Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Dianna Briggs Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
I also utilize Expressive Arts,
Family Systems
, Strength-Based, and CBT.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
I also utilize Expressive Arts,
Family Systems
, Strength-Based, and CBT.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.

Debbie Weitz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30350
Debbie utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy (TIF), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), person-centered therapy (PCT), internal
family systems
therapy (
IFS
), and mindfulness.
Debbie Weitz is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families address challenges and meet individualized goals. Debbie specializes in trauma, PTSD, grief, stress, poor coping skills, and difficult life transitions. Prior to joining Thriveworks, Debbie served clients in both a Community College and a Career Center setting, was a School Counselor, and operated as a clinician within a private practice.
Debbie utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy (TIF), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), person-centered therapy (PCT), internal
family systems
therapy (
IFS
), and mindfulness.
Debbie Weitz is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families address challenges and meet individualized goals. Debbie specializes in trauma, PTSD, grief, stress, poor coping skills, and difficult life transitions. Prior to joining Thriveworks, Debbie served clients in both a Community College and a Career Center setting, was a School Counselor, and operated as a clinician within a private practice.

Celia Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I am trained in the use of EMDR, Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), Somatic Experiencing (SE), SSP (Safe & Sound Protocol), PVT and attachment work.
The decision to begin (or deepen) therapy is a big one. I imagine you’ve attempted to manage a lot of things as best as you possibly could and that led you here. I’m so happy you’re here. I help clients navigate life when there’s been a few (or many) wrong turns and bumps in the road. I am skilled at working with all parts of a client when they have a history of trauma (knowingly or not). This often takes the form of eating disorders, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or dysregulation, dissociation, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, or substance use.
I am trained in the use of EMDR, Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), Somatic Experiencing (SE), SSP (Safe & Sound Protocol), PVT and attachment work.
The decision to begin (or deepen) therapy is a big one. I imagine you’ve attempted to manage a lot of things as best as you possibly could and that led you here. I’m so happy you’re here. I help clients navigate life when there’s been a few (or many) wrong turns and bumps in the road. I am skilled at working with all parts of a client when they have a history of trauma (knowingly or not). This often takes the form of eating disorders, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or dysregulation, dissociation, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, or substance use.

Savyon Sordean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
I am currently expanding my skillset through developing experience in Internal
Family Systems
theory and Polyvagal Theory.
I am here to be present with you as you are. In this positive relationship, you can heal. In my practice I hope to provide a space for you to begin the journey of self-discovery, self-reflection, and growth. Together, we will address the barriers you may face to enhance your life in the ways that are most meaningful to you. My philosophy focuses on the healing nature of connection between people, and I strive to bring empathy, compassion, and presence into the therapeutic space.
I am currently expanding my skillset through developing experience in Internal
Family Systems
theory and Polyvagal Theory.
I am here to be present with you as you are. In this positive relationship, you can heal. In my practice I hope to provide a space for you to begin the journey of self-discovery, self-reflection, and growth. Together, we will address the barriers you may face to enhance your life in the ways that are most meaningful to you. My philosophy focuses on the healing nature of connection between people, and I strive to bring empathy, compassion, and presence into the therapeutic space.

Hannah Coulter
Pre-Licensed Professional, APC, NCC
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30312 (Online Only)
My treatment approach is emotion-focused, and is informed by attachment science, interpersonal neurobiology, and internal
family systems
.
Hi, I'm Hannah. I am a therapist who offers virtual services for individuals using an attachment-based, relational approach. As a therapist, I provide space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood while challenging you to pursue growth and meet your therapeutic goals. My specialties include: individuals aged 16+, the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse humans, treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma and spirituality, attachment and relationship concerns.
My treatment approach is emotion-focused, and is informed by attachment science, interpersonal neurobiology, and internal
family systems
.
Hi, I'm Hannah. I am a therapist who offers virtual services for individuals using an attachment-based, relational approach. As a therapist, I provide space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood while challenging you to pursue growth and meet your therapeutic goals. My specialties include: individuals aged 16+, the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse humans, treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma and spirituality, attachment and relationship concerns.

