Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Berkeley, CA
Nicolas Jadot
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94707
I use parts work ( IFS, Gestalt) and last discoveries on nervous system regulation (somatic, autonomic nervous system, memory reconsolidation) to help you move forward and gain agency in your life.
My approach is relational and somatic. While my work with clients is first informed by their past, I focus on learning skills to help change in the present moment. We will use mindfulness and body awareness tools, hypnosis and visualisation and role play. My work is grounded, direct, and playful.
I use parts work ( IFS, Gestalt) and last discoveries on nervous system regulation (somatic, autonomic nervous system, memory reconsolidation) to help you move forward and gain agency in your life.
My approach is relational and somatic. While my work with clients is first informed by their past, I focus on learning skills to help change in the present moment. We will use mindfulness and body awareness tools, hypnosis and visualisation and role play. My work is grounded, direct, and playful.
I am primarily an IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapist, and also incorporate other evidence-based, depth-oriented approaches including EMDR, Mindfulness, Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, CBT, Expressive Arts & Movement, and Ecotherapy.
Are you looking for therapy to support & cultivate the wisdom of your whole being – mind, heart, body, & spirit? Would you like your challenges to be doorways to personal transformation? You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, or loss. You may want to heal old trauma, change negative thought patterns, and break free of self-doubt. Or you may be ready to work towards deeper personal and spiritual growth. I support clients with these and many other issues in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental way, informed by over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
I am primarily an IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapist, and also incorporate other evidence-based, depth-oriented approaches including EMDR, Mindfulness, Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, CBT, Expressive Arts & Movement, and Ecotherapy.
Are you looking for therapy to support & cultivate the wisdom of your whole being – mind, heart, body, & spirit? Would you like your challenges to be doorways to personal transformation? You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, or loss. You may want to heal old trauma, change negative thought patterns, and break free of self-doubt. Or you may be ready to work towards deeper personal and spiritual growth. I support clients with these and many other issues in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental way, informed by over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
I am a family systems psychotherapist working with individuals and families confronting complex mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and relational challenges that often break families apart.
Starting well in therapy means building trust and creating a path towards meeting your goals. For individuals we begin by getting clear on your goals and what currently stands in your way. With families we start by meeting together and getting to know one another. The focus is on supporting the whole family, not just the person who is most troubled.
I am a family systems psychotherapist working with individuals and families confronting complex mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and relational challenges that often break families apart.
Starting well in therapy means building trust and creating a path towards meeting your goals. For individuals we begin by getting clear on your goals and what currently stands in your way. With families we start by meeting together and getting to know one another. The focus is on supporting the whole family, not just the person who is most troubled.
In addition to talk therapy I can provide EMDR therapy, mindfulness based therapy and IFS.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to consider working together. I am a clinical psychologist. I work with life transitions and people on a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I have specialized training to treat trauma. I have a warm and collaborative style and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
In addition to talk therapy I can provide EMDR therapy, mindfulness based therapy and IFS.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to consider working together. I am a clinical psychologist. I work with life transitions and people on a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I have specialized training to treat trauma. I have a warm and collaborative style and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
I integrate nervous system regulation, parts work ( IFS), psychodynamic exploration, and mindfulness.
My work is for people who feel disconnected from their body, their spirit, or their truth- who have spent too long adapting, shrinking, or surviving instead of fully living. I am queer, South Asian therapist who specializes in working with deep feelers, highly sensitive people, and intuitives, often looking to break intergenerational cycles of trauma. I also work with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, spiritual seekers, and perfectionists. Those navigating complex PTSD, attachment wounds, narcissistic relationships or parental dynamics, and a lack of safety in intimacy also gravitate towards my work.
I integrate nervous system regulation, parts work ( IFS), psychodynamic exploration, and mindfulness.
My work is for people who feel disconnected from their body, their spirit, or their truth- who have spent too long adapting, shrinking, or surviving instead of fully living. I am queer, South Asian therapist who specializes in working with deep feelers, highly sensitive people, and intuitives, often looking to break intergenerational cycles of trauma. I also work with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, spiritual seekers, and perfectionists. Those navigating complex PTSD, attachment wounds, narcissistic relationships or parental dynamics, and a lack of safety in intimacy also gravitate towards my work.
My approach is heart-based; it is a fusion of experiential, somatic/body-oriented (releasing emotional pain which is stored in our bodies), gestalt, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, hypnosis, and internal family systems approaches.
