Internal Family Systems

What is IFS Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a respectful and empowering approach to therapy that helps you understand the many “parts” within yourself—like the inner critic, the anxious part, or the part that wants to avoid pain. IFS teaches that these parts are not bad or broken, but rather trying to help and protect you in the best way they know how. At the heart of this work is your “Self”—the calm, compassionate, confident core of who you are. IFS helps you reconnect with that Self and bring healing to your internal system.

How IFS Helps

Instead of fighting with difficult thoughts or emotions, IFS helps you get curious about them. By gently exploring your inner world, you learn how to better understand and care for the parts of you that are hurting, overwhelmed, or stuck. Through this process, deep healing becomes possible—not just symptom relief, but real transformation. You’ll begin to feel more balanced, grounded, and in control of your responses to life’s challenges.

What IFS Can Help With

IFS is an effective and deeply healing approach for many concerns, including:

• Trauma and complex PTSD

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Low self-esteem

• Perfectionism and self-criticism

• Relationship struggles

• Burnout and emotional exhaustion

• Childhood wounds or inner child healing

Whether you're navigating something recent or unpacking long-held emotional pain, IFS offers a pathway toward healing with compassion and self-trust.