45. Black Clinicians and Internal Family Systems
Today my guests and I are discussing Internal Family Systems ( IFS), how we were introduced to the model, what we've learned about ourselves because of IFS, how it impacts our lives and relationships, and how IFS has given us the language to communicate our pain, and what it means to be a Black woman and Black therapist in the IFS community.
Crystal R. Jones, LCSW is a proud graduate of Howard University and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has over 18 years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with families, children, and adults. She is a certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Approved Supervisor, and an IFS Assistant Trainer Mentee. She is the founder of the group private practice, Life Source Counseling Center, Inc in Fredericksburg, VA. Crystal works compassionately and collaboratively with women from all walks of life to create healing from trauma, identify healthy coping strategies, and increase self-compassion. She is also passionate about creating safe spaces and common for BIPOC women to feel connected, heard, seen, and valued.
Andrieah Johnson, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor owner of Connected Conversations Counseling, L.L.C. Jacksonville, FL. She supports black women who are struggling with unresolved trauma that manifests as perfectionism and people-pleasing.
Requina Barnes, LICSW is Certified IFS Therapist and has been in the field of social work for over 18 years. She has a small private practice and works with adults and couples focusing on attachment, codependency, relationship challenges and trauma. She practices from an IFS lens with her clients. She is an adjunct professor and teaches social work classes. She loves spending time with her family, friends, traveling and journaling.
To learn more about Crystal visit Life Source Counseling Center
To connect with Andrieah via Connected Conversations on Instagram. To reach out to Andrieah for coaching visit her at Andrieah Zelina on Instagram
To follow Requina on Instagram visit Strength, Inc.