Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Frostburg, MD
I’m currently accepting new clients from MD for online sessions, with set slots and flexibility week to week. Because of my own life experience (HI, MTHFR, MCAS, mold poisoning), I work with people with chronic illness. So many of us have been medically gaslit and even shamed for the way our own bodies work, and of course this affects our mental health! I take a holistic, integrative, and functional approach to mental health, recognizing that our well-being is shaped by biological, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural influences. My clients are seekers who want to heal, and they are looking for someone to walk with.
I’m currently accepting new clients from MD for online sessions, with set slots and flexibility week to week. Because of my own life experience (HI, MTHFR, MCAS, mold poisoning), I work with people with chronic illness. So many of us have been medically gaslit and even shamed for the way our own bodies work, and of course this affects our mental health! I take a holistic, integrative, and functional approach to mental health, recognizing that our well-being is shaped by biological, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural influences. My clients are seekers who want to heal, and they are looking for someone to walk with.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Mindfulness Training in my practice.
Helping adolescents, men and women feel understood, grounded, and mentally strong is at the center of my work. I provide a supportive and direct approach to therapy that helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, self-esteem, anger, and major life transitions.
Many men, women and teens struggle silently or feel pressure to keep emotions to themselves. Therapy can be a place to reset, build healthier coping skills, and gain tools that actually fit real life. I aim to create an environment where clients feel comfortable being honest without judgment.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Mindfulness Training in my practice.
Helping adolescents, men and women feel understood, grounded, and mentally strong is at the center of my work. I provide a supportive and direct approach to therapy that helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, self-esteem, anger, and major life transitions.
Many men, women and teens struggle silently or feel pressure to keep emotions to themselves. Therapy can be a place to reset, build healthier coping skills, and gain tools that actually fit real life. I aim to create an environment where clients feel comfortable being honest without judgment.
I'll likely introduce distress tolerance skills (DBT) and help you observe thoughts, feelings and behaviors (CBT), connecting the dots from past experiences to current relationships (attachment), & exploring the different parts of yourself that pop up when triggered ( IFS).
Virtual openings as of 6/6/26. Hi, I’m Elise! I enjoy working with 1) stressed out or grieving men & women- I connect well with both 2) young adults entering and surviving the adulting world; 3) chronic illness and pain; 4) those who feel disconnected in relationships or choose the “wrong” people after painful childhood. As a person who has both personal & professional experience with chronic pain/illness, I get it and am here to help! I am supportive & a little spunky, but also gently challenge you so that you can reach your goals.
I'll likely introduce distress tolerance skills (DBT) and help you observe thoughts, feelings and behaviors (CBT), connecting the dots from past experiences to current relationships (attachment), & exploring the different parts of yourself that pop up when triggered ( IFS).
Virtual openings as of 6/6/26. Hi, I’m Elise! I enjoy working with 1) stressed out or grieving men & women- I connect well with both 2) young adults entering and surviving the adulting world; 3) chronic illness and pain; 4) those who feel disconnected in relationships or choose the “wrong” people after painful childhood. As a person who has both personal & professional experience with chronic pain/illness, I get it and am here to help! I am supportive & a little spunky, but also gently challenge you so that you can reach your goals.
You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.
You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.
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Hello, I'm Kim - I am super passionate about wellness and helping others. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to work out their thoughts, process emotions, and find clarity. I specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior modification. I am fully committed to seeing progress in my clients. If you are motivated to see changes in yourself and progress in yourself, I believe I am the therapist for you! I work with individuals to discover new ways to heal and reconnect the mind, body, soul. I believe therapy is one of many ways people can practice self-care.
Hello, I'm Kim - I am super passionate about wellness and helping others. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to work out their thoughts, process emotions, and find clarity. I specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior modification. I am fully committed to seeing progress in my clients. If you are motivated to see changes in yourself and progress in yourself, I believe I am the therapist for you! I work with individuals to discover new ways to heal and reconnect the mind, body, soul. I believe therapy is one of many ways people can practice self-care.
Life can feel overwhelming when trauma, anxiety, substance use, or legal stress intersect. You may appear strong on the outside while internally feeling exhausted or stuck. I provide a structured, judgment-free space where adults can process challenges, build emotional regulation skills, and create meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming when trauma, anxiety, substance use, or legal stress intersect. You may appear strong on the outside while internally feeling exhausted or stuck. I provide a structured, judgment-free space where adults can process challenges, build emotional regulation skills, and create meaningful change.
Experienced and compassionate therapist ready to listen, guide and offer you a different perspective to help you live your best life. An eclectic approach is utilized to help you process and overcome past trauma, learn new ways of coping with life stressors and improve how you feel about yourself. Specializing in helping you cope with loss, life transitions, symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Experienced and compassionate therapist ready to listen, guide and offer you a different perspective to help you live your best life. An eclectic approach is utilized to help you process and overcome past trauma, learn new ways of coping with life stressors and improve how you feel about yourself. Specializing in helping you cope with loss, life transitions, symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Ametisse has trained in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
She has a special interest in helping clients explore generational influences, family stories, inherited beliefs, and legacy burdens, to understand how the past shapes the present, to release what no longer serves, and to rightfully claim the gifts that are yours to carry.
