Internal Family Systems

IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy is unique in that it recognizes that all of our “unhealthy” or difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors actually have positive intent behind them.

Deeper Understanding: Rather than just focusing on changing our thoughts or behaviors, IFS dives deep into the reason WHY these patterns exist and how they may be no longer serving us. It is at this level that we begin to find real healing and hope for a way forward.

Self-Compassion: Our “parts” are usually the youngest and most vulnerable pieces of who we are. They feel afraid, misunderstood, hurt, and overwhelmed. With this in mind, the goal of IFS is to meet these “parts” with compassion and to offer them kindness, support, validation, and safety, so they can get their needs met in a healthier way.

Self-Leadership: With IFS, clients develop their own self-leadership and do not become as dependent on the therapist for ongoing support. Once clients understand their own system, they are empowered to continue to work on their own and often move on from therapy more quickly than traditional talk therapy.