It’s time find peace with your past and create a life you love.

Mia Perlman, LCSW, LICSW

IFS Therapist in Chicago and Boston

You’re here because you can’t quite make it work.

No matter how hard you try, your past keeps coming back to haunt you.

You want to have healthy relationships, but it’s terrifying to be vulnerable; you fear being rejected.

Your anxiety keeps you up at night, makes it difficult to eat, and thoroughly exhausts you. You can’t stop replaying things in your head or planning for the future, trying desperately to keep catastrophe at bay.

You may have even met with other therapists before, but it hasn’t seemed to help. You’re looking to try something different.

You ask yourself, “am I normal?”

Childhood emotional trauma and neglect have left their mark, making it difficult for you to function and find peace.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help.

IFS is different than other treatments. We’ll go beyond cognitive and behavioral strategies, which can leave you feeling like you’re at war with yourself and can distance you from your thoughts and feelings. Instead, we’ll address the root cause of the anxiety.

You’ll be able to:

  • build your self-esteem and confidence

  • form meaningful relationships

  • reduce anxiety and feel calmer

  • explore your past and put childhood trauma to rest

Reach out.

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    1. Let's talk.

    Contact me by clicking the link below for a free consultation. We'll talk about some of your concerns and I'll answer any questions you may have. I'll make it easy and comfortable for us to start to get to know each other.

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    2. Get started.

    We'll meet for an initial intake session and outline your goals for therapy. We'll decide what the best treatment plan is to help you make the changes you're looking for.

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    3. Start living.

    Start feeling confident, connected, and centered through our work together. You'll be able to build the meaningful relationships you've been looking for and feel more compassionate towards yourself. Start creating the life you deserve to have.

Are you ready to get started on the path to healing? Schedule a free consultation today.