Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
I tend to lean towards CBT, IFS, and I like to tie in the enneagram when it is helpful.
I'm here to not only listen, but help you find a path forward. I enjoy working with couples, folks struggling with anger, and helping navigate and heal from trauma. If you are an angry person yourself or you have an angry teen that needs someone to talk to (that isn't their parent), I'm ready to listen and help. For couple's therapy, I follow the Gottman theory rather closely. Issues I can help with are broad, but cover general intimacy, infidelity, communication struggles, and so on. In the past few years, I've started incorporating the Enneagram in to my work as well and found it helpful both in couple's and individual therapy.
I tend to lean towards CBT, IFS, and I like to tie in the enneagram when it is helpful.
I'm here to not only listen, but help you find a path forward. I enjoy working with couples, folks struggling with anger, and helping navigate and heal from trauma. If you are an angry person yourself or you have an angry teen that needs someone to talk to (that isn't their parent), I'm ready to listen and help. For couple's therapy, I follow the Gottman theory rather closely. Issues I can help with are broad, but cover general intimacy, infidelity, communication struggles, and so on. In the past few years, I've started incorporating the Enneagram in to my work as well and found it helpful both in couple's and individual therapy.
Welcome to a place of support for those relationships most important to you. I offer therapy in a relational context which explores the interconnectedness between self and others. I believe this balance is vital to well living. When relationships are out of balance, disconnectedness can occur. By creating awareness and trusting your inner knowingness, empowerment can be found and utilized for change. I am LGBTQIA friendly and support all types of chosen partnered relationships that matter regardless of how they are defined. I invite you to better navigate yourself and your relations!
Welcome to a place of support for those relationships most important to you. I offer therapy in a relational context which explores the interconnectedness between self and others. I believe this balance is vital to well living. When relationships are out of balance, disconnectedness can occur. By creating awareness and trusting your inner knowingness, empowerment can be found and utilized for change. I am LGBTQIA friendly and support all types of chosen partnered relationships that matter regardless of how they are defined. I invite you to better navigate yourself and your relations!
I approach treatment and therapy through a trauma-informed, client-centered, attachment theory-based, internal family systems/parts work and harm-reduction lens.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am trained in Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting (Phase I & II) therapies. These psychosomatic interventions can offer treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, cravings, and other conditions.
I approach treatment and therapy through a trauma-informed, client-centered, attachment theory-based, internal family systems/parts work and harm-reduction lens.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am trained in Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting (Phase I & II) therapies. These psychosomatic interventions can offer treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, cravings, and other conditions.
My approach to therapy is eclectic with a focus on psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), attachment based, trauma-informed, relational, multicultural and feminist approaches.
I am originally from Peru but I have lived in MN since 2004. Spanish is my native language. I also speak English fluently. I identify as a cis, straight, immigrant, Latina or Latinx woman & social worker. My work focuses on offering empathy, support, promoting insight, and working collaboratively to achieve goals. I strive to understand people's experiences within their own unique context and take into account larger community and social issues, and how they impact our experience.
My approach to therapy is eclectic with a focus on psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), attachment based, trauma-informed, relational, multicultural and feminist approaches.
I am originally from Peru but I have lived in MN since 2004. Spanish is my native language. I also speak English fluently. I identify as a cis, straight, immigrant, Latina or Latinx woman & social worker. My work focuses on offering empathy, support, promoting insight, and working collaboratively to achieve goals. I strive to understand people's experiences within their own unique context and take into account larger community and social issues, and how they impact our experience.
I utilize narrative therapy and IFS parts work to explore, challenge, and build insight.
Adulting is hard, life can be difficult, and the whole thing can be overwhelming. Let's talk about it, let's yell at it, or meditate on it. All of the systems that we are a part of can impact the way we think about ourselves and our ability to connect with others. This can severely impact our mental health and our ability to heal. I am here to help you manage issues related to sexuality, severe and persistent mental illness, sense of self, trauma, loss, and life transitions. Note: I have a therapy dog that will be present for in person sessions. Please Email only as I have difficulty responding to voicemails in a timely manner.
