Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Melrose Park, Illinois IL
Melrose Park Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 75% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Depression |
| 54% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
We are proud to feature top rated Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Melrose Park, IL. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Carrying anxiety, holding back your voice, or tending to everyone else’s needs can feel deeply lonely. If you’re stretched thin or unsure of your next step, I want you to know that you don’t have to keep doing this by yourself.
With over 30 years as a psychotherapist specializing in EFT, somatic work, anxiety, and trauma, I’ve supported countless women right at this crossroads. I’ve seen how healing becomes possible when the body is included in the conversation and the nervous system finally has room to unwind.
Together, we’ll create a therapeutic space filled with warmth, honesty, and grounded support. Using body-based tools and compassionate guidance, I’ll help you feel safe enough to explore what’s underneath—and empowered to build the life you’ve been longing for.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Mind Body Connections is a group practice with locations in Naperville and Chicago, and the professional home of 10 highly skilled therapists each in their areas of expertise. We believe in the importance of identifying and attending to the root cause of the issues that brought you to seek therapy at this time. By working with us, you will gain skills to support yourself outside of the therapy hour and feel more empowered to tackle life's challenges. As the owner of Mind Body Connections, I will personally do your intake within less than 48 hours and place you with the clinician that will best meet your needs.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Maggie Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR Certified, NCC
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. I love witnessing and being part of your journey toward healing and growth from trauma and the changes and struggles life can throw at us. I aim to bring my whole self to this work and empower you to bring your whole self. Many of my clients have been in therapy for a while and are looking for something more and different that will help them get unstuck or grow in new ways.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We provide affirming care for 2slgbtqia+ and bipoc individuals, grounded in feminist ideals, we strive to provide a space that is welcoming and empathic for all individuals.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Spencer Dimmick, Arcus Behavioral Health & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Mental Health Counselor
I primarily work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and narrative therapy. I help clients to author their own experiences, and help clients feel empowered to feel their feelings safely and securely and pursue their own goals with my support. I know that seeking therapy, whether for the first time or merely the latest of many attempts, takes a lot of trust, energy, and vulnerability. I hope to meet that effort with the respect it and you deserve. My work centers the client as the expert in their own life, and my role is to help you achieve your goals on your terms, with the support you need.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dinayra Sorando Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
As a therapist, I believe that healing begins with connection — connection to self, to others, and to our cultural and personal stories. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and cultural awareness. I hold space for each client’s unique lived experience, honoring how identity, heritage, and environment shape the way we see and navigate the world.
Being a Puerto Rican woman and bilingual counselor, I deeply understand how culture, migration, and systemic challenges influence mental health. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients from all backgrounds — particularly those from Latinx, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities — feel seen, respected, and empowered to find their voice.
In our work together, I aim to support healing through understanding, curiosity, and collaboration. I invite clients to explore not only their challenges but also the resilience and wisdom carried within their stories. My goal is to walk alongside each person as they reconnect with balance, self-compassion, and meaning in their lives.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Brandon Brito
Pre-Licensed Professional
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Where am I in life?” or “How do I get back to feeling like myself?” therapy can be a good place to start. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start and you don't have to do it alone. There's so much power in sharing your story and each time you retell it you grow more and more in your awareness to notice new things and in our sessions we will work together to process it understand it and create movement that guides you back to living the life you want.
0 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Carlos Hernandez
Pre-Licensed Professional
As a Mexican immigrant and bilingual therapist (English & Spanish), I understand how culture, identity, and life experiences influence the way we live, connect with others, and make meaning. My work is rooted in compassion and connection, and I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, PTSD, depression, and life experiences that have left deep marks. I also work with men navigating the unspoken struggles of identity, relationships, and emotional expression. I know trauma can feel heavy, isolating, and sometimes unspeakable.
My role is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported at your own pace. Here, your story is welcomed and honored. My approach is relational, person-centered, and existential, which means I focus on building trust, seeing you as a whole person, and exploring meaning in your experiences.
Whether you have been carrying your pain for years or are facing something recent and overwhelming, therapy can be a place to begin again. Juntos, podemos explorar tu historia, sanar las heridas, y encontrar un camino que se sienta más ligero y lleno de esperanza. If this speaks to you, I invite you to reach out so we can start your healing journey together.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Debra Alper, Life Transitions Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Choosing a therapist is a highly subjective experience. Although education, good training and a comfortable environment all are important factors in the therapeutic experience, the most important quality to look for in a therapist is whether you feel that you can develop a trusting, open communication with them. Therapy ultimately is a relationship between you and your therapist. It is a different relationship than any other relationships you have in your life as it is bound by professional ethics, theory and it is not an equal give and take relationship. As a therapist, it is my job to help you create an environment that feels safe, supportive, and conducive to your self growth and insight. It is not my job to judge you, direct you, or impose my opinions onto your life. We work together to create a place for you in which you can discover what it is that you really need, want and feel outside of other's opinions and influences. It is my job to help you to strengthen your inner voice and the self awareness that allows you to find the answers to your own questions.
26 Years Experience
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, the pursuit of happiness, safety, and love is a universal quest. Yet, for many, the journey toward emotional wellness is fraught with challenges beyond their control. Trauma, familial history, and the burdens of life can cast shadows that obscure life's inherent beauty. I believe that each individual deserves to uncover, rediscover, and reclaim life's joy and purpose.
As a compassionate and dedicated psychoanalytical therapist, I aim to guide you through this transformative process with warmth and understanding. Through welcoming and conversational counseling services, I aim to create a space where you can explore the intricate connections between your mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach seeks to assist you in reconnecting with your higher purpose, allowing you to navigate life unburdened by emotional pain.
4 Years Experience
Online in Melrose Park, Illinois (Online Only)