Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Mifflintown, PA
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
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Quynh Nguyen, IFS & Somatic
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC
19 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
I use relational, IFS, and somatic approaches to help you care for those parts of yourself so they no longer activate again.
You often feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or unsure of yourself, especially in relationships. Your body responds before you can make sense of what’s happening, leaving you feeling “too sensitive,” on edge, or insecure with others. You may quietly wonder whether this is anxiety, trauma, or depression, and why it feels so hard to feel safe and settled in your body. You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, through analyzing, or even therapy, but something still doesn’t shift. In our work together, we’ll slow down the noise and get to the roots of what’s keeping you stuck, so you can feel like yourself again.
I use relational, IFS, and somatic approaches to help you care for those parts of yourself so they no longer activate again.
You often feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or unsure of yourself, especially in relationships. Your body responds before you can make sense of what’s happening, leaving you feeling “too sensitive,” on edge, or insecure with others. You may quietly wonder whether this is anxiety, trauma, or depression, and why it feels so hard to feel safe and settled in your body. You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, through analyzing, or even therapy, but something still doesn’t shift. In our work together, we’ll slow down the noise and get to the roots of what’s keeping you stuck, so you can feel like yourself again.
I use Person-Centered, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma-Informed Therapies.
You’re thoughtful and self-aware, but lately you feel disconnected, like you’ve lost touch with what you actually want. Maybe a relationship has shifted, your role has changed, or you’re questioning old beliefs that no longer fit. You’ve spent so long being who you should be that you’re unsure who you are. You want to feel grounded and genuine again, to trust yourself, honor your needs, and move through change with compassion instead of pressure. If starting feels overwhelming, we can take it one step at a time.
I use Person-Centered, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma-Informed Therapies.
You’re thoughtful and self-aware, but lately you feel disconnected, like you’ve lost touch with what you actually want. Maybe a relationship has shifted, your role has changed, or you’re questioning old beliefs that no longer fit. You’ve spent so long being who you should be that you’re unsure who you are. You want to feel grounded and genuine again, to trust yourself, honor your needs, and move through change with compassion instead of pressure. If starting feels overwhelming, we can take it one step at a time.
I believe that healing is rooted in connection—with ourselves, between parents and children, and throughout our relationships. I aim to offer a compassionate and authentic space built on safety and trust that encourages self-reflection and skill development as you move towards greater clarity, acceptance, and well-being. I'm a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating life's challenges. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, I work alongside you to develop tools while exploring what's beneath the surface.
I believe that healing is rooted in connection—with ourselves, between parents and children, and throughout our relationships. I aim to offer a compassionate and authentic space built on safety and trust that encourages self-reflection and skill development as you move towards greater clarity, acceptance, and well-being. I'm a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating life's challenges. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, I work alongside you to develop tools while exploring what's beneath the surface.
My ideal client is looking for help, even if they do not know exactly how or why therapy will help. The journey of therapy can be complex, people come with one set of issues and realize there are others in the process of therapy. I am here to be a steady source of support throughout that process. To learn and change with you.
If you reach out today I can typically schedule your first session within 7 days. If you are not using insurance I may be able to offer a sliding-fee-scale to get you a more affordable rate. Please don't hesitate to email or set up a 15 minute call to get to know me and have your questions answered.
My ideal client is looking for help, even if they do not know exactly how or why therapy will help. The journey of therapy can be complex, people come with one set of issues and realize there are others in the process of therapy. I am here to be a steady source of support throughout that process. To learn and change with you.
If you reach out today I can typically schedule your first session within 7 days. If you are not using insurance I may be able to offer a sliding-fee-scale to get you a more affordable rate. Please don't hesitate to email or set up a 15 minute call to get to know me and have your questions answered.
As we journey through life, there are times our travel becomes weary. We may feel lost, plagued by doubt, or burdened by uncertainty. Yet we are strong, resilient, and determined. We simply need a guide to help us discover the path forward. That is where Forward Path Counseling can help.
As we journey through life, there are times our travel becomes weary. We may feel lost, plagued by doubt, or burdened by uncertainty. Yet we are strong, resilient, and determined. We simply need a guide to help us discover the path forward. That is where Forward Path Counseling can help.
Sacred Wildness Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CAGS, PA-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients. Laughing, crying, swearing, vomiting — all parts of you are welcome no matter how your current pain & challenges are showing up. My expertise is in complex trauma, attachment, life transitions, & chronic illness. I am a mind/body psychotherapist & will work with you through a holistic & integrative lens. I have been a psychiatric physician assistant for 20+ yrs & am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II. While education & training are important, in my life & my work I most value a heartfelt connection. This forms the basis of the healing relationship that I consider essential & sacred to my work.