Instead of focusing on talking about the problem, I will help you move through it and release the pain that keeps you stuck. After making the way for this clearing, I help you with empowering thoughts which will lead you in loving yourself more and others fully.
My approach is heart-based; it is a fusion of experiential, somatic/body-oriented (releasing emotional pain which is stored in our bodies), gestalt, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, hypnosis, and internal family systems approaches.
Instead of focusing on talking about the problem, I will help you move through it and release the pain that keeps you stuck. After making the way for this clearing, I help you with empowering thoughts which will lead you in loving yourself more and others fully.
My primary modality is psychoanalytic psychotherapy, but I often use IFS (parts work) and I specialize in performance psychology.
Hi, I’m Jessica Good. I am a licensed psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents, couples and families in the Bay Area. I support clients in understanding themselves better and improving their mental health. Whether I am helping my clients manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship conflicts, I take a strengths-based and collaborative approach with clients. I like to combine insight-oriented depth work over time with practical therapeutic tools for daily life. I offer in person and virtual sessions.
My primary modality is psychoanalytic psychotherapy, but I often use IFS (parts work) and I specialize in performance psychology.
Hi, I’m Jessica Good. I am a licensed psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents, couples and families in the Bay Area. I support clients in understanding themselves better and improving their mental health. Whether I am helping my clients manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship conflicts, I take a strengths-based and collaborative approach with clients. I like to combine insight-oriented depth work over time with practical therapeutic tools for daily life. I offer in person and virtual sessions.
My extensive training & practice in Somatic Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Organic Intelligence, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Hakomi & much more provides a rich framework & integrative approach that honors the complexity of human experience while supporting profound healing and transformation.
My approach is both relational & resilience focused, within a trauma informed framework & is strongly influenced by the deep, organic healing wisdom and capacity that resides within each one of us and the strength and resiliency of the human spirit. My practice, Embodied Psychotherapy, spanning over nearly 30 years, supports adults and couples in cultivating resilience, deeper connections, and more fulfilling lives.
My extensive training & practice in Somatic Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Organic Intelligence, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Hakomi & much more provides a rich framework & integrative approach that honors the complexity of human experience while supporting profound healing and transformation.
My approach is both relational & resilience focused, within a trauma informed framework & is strongly influenced by the deep, organic healing wisdom and capacity that resides within each one of us and the strength and resiliency of the human spirit. My practice, Embodied Psychotherapy, spanning over nearly 30 years, supports adults and couples in cultivating resilience, deeper connections, and more fulfilling lives.
I specialize in helping folx struggling with anxiety or trauma, and am trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, & IFS, approaches that can help reduce stress, feeling on edge, or feeling hypervigilant.
Does it feel as if your world is getting smaller and smaller or harder and harder? You’re noticing you’re not going out and about the way you used to … or would like to. There are decisions you’d like to make, but you only have energy for distractions like binging Netflix, scrolling on your phone, or mindless eating. You’re on edge a lot of the time. You yearn for serenity and fulfillment, but you’re not sure how to get there on your own. You’ve tried, and then end up giving up, and even feeling worse as a result.
I specialize in helping folx struggling with anxiety or trauma, and am trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, & IFS, approaches that can help reduce stress, feeling on edge, or feeling hypervigilant.
Does it feel as if your world is getting smaller and smaller or harder and harder? You’re noticing you’re not going out and about the way you used to … or would like to. There are decisions you’d like to make, but you only have energy for distractions like binging Netflix, scrolling on your phone, or mindless eating. You’re on edge a lot of the time. You yearn for serenity and fulfillment, but you’re not sure how to get there on your own. You’ve tried, and then end up giving up, and even feeling worse as a result.
Dara Freed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
Trained in EFT, IFS, and Gestalt, I offer a relational approach to support your understanding of yourself and others.
I work with people whose difficult childhoods continue to impact them in their most important relationships. Including the one with themselves. I believe in the power of connection, embodiment, and self-exploration to transform lives. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and trauma sensitive. It is an invitation to the parts of you that have been longing to be seen. I’m here to guide you towards self-acceptance, awareness and emotional growth. Whether you're going through a major life change or working on understanding yourself better, having someone on your side makes a difference and I'm here to support you.
Trained in EFT, IFS, and Gestalt, I offer a relational approach to support your understanding of yourself and others.
I work with people whose difficult childhoods continue to impact them in their most important relationships. Including the one with themselves. I believe in the power of connection, embodiment, and self-exploration to transform lives. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and trauma sensitive. It is an invitation to the parts of you that have been longing to be seen. I’m here to guide you towards self-acceptance, awareness and emotional growth. Whether you're going through a major life change or working on understanding yourself better, having someone on your side makes a difference and I'm here to support you.
