Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Belfair, WA
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
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My background is in IPV/DV/SA, PTSD, IFS, Adjustment, Anger Mng, Grief
My ideal client is someone who appears capable and resilient on the outside but feels overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck internally. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions while carrying a lot of responsibility for others. They’re self-aware and insightful, yet frustrated that understanding their patterns hasn’t led to lasting change. They seek a safe, supportive space to heal, build practical coping tools, strengthen boundaries, and move out of survival mode into a more grounded, connected, and meaningful life. Supporting Veterans who may be in need of NEXUS letter and reviews.
My background is in IPV/DV/SA, PTSD, IFS, Adjustment, Anger Mng, Grief
My ideal client is someone who appears capable and resilient on the outside but feels overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck internally. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions while carrying a lot of responsibility for others. They’re self-aware and insightful, yet frustrated that understanding their patterns hasn’t led to lasting change. They seek a safe, supportive space to heal, build practical coping tools, strengthen boundaries, and move out of survival mode into a more grounded, connected, and meaningful life. Supporting Veterans who may be in need of NEXUS letter and reviews.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I utilize CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, IFS, Mindfulness, Art, and Narrative therapies primarily.
Are you looking for someone who can understand what it's like living between worlds? Whether that's within the queer and LGBTQIA+ communities, disability and chronic illness communities, separation from the family you were born into, or something else - I want to work with you to make sense of that experience and explore your next steps. I share those experiences myself and have focused my work on queer, neurodivergent, and disabled clients, because we often struggle to relate to the world around us.
I utilize CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, IFS, Mindfulness, Art, and Narrative therapies primarily.
Are you looking for someone who can understand what it's like living between worlds? Whether that's within the queer and LGBTQIA+ communities, disability and chronic illness communities, separation from the family you were born into, or something else - I want to work with you to make sense of that experience and explore your next steps. I share those experiences myself and have focused my work on queer, neurodivergent, and disabled clients, because we often struggle to relate to the world around us.
I am an associate social worker who believes that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, or big life changes, I am here to listen first and work with you to find practical steps forward together.
I am an associate social worker who believes that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, or big life changes, I am here to listen first and work with you to find practical steps forward together.
Navigating certain relationships in our lives can feel challenging and overwhelming. If you’re stuck in distressing patterns, tired of repeated arguments, and are hoping to break these cycles, then I can support you through that. Whether you’re facing communication challenges with your partner, experiencing family conflict, or overwhelmed navigating parenthood, therapy can be the space where you lift some weight off your shoulders. My training as a couple and family therapist equips me to help you work towards more fulfilling dynamics. I have interest and experience working with neurodiversity, personality disorders and trauma.
Navigating certain relationships in our lives can feel challenging and overwhelming. If you’re stuck in distressing patterns, tired of repeated arguments, and are hoping to break these cycles, then I can support you through that. Whether you’re facing communication challenges with your partner, experiencing family conflict, or overwhelmed navigating parenthood, therapy can be the space where you lift some weight off your shoulders. My training as a couple and family therapist equips me to help you work towards more fulfilling dynamics. I have interest and experience working with neurodiversity, personality disorders and trauma.
IFS, Brainspotting and other somatic approaches are my most commonly used tools.
By walking with you and guiding you to understand and care for the parts of you shaped by old wounds, I can help you connect with more peace and contentment. Working through anxiety, trauma, and grief usually requires us to slow down, listen inward, and allow our experiences to be witnessed and met with curiosity and presence —rather than judgment. Symptoms often begin to soften and a more trusting connection between body and mind will forge. You will learn new ways of extending care to all of your parts, even the ones that feel confusing or overwhelming.
IFS, Brainspotting and other somatic approaches are my most commonly used tools.
By walking with you and guiding you to understand and care for the parts of you shaped by old wounds, I can help you connect with more peace and contentment. Working through anxiety, trauma, and grief usually requires us to slow down, listen inward, and allow our experiences to be witnessed and met with curiosity and presence —rather than judgment. Symptoms often begin to soften and a more trusting connection between body and mind will forge. You will learn new ways of extending care to all of your parts, even the ones that feel confusing or overwhelming.
I have more than a decade of experience as a therapist, and I am a certified provider of Internal Family Systems therapy.
You may be coming to me because you want to feel belonging and connection with yourself, your spouse or partner, your family, or your broader community. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or traumatic flashbacks that perpetuate your loneliness or keep you from risking the intimacy you crave. You may be a leader or fellow therapist seeking to anchor yourself to spiritual meaning that can sustain you in your work. Above all, you want to be alive while you can.
