IFS Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, often referred to as “parts work,” is an evidence-based approach that understands our inner worlds as made up of a multiplicity of “parts.” These vary for everybody but could include, for example, a self-critical part, a worrier part, a perfectionist part, a part that wants to slow down and another that feels you can’t afford to.

IFS doesn’t see our challenges as flaws or problems that need to be combatted, but rather as parts of us that once developed for a good reason—usually during a more fear-based time in our lives in order to protect more vulnerable, often young, parts of us. In IFS therapy, we’ll turn inward to get to know your parts with compassion and curiosity, learning from them about the purpose they serve, updating them on who you are now, and getting permission to work with the vulnerable parts they may be protecting in order to heal old wounds in a lasting way.

More on IFS therapy coming soon—in the meantime, feel free to reach out to get started.