Center of Balance Counseling-Kaijah Bjorklund, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30307 (Online Only)
Through cutting-edge therapies like EMDR and Internal
Family Systems
, your struggle will morph into something powerful – resilience, growth and well-being.
We specialize in working with unique adults who are overwhelmed, stressed, or feeling lost and disoriented. If you’re here, you have taken a powerful step towards finding the balance, clarity, and resilience you deserve. You are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncover your true potential and are seeking guidance toward a more authentic life. You need to find the right support to fit your needs. We use a collaborative approach rooted in empowerment to provide support and tools for navigating challenging times.
Through cutting-edge therapies like EMDR and Internal
Family Systems
, your struggle will morph into something powerful – resilience, growth and well-being.
We specialize in working with unique adults who are overwhelmed, stressed, or feeling lost and disoriented. If you’re here, you have taken a powerful step towards finding the balance, clarity, and resilience you deserve. You are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncover your true potential and are seeking guidance toward a more authentic life. You need to find the right support to fit your needs. We use a collaborative approach rooted in empowerment to provide support and tools for navigating challenging times.

Erin Lightman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
Not accepting new clients
You want to feel better. You’re ready to heal, and I want to help you on that journey. I see counseling as a collaborative partnership, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be you without fear of rejection. Using an approach to counseling that blends cognitive behavior techniques with values work and self-compassion, I help clients cultivate self-love, incorporate new coping skills, and improve their relationships. I am also an
IFS
-informed clinician, meaning that I work with you to improve the relationships between various parts of yourself. My ideal client is curious, driven, and ready to work.
You want to feel better. You’re ready to heal, and I want to help you on that journey. I see counseling as a collaborative partnership, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be you without fear of rejection. Using an approach to counseling that blends cognitive behavior techniques with values work and self-compassion, I help clients cultivate self-love, incorporate new coping skills, and improve their relationships. I am also an
IFS
-informed clinician, meaning that I work with you to improve the relationships between various parts of yourself. My ideal client is curious, driven, and ready to work.

Lindsay M Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307 (Online Only)
I utilize my training in
IFS
and EFT.
It’s a new day with endless possibilities, but you feel the dread in the pit of your stomach again. You feel the pressure to live the life you’ve been dreaming of, but you can’t quite figure out what is holding you back. Some areas of your life might feel right on track, while other areas are stressful or chaotic. You are longing to feel content and at peace with who you are. Or maybe you are searching for peace and understanding within your relationship and desiring to feel more connected and valued. You are feeling ready for a change - ready for therapy - ready to have someone who truly hears you and supports you. I am here.
I utilize my training in
IFS
and EFT.
It’s a new day with endless possibilities, but you feel the dread in the pit of your stomach again. You feel the pressure to live the life you’ve been dreaming of, but you can’t quite figure out what is holding you back. Some areas of your life might feel right on track, while other areas are stressful or chaotic. You are longing to feel content and at peace with who you are. Or maybe you are searching for peace and understanding within your relationship and desiring to feel more connected and valued. You are feeling ready for a change - ready for therapy - ready to have someone who truly hears you and supports you. I am here.

Oshetha L Shakoor-Rivera
Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305 (Online Only)
My integrated approach consists of EFT, CBT, DBT, attachment based therapy,
IFS
, Humanistic and structural techniques to name a few.
Are you ready to integrate loving kindness and compassion into the relationship you have with yourself and others? This may seem an impossible healing for those who have endured relational betrayal, death, loss, hurt or trauma. However, shifting focus towards meaning, resilience, and possibility can liberate you from your past and present suffering. What does this mean for you and your loved ones? It means here is an invitation to sit with a non-judgmental human being while you recover, connect, and heal in new ways. It means you may shed old roles, affirm new strengths, and learn others with vulnerability and without guard.
My integrated approach consists of EFT, CBT, DBT, attachment based therapy,
IFS
, Humanistic and structural techniques to name a few.
Are you ready to integrate loving kindness and compassion into the relationship you have with yourself and others? This may seem an impossible healing for those who have endured relational betrayal, death, loss, hurt or trauma. However, shifting focus towards meaning, resilience, and possibility can liberate you from your past and present suffering. What does this mean for you and your loved ones? It means here is an invitation to sit with a non-judgmental human being while you recover, connect, and heal in new ways. It means you may shed old roles, affirm new strengths, and learn others with vulnerability and without guard.

