Internal Family Systems

Many (or maybe most) people probably view themselves as individuals with a unified mind and a single personality. IFS, on the other hand, recognizes that every mind consists of sub personalities that come into conflict with one another and create inner turmoil. We will work to reconcile these inner differences and reach a state of harmony.

I work with clients with the understanding that we are all made up of different parts. All of these parts are working for your best interest but some of their strategies can be really problematic. We work to connect with these parts, address internal conflicts, and ensure that the you that is the Self is the one driving the bus, not your 5 year old self.

IFS is a psychotherapy model working from the premise that we all have parts within us that interacts with the world. Some parts are confident, compassionate and whole while others are wounded or protective. Understanding that changes in the internal system can create positive change in the external system.

This approach helps you explore and heal the different parts of yourself that may feel anxious, critical, or overwhelmed. I’ve had advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I am not yet Level 1 certified so I focus on parts work with clients. By understanding and caring for these parts, you can experience healing from anxiety, self-criticism, and trauma. My work is rooted in creating a safe space for this inner exploration, allowing you to feel more whole and at peace.

Are you searching for an experienced IFS Therapist? IFS is an experiential, somatic, trauma-focused therapeutic approach that helps you to connect with your true self and heal from trauma. IFS therapy differs from other approaches by viewing individuals as having an internal system of parts led by a core Self, emphasizing compassionate, non-pathologizing healing through understanding, unburdening, and harmonizing these parts to address root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

One of the ways I help clients learn more about themselves is to explore the different parts of themselves. Have you ever noticed that you feel internally conflicted? Do some parts of yourself feel misunderstood or shoved down? I use IFS, or Parts Work, to help you get to know the different parts of yourself that come with their own emotions and perspectives. All of those parts make up the whole you and my goal is to bring those parts to your awareness and help you grow in self-compassion.

Informed by Internal Family Systems, Parts Work is a therapeutic modality that works with the multi-faceted dynamics of being human. It allows us to look at the many different parts of who you are and identify which parts have been disconnected. There may be parts that actually feel at odds with each other, creating a disjointed experience of life. Over time we’ll give voice to each part, name their core desires, and gradually reintegrate them to create a greater sense of wholeness.

I am a certified Level 1 IFS therapist, but I have actually done extensive CE as well, and view IFS as a way of being in the world with greater peace, deeper healing.

I have witnessed the profound shifts IFS can bring—whether it’s calming critical inner voices, soothing anxious parts, or empowering the "Self" to take a compassionate leadership role. My expertise allows me to create a safe space for clients to explore these inner dynamics and uncover lasting personal growth, bringing a sense of internal peace and clarity into their lives.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a method of therapy that helps you develop deep self-understanding and develop compassion for all aspects of who you are by learning about the different "parts" of yourself and their origins. IFS helps you understand your reactions and thought patterns more deeply so that you can develop self-trust and be most fully who you are, along with moving past symptoms, difficult emotions, and relationship difficulties.

I use IFS as a framework to help clients understand themselves more deeply- we'll work together to help you build a caring, compassionate relationship with your parts (even the mean or judgy ones), and help you learn to work with your parts instead of against them.

For many people, Parts Therapy (or IFS) is a game-changer. It involves listening to different parts of self (inner protectors, inner child, etc.) to awaken what's already there and build more cohesiveness instead of allowing a never-ending inner battle. People usually enter therapy with frustration towards a part (e.g., avoidance or defensiveness), but are able to eventually understand the role it's been playing and to support that role in a way that allows it to calm down.

Internal Family Systems or IFS is a unique form of therapy that focuses on your internal “world” and how you interact with the different facets of yourself. It can be a helpful model to better understand patterns that you find yourself in and how to change your inner landscape. I have completed Level 1 training through the IFS institute as well as continue with ongoing supervision, practice and continuing education. IFS is a wonderful therapy treatment to heal from the inside out.

I am trained in IFS and find this to be a wonderful tool for my clients to learn to have self-compassion. I have attended intensive trainings and engage in IFS in my own personal therapy.

I have completed several IFS trainings and have experience working with parts combing IFS and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.