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
Regina Tippets
Salt Lake City
Utah
Regina Tippets
Salt Lake City
Utah
Feeling stuck or like you aren't good enough? Have imposter syndrome? I have extensive experience and training in Secular (non-religious) therapies that help people overcome procrastination, self-doubt, and anxiety. I help people tap into their resources and strengths, develop effective tools to feel better, and help them make permanent change. My clients have recovered from medical trauma, tes...
Hillary Geffner
New York
New York
Hillary Geffner
New York
New York
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming. Whether you are feeling stressed, disconnected, struggling with transitional periods or seeking to improve the quality of your relationships, therapy offers the space to have conversations to help you fulfill your therapeutic goals and develop new skills. By strengthening your emotional well being, gaining insight into your triggers and reaction...
I offer a welcoming and warm approach to counseling. I believe that counseling offers the opportunity to heal and grow through a multitude of challenging experiences. I aim to empower each client to utilize their internal resources to develop lasting coping skills. I work to incorporate a variety of treatments depending on the needs of each person. What worked for one person may not be appropri...
Kathryn E. Wierda
Des Moines
Iowa
Kathryn E. Wierda
Des Moines
Iowa
I place a large emphasis on understanding an individual's relationships and view the therapy relationship as the primary vehicle for change. I believe that through the therapy relationship individuals can work through difficult emotions, learn adaptive information/skills, and increase self-knowledge in order to achieve positive change in their life. I view therapy as a collaborative process and...
We offer online counseling sessions with or without video or even in chat format! Our mission is to provide compassionate, and result-oriented guidance in creating positive life change. Whether you need to heal trauma, overcome depression, calm anxiety, or improve communication in your relationship, RelationshipStore supports and guides you on your path. We are an experienced team of Licensed...
Hey! I'm Laura. I'm glad you are here. If you're feeling stuck in a certain area of your life and thinking of taking the first step in doing something about it-Good for you! My goal in therapy is not only to provide you a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space to express your thoughts and concerns, but really, to also help you create a shift in order for our sessions to be valuable for your life. ...
Destiny to Restoration Counseling Center
Las Vegas
Nevada
Destiny to Restoration Counseling Center
Las Vegas
Nevada
Offering fully online counseling sessions! Let's make that shift to the person you are desiring to become. Come and fight for your life to change! Hello, my name is Jazmine M. mft-intern. I have specialized experience with individuals, families, and couples. My passion helping individuals, couples & families work together to function as a family. My blueprint for you: individual, couple, family...
The human experience is messy and unpredictable. It takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to meet you where you are. Unfortunately, counseling is not one-size-fits-all, but together we can craft an experience that matches your needs. I offer a warm, safe environment that allows self-exploration of thoughts and experiences without the fear of judgment or shame. I enjoy using humor and...
Karin Lewis
Boston
Massachusetts
Karin Lewis
Boston
Massachusetts
I have been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and have been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. As a specially trained eating disorder therapist, I help clients navigate through the more complex issues that are being covered up by the adaptive functioning of the eating disorder behaviors. I am committed to supporting clients and their fam...
M.j. Waldrip
Albuquerque
New Mexico
M.j. Waldrip
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Honoring the dignity and worth of each person and the value inherent in every aspect of a life's journey, I support you in strengthening your response-ability to life's challenges and creating a life that works for you. Our work is rooted in neuroscience and playful in its experiential components. By skillfully connecting you deeper with yourself, you learn to skillfully navigate emotional...
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in DC and MD as well as a board approved supervisor in MD. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples with a varying array of needs to include depression, substance use and ADHD. I have also worked in a variety of settings to include an inpatient state hospital, an in-home therapy provider and an outpatient mental health clinic....
I am incredibly passionate about helping others better understand themselves and get to the root of their issues. I'm here to provide a safe environment where we can explore what is going on and how you feel in order to gain self-awareness, understand your needs, and meet your goals. I specialize in addressing childhood trauma and have worked with children as young as four, teens, and adults. I...
High Desert Healing LLC
Albuquerque
New Mexico
High Desert Healing LLC
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Thank you for viewing our profile! We are a small locally owned outpatient mind and body healing center. We have ten therapists specializing in a wide variety of treatment modalities who provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We also now offer medication management services to individuals who are needing to be assessed for medication or need refills. Visit our website at www.HDHNM.com...
When we find ourselves in times of increased stress and uncertainty we often find our personal everyday struggles are magnified making it harder than ever to maintain a sense of hope and stability. Anxiety, depression, and grief may be more intense lately – that is where therapy comes in. I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to find...