Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Spring, TX

Welcome to Thrive Psychotherapy & Coaching! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified Group Psychotherapist and Gottman 7 Principles Leader. I also have additional training in Emotion Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems . I am committed to helping my clients heal and grow towards their highest potential. A major focus of my practice is to help couples excavate the lessons learned from their deepest struggles in order to build a more conscious partnership that is healing, connected and secure. I believe in the innate resilience of my clients and their ability to heal and thrive.

My passion is to meet you right where you are and to walk forward together on a path of personal discovery and change that leads to freedom and healing. I believe that each person is worth being seen and heard uniquely as well as being fought for on their road to wholeness.

Many of us struggle with the fear of letting go...of something. It can be a frightening process and you may feel hopeless and helpless at times. However, the empowerment that can be gained by letting go and ridding yourself of negative thoughts can be truly life changing. It may be hard, but my role is to help you reach your personal goals. Counseling is my second career. In the earlier part of my life, I earned an MBA and spent 10 years working in international sales and marketing. I was moved to begin a new career helping other people after counseling personally turned my life around and provided me with balance and peace.

I AM A WARRIOR! I AM A FIGHTER! I AM A CONQUEROR! I AM A SURVIVOR of SEXUAL ASSAULT, NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, and CANCER! My purpose in life is to help, assist, and advocate for survivors of child sexual abuse, rape, dating/domestic violence, and or cancer. I am determined to change the narrative of survivors. There are so many survivors that will not ask for help because it is a sign of weakness. We need to change that mindset. You have to make the first step, and when you do, I will be there to help you start and get through your healing and recovery journey.

Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate supervised by Dale Bertram, PhD., LMFT-S. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling /Therapy. She has experience in working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She has also experienced working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.

There is no 'right' way through this. There is just 'through.' Families are under tremendous pressure, even more so during these times. Children & teens spent too long without their social support and are now trying to achieve a new normal. This fear and anxiety of the unknown is similar to those experienced by adults recently. I can help adults, teens, & children work through the fear, anxiety, stress and trauma and help you build strong, healthy, resilient individuals and families. I enjoy working with all ages and specialize in family conflict, anxiety/depression, trauma, PTSD, Veterans, First Responders, & child specialties.

Life can be overwhelming as we maneuver through difficult life transitions and encounter painful events. Challenging situations can bring-up strong emotions, distorted thoughts, negative behaviors, and destructive core beliefs that may become unmanageable and negatively impact your life. The way you have coped in the past may no longer be working and you may be unsure how to move forward. I believe that we all have the power to heal within ourselves. Change can be difficult, but we can work to figure out your next steps towards your goals.

Within themselves, each person has the power and strength to tackle the challenges and difficulties they face. It’s my job, as a clinician, to help them access that power and strength, and I do this by first providing a non-judgmental and positive environment. This allows us to identify the thoughts and perceptions that are influencing their actions, both positive and negative. Real, affirming change can happen when we openly examine the thinking that is holding us back and work to change those thoughts that are no longer servicing our goals. I’m excited to help clients with that self-examination and re-building process.

How do you want your life to be different? That's where we start! Full view of the goal. Then we create the journey to your future. You'll find the foundation within you that turns struggles into strengths. Develop new and fun ways to shift self-doubt and limiting patterns to activating tangible changes and achieving your goals. Construct workable solutions to what you want. You'll be empowered with effective skills to restore respect and belief in yourself and your ability to handle challenging situations. It's a journey to a more fulfilling, enriching life. Come sit with me and see how quickly and easily it can happen.

Welcome! I focus on and prioritize the holistic view of the person, always taking into consideration the family, community, and larger overall view of someone's life. I hold passion for creating a safe environment that helps empower client's to utilize their strengths while holding them accountable and challenging them objectively, without judgment. This means I am LGBTQ+ affirming, understanding of marginalized communities, and trauma informed. I have experience working with individuals, groups, couples, and families and am open to working with any and all of the above.

Hello : ) I am Viviane Santiago. I am so happy you came here. I am happy because this is you taking one step towards feeling better, towards solving a problem, towards your healing. Notice that. You did it, and i am happy and proud of you. I Hope you are too. I am a LPC-Counselor, specialized in grief, trauma, identity issues, and with lots of experience working with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or big decisions. I am a LGBTQI Affirming clinician. I also work with couples, and I am an non-monogamous, kink ally. My style is calm, yet dynamic, compassionate, honest, and above all hopeful.

I am a certified anxiety and trauma therapist (EMDR), and relationship expert (PhD. in marriage and family therapy and LCSW-S) with over 19 years of experience. I provide individual, couple, group, and family therapy. Many of my clients are seeking alternatives other than prescription medication for anxiety and depression. I am a practitioner of yoga and a herbalist. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma.

Are you a young to middle aged adult that gives and caters to others yet feels lost from your own life’s purpose? Do you set meaningful goals but stay stuck in procrastination? Does high anxiety drive self-sabotaging behaviors of over eating, drinking, and screen time? You love the people in your life yet feel unseen or find yourself in a toxic relationship you keep hoping will change. Experiences in our past such as childhood neglect, shaming, bullying, a divorced or conflict in the home, loss of a loved one or other adverse events have a lasting negative impact on our lives today.

I've had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, with individuals, couples, and families experiencing different challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you, and to walk together to heal, to unlock your potential, and to achieve your goals. Being from a different country has become a strength in my practice to naturally be culturally sensitive in my sessions and to have more meaningful interactions with my clients of different backgrounds.

Does it seem like emotions are taking over your life – anxiety, hurt, anger, sadness? Are you struggling with grief, trauma, or other life transitions? Are you noticing relationships are becoming more difficult and problems are surfacing at home, work, or school? Are you turning to coping tools that may help in the moment, but are starting to make things worse overall - drug use, unhealthy relationships, isolation, or other behaviors? Are you losing sight of yourself, the person you want to be, and the strengths you have? If you identify with any of these questions, know you are not alone.

The single most important issue for traumatized people is to find a sense of safety in their own bodies- Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk. As your therapist, I meet you where you currently are and assist you in discovering and exploring your truth. I always maintain a safe space so that you feel comfortable with addressing current obstacles and challenges in your life. In every session, I find a way to assist you with releasing unhealthy beliefs and unwanted behaviors through open dialogue, empty chair, experiential activities, and somatic therapy.

My passion is bringing hope and healing to those who feel like life has given them the impossible. I assist my clients, which include children, adults, and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves, draw power from their pain and strengthen their relationships, so, they can be reassured of their own courage.

If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback while setting goals and coming up with a plan. Every single person, child, couple and family is unique; therefore, we design a custom treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires.