Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Ottawa County, OH
Emily
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Waitlist for new clients
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your life and relationships—no matter how much you try to change them?
At some point, insight alone isn’t enough. You may understand why you do what you do, but still feel stuck repeating it.
I work with adults who are ready to go deeper than surface-level coping. Together, we look at how your past experiences, family dynamics, and internal patterns are shaping your current life - often in ways that are hard to see on your own.
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your life and relationships—no matter how much you try to change them?
At some point, insight alone isn’t enough. You may understand why you do what you do, but still feel stuck repeating it.
I work with adults who are ready to go deeper than surface-level coping. Together, we look at how your past experiences, family dynamics, and internal patterns are shaping your current life - often in ways that are hard to see on your own.
My purpose in counseling is to share my gift and compassion for the wounded along with my clinical knowledge to guide you on your path to healing. As you pursue your purpose in life you will gain a deeper connection and understanding of the SELF, which will contribute to increased self- esteem and awareness of your trauma triggers/responses, which will allow you to overcome barriers that impede your progress. You will identify your strength, courage, and resilience to prepare you for future career paths on your Journey II Freedom.
My purpose in counseling is to share my gift and compassion for the wounded along with my clinical knowledge to guide you on your path to healing. As you pursue your purpose in life you will gain a deeper connection and understanding of the SELF, which will contribute to increased self- esteem and awareness of your trauma triggers/responses, which will allow you to overcome barriers that impede your progress. You will identify your strength, courage, and resilience to prepare you for future career paths on your Journey II Freedom.
Our team offers diverse specialties and certifications, including Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, EMDR, IFS, and EFT.
At The Resiliency Center Counseling, we help children, families, and individuals find strength, connection, and healing through life’s challenges. We believe therapy is most effective when clients feel truly seen, supported, and understood. Our clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our team offers diverse specialties and certifications, including Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, EMDR, IFS, and EFT.
At The Resiliency Center Counseling, we help children, families, and individuals find strength, connection, and healing through life’s challenges. We believe therapy is most effective when clients feel truly seen, supported, and understood. Our clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and nurturing environment.
Abundant Life Counseling & Consulting Svcs LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Serves Area
Welcome to Abundant Life! Professional, Private, Convenient, Effective. Offering individual, relationship and family counseling, mindset coaching, as well as parent education & support online or in our Huron office. At Abundant Life we recognize that careers, businesses, school and busy schedules require nontraditional appointment times and methods. Therefore we offer evening and weekend appointments and telehealth sessions. Abundant Life is here to help develop the skills and mindset you need to live beyond daily circumstances so you can LIVE FULLY. Experience Help, Hope and Healing from the Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups of life.
Welcome to Abundant Life! Professional, Private, Convenient, Effective. Offering individual, relationship and family counseling, mindset coaching, as well as parent education & support online or in our Huron office. At Abundant Life we recognize that careers, businesses, school and busy schedules require nontraditional appointment times and methods. Therefore we offer evening and weekend appointments and telehealth sessions. Abundant Life is here to help develop the skills and mindset you need to live beyond daily circumstances so you can LIVE FULLY. Experience Help, Hope and Healing from the Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups of life.
With over 20 years working in mental health, I hope to present my clients with a wide range of experience and insight into their presenting problems. Using a foundation open-mindedness, compassionate inquiry and personalized treatment approaches, clients can find a source of support and respectful reflection to solve and manage behavioral and emotional issues. I hope to help clients tap into their inner healing intelligence and promote self-efficacy and empowerment. I have experience working with a wide range of concerns; depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, anger management, trauma, childhood trauma and abuse and many more.
With over 20 years working in mental health, I hope to present my clients with a wide range of experience and insight into their presenting problems. Using a foundation open-mindedness, compassionate inquiry and personalized treatment approaches, clients can find a source of support and respectful reflection to solve and manage behavioral and emotional issues. I hope to help clients tap into their inner healing intelligence and promote self-efficacy and empowerment. I have experience working with a wide range of concerns; depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, anger management, trauma, childhood trauma and abuse and many more.
Online Therapists
I'm primarily informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy & Internal Family Systems.
Do you notice that a major life transition—like becoming a parent—has stirred up more fear than you expected? You love deeply and want to be steady, yet inside you feel anxious, on alert, bracing for something to go wrong. You may overplan and overthink, trying to control the unknown. Old family dynamics resurface, pulling you between who you were and who you want to be. I help people who are tired of surviving and long to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected. Not a new parent? If anxiety has you stuck in survival mode, you’re welcome here too. I also see couples who are really longing to create a deeper connection.
