Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
The foundation of my practice is around getting our mind and our spirit back into our heart and our body and going from there. One of my prior clients told me, "Thank you for walking with me in the dark, and not being afraid of what we will find." Shining a light where darkness once was is a hard thing to do, but when done in a safe place and with support, my hope is that you learn that you are truly worthy of shining brightly and being seen exactly how you are (and falling in love with yourself). My question is: what stops us from doing that?
The foundation of my practice is around getting our mind and our spirit back into our heart and our body and going from there. One of my prior clients told me, "Thank you for walking with me in the dark, and not being afraid of what we will find." Shining a light where darkness once was is a hard thing to do, but when done in a safe place and with support, my hope is that you learn that you are truly worthy of shining brightly and being seen exactly how you are (and falling in love with yourself). My question is: what stops us from doing that?
I became a therapist because I know how healing it can be to have someone really listen and be with you without judgment. We all go through hard things, and I believe no one should have to do it alone. I’m especially interested in how our bodies hold stress and emotions, and how we can gently reconnect to ourselves through awareness, creativity, and compassion. Being a therapist gives me the chance to support people in feeling more understood, empowered, and at home in themselves. I’ll listen closely to your words, your emotions, and what your body might be communicating even when it’s hard to put into words.
I became a therapist because I know how healing it can be to have someone really listen and be with you without judgment. We all go through hard things, and I believe no one should have to do it alone. I’m especially interested in how our bodies hold stress and emotions, and how we can gently reconnect to ourselves through awareness, creativity, and compassion. Being a therapist gives me the chance to support people in feeling more understood, empowered, and at home in themselves. I’ll listen closely to your words, your emotions, and what your body might be communicating even when it’s hard to put into words.
I have completed training in Internal Family Systems, DEFT, and various evidenced-based modalities focusing on trauma, attachment and interpersonal dynamics.
Many find that at some point in their lives, there are circumstances or internal struggles that arise creating significant distress. Perhaps old ways of managing are no longer working, or are even causing you harm. Therapy can provide the support needed to explore underlying feelings and to find new ways to cope with life stressors. Together, we can work toward increasing insight, overcoming barriers, and connecting more deeply to feeling.
I have completed training in Internal Family Systems, DEFT, and various evidenced-based modalities focusing on trauma, attachment and interpersonal dynamics.
Many find that at some point in their lives, there are circumstances or internal struggles that arise creating significant distress. Perhaps old ways of managing are no longer working, or are even causing you harm. Therapy can provide the support needed to explore underlying feelings and to find new ways to cope with life stressors. Together, we can work toward increasing insight, overcoming barriers, and connecting more deeply to feeling.
I draw upon evidence based and experiential therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Attachment Based Therapy.
Welcome! Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you are returning, I will meet you exactly where you are in your journey. I work with teens and adults. As a clinician my intention is to have your sessions be a time where you are truly heard and understood. Together, we will build tools and skills fostering your goals. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing relationship problems, ADHD, anxiety and trauma. I’m especially passionate about working with students, you bf professionals and creatives navigating phase of life changes.
I draw upon evidence based and experiential therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Attachment Based Therapy.
Welcome! Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you are returning, I will meet you exactly where you are in your journey. I work with teens and adults. As a clinician my intention is to have your sessions be a time where you are truly heard and understood. Together, we will build tools and skills fostering your goals. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing relationship problems, ADHD, anxiety and trauma. I’m especially passionate about working with students, you bf professionals and creatives navigating phase of life changes.
I use Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and EMDR Therapy to help high achieving individuals and couples cultivate positive relationships with themselves and their loved ones while balancing the demands of a flourishing professional career.
Are you frustrated and feeling unheard in your relationship? Have you found yourself unintentionally choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable? Losing patience with your partner and feeling exhausted by repetitive fights? If you are ready to build a strong foundation and seek to deepen your relationship with your partner, couples therapy can help. If you want to boost your confidence, trust your decisions about your relationships and navigate conflict in a healthy way you are in the right place. Through therapy, I can help you heal from trauma, anxiety, or depression using alternative approaches backed by research.
I use Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and EMDR Therapy to help high achieving individuals and couples cultivate positive relationships with themselves and their loved ones while balancing the demands of a flourishing professional career.
