Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Every Part of You Gets a Say

What is IFS?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a trauma-informed therapy that helps you understand and heal the different “parts” of yourself—like your inner critic, wounded child, or protector. These parts aren’t bad; they’re trying to keep you safe. IFS guides you to connect with your core Self, a calm and compassionate center, so you can lead your internal system and foster balance.

How It Works

IFS helps you relate to your parts with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. By exploring the needs and roles of each part, healing past wounds, and strengthening your core Self, you reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and foster healthier relationships with yourself and others.

How It Differs from Other Modalities

IFS isn’t just about talking through problems or changing behaviors like traditional therapy often does. Instead of focusing only on symptoms or thought patterns, IFS helps you explore the different “parts” of yourself—the inner voices and roles that influence how you think, feel, and act. By understanding and harmonizing these parts, you address the root of patterns, build self-awareness, and create lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.

What It Helps With

IFS can support growth in:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation

  • Self-esteem and shame

  • Relationship challenges and communication

  • Unhealthy coping patterns and intergenerational wounds

By working with your internal parts, IFS helps you create lasting emotional balance and stronger connections.

What Sessions Will Look Like

In sessions, you’ll:

  1. Identify and understand parts of yourself and their roles.

  2. Heal past wounds in a safe, compassionate way.

  3. Reconnect with your core Self to guide your internal system.

  4. Unburden parts carrying shame, fear, or anger to restore balance.

Sessions are collaborative, reflective, and paced to your comfort.

Ready to get started?

Schedule your first session today and begin building tools that support lasting change in everyday life.