Stephanie G. Barbee, LICSW

Tel: 206 275 2250

Certified IFS Therapy Consultation: USA and Internationally

I offer case consultation and individual experiential training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS). Some say I am an “old growth” practitioner of IFS, very fortunate to be trained by Richard C. Schwartz, Ph. D., Michi Rose, Ph. D., Susan McConnell, MA, CHT and Kay Gardner, LCPC, among many others, and have been a Program Assistant with IFS Institute (formerly the Center for Self Leadership) for several Level One and Level Two trainings.

Therapy: Washington State

I offer treatment for people experiencing anxiety, depression, numbness, reactivity and other uncomfortable effects unresolved experiences including trauma. Working collaboratively, we can find ways to bring relief to the parts of yourself that are hurting.

IFS is an evidence-based approach was developed by Richard C. Schwartz, Ph. D. and has since been endorsed by international trauma expert, Bessel van der Kolk, MD. This model of therapy assumes that everyone has an essence that is whole and untouched; Self energy, inherently open, compassionate and clear. Together, we’ll help you embody this healing state and get to know the parts of yourself; your feelings, thoughts, physical sensations, memories and beliefs that are stored in your body. I will support you as you orient to the present moment where your curiosity and compassion are found…key ingredients for healing. From this state, relating with kindness to the various parts of yourself, you can develop more capacity for bringing yourself back into balance. Invariably, the work leads us to parts that have been wounded and sometimes kept out of everyday awareness as well as the ones who protect them. When these parts are safely witnessed and retrieved from the hold of the past, there is the possibility of shifting their burdensome beliefs. Unburdened and better resourced, you can feel more alive, more resilient, better connected, and more aligned with your values and intentions, experiencing more moments of joy and creativity. For more information on Internal Family Systems see https://ifs-institute.com/.

Social justice is a foundational lens in my work and I have many years experience working with people from Latin America. I am a climate aware therapist and have a special interest in supporting people in any phase of waking to our planet’s climate crisis. Currently consultation and therapy sessions are via secure video conference. If you are interested in finding out whether we might be a good fit for working together, please call me at 206 275 2250.

I am in network with Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Medicare Advantage, Premera Blue Cross, and First Choice Health plans.