Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Merced, California CA
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am a psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward greater self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. With a warm and compassionate approach, I value creating a warm and welcoming environment where you can feel truly seen and heard.
My practice integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Psychotherapy, allowing me to address the mind-body connection and help you reconnect with your inner self. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, panic, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy and respect.
If you are seeking thoughtful, personalized therapy that honors your unique path, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
12 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Blossom Wellness Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The therapists at Blossom Wellness, a group private practice, specialize in helping individuals like you find their way towards a more fulfilling life. The therapists help clients get to the root of their problems and create a roadmap towards their goals.
16 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
You may be finding that things that used to feel manageable no longer do. You’re overthinking more, feeling anxious or on edge, or noticing you’re either reacting quickly or shutting down altogether. You might feel disconnected from yourself, unsure why you feel “off,” or frustrated that you can’t seem to get back to how you used to be. In your relationship, you may be having the same conversations on repeat, feeling unheard, or struggling to stay connected despite your efforts. For many, this is happening alongside a major life shift—like perimenopause, burnout, or changes in identity—that’s hard to fully put into words but deeply felt.
I specialize in working with women and couples navigating high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including perimenopause. These experiences can impact not only your sense of self, but also how you show up in your relationships, often leading to repeated conflict, emotional distance, or difficulty communicating in a way that actually feels productive.
My approach to therapy is both compassionate and focused. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt, somatic, and Gottman-informed couples therapy. We begin by helping you feel more grounded and regulated, so you’re not just talking about your experiences, but are able to work with them in a meaningful way. From there, we explore the underlying patterns driving what you’re experiencing and focus on creating lasting, practical change.
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and tailored to you. The goal is not just insight, but helping you feel more like yourself again—clearer, more connected, and better able to navigate your life and relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I started Eff Shame Therapy because I believe shame is at the root of most of what brings people to therapy — and because I think it deserves to be named directly rather than tiptoed around. We are living in a world that generates shame faster than most of us can process it, and many of us are carrying wounds from abuse, trauma, and systemic harm that have never had a real place to land and heal.
I work with adults who are ready to stop managing their pain and start actually moving through it. My approach is trauma-informed, shame-free, and genuinely collaborative — I bring some of the most effective healing tools available including EMDR, Flash Technique, and ketamine-assisted EMDR, and I meet you exactly where you are.
This work matters to me. Not as a concept but in the room, session by session, with real people who deserve more than survival.
12 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Maren Jorgensen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
My style is friendly, silly, and non-judgmental. My goal is to help you feel more connected to your inner world so you actually have the tools to take care of yourself outside of our work together.
9 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Merced, California Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Merced, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Trauma and PTSD (68%), and Depression (63%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
28%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Depression |
| 55% | Stress |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 26% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 25% | Christian |