Internal Family Systems therapists in Pismo Beach, California CA
Internal Family Systems
Inner Expansions Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
Inner Expansions provides individual counseling to adolescents and adults and well as couples counseling. Our therapist all have advanced training in specific modalities to help clients heal and live the life they deserve.
15 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Susan Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with adults from every walk of life and in diverse circumstances. What nearly all have in common is that they tell me that things don’t feel manageable anymore. Life has gotten out of hand, and feelings like anxiety, self-doubt, depression, and disappointment seem to be taking over – if they haven’t already. Some might think they are “going crazy!” Others feel selfish because they crave self-care and a break from never being enough.
My job (and privilege) is to come alongside you to provide support, feedback, and help you better understand things and make plans to improve things. Sometimes, I will validate feelings that you’ve discounted or point out challenges you’ve grown so accustomed to that you brush them aside, even though they are part of what trips you up. Together, we’ll gain perspectives and insights about how to make things better.
In session, we will review the week for clues about what to focus on. We will talk about how things went and how they could have turned out better. I’ll ask many questions, listen a lot, and work with you to identify options for improving life. You’ll tear up sometimes, but you’ll be surprised how often we chuckle.
34 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Rinat Kass
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Relationship issues, stress management and discovering one's zest for life are my main specialties. I provide warm and supportive space for my clients to share thoughts and feelings, but I also provide a solution focused approach. I assess my clients quickly and learn what their needs are. I offer insight and suggest relevant tools, skills and solutions to their issues. I collaborate with my clients to help them create the change they desire. Whether you are looking for guidance during a challenging situation or would like to make positive changes in your life, I will be honored to support you. I invite you to contact me to schedule a free introductory call, so we can get to know each other in a more personal way.
17 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Davene, Fecteau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Do you feel lost and overwhelmed in the season of life you are in? Perhaps you, like so many of us, have been living through periods of prolonged stress. You may have experienced a significant traumatic event, or a million little things may have piled up. Either way, the methods you have been using to cope just may not be serving you well anymore. Therapy, and the work of healing, is learning how not to abandon yourself. With compassion, curiosity, and acceptance, I collaborate with you on working towards your goals so you can rediscover the wholeness of who you are. In order to heal, your brain and body need to feel safe and secure. You are the expert on your own internal experience, and my role is to assist you in learning how to utilize inner resources to help your mind and nervous system recover gently. I encourage you to not just treat your symptoms, but to go deeper into examining and healing what is causing the symptoms. This creates lasting change and the resources you learn to access in therapy can be utilized throughout your life moving forward.
I offer free phone consultations. Reach out today to learn more so you can decide how to proceed. I look forward to connecting with you.
17 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Elaine Barrington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Clients often comment on my intuition and presence with them. As a therapist who focuses on building authentic relationships, it is one of my strengths. We all need to be seen, heard, and understood. It is an honor to share my clients' experiences with them and go on this therapeutic journey together. Rooted in knowledge and experience, I support healing and growth while guiding clients toward a more whole and compassionate sense of self.
30 Years Experience