Gwen Ingram-Jones, LMFT

Welcome

Gwen embodies a supportive, kind, and compassionate approach when working with clients, placing great importance on active listening and valuing their unique perspectives. With a non-judgmental stance, Gwen aims to join clients in their journey and provide guidance in navigating challenges. Rather than merely offering advice, she collaborates with clients to explore strategies for both internal and external interactions in their lives. Gwen's intention is to create a safe and empathetic space where clients can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. Gwen acknowledges that each individual's journey is unique, and she is dedicated to understanding their needs and supporting them in finding a way forward. While Gwen respects the autonomy and self-determination of her clients, she may offer suggestions or recommendations based on her expertise. These suggestions may encompass various aspects of their lives, guiding them in developing healthier patterns of internal dialogue and more constructive ways of interacting with the external world.

About

Gwen adopts a comprehensive therapeutic approach, drawing from a systems perspective and employing a multi-modal framework. Her primary therapeutic method is Motivational Interviewing (MI), which allows her to collaboratively explore and enhance the client's motivation for positive change. In addition, Gwen provides psycho-education encompassing various therapeutic models, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman's Sound House Theory. This holistic approach enables Gwen to teach essential coping skills tailored to the client's needs. When addressing trauma integration and resolution, Gwen incorporates Lifespan Integration (LI) into her therapeutic toolkit. LI serves as a valuable tool in helping clients process and integrate past traumatic experiences across different stages of their lives. By utilizing LI, Gwen supports clients in healing and finding resolution from their traumas. She also has specialized training through the Integrative Somatic Trauma Institute. Overall, Gwen's approach combines the strengths of Motivational Interviewing, psycho-education from various therapeutic models, and the specialized technique of Lifespan Integration, all with the goal of promoting client growth, well-being, and resilience.

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