Waitlist for new clients. Laughing, crying, swearing, vomiting — all parts of you are welcome no matter how your current pain & challenges are showing up. My expertise is in complex trauma, attachment, life transitions, & chronic illness. I am a mind/body psychotherapist & will work with you through a holistic & integrative lens. I have been a psychiatric physician assistant for 20+ yrs & am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II. While education & training are important, in my life & my work I most value a heartfelt connection. This forms the basis of the healing relationship that I consider essential & sacred to my work.
Are you anxious and struggling with motherhood? Perhaps something happened during your pregnancy or birth that you can't stop thinking about. My name is Emily; I'm a licensed professional counselor and certified EMDR therapist. I help moms heal from difficult and traumatic birth experiences and find themselves in motherhood. I've been a counselor for almost 15 years and practice from a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens. I understand the impact of trauma, significant life events, and childhood relationships and how these things impact a person's view of themselves and the world around them.
Are you anxious and struggling with motherhood? Perhaps something happened during your pregnancy or birth that you can't stop thinking about. My name is Emily; I'm a licensed professional counselor and certified EMDR therapist. I help moms heal from difficult and traumatic birth experiences and find themselves in motherhood. I've been a counselor for almost 15 years and practice from a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens. I understand the impact of trauma, significant life events, and childhood relationships and how these things impact a person's view of themselves and the world around them.
My professional passion is to help people heal from the effects of attachment trauma and overcome symptoms associated with personality disorders. I also find it fulfilling to help clients who are experiencing symptoms associated with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and substance-related disorders. Lastly, I am devoted to creating a safe space for identity-related growth and affirmation.
My professional passion is to help people heal from the effects of attachment trauma and overcome symptoms associated with personality disorders. I also find it fulfilling to help clients who are experiencing symptoms associated with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and substance-related disorders. Lastly, I am devoted to creating a safe space for identity-related growth and affirmation.
Verus Ridge Counseling PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Burnham, PA 17009
We are a compassionate mental health counseling group committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that meets you where you are. Based in Pennsylvania, we proudly serve individuals with a wide range of needs and specialties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, chronic illness, athlete support, child and play therapy, Christian counseling, and couples counseling.
Tori Lesko, LCSW, is licensed in both Pennsylvania and Maryland and offers convenient telehealth sessions for residents in both states—making it easier to access the support you deserve, wherever you are.
Our office intern, Isaac Smith, offers $30 sessions.
We are a compassionate mental health counseling group committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that meets you where you are. Based in Pennsylvania, we proudly serve individuals with a wide range of needs and specialties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, chronic illness, athlete support, child and play therapy, Christian counseling, and couples counseling.
Tori Lesko, LCSW, is licensed in both Pennsylvania and Maryland and offers convenient telehealth sessions for residents in both states—making it easier to access the support you deserve, wherever you are.
Our office intern, Isaac Smith, offers $30 sessions.
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
Are you ready to heal, feel empowered, and reclaim your confidence? If you’re struggling with the weight of life stressors, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or finding it difficult to break free from self-criticism, I’m here to help. Whether you’re battling an eating disorder, struggling with body image issues, grief, difficulties with emotional regulation, feeling stuck in patterns of perfectionism, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who want to heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves—providing a compassionate, understanding space to help you move forward.
Are you ready to heal, feel empowered, and reclaim your confidence? If you’re struggling with the weight of life stressors, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or finding it difficult to break free from self-criticism, I’m here to help. Whether you’re battling an eating disorder, struggling with body image issues, grief, difficulties with emotional regulation, feeling stuck in patterns of perfectionism, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who want to heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves—providing a compassionate, understanding space to help you move forward.
Frequently utilizing Internal Family Systems theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, and have basic training of EMDR.
Mental health symptoms—like depression, anxiety, anger, or chronic stress—are not the problem in themselves, but signals from within. They’re often the body and mind’s way of saying, ‘Something isn’t right,’ or ‘Something needs to change.’ In therapy, we create a safe and intentional space to explore these signals with curiosity and compassion. Together, we work to understand the underlying needs, build insight, and develop a more supportive relationship with yourself.
Frequently utilizing Internal Family Systems theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, and have basic training of EMDR.
Mental health symptoms—like depression, anxiety, anger, or chronic stress—are not the problem in themselves, but signals from within. They’re often the body and mind’s way of saying, ‘Something isn’t right,’ or ‘Something needs to change.’ In therapy, we create a safe and intentional space to explore these signals with curiosity and compassion. Together, we work to understand the underlying needs, build insight, and develop a more supportive relationship with yourself.