I have more than a decade of experience as a therapist, and I am a certified provider of Internal Family Systems therapy.
You may be coming to me because you want to feel belonging and connection with yourself, your spouse or partner, your family, or your broader community. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or traumatic flashbacks that perpetuate your loneliness or keep you from risking the intimacy you crave. You may be a leader or fellow therapist seeking to anchor yourself to spiritual meaning that can sustain you in your work. Above all, you want to be alive while you can.
Are you holding it together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside? I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD, OCD, identity changes, and relationship stress - especially high performers who are chronically hard on themselves. Whether you’re powering through or shutting down, therapy can help you slow down, understand what’s happening, and find a steadier, more sustainable path forward. You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out and let's talk things through.
Are you holding it together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside? I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD, OCD, identity changes, and relationship stress - especially high performers who are chronically hard on themselves. Whether you’re powering through or shutting down, therapy can help you slow down, understand what’s happening, and find a steadier, more sustainable path forward. You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out and let's talk things through.
Together, we’ll create a compassionate, supportive environment built on a foundation of trust. I help clients navigate life’s complexities, overcome barriers, heal from past wounds, and build a life that feels authentic, empowering, and fulfilling. My ideal clients are individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied with where they are in life. They have a sense that something needs to change but aren't sure where to begin or how to move forward. I work best with people who are open to exploring their inner world and are ready to take steps—however small—toward creating a more aligned, fulfilling life.
Together, we’ll create a compassionate, supportive environment built on a foundation of trust. I help clients navigate life’s complexities, overcome barriers, heal from past wounds, and build a life that feels authentic, empowering, and fulfilling. My ideal clients are individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied with where they are in life. They have a sense that something needs to change but aren't sure where to begin or how to move forward. I work best with people who are open to exploring their inner world and are ready to take steps—however small—toward creating a more aligned, fulfilling life.
At Meadowbrook Counseling, we specialize in helping people overcome trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attachment disorders, relationship distress, and personality disorders. We personalize treatment based on your individual needs and use research based methods. Some of the methods we utilize are EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution Focus and Neurofeedback. We welcome individuals and families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will help you navigate and conquer the unique challenges you face.
At Meadowbrook Counseling, we specialize in helping people overcome trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attachment disorders, relationship distress, and personality disorders. We personalize treatment based on your individual needs and use research based methods. Some of the methods we utilize are EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution Focus and Neurofeedback. We welcome individuals and families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will help you navigate and conquer the unique challenges you face.
I'm a queer provider who has worked with LGBTQ+ folks for 12+ years. I love supporting people in understanding motivation to care for themselves and managing impacts of ADHD on executive function. I work well with individuals who have disliked traditional “talk therapy” and who are looking to build a better connection between mind and body, especially while navigating physical disabilities. I work with adults and older teens (16+) struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I also have experience working with kink and polyamory/ethical non-monogamy.
I'm a queer provider who has worked with LGBTQ+ folks for 12+ years. I love supporting people in understanding motivation to care for themselves and managing impacts of ADHD on executive function. I work well with individuals who have disliked traditional “talk therapy” and who are looking to build a better connection between mind and body, especially while navigating physical disabilities. I work with adults and older teens (16+) struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I also have experience working with kink and polyamory/ethical non-monogamy.
If you are here you are likely seeking support for something in your life that feels difficult, overwhelming, confusing, or painful. My work is to offer you a safe, kind, and accepting space to further explore your internal and external realities. Together, we will be curious about your unique life experience, the impact of this experience, the struggles and conflicts you are facing, and what you need to thrive. I believe therapy is the process of uncovering who you were meant to be before the world told you who you should be or wounded you with its expectations and cruelty.
If you are here you are likely seeking support for something in your life that feels difficult, overwhelming, confusing, or painful. My work is to offer you a safe, kind, and accepting space to further explore your internal and external realities. Together, we will be curious about your unique life experience, the impact of this experience, the struggles and conflicts you are facing, and what you need to thrive. I believe therapy is the process of uncovering who you were meant to be before the world told you who you should be or wounded you with its expectations and cruelty.
I have current openings for couples and individuals.
Navigating our current world is no easy task, especially if you are queer, trans, non-binary, or practice non traditional relationship structures. Many of us experience depression, anxiety, intense self doubt, or even self hatred. I will offer you a safe yet engaging space where we can challenge and heal the blocks that get in your way.