I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis.
I have written extensively as a family therapist and on numerous websites. My website, MakingHealthyFamilies.com won an award from the AAMFT for benefit to parents. Visit to browse free resources available on marriage, parenting, particularly the focus on healthy family development and research on characteristics of healthy relationships.
I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis.
I have written extensively as a family therapist and on numerous websites. My website, MakingHealthyFamilies.com won an award from the AAMFT for benefit to parents. Visit to browse free resources available on marriage, parenting, particularly the focus on healthy family development and research on characteristics of healthy relationships.
Meet Our Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
My core approaches include depth psychology, mindfulness, somatic awareness, imaginal attunement, dreamwork, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy.
The reasons leading each of us into therapy are as unique as we are individually, though it usually begins with something that brings challenge or suffering. Even amid the uniqueness of our difficulties, however, there are common patterns that unite us in our humanity. Whatever it is that calls you to therapy, I will meet you in the middle—where your common humanity and utter uniqueness come together. I deeply trust we can work together to bring greater understanding to your process and support you not only in your healing, but also in the unfolding of your potential—indeed, the two go hand-in-hand.
My core approaches include depth psychology, mindfulness, somatic awareness, imaginal attunement, dreamwork, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy.
The reasons leading each of us into therapy are as unique as we are individually, though it usually begins with something that brings challenge or suffering. Even amid the uniqueness of our difficulties, however, there are common patterns that unite us in our humanity. Whatever it is that calls you to therapy, I will meet you in the middle—where your common humanity and utter uniqueness come together. I deeply trust we can work together to bring greater understanding to your process and support you not only in your healing, but also in the unfolding of your potential—indeed, the two go hand-in-hand.
I also have ample experience helping immigrants, children of immigrants, and BIPGM (Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority) heal from institutional, generational, and familial trauma through my use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems ( IFS), and ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
Through a mixture of tools grounded in cognitive behavioral theory, attachment theory, and internal family system theory, I help clients move through symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and PTSD, amongst others. I offer in-home CPP sessions for families living in the SF Bay Area. I also offer individual psychotherapy and KAP sessions via telehealth.
I also have ample experience helping immigrants, children of immigrants, and BIPGM (Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority) heal from institutional, generational, and familial trauma through my use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems ( IFS), and ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
Through a mixture of tools grounded in cognitive behavioral theory, attachment theory, and internal family system theory, I help clients move through symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and PTSD, amongst others. I offer in-home CPP sessions for families living in the SF Bay Area. I also offer individual psychotherapy and KAP sessions via telehealth.
My style is steeped in psychodynamic theory, somatic Internalized Family Systems, Gestalt therapy, Jung psychology, and mindfulness.
I come with 7 years of combined experience in grief and loss, complex trauma, and medical social work. My work combines my experience in interdisciplinary medical spaces, my training as a psychoanalytic therapist, and my ongoing deconstruction of race, gender, and identity.
"We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to." Brené Brown
My style is steeped in psychodynamic theory, somatic Internalized Family Systems, Gestalt therapy, Jung psychology, and mindfulness.
I come with 7 years of combined experience in grief and loss, complex trauma, and medical social work. My work combines my experience in interdisciplinary medical spaces, my training as a psychoanalytic therapist, and my ongoing deconstruction of race, gender, and identity.
"We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to." Brené Brown
I specialize in trauma healing through EMDR, IFS, DBT, EFT, and somatic therapy.
If you feel stuck in behaviors, symptoms, or relationships that aren’t serving you—or if it seems like something is always blocking you from moving forward—you’re not alone. You may know what you’ve been through, but still feel unsure how to truly heal from it. When time or talk therapy alone hasn’t helped, it might be time to go deeper.
I specialize in trauma healing through EMDR, IFS, DBT, EFT, and somatic therapy.
If you feel stuck in behaviors, symptoms, or relationships that aren’t serving you—or if it seems like something is always blocking you from moving forward—you’re not alone. You may know what you’ve been through, but still feel unsure how to truly heal from it. When time or talk therapy alone hasn’t helped, it might be time to go deeper.