You may look like you’re holding it together, yet inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. You’re navigating trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, or identity questions and want clarity and steadiness. You may be tired of repeating patterns or carrying everything alone. You want deeper self-understanding, healthier relationships, and relief from the constant pressure to “be okay.”
You may look like you’re holding it together, yet inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. You’re navigating trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, or identity questions and want clarity and steadiness. You may be tired of repeating patterns or carrying everything alone. You want deeper self-understanding, healthier relationships, and relief from the constant pressure to “be okay.”
I take a client-led, strengths-based approach, utilizing mindfulness skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, and internal family systems therapy to support individuals as they address patterns/behaviors that are dysfunctional.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life transitions.
I believe everyone is on a journey, but not every journey is the same. My approach to therapy begins with meeting you where you are at in your journey and allowing you to create a space to share your story, supporting you as you address mental health issues you feel are creating challenges in your day-to-day life and creating the changes you desire.
I take a client-led, strengths-based approach, utilizing mindfulness skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, and internal family systems therapy to support individuals as they address patterns/behaviors that are dysfunctional.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life transitions.
I believe everyone is on a journey, but not every journey is the same. My approach to therapy begins with meeting you where you are at in your journey and allowing you to create a space to share your story, supporting you as you address mental health issues you feel are creating challenges in your day-to-day life and creating the changes you desire.
I use Internal Family Systems as my primary approach, helping you get to know and understand your parts with compassion and curiosity.
Life can feel heavy when parts of you are pulling in different directions. Maybe one part wants change while another feels scared, or a critical voice keeps showing up. That can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or worn out. I work with children, teens, and young adults who want a space to slow down and listen to what is happening inside. In therapy, every part of you is welcome. Together, we can bring curiosity and compassion to your story so you feel less alone and more connected to yourself.
I use Internal Family Systems as my primary approach, helping you get to know and understand your parts with compassion and curiosity.
Life can feel heavy when parts of you are pulling in different directions. Maybe one part wants change while another feels scared, or a critical voice keeps showing up. That can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or worn out. I work with children, teens, and young adults who want a space to slow down and listen to what is happening inside. In therapy, every part of you is welcome. Together, we can bring curiosity and compassion to your story so you feel less alone and more connected to yourself.
I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.
In our work together, we slow things down and get curious about what’s underneath the surface. I’m interested in who you are, not just what’s wrong. My goal is to create a space that feels real, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental, where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and move toward something that feels more connected and meaningful.
I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.
In our work together, we slow things down and get curious about what’s underneath the surface. I’m interested in who you are, not just what’s wrong. My goal is to create a space that feels real, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental, where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and move toward something that feels more connected and meaningful.
Mana Life Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Having a compassionate counselor on your side during stressful times can be a great comfort. Whether you’re facing general stress, anxiety or depression Mana Life Counseling is here for you. Together, you’ll break down obstacles in your life and build a personal toolbox of coping strategies. Compassion and understanding are both key strategies in our approach, and through them, you’ll learn how to forge your way forward.
Having a compassionate counselor on your side during stressful times can be a great comfort. Whether you’re facing general stress, anxiety or depression Mana Life Counseling is here for you. Together, you’ll break down obstacles in your life and build a personal toolbox of coping strategies. Compassion and understanding are both key strategies in our approach, and through them, you’ll learn how to forge your way forward.
No one else knows your life story and background like you. I aim to provide a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, heard, and understood, which is needed for effective therapy. As a culturally humble and social-justice oriented therapist, I am dedicated to taking a collaborative approach and honoring your expertise. My therapeutic style works best for people who are highly motivated to learn about themselves, ways they’ve learned to survive adversity, and new ways of understanding their lived experience.
No one else knows your life story and background like you. I aim to provide a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, heard, and understood, which is needed for effective therapy. As a culturally humble and social-justice oriented therapist, I am dedicated to taking a collaborative approach and honoring your expertise. My therapeutic style works best for people who are highly motivated to learn about themselves, ways they’ve learned to survive adversity, and new ways of understanding their lived experience.
I integrate a multimodal approach in my work, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, IFS, Family Systems and Attachment Based Therapy.
My specialties include working with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and with neurodiverse populations. I also have a focus on parenting neurodiverse or neurotypical parents of neurodiverse children. I have 13 years as a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker centered around mental health.
I integrate a multimodal approach in my work, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, IFS, Family Systems and Attachment Based Therapy.
My specialties include working with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and with neurodiverse populations. I also have a focus on parenting neurodiverse or neurotypical parents of neurodiverse children. I have 13 years as a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker centered around mental health.
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- Bellefonte
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- Carlisle
- Harrisburg
- Lemoyne
- Lewistown
- Mechanicsburg
- New Cumberland
- Selinsgrove
- Shippensburg
- State College
- University Park
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.