Internal Family Systems therapists in Orcutt, California CA
Internal Family Systems
Elizabeth Essner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The relationship between the therapist and the client is the most important factor in providing "successful" therapy. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I value meeting clients where they are at. Whether it is working around issues of substance use, or dealing with anxiety or depression, I seek to help clients achieve their goals and live a better life.
6 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
As a sex therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals and couples can explore and enhance their sexual well-being. With a background in psychology and specialized training in sexual health, my approach combines empathy, communication skills, and evidence-based interventions to help clients navigate and overcome challenges in their intimate lives. I am committed to fostering open conversations, promoting sexual education, and empowering clients to build fulfilling and satisfying relationships.
10 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Gretchen Weisenburger Carrillo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
When your relationship hits a crisis you need skilled, compassionate care to help manage the crisis, ease the pain and chart a path forward. This is especially true if you are contemplating or have initiated a separation or divorce. With more than 15 years of expertise with couples and relationship issues, this practice serves individuals and couples that want to find clarity whether to stay together or separate, rebuild trust following infidelity, manage sexual differences or "get on the same page" about managing a household, parenting or dealing with in-laws. Everyone deserves to love and be loved- let's built your better relationship together.
22 Years Experience
Internal Family Systems
Alethea Gard'ner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma. In the initial sessions, we will dig into the issues at hand and collaborate to create a plan for addressing the issues in a way that lessens the presenting symptoms and helps you to create your desired life changes.
24 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