IFS parts work informed, and 3 yrs Expressive arts therapy training (Yes, therapy can be results driven, dynamic & playful
For over 12 years I have supported motivated adults & teens in resolving depression, anxiety & chronic pain, and healing relational dynamics linked to trauma with somatic mindfulness, EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work. As a first generation multicultural therapist, providing culturally attuned therapy that welcomes all parts of your diverse identity is at the crux of my practice. (BIPOC, LGBTQi ally) Holding the role of an informed guide I will support you in unearthing your truth & unwinding old conditioned patterns and pain. My role will dance between being intentionally structured and holding sacred space as needed.
IFS parts work informed, and 3 yrs Expressive arts therapy training (Yes, therapy can be results driven, dynamic & playful
For over 12 years I have supported motivated adults & teens in resolving depression, anxiety & chronic pain, and healing relational dynamics linked to trauma with somatic mindfulness, EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work. As a first generation multicultural therapist, providing culturally attuned therapy that welcomes all parts of your diverse identity is at the crux of my practice. (BIPOC, LGBTQi ally) Holding the role of an informed guide I will support you in unearthing your truth & unwinding old conditioned patterns and pain. My role will dance between being intentionally structured and holding sacred space as needed.
My therapeutic style incorporates a variety of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, SFT, ACT, and IFS.
I specialize in treating a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, parenting challenges, etc. We will work together to find an approach that works best for you, with a shared commitment to uncovering obstacles and discovering new, more effective ways of navigating life.
My therapeutic style incorporates a variety of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, SFT, ACT, and IFS.
I specialize in treating a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, parenting challenges, etc. We will work together to find an approach that works best for you, with a shared commitment to uncovering obstacles and discovering new, more effective ways of navigating life.
Cassiana Peres Luize
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
I integrate Gestalt and IFS principles - among other things - which makes therapy somewhat experiential and unique to every client.
Whether there's resurfacing trauma or you're in the process of revisiting identities and beliefs due to life transitions (such as break up, grief, career change, moving, and acculturation challenges), therapy can be a healing space to process how all those disruptions are impacting your sense of Self, and mood. You may find yourself occupied with maintaining life rather than fully living it; we’ll sit through hard-to-answer questions and I’ll invite you to cultivate awareness around your feelings and circumstances.
I integrate Gestalt and IFS principles - among other things - which makes therapy somewhat experiential and unique to every client.
Whether there's resurfacing trauma or you're in the process of revisiting identities and beliefs due to life transitions (such as break up, grief, career change, moving, and acculturation challenges), therapy can be a healing space to process how all those disruptions are impacting your sense of Self, and mood. You may find yourself occupied with maintaining life rather than fully living it; we’ll sit through hard-to-answer questions and I’ll invite you to cultivate awareness around your feelings and circumstances.
Katrina Dela Cruz - Expansive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94703
If you are open to it, along the way, I may introduce a number of "alternative" modalities, for example, sound healing therapy for IFS (internal family systems, also called "parts work") or guided meditation for inner child work.
My practice is informed by the interconnectedness of all things, especially the relationship between mind, body, and spirit (or soul), and the interrelationships between beings. I am influenced by Western psychological theories, as well as holistic, ancestral, and indigenous wellness rituals from around the world. I specialize in grief and loss, particularly death and dying, and the emotional and spiritual work surrounding other significant transitions, rites of passage, and life cycles. This includes work around the end of life, pregnancy loss, traumatic birthing processes, and plant (or fungi) spirit medicine integration.
If you are open to it, along the way, I may introduce a number of "alternative" modalities, for example, sound healing therapy for IFS (internal family systems, also called "parts work") or guided meditation for inner child work.
My practice is informed by the interconnectedness of all things, especially the relationship between mind, body, and spirit (or soul), and the interrelationships between beings. I am influenced by Western psychological theories, as well as holistic, ancestral, and indigenous wellness rituals from around the world. I specialize in grief and loss, particularly death and dying, and the emotional and spiritual work surrounding other significant transitions, rites of passage, and life cycles. This includes work around the end of life, pregnancy loss, traumatic birthing processes, and plant (or fungi) spirit medicine integration.
I’m a holistic, person-centered therapist who focuses on attachment, relationships, and family systems.
My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and deeply relational. I believe healing happens in safe and supportive relationships, so I focus on creating a space where you feel truly seen and heard. I bring a bubbly and empathetic presence to sessions, helping you feel comfortable as we explore challenges together.
I’m a holistic, person-centered therapist who focuses on attachment, relationships, and family systems.
My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and deeply relational. I believe healing happens in safe and supportive relationships, so I focus on creating a space where you feel truly seen and heard. I bring a bubbly and empathetic presence to sessions, helping you feel comfortable as we explore challenges together.
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What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.