IFS Therapy

IFS,  short for Internal Family Systems, is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps individuals to heal and transform their inner worlds.  If you've ever wondered or been confused about the different voices and conflicting emotions within you, IFS provides a solution by introducing the concept of "parts" within the psyche.  One example of how this may show up for you is by looking at your response to an invitation to a party.  Perhaps one part of you really wants to go and thinks it may be fun to spend time with friends, but another part of you is exhausted and wants to stay home, or another part may be mortified by the idea of meeting new people due to fear of being not accepted.  Such internal conflicts can be confusing, overwhelming, and can bring on some big feelings of anxiety, frustration, indecisiveness, or even shame.   Developed by Richard Schwartz, this therapeutic model helps individuals understand and heal their internal conflicts by connecting with these parts with curiosity and compassion. 

 

 

IFS is a transformative framework that can help you heal from depression, anxiety, low self worth, trauma, and can reduce dissociation.  You will find that IFS offers a path towards: 

• Greater self-awareness and understanding of one's inner world

• Improved emotional regulation and resilience

• Enhanced self-compassion and self-acceptance

• Increased capacity for empathy and understanding towards others

• Resolution of trauma and healing of emotional wounds

• Cultivation of healthier coping mechanisms and patterns of behavior

• Strengthening of relationships and improved communication skills