Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy - A compassionate way to understand all parts of you

At times, it can feel like different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions — one part wants to move forward, while another holds back. You might notice anxiety, self-criticism, or overwhelm showing up in ways that feel confusing or hard to shift.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to understand these experiences with curiosity instead of judgment.

As an IFS-informed therapist, I help you explore your internal world in a way that feels grounded, collaborative, and at your pace.

What Is IFS?

IFS is an evidence-based approach that understands the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role and perspective.

Rather than trying to get rid of difficult thoughts or feelings, IFS helps you:

• Understand your parts

• Build a different relationship with them

• Access a more centered, compassionate core within yourself

How IFS Can Help

IFS can support you if you’re experiencing:

• Anxiety or overthinking

• OCD-related rumination

• Perfectionism or self-criticism

• Emotional overwhelm

• Feeling stuck or internally conflicted

It also integrates well with approaches like ERP, ACT, DBT, and EMDR.

What to Expect

IFS therapy is gentle and non-pathologizing. Together, we’ll:

• Identify and understand different parts of you

• Explore their roles and intentions

• Build a more compassionate internal relationship

There’s no pressure to force change — the work unfolds at your pace.

My Approach

I integrate IFS-informed principles into therapy in a thoughtful, flexible way. I use parts-based work alongside evidence-based approaches like ERP, ACT, DBT, and EMDR to support meaningful, lasting change.