Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI
Lauren Doerfler Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
3 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
We all have a story with seasons of strength and suffering, and you deserve a safe and non-judgmental place to share yours. In the midst of affliction, one’s internal experiences may feel chaotic and overwhelming. I have experience in working with clients who are on a healing journey through trauma, anxiety, depression, and spiritual struggles. I love to work with clients who are ready to take back their lives through exploration, investigation, practice, and reflection. I believe in treating through getting to the root of what has clients stuck, and I appreciate clients who are committed to themselves and their growth
We all have a story with seasons of strength and suffering, and you deserve a safe and non-judgmental place to share yours. In the midst of affliction, one’s internal experiences may feel chaotic and overwhelming. I have experience in working with clients who are on a healing journey through trauma, anxiety, depression, and spiritual struggles. I love to work with clients who are ready to take back their lives through exploration, investigation, practice, and reflection. I believe in treating through getting to the root of what has clients stuck, and I appreciate clients who are committed to themselves and their growth
Professionally, I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Therapies.
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here for you when you are feeling stuck, limited by stigma or shame, caught in past hurts, fearful, isolated, or in need of getting back to feeling like you.
Professionally, I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Therapies.
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here for you when you are feeling stuck, limited by stigma or shame, caught in past hurts, fearful, isolated, or in need of getting back to feeling like you.
Desert Streams Christian Counseling
Counselor, MA, LLPC
2 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
The use of an eclectic form of modalities are used for the therapeutic gains of each person targeted in their strengths such as CBT, family systems, mindfulness & more.
God is giving me a great desire to help walk with struggling families, marriage, single parent homes, women, men, children, and teens, find identity and freedom from strongholds hindering God‘s promises in their life. My lived experience intertwined with the Holy Spirit and education are used to honor your time to attain growth, no matter the challenges, people face We are not meant to endure through this life alone. Weathering the storms of adversity is never easy, but beauty can be found through the ashes to empower each person as a new transformation in life just as diamonds are made under pressure.
The use of an eclectic form of modalities are used for the therapeutic gains of each person targeted in their strengths such as CBT, family systems, mindfulness & more.
God is giving me a great desire to help walk with struggling families, marriage, single parent homes, women, men, children, and teens, find identity and freedom from strongholds hindering God‘s promises in their life. My lived experience intertwined with the Holy Spirit and education are used to honor your time to attain growth, no matter the challenges, people face We are not meant to endure through this life alone. Weathering the storms of adversity is never easy, but beauty can be found through the ashes to empower each person as a new transformation in life just as diamonds are made under pressure.
Ryan Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Waitlist for new clients
Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are part of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that often demands practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space, as well as the tools and knowledge to help you realign with the deepest parts of yourself. My ideal client is ready to overcome hesitation, move forward and re-establish authentic living. I will assist you in shifting away from endless cycles of struggling against yourself towards living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life.
Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are part of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that often demands practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space, as well as the tools and knowledge to help you realign with the deepest parts of yourself. My ideal client is ready to overcome hesitation, move forward and re-establish authentic living. I will assist you in shifting away from endless cycles of struggling against yourself towards living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life.
Dr. LaSonda Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
1 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Not accepting new clients
Simply put, I am passionate about helping others find growth and development that inspires continued betterment of self. My approach to counseling is developmental and holistic. As a part of life, struggles will come and are necessary for personal growth and the ability to successfully overcome adversity. I am here to assist you with Your Conversion, Your Change and ultimately Your Transformation! To that end, I am here to help you develop a plan toward your commitment to becoming your best you!
Simply put, I am passionate about helping others find growth and development that inspires continued betterment of self. My approach to counseling is developmental and holistic. As a part of life, struggles will come and are necessary for personal growth and the ability to successfully overcome adversity. I am here to assist you with Your Conversion, Your Change and ultimately Your Transformation! To that end, I am here to help you develop a plan toward your commitment to becoming your best you!
Life is very full. In the mad dash to keep up, we can lose connection with ourselves and our people. This disconnection tends to leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or even checked-out. Therapy provides an empathic space to feel seen, which helps open doors to a deeper understanding of ourselves, our emotions, and our relationships. It is an opportunity to understand ways our past may be affecting our present experiences—and see the patterns therein. When we understand and empathize with these patterns, we can move toward growth to navigate life feeling more confident and capable.
Life is very full. In the mad dash to keep up, we can lose connection with ourselves and our people. This disconnection tends to leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or even checked-out. Therapy provides an empathic space to feel seen, which helps open doors to a deeper understanding of ourselves, our emotions, and our relationships. It is an opportunity to understand ways our past may be affecting our present experiences—and see the patterns therein. When we understand and empathize with these patterns, we can move toward growth to navigate life feeling more confident and capable.
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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.