Lalah Manly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
Waitlist for new clients
I use Internal
Family Systems
to help you find compassion for yourself.
How does safe space, acceptance just as you are, and conversation in which you feel met affect you? Do you find you are better able to say what’s really going on when carefully listened to? I believe therapy is an opportunity to pause in the rushed life we usually live to explore what we really think and feel. It is also a chance to explore your strengths, what is working, and what is getting in your way. Together we seek to hear your inner wisdom - your Self - speak more and more distinctly. I am here to offer you a grounded, secure presence for the work you have come to do.
I use Internal
Family Systems
to help you find compassion for yourself.
How does safe space, acceptance just as you are, and conversation in which you feel met affect you? Do you find you are better able to say what’s really going on when carefully listened to? I believe therapy is an opportunity to pause in the rushed life we usually live to explore what we really think and feel. It is also a chance to explore your strengths, what is working, and what is getting in your way. Together we seek to hear your inner wisdom - your Self - speak more and more distinctly. I am here to offer you a grounded, secure presence for the work you have come to do.

Jenna Gould
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
Accepting new clients. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the two of us. Our work together will help you live a meaningful and purposeful life, feel safe in your body, understand your behavioral and attachment patterns, and heal from relational trauma. Our earliest relationships (with caretakers) inform the way we respond to situations past and present. As adults, we may notice some of these patterns are more harmful than helpful. Through this framework, I incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal
family systems
(
IFS
), and body-based approaches into our work together.
Accepting new clients. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the two of us. Our work together will help you live a meaningful and purposeful life, feel safe in your body, understand your behavioral and attachment patterns, and heal from relational trauma. Our earliest relationships (with caretakers) inform the way we respond to situations past and present. As adults, we may notice some of these patterns are more harmful than helpful. Through this framework, I incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal
family systems
(
IFS
), and body-based approaches into our work together.
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Latechia Hogue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
I utilize Internal
Family Systems
Therapy.
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
I utilize Internal
Family Systems
Therapy.
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
DuVal Cravens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I offer different types of therapeutic avenues to explore, rework, release and address challenges old or new. We decide the timetable and scope of therapy together whether very focused change is desired or more in depth reworking is wanted. Some people also use therapy to maintain positive gains and have a unique place to speak/ find the truth in a safe, trusting environment. The focus is on enhancing and building on strengths to realize potential based on needs. I use brainspotting, polyvagal informed therapy (Unyte/ILS listening system) and
IFS
(Internal
Family Systems
) to deeply and often more rapidly release blocked/frozen issues
I offer different types of therapeutic avenues to explore, rework, release and address challenges old or new. We decide the timetable and scope of therapy together whether very focused change is desired or more in depth reworking is wanted. Some people also use therapy to maintain positive gains and have a unique place to speak/ find the truth in a safe, trusting environment. The focus is on enhancing and building on strengths to realize potential based on needs. I use brainspotting, polyvagal informed therapy (Unyte/ILS listening system) and
IFS
(Internal
Family Systems
) to deeply and often more rapidly release blocked/frozen issues

Natalie Wakeley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30317
Hello and welcome! My name is Natalie Wakeley and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and want to explore a more holistic approach, I can help. I specialize in Somatic techniques as well as
IFS
and DBT to help you process trauma, emotional pain patterns, relationship issues, life transitions, and disorders such as Bipolar, BPD, and OCD that cause anxiety, depression, and emotional pain.
Hello and welcome! My name is Natalie Wakeley and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and want to explore a more holistic approach, I can help. I specialize in Somatic techniques as well as
IFS
and DBT to help you process trauma, emotional pain patterns, relationship issues, life transitions, and disorders such as Bipolar, BPD, and OCD that cause anxiety, depression, and emotional pain.

Millicent Roche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307
Not accepting new clients
Trained in Internal
Family Systems
therapy (
IFS
, or parts work therapy), I have a deep appreciation for the complexity of your whole being.
It takes courage to break the silence that keeps our deepest suffering hidden away. Maybe you are able to disguise your pain, pretending everything is fine, while you struggle internally to feel okay about yourself. Maybe some of your negative beliefs and feelings about yourself have been with you most of your life. I will meet all the different parts of you with compassion and curiosity. Our stories deserve to be heard, and our feelings validated. If you desire to be more connected to yourself and others, and liberated from old wounds you carry inside, I would be honored to assist you on the journey.
Trained in Internal
Family Systems
therapy (
IFS
, or parts work therapy), I have a deep appreciation for the complexity of your whole being.
It takes courage to break the silence that keeps our deepest suffering hidden away. Maybe you are able to disguise your pain, pretending everything is fine, while you struggle internally to feel okay about yourself. Maybe some of your negative beliefs and feelings about yourself have been with you most of your life. I will meet all the different parts of you with compassion and curiosity. Our stories deserve to be heard, and our feelings validated. If you desire to be more connected to yourself and others, and liberated from old wounds you carry inside, I would be honored to assist you on the journey.

