Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of different "parts"—each with its own perspective, feelings, and intentions. When we experience stress, trauma, or conflict, these parts can become polarized or stuck in protective patterns.
How IFS works:
In IFS therapy, we work to identify and understand these parts. For example, you might have a part that pushes you to work harder (a "manager"), a part that feels anxious about not being good enough (a "firefighter"), and a core self that holds compassion and clarity.
The goal of IFS is to help you access your "Self"—the calm, compassionate center of who you are—so you can lead your internal system with confidence and care. When parts feel heard and understood, they can let go of extreme roles and work together more harmoniously.
IFS is particularly helpful for people who feel conflicted, stuck in patterns, or disconnected from their authentic selves.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The idea is simple but powerful: the way we think about a situation affects how we feel and what we do.
What we do in CBT:
Identify unhelpful thought patterns (like catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, or self-criticism)
Challenge and reframe those thoughts with more balanced perspectives
Develop practical coping strategies and behavioral experiments
Track progress and adjust techniques as needed
CBT is collaborative and goal-oriented. We'll work together to break down overwhelming problems into manageable steps and build skills that you can use long after therapy ends.
Psychodynamic Therapy
What makes psychodynamic therapy unique
Psychodynamic therapy is a deeper, insight-oriented approach that explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape who you are today. It's less about quick fixes and more about understanding the "why" behind your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
We spend time exploring your early relationships, attachment patterns, and unresolved emotions that might be influencing your present life. You might notice recurring themes—like feeling unworthy in relationships, struggling with authority figures, or repeating the same patterns in different contexts.
The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a tool for healing. How you relate to me in therapy can reveal patterns that show up in other areas of your life. By bringing these patterns into awareness, we can work through them together.
Psychodynamic therapy is ideal for those who want to explore root causes, gain deeper self-understanding, and make lasting changes in how they relate to themselves and others.
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