Ametisse has trained in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
She has a special interest in helping clients explore generational influences, family stories, inherited beliefs, and legacy burdens, to understand how the past shapes the present, to release what no longer serves, and to rightfully claim the gifts that are yours to carry.
I provide a heart-centered, trauma informed therapy approach to assist individuals, couples, and families in transforming and healing the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment/abandonment issues, and communication barriers. I am also very passionate about providing support for the highly sensitive person (HSP), while teaching them therapeutic tools to better navigate their life.
I provide a heart-centered, trauma informed therapy approach to assist individuals, couples, and families in transforming and healing the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment/abandonment issues, and communication barriers. I am also very passionate about providing support for the highly sensitive person (HSP), while teaching them therapeutic tools to better navigate their life.
At Aeris Counseling, I see therapy as a space shaped by change — much like clouds in the sky. Clouds remind me that life is layered, ever-shifting, and always moving toward new forms. In the same way, I believe therapy offers room to hold what feels heavy, to notice what is transforming, and to discover new ways of being.
You may be carrying grief, navigating cultural transitions, adjusting to family dynamics, living with chronic pain, or facing fertility and postpartum challenges. The first step into therapy is often the hardest — it doesn’t require clarity, just openness. And by being here, you’ve already begun.
At Aeris Counseling, I see therapy as a space shaped by change — much like clouds in the sky. Clouds remind me that life is layered, ever-shifting, and always moving toward new forms. In the same way, I believe therapy offers room to hold what feels heavy, to notice what is transforming, and to discover new ways of being.
You may be carrying grief, navigating cultural transitions, adjusting to family dynamics, living with chronic pain, or facing fertility and postpartum challenges. The first step into therapy is often the hardest — it doesn’t require clarity, just openness. And by being here, you’ve already begun.
Not all childhoods are created equally. We all deserve the space and support we need to develop and explore our sense of self, but when you're chronically in survival mode, identity gets deprioritized in favor of safety. If you're noticing yourself feeling held back by your trauma, I want to help you reclaim your life. Our sessions will help you recognize and validate your strengths, confront your problems with gentle accountability, and establish actionable steps towards real change. If therapy seems overwhelming to you, I want you to know we can find ways to make the scary seem approachable and the confusing seem comprehensible.
Not all childhoods are created equally. We all deserve the space and support we need to develop and explore our sense of self, but when you're chronically in survival mode, identity gets deprioritized in favor of safety. If you're noticing yourself feeling held back by your trauma, I want to help you reclaim your life. Our sessions will help you recognize and validate your strengths, confront your problems with gentle accountability, and establish actionable steps towards real change. If therapy seems overwhelming to you, I want you to know we can find ways to make the scary seem approachable and the confusing seem comprehensible.
You may be the dependable one in your relationships, your family, or your work. The one who figures it out. The one who does not want to burden anyone. The one who keeps going.
But underneath that, there may be a constant stream of pressure: replaying what you said, wondering whether you disappointed someone, questioning whether you are doing enough, and struggling to rest without feeling behind. Even when you are functioning, it may not feel like ease. Carrying this kind of pressure, it has to go somewhere. It might show up as overworking, avoiding things you don’t want to deal with, shutting down, or habits you’re not proud of.
You may be the dependable one in your relationships, your family, or your work. The one who figures it out. The one who does not want to burden anyone. The one who keeps going.
But underneath that, there may be a constant stream of pressure: replaying what you said, wondering whether you disappointed someone, questioning whether you are doing enough, and struggling to rest without feeling behind. Even when you are functioning, it may not feel like ease. Carrying this kind of pressure, it has to go somewhere. It might show up as overworking, avoiding things you don’t want to deal with, shutting down, or habits you’re not proud of.
Are you navigating, depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or trying to maneuvering through a life transition? Are you someone who has done the surviving and are ready to truly heal? Have you carried others’ needs, stayed strong through pain, and now want to rest, reconnect, and feel whole? I hope to offer you a space where your emotions are safe, your story is honored, and you can rediscover joy, authenticity, and balance in who you are becoming.
Are you navigating, depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or trying to maneuvering through a life transition? Are you someone who has done the surviving and are ready to truly heal? Have you carried others’ needs, stayed strong through pain, and now want to rest, reconnect, and feel whole? I hope to offer you a space where your emotions are safe, your story is honored, and you can rediscover joy, authenticity, and balance in who you are becoming.
I help people break cycles and patterns that no longer serve them so that they can live a life that aligns with their values. If you are looking for increased understanding of yourself or coping skills to help you navigate the stressors of an ever changing world, I got you! I use a trauma informed systems approach to help you unpack, unlearn, and heal. I have additional expertise treating adults with ADHD.