Are you frustrated and feeling unheard in your relationship? Have you found yourself unintentionally choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable? Losing patience with your partner and feeling exhausted by repetitive fights? If you are ready to build a strong foundation and seek to deepen your relationship with your partner, couples therapy can help. If you want to boost your confidence, trust your decisions about your relationships and navigate conflict in a healthy way you are in the right place. Through therapy, I can help you heal from trauma, anxiety, or depression using alternative approaches backed by research.
Do you find yourself overthinking relationships, questioning where you stand, or repeating the same painful patterns with partners or family? Maybe you struggle to set boundaries, feel responsible for other people's emotions, or lose yourself trying to keep the peace. You may want closeness but find relationships leave you anxious, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. For couples, you may love each other deeply but keep getting caught in the same arguments, misunderstandings, or cycles of disconnection. Therapy can help you understand what's happening beneath these patterns and begin relating differently.
Do you find yourself overthinking relationships, questioning where you stand, or repeating the same painful patterns with partners or family? Maybe you struggle to set boundaries, feel responsible for other people's emotions, or lose yourself trying to keep the peace. You may want closeness but find relationships leave you anxious, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. For couples, you may love each other deeply but keep getting caught in the same arguments, misunderstandings, or cycles of disconnection. Therapy can help you understand what's happening beneath these patterns and begin relating differently.
Personal and professional experience has led me to believe that there is nothing more healing for one's soul than intimate connection with others. If I can provide you with a safe space to openly and honestly share your story, then our work has more than just begun. I look to offer a sense of transparency, an authenticity in nature that invites you to feel comfort in my presence. There is great challenge and risk in this process, as well as great opportunity for growth and change-it would be a privilege to be a part of your journey.
Personal and professional experience has led me to believe that there is nothing more healing for one's soul than intimate connection with others. If I can provide you with a safe space to openly and honestly share your story, then our work has more than just begun. I look to offer a sense of transparency, an authenticity in nature that invites you to feel comfort in my presence. There is great challenge and risk in this process, as well as great opportunity for growth and change-it would be a privilege to be a part of your journey.
Love Thyself Social Services Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
For over 18 years, Love Thyself Social Services Inc. has served the minority community through community outreach by providing the necessity of support to those who are neglected, underserved, and in need of psychosocial healing. By working to eliminate psychosocial barriers and support healing, we eagerly strive toward timely intervention for both the individual and family. We help individuals and families of all ethnicities and background to achieve mental stability and awareness of self. Now serving Teens, Couples, Individuals, Families. Always addressing the client from a whole health approach.
For over 18 years, Love Thyself Social Services Inc. has served the minority community through community outreach by providing the necessity of support to those who are neglected, underserved, and in need of psychosocial healing. By working to eliminate psychosocial barriers and support healing, we eagerly strive toward timely intervention for both the individual and family. We help individuals and families of all ethnicities and background to achieve mental stability and awareness of self. Now serving Teens, Couples, Individuals, Families. Always addressing the client from a whole health approach.
Welcome! I congratulate you on taking this step of seeking therapy and I look forward to learning about you and your unique life experiences. As Bessel van der Kolk once said, “Therapy is a way to connect with your inner wisdom and to find your own path to healing.” I believe each client holds the key to their own healing process and I am here to hold the space and provide support. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for my clients to feel empowered to process life’s challenges and develop effective skills to tackle those challenges. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, supportive, collaborative, and empathetic.
Welcome! I congratulate you on taking this step of seeking therapy and I look forward to learning about you and your unique life experiences. As Bessel van der Kolk once said, “Therapy is a way to connect with your inner wisdom and to find your own path to healing.” I believe each client holds the key to their own healing process and I am here to hold the space and provide support. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for my clients to feel empowered to process life’s challenges and develop effective skills to tackle those challenges. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, supportive, collaborative, and empathetic.
Hi I’m Dean! I specialize in trauma and substance abuse but I have worked with everyone from just mental health, to dual diagnosis, specializing in anxiety and trauma. With my license I am able to see Clients in every state which is why I chose this route because I wanted to be available to those who really needed help. I am the counselor I needed when I was walking through the fire and I will be that for you. Whether your goal is to be able to get out of bed or to get sober or anything in between I will help you get there. I truly love my job and it doesn’t feel like work to me, you won’t be disappointed. Look forward to meeting!
