Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Pflugerville, TX
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, postpartum, grieving, or a chronic illness? For over a decade I have helped planning, pregnant, and parenting women and teens of all ages process their inner traumas and develop deeper connections with themselves and those they care for the most. I also help women heal from dis-ease and reconnect with their bodies and their joyful purpose. As a holistic women's mental health practitioner and a reconnection therapist, my therapeutic approach combines personalized traditional talk therapy, somatic physical releases, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, postpartum, grieving, or a chronic illness? For over a decade I have helped planning, pregnant, and parenting women and teens of all ages process their inner traumas and develop deeper connections with themselves and those they care for the most. I also help women heal from dis-ease and reconnect with their bodies and their joyful purpose. As a holistic women's mental health practitioner and a reconnection therapist, my therapeutic approach combines personalized traditional talk therapy, somatic physical releases, and mindfulness-based therapies.
I assist clients in addressing their trauma, sex addiction, and intimacy disorder issues utilizing the latest evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment, such as Brainspotting & IFS.
I will help you bring resolution to a wide range of life's challenges and emotional issues through a comprehensive, individualized treatment that incorporates an integrated style using various counseling approaches. I will assist you in reaching your potential in a nurturing, compassionate & empathetic environment and I am dedicated to your personal growth and spiritual journey.
I assist clients in addressing their trauma, sex addiction, and intimacy disorder issues utilizing the latest evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment, such as Brainspotting & IFS.
I will help you bring resolution to a wide range of life's challenges and emotional issues through a comprehensive, individualized treatment that incorporates an integrated style using various counseling approaches. I will assist you in reaching your potential in a nurturing, compassionate & empathetic environment and I am dedicated to your personal growth and spiritual journey.
I use an integrative approach tailored to your needs, drawing from data-backed methods like Internal Family Systems, Bowen Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Are you a dad trying to keep up with life’s expectations and feeling like you've can’t keep up? Is it straining your relationship, creating distance with your child, and causing you to fall behind at work while leaving you emotionally drained and anxious? Many men feel overwhelmed trying to be present and intentional with their kids while maintaining professional success and connecting with their partner. You’re not alone in wondering if you can do both well. I can guide you to a more fulfilling life.
I use an integrative approach tailored to your needs, drawing from data-backed methods like Internal Family Systems, Bowen Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Are you a dad trying to keep up with life’s expectations and feeling like you've can’t keep up? Is it straining your relationship, creating distance with your child, and causing you to fall behind at work while leaving you emotionally drained and anxious? Many men feel overwhelmed trying to be present and intentional with their kids while maintaining professional success and connecting with their partner. You’re not alone in wondering if you can do both well. I can guide you to a more fulfilling life.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.I specialize in treating adults, young adults, adolescents 14-19, and families. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help move you toward what is important in your life.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.I specialize in treating adults, young adults, adolescents 14-19, and families. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help move you toward what is important in your life.
Welcome! I’m Whitney Hays, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with 13 years of experienced counseling and treating clients with psychological and behavioral disorders. My focus areas include but are not limited to, helping individuals who are experiencing grief and loss, life transitional issues, self-compassion, mental illness, anxiety, and depression. I meet each and every client where they are and work with them to address their individual needs so that they can start living a more fulfilling life.
Welcome! I’m Whitney Hays, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with 13 years of experienced counseling and treating clients with psychological and behavioral disorders. My focus areas include but are not limited to, helping individuals who are experiencing grief and loss, life transitional issues, self-compassion, mental illness, anxiety, and depression. I meet each and every client where they are and work with them to address their individual needs so that they can start living a more fulfilling life.
Starting this journey—whether it feels overwhelming, hopeful, or somewhere in between—takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and the lasting impact of early family dynamics. My approach is rooted in compassion and curiosity, and is both relational and collaborative. I place strong emphasis on the mind-body connection and support clients in understanding the emotional, mental, and physical patterns that shape how they respond to stress, connection, and challenge.
Starting this journey—whether it feels overwhelming, hopeful, or somewhere in between—takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and the lasting impact of early family dynamics. My approach is rooted in compassion and curiosity, and is both relational and collaborative. I place strong emphasis on the mind-body connection and support clients in understanding the emotional, mental, and physical patterns that shape how they respond to stress, connection, and challenge.
Life unfolds in stages — some filled with excitement and expansion, others marked by uncertainty, grief, or transition. Each season asks something different of us. Whether you are stepping into a new relationship, becoming a parent, navigating career shifts, empty nesters, perimenopausal, healing from loss, or simply feeling stuck in a chapter that no longer fits, these turning points can feel overwhelming.