I'm primarily informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy & Internal Family Systems.
Do you notice that a major life transition—like becoming a parent—has stirred up more fear than you expected? You love deeply and want to be steady, yet inside you feel anxious, on alert, bracing for something to go wrong. You may overplan and overthink, trying to control the unknown. Old family dynamics resurface, pulling you between who you were and who you want to be. I help people who are tired of surviving and long to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected. Not a new parent? If anxiety has you stuck in survival mode, you’re welcome here too. I also see couples who are really longing to create a deeper connection.
Therapy with me involves working with the body as much as the mind. This can be challenging for some, but leads to long-term resolution and healing in a more complete, organic nature. Through Somatic Experiencing (SE), I have been trained to work with various forms of trauma (developmental, event specific, chronic/long-term) and the way in which our survival energy becomes trapped in our bodies. We embody our lived experience.
Therapy with me involves working with the body as much as the mind. This can be challenging for some, but leads to long-term resolution and healing in a more complete, organic nature. Through Somatic Experiencing (SE), I have been trained to work with various forms of trauma (developmental, event specific, chronic/long-term) and the way in which our survival energy becomes trapped in our bodies. We embody our lived experience.
My main therapeutic approaches are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
I provide heart-centered therapy for mind, body, and spirit. I am here to help you navigate painful seasons while uncovering your unique gifts along the way. I see the goodness and potential in you, especially when you can't see it yourself. We will set clear goals and I'll help you move closer to them, one step at a time. Through meaningful questions, practical skills, and a grounded presence, I walk with you toward a more authentic, balanced, and full life.
My main therapeutic approaches are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
I provide heart-centered therapy for mind, body, and spirit. I am here to help you navigate painful seasons while uncovering your unique gifts along the way. I see the goodness and potential in you, especially when you can't see it yourself. We will set clear goals and I'll help you move closer to them, one step at a time. Through meaningful questions, practical skills, and a grounded presence, I walk with you toward a more authentic, balanced, and full life.
IFS and KAP pair wonderfully together on the healing journey.
Welcome to our practice! At Winding Road Therapy Group, we specialize in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), a powerful and innovative approach to mental health and personal transformation. We understand that every individual's journey is unique, and our mission is to provide you with a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment to explore healing and growth.
IFS and KAP pair wonderfully together on the healing journey.
Welcome to our practice! At Winding Road Therapy Group, we specialize in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), a powerful and innovative approach to mental health and personal transformation. We understand that every individual's journey is unique, and our mission is to provide you with a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment to explore healing and growth.
Hello, I'm Jocelyn, a Master’s-Level Psychotherapist (LISW/S) with over 20 years of experience in providing mental health therapy. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population in an outpatient mental health agency. As an LGBTQ+ ally, I'm deeply committed to improving mental health for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity.
Hello, I'm Jocelyn, a Master’s-Level Psychotherapist (LISW/S) with over 20 years of experience in providing mental health therapy. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population in an outpatient mental health agency. As an LGBTQ+ ally, I'm deeply committed to improving mental health for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity.
Feeling like you’re not really there, disconnected, on-edge or maybe even a little alien like? When you’ve experienced trauma, harm, or high stress environments it can leave us feeling overstimulated or detached. This can make it hard to see the other side, which is why I'm here to go along this path with you. Feeling comfortable in your own existence is possible. I specialize in working with those who have experienced chronic trauma, neurodivergence, racial connection/identity, identity exploration, existential thoughts, psychiatric harm, and interpersonal relationships.
Feeling like you’re not really there, disconnected, on-edge or maybe even a little alien like? When you’ve experienced trauma, harm, or high stress environments it can leave us feeling overstimulated or detached. This can make it hard to see the other side, which is why I'm here to go along this path with you. Feeling comfortable in your own existence is possible. I specialize in working with those who have experienced chronic trauma, neurodivergence, racial connection/identity, identity exploration, existential thoughts, psychiatric harm, and interpersonal relationships.
My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based practices, Reality Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Christian based counseling.
I’m Brent, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. People come to me when life feels heavy, confusing, or out of control. My work centers on helping you understand yourself at a deeper level so your past doesn’t keep writing your future.
Therapy is a space to slow down, step out of reactivity, and begin making decisions from clarity instead of stress or old patterns. You don’t need to show up perfect—you just need to show up.
I offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where we work collaboratively. My focus is strengthening your ability to regulate thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so your life feels intentional.
My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based practices, Reality Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Christian based counseling.