Hi I’m Dean! I specialize in trauma and substance abuse but I have worked with everyone from just mental health, to dual diagnosis, specializing in anxiety and trauma. With my license I am able to see Clients in every state which is why I chose this route because I wanted to be available to those who really needed help. I am the counselor I needed when I was walking through the fire and I will be that for you. Whether your goal is to be able to get out of bed or to get sober or anything in between I will help you get there. I truly love my job and it doesn’t feel like work to me, you won’t be disappointed. Look forward to meeting!
Ashley works with high-functioning leaders, executives and midlife women going through major life transitions – career pivots, marriage, fertility, postpartum, peri/menopause, health challenges or end-of-life.
She has an engaging, warm, compassionate presence and work best with clients who are passionate and self-motivated. She offers astute guidance, psycho-education and accountability
First, we clarify your definition of success. Then, we work together to uncover limiting patterns (flawed logic, self-criticism, worry), release emotional blocks and build healthy communication skills.
Optional: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ashley works with high-functioning leaders, executives and midlife women going through major life transitions – career pivots, marriage, fertility, postpartum, peri/menopause, health challenges or end-of-life.
She has an engaging, warm, compassionate presence and work best with clients who are passionate and self-motivated. She offers astute guidance, psycho-education and accountability
First, we clarify your definition of success. Then, we work together to uncover limiting patterns (flawed logic, self-criticism, worry), release emotional blocks and build healthy communication skills.
Optional: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
I take a compassionate and proactive approach that integrates a range of techniques from AEDP, CBT, EFT and IFS to focus attention on repairing parts that feel broken and strengthen those that are actually working.
In addition to AEDP (level 2), IFS, CBT and EFT, my work with individuals, couples and families is informed by my training in Family Systems and Collaborative Couple Therapy. My practice is Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamory and Kink positive. I also have training and experience with Motivational Interviewing for clients who want to examine their substance use.
I take a compassionate and proactive approach that integrates a range of techniques from AEDP, CBT, EFT and IFS to focus attention on repairing parts that feel broken and strengthen those that are actually working.
In addition to AEDP (level 2), IFS, CBT and EFT, my work with individuals, couples and families is informed by my training in Family Systems and Collaborative Couple Therapy. My practice is Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamory and Kink positive. I also have training and experience with Motivational Interviewing for clients who want to examine their substance use.
Katherine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
For those interested in an alternative to talk therapy, I am a trained, IFS-informed therapist.
The only constant is change, and therapy gives us the space and tools to respond to it. I’m deeply passionate about supporting adults, adolescents/teens, and families through life's twists and turns.
Whether you're grappling with life transitions, anxiety, depression and/or relationship challenges, you deserve a dedicated space to feel understood and empowered to enact positive change in your life. As part of Orenda's practice, I also specialize in eating disorder and body dysmorphia cases.
For those interested in an alternative to talk therapy, I am a trained, IFS-informed therapist.
The only constant is change, and therapy gives us the space and tools to respond to it. I’m deeply passionate about supporting adults, adolescents/teens, and families through life's twists and turns.
Whether you're grappling with life transitions, anxiety, depression and/or relationship challenges, you deserve a dedicated space to feel understood and empowered to enact positive change in your life. As part of Orenda's practice, I also specialize in eating disorder and body dysmorphia cases.
It is my experience that each of us carries stories with us. Some we share outwardly while others are made less visible – especially those associated with pain, discomfort or loss. As a Registered Art Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have collaborated with incredible clients over the past 13 years of my career. Many of my clients are interested in finding care to help with issues such as adjusting to life changes, managing anxiety, navigating OCD, coping with depression, working through feelings of grief & loss, processing trauma, exploring aspects of identity, & evaluating career changes among other things.
It is my experience that each of us carries stories with us. Some we share outwardly while others are made less visible – especially those associated with pain, discomfort or loss. As a Registered Art Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have collaborated with incredible clients over the past 13 years of my career. Many of my clients are interested in finding care to help with issues such as adjusting to life changes, managing anxiety, navigating OCD, coping with depression, working through feelings of grief & loss, processing trauma, exploring aspects of identity, & evaluating career changes among other things.
In my work, I often integrate EMDR and parts work ( IFS) modalities with clients to assist in uncovering and exploring different emotional learnings that may be showing up as barriers in life and relationships.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker and drug/alcohol counselor experienced working in the substance abuse and mental health field. I enjoy working with clients experiencing family/relationship issues, codependency, mood disorders, men’s issues, trauma symptoms, life transitions, stress management and addictive behaviors in general.