I utilize narrative therapy and IFS parts work to explore, challenge, and build insight.
Adulting is hard, life can be difficult, and the whole thing can be overwhelming. Let's talk about it, let's yell at it, or meditate on it. All of the systems that we are a part of can impact the way we think about ourselves and our ability to connect with others. This can severely impact our mental health and our ability to heal. I am here to help you manage issues related to sexuality, severe and persistent mental illness, sense of self, trauma, loss, and life transitions. Note: I have a therapy dog that will be present for in person sessions. Please Email only as I have difficulty responding to voicemails in a timely manner.
I also utilize Somatic Experiencing, a body based modality, and frequently incorporate elements of IFS/parts work and mindfulness into my sessions.
I believe therapy can be a space to try on new ways of thinking and being, building insight and self-awareness so you can overcome blocks to creating the life you deeply desire. You can expect me to work hard to understand you and your history, offering an equal mix of nurturing, education and clear-sighted perspective. We’ll work together to chart a vision for the road ahead, noting areas for growth, needed skills, and current strengths and resources. In session, and in life, my style is informal, warm, playful and compassionate. I bring a body-positive, sex-positive, feminist and anti-oppressive lens to my work.
I also utilize Somatic Experiencing, a body based modality, and frequently incorporate elements of IFS/parts work and mindfulness into my sessions.
I believe therapy can be a space to try on new ways of thinking and being, building insight and self-awareness so you can overcome blocks to creating the life you deeply desire. You can expect me to work hard to understand you and your history, offering an equal mix of nurturing, education and clear-sighted perspective. We’ll work together to chart a vision for the road ahead, noting areas for growth, needed skills, and current strengths and resources. In session, and in life, my style is informal, warm, playful and compassionate. I bring a body-positive, sex-positive, feminist and anti-oppressive lens to my work.
I use techniques from Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
The world today can feel overwhelming and stressful, one of the most defiant ways for you to fight back is to care for yourself. In the words of Audre Lorde, "caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."
I meet with young people who are struggling with anxiety and depression. These struggles can manifest in personal relationships and problems in high school. What I can offer is a judgment free space for us to explore your internal systems. I look forward to chatting with you in the future.
I use techniques from Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
The world today can feel overwhelming and stressful, one of the most defiant ways for you to fight back is to care for yourself. In the words of Audre Lorde, "caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."
I meet with young people who are struggling with anxiety and depression. These struggles can manifest in personal relationships and problems in high school. What I can offer is a judgment free space for us to explore your internal systems. I look forward to chatting with you in the future.
Are you tired of feeling lost, stuck and overwhelmed? If you're ready to invest in yourself and make the courageous choice to reach out for support, you’ve come to the right place. As a systemic therapist, I will guide you in discovering your strengths and help you find meaning and joy in your life. We will work together to tackle the issues that are getting in the way of you living the life you want. I believe your problems don't exist in isolation, and I am experienced in zooming out and seeing the context. So if you are ready to take a look at the big picture and make some lasting changes, I’m your person! Let’s get started!
Are you tired of feeling lost, stuck and overwhelmed? If you're ready to invest in yourself and make the courageous choice to reach out for support, you’ve come to the right place. As a systemic therapist, I will guide you in discovering your strengths and help you find meaning and joy in your life. We will work together to tackle the issues that are getting in the way of you living the life you want. I believe your problems don't exist in isolation, and I am experienced in zooming out and seeing the context. So if you are ready to take a look at the big picture and make some lasting changes, I’m your person! Let’s get started!
Stephanie Johnson Therapy Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Saint Paul, MN 55126
Emotional health doesn’t happen by chance. It is a commitment to a better future which you deserve. During your initial visit, we will begin our therapeutic relationship and discuss your short-and long-term goals for therapy. Whether you are interested in a few sessions to deal with current life stressors or seeking long-term therapy to overcome past trauma, we will create a treatment plan that will help you live a more fulfilling life. I take a collaborative approach where you determine your needs and we work together to address the issues that brought you to therapy while identifying strategies to assist in the healing process.