I’m Brent, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. People come to me when life feels heavy, confusing, or out of control. My work centers on helping you understand yourself at a deeper level so your past doesn’t keep writing your future.
Therapy is a space to slow down, step out of reactivity, and begin making decisions from clarity instead of stress or old patterns. You don’t need to show up perfect—you just need to show up.
I offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where we work collaboratively. My focus is strengthening your ability to regulate thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so your life feels intentional.
Emily at Revive Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Hi, I’m Emily. My goal in working with clients is to provide a welcoming, empathetic, and collaborative space to navigate challenges and transitions in life. I believe everyone has unique strengths, and I enjoy helping clients discover and build on those skills in their everyday lives.
Hi, I’m Emily. My goal in working with clients is to provide a welcoming, empathetic, and collaborative space to navigate challenges and transitions in life. I believe everyone has unique strengths, and I enjoy helping clients discover and build on those skills in their everyday lives.
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
Welcome. I am the owner of Sacred Space Counseling and Coaching, LLC. I find it sacred to hold a safe place for clients to share their challenges and find a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. It is why I do what I do.
Welcome. I am the owner of Sacred Space Counseling and Coaching, LLC. I find it sacred to hold a safe place for clients to share their challenges and find a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. It is why I do what I do.
Are you feeling like anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences are holding you back? Maybe you’re struggling to focus, managing intense emotions, or carrying wounds you haven’t known how to heal. You might feel numb, misunderstood, exhausted, or like something is just "off." Whether you are wanting to find peace from past traumas, hoping for improved relationships, healthier communication styles, coping skills that truly work, better self esteem, or just a better understanding of yourself; I am here to help. We will work together to help you move from feeling "stuck" to living fully in the present moment.
Are you feeling like anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences are holding you back? Maybe you’re struggling to focus, managing intense emotions, or carrying wounds you haven’t known how to heal. You might feel numb, misunderstood, exhausted, or like something is just "off." Whether you are wanting to find peace from past traumas, hoping for improved relationships, healthier communication styles, coping skills that truly work, better self esteem, or just a better understanding of yourself; I am here to help. We will work together to help you move from feeling "stuck" to living fully in the present moment.
I use an unconventional blend of art therapy, parts work ( IFS), latent guilt work, and mindfulness.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as perpetual shame, guilt, and self-punishment. No matter how hard you try, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax and probably don't sleep welll. Maybe you're a grown-up "gifted and talented" kid, or the child of immigrants, or the sibling who had to keep it together. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination and indecision, and difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionists don't do things perfectly—they feel like they ALWAYS have to do better, and they can’t be happy until they get there.
I use an unconventional blend of art therapy, parts work ( IFS), latent guilt work, and mindfulness.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as perpetual shame, guilt, and self-punishment. No matter how hard you try, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax and probably don't sleep welll. Maybe you're a grown-up "gifted and talented" kid, or the child of immigrants, or the sibling who had to keep it together. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination and indecision, and difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionists don't do things perfectly—they feel like they ALWAYS have to do better, and they can’t be happy until they get there.
Gabby is a master’s level licensed social worker. She earned her BA in psychology in 2019 and her master of social work in 2023, both from The Ohio State University. Gabby works with young children, adolescents, and teens from a diverse set of backgrounds. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, school issues, ADHD, and more! She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, person-centered therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, as well as play-based and art-based activities.
Gabby is a master’s level licensed social worker. She earned her BA in psychology in 2019 and her master of social work in 2023, both from The Ohio State University. Gabby works with young children, adolescents, and teens from a diverse set of backgrounds. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, school issues, ADHD, and more! She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, person-centered therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, as well as play-based and art-based activities.
Are you looking to overcome a particular problem, feel less depressed or anxious, improve your relationships with others, or better cope with every day struggles that life can bring? We all pass through different seasons in our life, and occasionally we get stuck in a certain season that leaves us unhappy, dissatisfied, conflicted or worried. Sometimes learning a few new tools that help us change the way we think can dramatically change the way we feel, moving us forward again.
Are you looking to overcome a particular problem, feel less depressed or anxious, improve your relationships with others, or better cope with every day struggles that life can bring? We all pass through different seasons in our life, and occasionally we get stuck in a certain season that leaves us unhappy, dissatisfied, conflicted or worried. Sometimes learning a few new tools that help us change the way we think can dramatically change the way we feel, moving us forward again.
I am passionate about how best to help others heal from trauma, and the best way to practice guiding others to learn how to love themselves unapologetically
I am passionate about how best to help others heal from trauma, and the best way to practice guiding others to learn how to love themselves unapologetically
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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.