your child and still feel like you have lost yourself, and saying that out loud feels dangerous. Maybe the intrusive thoughts frighten you and you have not told a single person. You are not broken and you are not a bad parent. You are carrying something that was never meant to be carried quietly.
Frederick Counseling LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
A warm and trusting relationship is an integral to my work as a counselor. I enjoy helping my clients heal, regulate moods and become more resilient. For more than a decade, I have helped clients to alleviate depression and anxiety, heal from trauma, and improve relationships.
A warm and trusting relationship is an integral to my work as a counselor. I enjoy helping my clients heal, regulate moods and become more resilient. For more than a decade, I have helped clients to alleviate depression and anxiety, heal from trauma, and improve relationships.
Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal.
An Eclectic style including wellness and DBT skills-supporting a variety of concerns. Individual and group supports to heal. Over a decade of experience working with families through, pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum mental health, gender questioning and major life adjustments. Multicultural, trauma informed care. Safe space to navigate life' transitions.
Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal.
An Eclectic style including wellness and DBT skills-supporting a variety of concerns. Individual and group supports to heal. Over a decade of experience working with families through, pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum mental health, gender questioning and major life adjustments. Multicultural, trauma informed care. Safe space to navigate life' transitions.
Taking that first step toward healing is hard! This is not easy stuff. But here you are, and I hope that, whether it's through another healer or me, you find the freedom in your life you are looking for.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have advanced training in mindfulness, parts work, and sensorimotor psychology. While my training informs my approach, what truly matters is creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and met with compassion—without judgment.
I specialize in working with women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
Taking that first step toward healing is hard! This is not easy stuff. But here you are, and I hope that, whether it's through another healer or me, you find the freedom in your life you are looking for.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have advanced training in mindfulness, parts work, and sensorimotor psychology. While my training informs my approach, what truly matters is creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and met with compassion—without judgment.
I specialize in working with women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
Andrew Schmidt | Roundhouse Llc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
As a counselor, Andrew utilizes an integrative and experiential approach based on a whole-person perspective that addresses mind, body, and spirit. His goal is to provide an environment where individuals, couples, and families are able to find hope, healing, and wholeness. Andrew emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and aims to empathize and resonate with the client's story and situation. He believes that every person has been created with a unique purpose and unlimited potential.
As a counselor, Andrew utilizes an integrative and experiential approach based on a whole-person perspective that addresses mind, body, and spirit. His goal is to provide an environment where individuals, couples, and families are able to find hope, healing, and wholeness. Andrew emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and aims to empathize and resonate with the client's story and situation. He believes that every person has been created with a unique purpose and unlimited potential.
I offer a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates IFS, CBT, DBT, Interpersonal and Psychodynamic Therapy, mindfulness, and transpersonal work.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to be living?
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, relationship conflict, major life transitions, or patterns of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. Perhaps you sense a disconnect between who you are and who you want to become. You want clarity, confidence, and a more grounded way of moving through the world. You’re seeking a compassionate, affirming space where you can understand yourself more deeply, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change in your life. You have found a safe space here.
I offer a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates IFS, CBT, DBT, Interpersonal and Psychodynamic Therapy, mindfulness, and transpersonal work.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to be living?
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, relationship conflict, major life transitions, or patterns of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. Perhaps you sense a disconnect between who you are and who you want to become. You want clarity, confidence, and a more grounded way of moving through the world. You’re seeking a compassionate, affirming space where you can understand yourself more deeply, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change in your life. You have found a safe space here.
When an event or situation changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us, it most likely means we have experienced trauma. Trauma takes away our peace of mind, ability to connect with others, adapt to new life happenings, and much more. It can result in anxiety, depression, avoidance, panic attacks, loss of sense of self or grief that does not go away. If you or a loved one struggle with any of the above, then I welcome the opportunity to help create a structured treatment plan to regain back quality of life.
When an event or situation changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us, it most likely means we have experienced trauma. Trauma takes away our peace of mind, ability to connect with others, adapt to new life happenings, and much more. It can result in anxiety, depression, avoidance, panic attacks, loss of sense of self or grief that does not go away. If you or a loved one struggle with any of the above, then I welcome the opportunity to help create a structured treatment plan to regain back quality of life.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who specializes in supporting adults navigating the lasting impact of childhood trauma as well as individuals and couples in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. I help clients process early experiences, manage the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, and build healthier patterns in relationships, parenting, and daily life. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their stories without judgment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who specializes in supporting adults navigating the lasting impact of childhood trauma as well as individuals and couples in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. I help clients process early experiences, manage the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, and build healthier patterns in relationships, parenting, and daily life. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their stories without judgment.
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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.