Internal Family Systems therapy encourages people to embrace all parts of themselves, even the difficult ones. Its goal is to help people achieve balance and harmony within themselves.
IFS states that people do not have “bad” parts. Instead, they experience difficulty embracing all aspects as simultaneously affecting one another. IFS seeks to name and understand these parts and ultimately balance the factors that work toward self-growth.
Life experiences can encourage the various parts of the self to become out of balance, forcing the system into a less-than-harmonious operating state. Your IFS counselor will help you recognize these parts of yourself, inquire as to why you think they might be off-balance, and then assist you in balancing them.
People with a wide range of mental health concerns can benefit from IFS, but it is particularly effective for those who have dealt with traumatic experiences.
Therapists Who Specialize in IFS Therapy
Katie Flach
San Jose
California
Katie Flach
San Jose
California
Finding the right therapist for you can feel daunting! You might wonder if it's possible for someone to really get you & if opening up is worth the risk. I connect well with those who feel set apart from those around them or have difficulty connecting with others. We come to know & understand ourselves in the context of relationships. Without authentic connections, we can end up feeling really...
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in a relationship? Stuck in an ineffective pattern of communicating with your loved one? I believe that we all can feel stuck at certain points in our lives and that we have the ability to become "unstuck". We can be helped in becoming unstuck with a neutral party present, by observing ineffective communication patterns. As a Resident Marriage and Family Therapist, I...
Hello and welcome! I will be working remotely at least through 2020. I draw clients from my waiting list, and I prioritize people looking for Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. To get on my waiting list, please contact me via the email link. I specialize in working with complexity and internal conflict. Some examples: "I'm afraid all the time even though I know I'm safe," or "I find myself...
Joanne Bobes
New York
New York
Joanne Bobes
New York
New York
I can help you to figure out why you feel unsettled, are challenged with a relationship or maybe you're embarking upon a life transition and need some support and space to talk it through. My goal is to help you improve your life by developing a deeper understanding of yourself and increasing your capacity to have better relationships, a work-life balance, better health and an overall happier...
Sherida Valpoort-Jones
Wichita
Kansas
Sherida Valpoort-Jones
Wichita
Kansas
Life's stressors can be very overwhelming and the benefit of a safe and confidential environment to address personal stressors can enhance quality of life. It is an honor to be selected by a client to share their journey and desire for change. It is important to secure inner peace by learning skills to regulate emotions during times of distress that provide hope for the future. I am passionate...
Clare Julian Carbone
Salt Lake City
Utah
Clare Julian Carbone
Salt Lake City
Utah
"There was a dawn remembered when my soul heard something from your soul" - Rumi - The therapuetic encounter allows for the kind of "dawning" which Rumi alludes to. Who am I at my truest being? What lessons am I meant to learn in this lifetime? What gifts do I bring to this world? What is the greater good I want to serve? Each human journey is a mysterious and beautiful evolution of understandi...
Leah Frankel
Saint Louis
Missouri
Leah Frankel
Saint Louis
Missouri
Do you have questions about discipline strategies, supporting your child's social and emotional development, or just want to be sure you're doing the best you can for your family? Do you ever feel triggered by parenting, overwhelmed, constantly worried or depressed? I work with parents, children, and families to help families thrive. Whether you're looking for mental health counseling for...
Evan Buja
Dallas
Texas
Evan Buja
Dallas
Texas
By participating in the therapeutic process with me, my goal as your counselor is to join with you in helping you attain peace and resolution by primarily growing your emotional self. Whether you are dealing with an issue with yourself, with a relationship, or with your relationship with God, I look forward to partnering with you to work towards resolution and freedom. I work with individuals a...
Tara Smith
Phoenix
Arizona
Tara Smith
Phoenix
Arizona
I would love an opportunity to help you identify, detach, and make new decisions regarding negative protective personalities that have been collected over the years. Through the process of spiritual and emotional growth we can confront the issues that plague you. I am a solutions focused therapist where hard work and dedication can achieve any goals you desire. I have training in person centere...
I have found my passion joining with people in their journey to overcome the impact of trauma and grief. I will work with you to develop self-acceptance, emotional regulation, and strengthen your internal resiliency and building healthier relationships. When we can connect to our bodies, get out of our head and lead from our heart, we can recover from the impact of past traumatic events and los...
Hello from Nan. I am currently utilizing virtual sessions (CONFIDENTIAL and fully HIPAA compliant!) to stay connected! I will soon be offering in person meetings also. Moving forward, I will offer both telehealth and in person modalities. I'm a licensed professional counselor specializing in supporting individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, stressful season of life, and loss, as well ...
A key question is: are you new to counseling or did previous therapy not fulfill your expectations? I am a seasoned counselor focused on achieving CONCRETE GOALS that we establish together at the beginning of the therapy process. I frequently assess whether you have been making significant progress. If not, we work together on applying alternative methods in order to get where you want and need...
Mei Ling Ting
San Diego
California
Mei Ling Ting
San Diego
California
Everyone enters a committed relationship with the dream of spending a life time together. Unfortunately, many couples end up finding their relationship unsatisfying, even painful. Some desire to work it out but don't know how. Others reach the point of wanting to end their relationship. Still others are ambivalent, with one partner “leaning in” and the other “leaning out.” Whether you are looki...
Tara Rae Behr
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Tara Rae Behr
Colorado Springs
Colorado
As a therapist, I want to help people feel their value and belovedness. We all have a right to be here. I see those who I work with as fellow journeyers. There is much to uncover about ourselves and the world around us. We live in a time of great trauma. We all need healing surrounding our biographical narrative, intergenerational & cultural trauma. My hope is to walk alongside you as a welcomi...