I have current openings for couples and individuals.
Navigating our current world is no easy task, especially if you are queer, trans, non-binary, or practice non traditional relationship structures. Many of us experience depression, anxiety, intense self doubt, or even self hatred. I will offer you a safe yet engaging space where we can challenge and heal the blocks that get in your way.
With an eclectic approach, I interweave solution-focused, EMDR, IFS, CRM, CBT, energy work, person-centered, and other treatments.
In a world that can often feel heavy with forces pushing and pulling us downward in so many directions it can feel all too easy to lose track of your true self. Feeling confused and asking how did I get here? Or why me? Or, I just want to get back to myself, but I don’t even know who I am anymore. You are not alone and there is a way. I work with individuals who struggle with these same questions. Questions that arise from the struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, attention, autism, and others. My counseling services focus on addressing the integrated person.
With an eclectic approach, I interweave solution-focused, EMDR, IFS, CRM, CBT, energy work, person-centered, and other treatments.
In a world that can often feel heavy with forces pushing and pulling us downward in so many directions it can feel all too easy to lose track of your true self. Feeling confused and asking how did I get here? Or why me? Or, I just want to get back to myself, but I don’t even know who I am anymore. You are not alone and there is a way. I work with individuals who struggle with these same questions. Questions that arise from the struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, attention, autism, and others. My counseling services focus on addressing the integrated person.
There comes a time when we must meet ourselves, hard as we might try to avoid it. It can happen for different reasons and during different life stages. Maybe you’re experiencing a big change that’s bringing everything up all at once, or perhaps you’re realizing the mask you’ve been wearing doesn’t quite fit right anymore. What you’ve always done is no longer working, and while you feel ready for change, the path forward feels messy, confusing, and overwhelming.
There comes a time when we must meet ourselves, hard as we might try to avoid it. It can happen for different reasons and during different life stages. Maybe you’re experiencing a big change that’s bringing everything up all at once, or perhaps you’re realizing the mask you’ve been wearing doesn’t quite fit right anymore. What you’ve always done is no longer working, and while you feel ready for change, the path forward feels messy, confusing, and overwhelming.
My therapeutic model is primarily Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT) for relationships or individuals; also: Internal Family Systems therapy ( IFS), art therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Wherever you are in your therapeutic journey, my first goal is to offer a warm, empathetic space where you can be comfortable. I welcome individuals, couples, teens, families, and alternative relationships, and I am a long-practicing ally to BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ communities.
My therapeutic model is primarily Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT) for relationships or individuals; also: Internal Family Systems therapy ( IFS), art therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Wherever you are in your therapeutic journey, my first goal is to offer a warm, empathetic space where you can be comfortable. I welcome individuals, couples, teens, families, and alternative relationships, and I am a long-practicing ally to BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ communities.
Our reaction to stressors that feel out of our control can vary widely. This is largely based upon our already established internal resources or our sense of psychological safety, the quality of habitual attention we show up with, the quality of communication in our relationships, the clarity of our personal values and the physiological setpoint of our nervous system. Each of these factors are pieces of your experience that I am happy to assess with you.
Our reaction to stressors that feel out of our control can vary widely. This is largely based upon our already established internal resources or our sense of psychological safety, the quality of habitual attention we show up with, the quality of communication in our relationships, the clarity of our personal values and the physiological setpoint of our nervous system. Each of these factors are pieces of your experience that I am happy to assess with you.
My approach to mental health counseling draws from Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic models.
Are you navigating intense burnout or a demanding schedule that leaves you feeling depleted? I spent 14 years in the engineering field before becoming a therapist, so I understand the pressure of our environments firsthand and how it permeates through our lives. I work with teens and adults to manage the "inner critic" and the "achiever" parts of themselves that often drive burnout and stress.
My approach is collaborative and I offer a space where you can feel seen and understood. Together we'll get to know the different parts of your identity—the professional, the worrier, the fun one and more—so you can lead with confidence.
My approach to mental health counseling draws from Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic models.
Are you navigating intense burnout or a demanding schedule that leaves you feeling depleted? I spent 14 years in the engineering field before becoming a therapist, so I understand the pressure of our environments firsthand and how it permeates through our lives. I work with teens and adults to manage the "inner critic" and the "achiever" parts of themselves that often drive burnout and stress.
My approach is collaborative and I offer a space where you can feel seen and understood. Together we'll get to know the different parts of your identity—the professional, the worrier, the fun one and more—so you can lead with confidence.
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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.