IFS Therapy

As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I help you explore and understand your inner "parts" or subpersonalities, which may represent different emotions, thoughts, or roles. I guide you in building a relationship with these parts, aiming to heal wounded or protective parts that may cause distress. I also assist you in accessing your "Self," a core of calm, clarity, and confidence that can lead the healing process. Through this method, the goal is to achieve internal harmony and emotional well-being.

What Is IFS?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of therapy that views a person’s mind like a family, made up of different "parts" or voices, each with its own feelings and roles. Some parts may protect you, while others carry hurt or difficult emotions. IFS helps you understand and heal these parts by connecting with your true self – the calm, wise part of you – so all the parts can work together in a balanced, peaceful way.

People often find relief from emotional pain, inner conflicts, and behaviors that feel out of their control through IFS therapy. It helps with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and feelings of shame by addressing and healing the wounded or protective parts of their mind. By fostering self-compassion and internal harmony, IFS allows people to feel more at peace with themselves, leading to relief from patterns like self-criticism, stress, and emotional overwhelm.

Symptoms IFS Therapy
Can Help With

  • By addressing the parts of you that feel fear or overwhelm, IFS can reduce anxious feelings.

  • It helps uncover and heal the parts that carry sadness, hopelessness, or shame

  • IFS works on processing traumatic memories and calming parts that are stuck in survival mode.

  • By understanding internal conflicts, IFS helps improve how you relate to others.

  • IFS softens harsh inner voices and builds self-compassion.

  • It’s also effective for managing stress, addictive behaviors, and emotional overwhelm.

What to expect in IFS Therapy…

Safety

You can expect a gentle, non-judgmental approach.

Accessing the Self

You'll work to access your "Self," a calm, centered state that can lead the healing process.

Discovery

You’ll explore different parts of yourself – like emotions, thoughts, or behaviors that might feel conflicting.

Healing

Over time, the goal is to heal wounded parts, reduce inner conflict, and build greater internal harmony and self-compassion.

Release

I will guide you to identify and connect with these parts, helping you understand their roles, such as protecting you or holding painful feelings.

Reflection

Sessions often feel reflective and insightful, with a focus on self-discovery.