Life unfolds in stages — some filled with excitement and expansion, others marked by uncertainty, grief, or transition. Each season asks something different of us. Whether you are stepping into a new relationship, becoming a parent, navigating career shifts, empty nesters, perimenopausal, healing from loss, or simply feeling stuck in a chapter that no longer fits, these turning points can feel overwhelming.
I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
More important than any approach, however, is that you feel safe and secure during our time together. I have a nonjudgmental and collaborative style because I am aware of how difficult it is to open up about your deeper needs and problems when starting therapy.
I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
More important than any approach, however, is that you feel safe and secure during our time together. I have a nonjudgmental and collaborative style because I am aware of how difficult it is to open up about your deeper needs and problems when starting therapy.
Are you juggling multiple roles? Whether as a family member, a professional / student, or a creative who marches to the beat of their own drum? I see you. You might be struggling with imposter phenomenon or burnt-out from perfectionism. Maybe you’re dealing with a stressful transition & unsure if you can keep up the superwoman act. Or, family expectations are becoming too much. The point is: You. Are. Exhausted. Leading to anxiety, shame, isolation, poor health, & low self-esteem. If feelings like "I'm not good enough", "I don't belong", or "I don't even know who I am", keep you from experiencing true rest, know you are not alone.
Are you juggling multiple roles? Whether as a family member, a professional / student, or a creative who marches to the beat of their own drum? I see you. You might be struggling with imposter phenomenon or burnt-out from perfectionism. Maybe you’re dealing with a stressful transition & unsure if you can keep up the superwoman act. Or, family expectations are becoming too much. The point is: You. Are. Exhausted. Leading to anxiety, shame, isolation, poor health, & low self-esteem. If feelings like "I'm not good enough", "I don't belong", or "I don't even know who I am", keep you from experiencing true rest, know you are not alone.
Are relationship dynamics, family tension, or the patterns you keep repeating leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected from who you truly are? Whether the struggle is personal, between partners, or felt across the whole family, it rarely exists in isolation — and neither should the solution. You don't have to untangle it alone, and you don't have to choose between getting help as an individual or getting help together. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples and family therapy, helping you gain deeper insight into your patterns and become more of who you truly are.
Are relationship dynamics, family tension, or the patterns you keep repeating leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected from who you truly are? Whether the struggle is personal, between partners, or felt across the whole family, it rarely exists in isolation — and neither should the solution. You don't have to untangle it alone, and you don't have to choose between getting help as an individual or getting help together. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples and family therapy, helping you gain deeper insight into your patterns and become more of who you truly are.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are carrying trauma, depression, intense emotional stress, or life pressures that feel difficult to manage alone. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I also work well with veterans, men in high-pressure roles, and those navigating relationship strain who need a grounded space to feel heard, make sense of what they are experiencing, and begin creating meaningful change.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are carrying trauma, depression, intense emotional stress, or life pressures that feel difficult to manage alone. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I also work well with veterans, men in high-pressure roles, and those navigating relationship strain who need a grounded space to feel heard, make sense of what they are experiencing, and begin creating meaningful change.
Are you a mom who feels like you’re constantly falling short of what your family needs? Does it feel like your kids just don't listen? You’re not alone. Many mothers feel the weight of trying to do it all—and that pressure can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of yourself. I specialize in supporting mothers who struggle with these feelings of inadequacy, helping them break through limiting beliefs and inherited patterns that hold them back from being fully present and joyful with their families. In our work together, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your deepest concerns and emotions.
Are you a mom who feels like you’re constantly falling short of what your family needs? Does it feel like your kids just don't listen? You’re not alone. Many mothers feel the weight of trying to do it all—and that pressure can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of yourself. I specialize in supporting mothers who struggle with these feelings of inadequacy, helping them break through limiting beliefs and inherited patterns that hold them back from being fully present and joyful with their families. In our work together, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your deepest concerns and emotions.
I specialize in facilitating clients’ self-growth by helping them create and carry out life changing goals. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or stuck in an unwanted place, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. Learn how to get rid of negative emotions and old patterns to empower yourself and get what you want! Sometimes failures, rejections and baggage can deeply hurt and create discomfort or negative emotions creating stuck states. We have ALL been there!
I specialize in facilitating clients’ self-growth by helping them create and carry out life changing goals. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or stuck in an unwanted place, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. Learn how to get rid of negative emotions and old patterns to empower yourself and get what you want! Sometimes failures, rejections and baggage can deeply hurt and create discomfort or negative emotions creating stuck states. We have ALL been there!
I specialize in helping clients heal attachment wounds and unresolved trauma using Internal Family Systems ( IFS), a gentle yet powerful approach that supports deep emotional repair.
If you’re ready to explore your inner world, mend long-standing emotional injuries, and build healthier patterns of relating, I would be honored to support you on your journey.