In my work, I often integrate EMDR and parts work ( IFS) modalities with clients to assist in uncovering and exploring different emotional learnings that may be showing up as barriers in life and relationships.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker and drug/alcohol counselor experienced working in the substance abuse and mental health field. I enjoy working with clients experiencing family/relationship issues, codependency, mood disorders, men’s issues, trauma symptoms, life transitions, stress management and addictive behaviors in general.
I find incorporating Internal Family Systems ( IFS) into sessions to be a client-centered approach to healing, offering a gentle way for clients to cultivate self-compassion and internal balance.
My approach is integrative, relational, and humanistic, with collaboration at its core. I am intentional in aligning with the unique needs, goals, and interests of each client. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to cultivate trust and safety so that healing can unfold.
I find incorporating Internal Family Systems ( IFS) into sessions to be a client-centered approach to healing, offering a gentle way for clients to cultivate self-compassion and internal balance.
My approach is integrative, relational, and humanistic, with collaboration at its core. I am intentional in aligning with the unique needs, goals, and interests of each client. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to cultivate trust and safety so that healing can unfold.
Trained in trauma-informed, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and family systems care, with leadership experience opening clinics and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma or emotional wounds you’ve been carrying? Do guilt, shame, or self-blame shape how you see yourself or show up in your relationships? Maybe you hold yourself to impossibly high standards, struggle to feel “good enough,” especially within your family or romantic relationships. You might be navigating a major life transition, working to set healthier boundaries, or exploring what it means to be first-generation, bicultural, or impacted by minority stress. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I'd be honored to walk with you.
Trained in trauma-informed, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and family systems care, with leadership experience opening clinics and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma or emotional wounds you’ve been carrying? Do guilt, shame, or self-blame shape how you see yourself or show up in your relationships? Maybe you hold yourself to impossibly high standards, struggle to feel “good enough,” especially within your family or romantic relationships. You might be navigating a major life transition, working to set healthier boundaries, or exploring what it means to be first-generation, bicultural, or impacted by minority stress. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I'd be honored to walk with you.
I take an integrative approach using Somatic tools (how emotions show up in your body), Internal Family Systems (how different parts of us have protective functions), and psycho dynamic principles.
I work with women and teens who feel anxious, emotionally disconnected, or overwhelmed, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. Many of my clients have learned to push through, stay strong, or put others first, often without realizing how past experiences or difficult relationships are shaping their present. Using a trauma-informed approach, therapy becomes a space to gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface, reconnect with emotions and the body, and build a sense of safety and self-trust.
I take an integrative approach using Somatic tools (how emotions show up in your body), Internal Family Systems (how different parts of us have protective functions), and psycho dynamic principles.
I work with women and teens who feel anxious, emotionally disconnected, or overwhelmed, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. Many of my clients have learned to push through, stay strong, or put others first, often without realizing how past experiences or difficult relationships are shaping their present. Using a trauma-informed approach, therapy becomes a space to gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface, reconnect with emotions and the body, and build a sense of safety and self-trust.
My work centers on helping clients understand and reshape their relationship patterns, drawing on attachment-based and experiential models to explore how past experiences influence present connections. Together, we'll move beyond traditional talk therapy to integrate a more holistic approach to healing — one that tunes into your internal experience to grow your capacity for a deeper sense of safety and security within yourself and in your relationships.
My work centers on helping clients understand and reshape their relationship patterns, drawing on attachment-based and experiential models to explore how past experiences influence present connections. Together, we'll move beyond traditional talk therapy to integrate a more holistic approach to healing — one that tunes into your internal experience to grow your capacity for a deeper sense of safety and security within yourself and in your relationships.
I believe we each carry an inherent inner wisdom for our own healing, and that therapy is a space to gently uncover and reconnect with that. I offer affirmative, trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults... and work to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, curiosity, and non-judgment. Together, we can explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings with openness and care—making space for both vulnerability and growth.
I believe we each carry an inherent inner wisdom for our own healing, and that therapy is a space to gently uncover and reconnect with that. I offer affirmative, trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults... and work to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, curiosity, and non-judgment. Together, we can explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings with openness and care—making space for both vulnerability and growth.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
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.