Emotional health doesn’t happen by chance. It is a commitment to a better future which you deserve. During your initial visit, we will begin our therapeutic relationship and discuss your short-and long-term goals for therapy. Whether you are interested in a few sessions to deal with current life stressors or seeking long-term therapy to overcome past trauma, we will create a treatment plan that will help you live a more fulfilling life. I take a collaborative approach where you determine your needs and we work together to address the issues that brought you to therapy while identifying strategies to assist in the healing process.
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions. I know that this stage of life can be filled with excitement, anxiety, and so many other emotions. When we are faced with change or transitions in life, it can stir things up and make it challenging to navigate. This can be especially confusing when the change is wanted or exciting, like becoming a parent or bringing another child into the home. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to foster growth and change.
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions. I know that this stage of life can be filled with excitement, anxiety, and so many other emotions. When we are faced with change or transitions in life, it can stir things up and make it challenging to navigate. This can be especially confusing when the change is wanted or exciting, like becoming a parent or bringing another child into the home. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to foster growth and change.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with individuals or families that may be experiencing life-stage transitions, anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, and issues related to spirituality. My approach to therapy is strengths-based, using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, experiential, and narrative therapies. I am affirming to people of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and abilities. Currently, I am working with people ages 10 years or above.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with individuals or families that may be experiencing life-stage transitions, anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, and issues related to spirituality. My approach to therapy is strengths-based, using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, experiential, and narrative therapies. I am affirming to people of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and abilities. Currently, I am working with people ages 10 years or above.
We do therapy because it works. We develop treatment programs in collaboration with each individual. They are designed to be flexible and travel well into your life outside the therapy room. Treatment focuses on alleviating suffering and increasing your connection with what’s important in your life. The spirit of our approach is active and genuine. We embrace imperfection as a natural state of being and view mistakes as portals for learning. We regard humor and humility as invaluable tools and use them to change our perspectives.
We do therapy because it works. We develop treatment programs in collaboration with each individual. They are designed to be flexible and travel well into your life outside the therapy room. Treatment focuses on alleviating suffering and increasing your connection with what’s important in your life. The spirit of our approach is active and genuine. We embrace imperfection as a natural state of being and view mistakes as portals for learning. We regard humor and humility as invaluable tools and use them to change our perspectives.
I view life as story and the process of therapy as understanding and rewriting our stories. We all possess what we need to break patterns that are no longer serving us and sometimes we need a little help along the way. It can be difficult to create our own unique stories in a world that is constantly telling us who we should or shouldn’t be. My goal is to help you discover what is and is not working for you in your current story and support the cultivation of new possibilities alongside you to help you live as your most wild, healed, and authentic self. I take a gentle, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy.
I view life as story and the process of therapy as understanding and rewriting our stories. We all possess what we need to break patterns that are no longer serving us and sometimes we need a little help along the way. It can be difficult to create our own unique stories in a world that is constantly telling us who we should or shouldn’t be. My goal is to help you discover what is and is not working for you in your current story and support the cultivation of new possibilities alongside you to help you live as your most wild, healed, and authentic self. I take a gentle, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy.
I have a waitlist right now. I work with people individually or relationally who are committed to learning and development. Together, we'll improve communication patterns and relationships skills; deepen or build your purpose and joy for living; create a life that is more in alignment with your desires and values; foster the care and respect you want; consider and support your identity and its full expression; and manage challenges with more skill and confidence. Living intentionally, including being in therapy, isn't always easy. But it's often far more satisfying than repeating our outdated habits.
I have a waitlist right now. I work with people individually or relationally who are committed to learning and development. Together, we'll improve communication patterns and relationships skills; deepen or build your purpose and joy for living; create a life that is more in alignment with your desires and values; foster the care and respect you want; consider and support your identity and its full expression; and manage challenges with more skill and confidence. Living intentionally, including being in therapy, isn't always easy. But it's often far more satisfying than repeating our outdated habits.
Helping women heal from trauma, reconnect with their inner strength, and feel empowered in their lives.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, unsure of your voice, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling small and powerless? Many women carry the effects of trauma quietly-functioning not the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected on the inside.