I help people break cycles and patterns that no longer serve them so that they can live a life that aligns with their values. If you are looking for increased understanding of yourself or coping skills to help you navigate the stressors of an ever changing world, I got you! I use a trauma informed systems approach to help you unpack, unlearn, and heal. I have additional expertise treating adults with ADHD.
Sunrise Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi! My name is Alexandra Rubin. I am here to help you reconnect to a healthier version of yourself so you could deal with life’s challenges without feeling overwhelmed. Implementing such evidence-based and trauma-focused techniques like EMDR or Listening Therapy (SSP) can help you loosen the grip of your past or your recent trauma so you could focus on recovery. Together we will establish a healthy therapeutic relationship in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Feeling seen, heard, and understood will allow you to confront your pain, gain new insights into your challenges, and discover the resilience within yourself.
Hi! My name is Alexandra Rubin. I am here to help you reconnect to a healthier version of yourself so you could deal with life’s challenges without feeling overwhelmed. Implementing such evidence-based and trauma-focused techniques like EMDR or Listening Therapy (SSP) can help you loosen the grip of your past or your recent trauma so you could focus on recovery. Together we will establish a healthy therapeutic relationship in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Feeling seen, heard, and understood will allow you to confront your pain, gain new insights into your challenges, and discover the resilience within yourself.
Online Therapists
Heather Michelle Tydings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, Coach
5 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
Waitlist for new clients
My approach connects people with their power using positive psychology, EMDR, EFT, BrainSpotting, Internal Family Systems as well as mindfulness practices
Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition + when they are craving an authentic life. I work with women who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. Many are highly sensitive humans who are ready to create their own narrative in order to live potently & vibrantly.
I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws.
My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves & live from their heart.
My approach connects people with their power using positive psychology, EMDR, EFT, BrainSpotting, Internal Family Systems as well as mindfulness practices
Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition + when they are craving an authentic life. I work with women who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. Many are highly sensitive humans who are ready to create their own narrative in order to live potently & vibrantly.
I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws.
My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves & live from their heart.
I draw from evidence-based practices like, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Hi, I’m Chantell Prestcott-Hollander, a licensed clinical therapist, trauma specialist, and founder of The StrongHER Initiative, where I primarily work with women through therapeutic service, education, and self-defense. I specialize in women's issues, particularly mood disorders and trauma recovery. I understand that others may see you as accomplished and driven; internally you may feel like you’re not enough. The constant inner critic can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. My mission is to help you heal, quiet your inner critic, and reconnect with the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
I draw from evidence-based practices like, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Hi, I’m Chantell Prestcott-Hollander, a licensed clinical therapist, trauma specialist, and founder of The StrongHER Initiative, where I primarily work with women through therapeutic service, education, and self-defense. I specialize in women's issues, particularly mood disorders and trauma recovery. I understand that others may see you as accomplished and driven; internally you may feel like you’re not enough. The constant inner critic can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. My mission is to help you heal, quiet your inner critic, and reconnect with the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
Adrienne Maree Brown wrote, “Everything we attempt, everything we do, is either growing up as its roots go deeper, or it’s decomposing, leaving its lessons in the soil for the next attempt.” Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially during big transitions or when it’s hard to find your voice in difficult situations. Whether you’re a preteen, teen, or adult, reaching out for support is a courageous step toward growth. I’m here to provide a calm, patient presence as we work through issues like anxiety, ADHD, school struggles, self-esteem, or recovering from an abusive relationship.
Adrienne Maree Brown wrote, “Everything we attempt, everything we do, is either growing up as its roots go deeper, or it’s decomposing, leaving its lessons in the soil for the next attempt.” Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially during big transitions or when it’s hard to find your voice in difficult situations. Whether you’re a preteen, teen, or adult, reaching out for support is a courageous step toward growth. I’m here to provide a calm, patient presence as we work through issues like anxiety, ADHD, school struggles, self-esteem, or recovering from an abusive relationship.
Atim Bassey - Couples And Family Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
8 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Is your relationship or family struggling? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
Is your relationship or family struggling? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience supporting clients through a holistic approach to well-being. Whether you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, I hold space for you to heal old wounds, connect more intimately with dear ones, and feel a sense of inner vibrancy so you lead a life you deeply love.
Our sessions together are both deeply healing and incredibly practical to help you get unstuck and go back into your life feeling clear, resilient, and empowered.
You can find my online meditations, podcast, books, courses, and other offerings on my website.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience supporting clients through a holistic approach to well-being. Whether you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, I hold space for you to heal old wounds, connect more intimately with dear ones, and feel a sense of inner vibrancy so you lead a life you deeply love.
Our sessions together are both deeply healing and incredibly practical to help you get unstuck and go back into your life feeling clear, resilient, and empowered.
You can find my online meditations, podcast, books, courses, and other offerings on my website.
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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.