I specialize in helping clients heal attachment wounds and unresolved trauma using Internal Family Systems ( IFS), a gentle yet powerful approach that supports deep emotional repair.
If you’re ready to explore your inner world, mend long-standing emotional injuries, and build healthier patterns of relating, I would be honored to support you on your journey.
We have a therapist specialized in Emotion-Focused Therapy, a therapist trained in EMDR, and two therapists trained in IFS and Somatic Experiencing.
Welcome to Cosmic Cottage Therapy! Now take a deep breath. We're so glad you’re here. We are a team of 4 therapists who are passionate about helping people overcome trauma and shame, and embrace their true selves: the weird, the brilliant, the taboo, and everything in between. We provide therapy for adults, teenagers, couples, polycules and families. Our work is culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and neurodivergent-affirming. Clients that seek us out are typically struggling with: people pleasing, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity, acculturation, trauma, psychosis, narcissistic abuse, and attachment issues.
We have a therapist specialized in Emotion-Focused Therapy, a therapist trained in EMDR, and two therapists trained in IFS and Somatic Experiencing.
Welcome to Cosmic Cottage Therapy! Now take a deep breath. We're so glad you’re here. We are a team of 4 therapists who are passionate about helping people overcome trauma and shame, and embrace their true selves: the weird, the brilliant, the taboo, and everything in between. We provide therapy for adults, teenagers, couples, polycules and families. Our work is culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and neurodivergent-affirming. Clients that seek us out are typically struggling with: people pleasing, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity, acculturation, trauma, psychosis, narcissistic abuse, and attachment issues.
Using EMDR, CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, IFS, and person-centered approaches, I help clients build self-trust, healthier boundaries, and deeper connections with themselves and others.
From the outside, it may look like you have it all together. You're successful, capable, and dependable. People often come to you for advice, support, and solutions, yet beneath the surface you may feel exhausted from carrying so much for so long. You may be struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking, burnout, relationship challenges, or the impact of painful experiences. You've spent years being the strong one, but still find yourself stuck in familiar patterns, feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to create the change you want.
Using EMDR, CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, IFS, and person-centered approaches, I help clients build self-trust, healthier boundaries, and deeper connections with themselves and others.
From the outside, it may look like you have it all together. You're successful, capable, and dependable. People often come to you for advice, support, and solutions, yet beneath the surface you may feel exhausted from carrying so much for so long. You may be struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking, burnout, relationship challenges, or the impact of painful experiences. You've spent years being the strong one, but still find yourself stuck in familiar patterns, feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to create the change you want.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck with a behavior pattern or life situation? Are you afraid things will never change? I help individuals and couples to break free of these patterns. My professional commitment to you is to provide insight, compassionate support, and new tools to help you navigate through difficult times and improve the quality of your life. You CAN create change in your life and I look forward to exploring how to do that with you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck with a behavior pattern or life situation? Are you afraid things will never change? I help individuals and couples to break free of these patterns. My professional commitment to you is to provide insight, compassionate support, and new tools to help you navigate through difficult times and improve the quality of your life. You CAN create change in your life and I look forward to exploring how to do that with you.
An ideal client would be open to an honest exchange of information and communication.
An ideal client would be open to an honest exchange of information and communication.
Though you may not feel very strong right now, you possess your own unique strengths. As we sort through the problems that brought you to therapy, we will discover and develop these strengths and put these to use in helping you find greater fulfillment and inner peace. I have a deep respect and admiration for my clients. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you in your personal journey.
Though you may not feel very strong right now, you possess your own unique strengths. As we sort through the problems that brought you to therapy, we will discover and develop these strengths and put these to use in helping you find greater fulfillment and inner peace. I have a deep respect and admiration for my clients. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you in your personal journey.
I draw from CBT, DBT, IFS, and person-centered approaches to help you understand patterns, regulate emotions, and respond with intention.
Feel free to call, text, or email to schedule a free consultation. I work with individuals who are trying to make sense of things, find steadiness, or grow. Whether you’re feeling anxious, going through a life transition, navigating relationships, or just feeling stuck. Many are motivated to better understand themselves but aren’t sure where to start. My goal is to ensure you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll identify your goals and build practical tools that fit your needs, whether you’re working through challenges or looking to maintain balance and continue growing.
I draw from CBT, DBT, IFS, and person-centered approaches to help you understand patterns, regulate emotions, and respond with intention.
Feel free to call, text, or email to schedule a free consultation. I work with individuals who are trying to make sense of things, find steadiness, or grow. Whether you’re feeling anxious, going through a life transition, navigating relationships, or just feeling stuck. Many are motivated to better understand themselves but aren’t sure where to start. My goal is to ensure you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll identify your goals and build practical tools that fit your needs, whether you’re working through challenges or looking to maintain balance and continue growing.
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