Helping women heal from trauma, reconnect with their inner strength, and feel empowered in their lives.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, unsure of your voice, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling small and powerless? Many women carry the effects of trauma quietly-functioning not the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected on the inside.
Sometimes, self-awareness can feel like a burden. It can feel helpless to know exactly why you "are the way you are" but not know how to make meaningful changes. It's one thing to know the source of your attachment wounds, but it's an entirely different story to know how to heal them for the sake of your relationships with people in your life today. Self-awareness is undoubtedly a strength, but it can also feel incredibly discouraging or even feel hopeless. You may have even tried therapy in the past and felt disappointed that it didn't take you further than the insight or coping skills you had already developed on your own.
Sometimes, self-awareness can feel like a burden. It can feel helpless to know exactly why you "are the way you are" but not know how to make meaningful changes. It's one thing to know the source of your attachment wounds, but it's an entirely different story to know how to heal them for the sake of your relationships with people in your life today. Self-awareness is undoubtedly a strength, but it can also feel incredibly discouraging or even feel hopeless. You may have even tried therapy in the past and felt disappointed that it didn't take you further than the insight or coping skills you had already developed on your own.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Bilingual Psychotherapist focused on providing a range of services for the community including Individual and Family Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. I am not only bilingual (Spanish Language) but fully bicultural as well. I have an experience of almost 20 years. My areas of clinical specialty are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, abuse and neglect issues, attachment trauma, acculturation issues, women's issues, postpartum depression, infertility grief & loss, multicultural family adjustments and parenting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Bilingual Psychotherapist focused on providing a range of services for the community including Individual and Family Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. I am not only bilingual (Spanish Language) but fully bicultural as well. I have an experience of almost 20 years. My areas of clinical specialty are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, abuse and neglect issues, attachment trauma, acculturation issues, women's issues, postpartum depression, infertility grief & loss, multicultural family adjustments and parenting.
I love to incorporate IFS parts work and somatic exploration into my practice to further your connection with yourself.
Sometimes it is hard to be human. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, have been impacted by trauma, or are wanting support in navigating an increasingly complex world, I am here for you. I help families, couples, and individuals explore their feelings, develop more secure patterns of relating to themselves, and experience deeper connection.
I have a special interest in working with people navigating:
Anxiety,
Trauma,
Attachment,
Parenting/Family Work,
Child/teen mental health, and
Life transitions
I love to incorporate IFS parts work and somatic exploration into my practice to further your connection with yourself.
Sometimes it is hard to be human. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, have been impacted by trauma, or are wanting support in navigating an increasingly complex world, I am here for you. I help families, couples, and individuals explore their feelings, develop more secure patterns of relating to themselves, and experience deeper connection.
I have a special interest in working with people navigating:
Anxiety,
Trauma,
Attachment,
Parenting/Family Work,
Child/teen mental health, and
Life transitions
The world is on fire, I can't make it not be on fire, but I can give you tools, resources, a safe space to heal, mourn, and keep swimming. I primarily use a narrative approach to identify negative messages and beliefs that make you feel less than the beautiful you your soul has always been and replace them with realistic positive messages that align with your values, morals, and identity. I infuse humor, satire, and a healthy dose of sarcasm into therapy; I'll be your number one fan, and as such will gently and kindly push you out of your comfort zone to be the badass you are meant to be.
The world is on fire, I can't make it not be on fire, but I can give you tools, resources, a safe space to heal, mourn, and keep swimming. I primarily use a narrative approach to identify negative messages and beliefs that make you feel less than the beautiful you your soul has always been and replace them with realistic positive messages that align with your values, morals, and identity. I infuse humor, satire, and a healthy dose of sarcasm into therapy; I'll be your number one fan, and as such will gently and kindly push you out of your comfort zone to be the badass you are meant to be.
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Nearby Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists Searches for Saint Paul
- Arden Hills
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- Maplewood
- Mendota Heights
- Oakdale
- Roseville
- Saint Anthony
- Shoreview
- South Saint Paul
- Vadnais Heights
- West Saint Paul
- White Bear Lake
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.