Maya Lemberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, SEP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341
I specialize in body-focused therapy, mindfulness, expressive-arts therapy, internal
family systems
, yoga, meditation, and talk therapy.
As a warm, heart-centered, holistic therapist, I am deeply interested in accompanying my clients in their journey to health, happiness, and wholeness. In facilitating a safe healing space for adults, we gently explore what emerges in the present moment, letting the session organically unfold. I am welcoming clients who want to step into an authentic, more peaceful, more empowered and expansive place within themselves. I work with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, spiritual or existential issues, grief, life transitions, women's issues, co-dependency, abuse, trauma, or those simply wanting to find deeper contentment in their lives.
I specialize in body-focused therapy, mindfulness, expressive-arts therapy, internal
family systems
, yoga, meditation, and talk therapy.
As a warm, heart-centered, holistic therapist, I am deeply interested in accompanying my clients in their journey to health, happiness, and wholeness. In facilitating a safe healing space for adults, we gently explore what emerges in the present moment, letting the session organically unfold. I am welcoming clients who want to step into an authentic, more peaceful, more empowered and expansive place within themselves. I work with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, spiritual or existential issues, grief, life transitions, women's issues, co-dependency, abuse, trauma, or those simply wanting to find deeper contentment in their lives.

Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315 (Online Only)
Clinician trained in Brainspotting (BSP), Somatic Experiencing (SE) & Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
) interested in clients unsuccessful with moving fixated trauma.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem,
family systems
, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
Clinician trained in Brainspotting (BSP), Somatic Experiencing (SE) & Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
) interested in clients unsuccessful with moving fixated trauma.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem,
family systems
, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.

Laurie Bradley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work clinically from
Family Systems
, Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Experiential Theories, integrating Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, impulse control, family/sibling relational issues, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief and loss, adoption issues, ADHD, substance abuse and major life transitions. I believe in taking a non-directive, client-centered approach, and creating a warm and non-judgmental space where I can help my clients to uncover what is keeping them from moving forward so they can lead happier and healthier lives.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work clinically from
Family Systems
, Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Experiential Theories, integrating Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, impulse control, family/sibling relational issues, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief and loss, adoption issues, ADHD, substance abuse and major life transitions. I believe in taking a non-directive, client-centered approach, and creating a warm and non-judgmental space where I can help my clients to uncover what is keeping them from moving forward so they can lead happier and healthier lives.

Dana M Lindsay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize trauma-focused therapies like EMDR and Internal
Family Systems
with trauma clients.
I work with clients desiring help with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma issues. I also offer counseling for goals/values clarification, later career/empty nest planning, codependency, relationship stress, and couples/premarital counseling. I believe in helping clients assess and appreciate their strengths in order for them to move forward toward achieving their goals. It is important to create a safe, non-judgmental environment in which clients may explore, share, and rebuild their own life stories.
I utilize trauma-focused therapies like EMDR and Internal
Family Systems
with trauma clients.
I work with clients desiring help with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma issues. I also offer counseling for goals/values clarification, later career/empty nest planning, codependency, relationship stress, and couples/premarital counseling. I believe in helping clients assess and appreciate their strengths in order for them to move forward toward achieving their goals. It is important to create a safe, non-judgmental environment in which clients may explore, share, and rebuild their own life stories.

Danielle Jeraci
Counselor, LAPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
Drawing from modalities like EMDR, ACT,
IFS
parts work, and polyvagal theory, I help address and heal trauma.
Embark on a profound voyage from victimhood to creatorship, where the power to transform your life resides within you. Our work together will involve delving deep into the root of your thought and behavior patterns. By unraveling their origin, we pave the way for a new chapter—one where you wield the ability to reinterpret and respond to triggers with resilience and empowerment. I strive to help you discover how to cultivate self-love, a vital ingredient that enables you to fully embody your potential and form more fulfilling relationships with others.
Drawing from modalities like EMDR, ACT,
IFS
parts work, and polyvagal theory, I help address and heal trauma.
Embark on a profound voyage from victimhood to creatorship, where the power to transform your life resides within you. Our work together will involve delving deep into the root of your thought and behavior patterns. By unraveling their origin, we pave the way for a new chapter—one where you wield the ability to reinterpret and respond to triggers with resilience and empowerment. I strive to help you discover how to cultivate self-love, a vital ingredient that enables you to fully embody your potential and form more fulfilling relationships with others.
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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.