Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in 15825
Life Walk Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, EMDR, CCTP, CCDPD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookville, PA 15825
Life can bring us many experiences, even ones we wish would have never happened, such as trauma. Healing from trauma can seem scary and difficult; however, with the support of a Specialist who is trained And has personal experience, I am hoping your life walk towards healing can seem less scary. We will work together to explore unhealed wounds & identify the parts that keep you stuck. I will meet you where you are and we will walk your healing journey together. Affirming and welcoming therapist. You are a beautiful mosaic meant to illuminate light; allow your healing to begin.
Life can bring us many experiences, even ones we wish would have never happened, such as trauma. Healing from trauma can seem scary and difficult; however, with the support of a Specialist who is trained And has personal experience, I am hoping your life walk towards healing can seem less scary. We will work together to explore unhealed wounds & identify the parts that keep you stuck. I will meet you where you are and we will walk your healing journey together. Affirming and welcoming therapist. You are a beautiful mosaic meant to illuminate light; allow your healing to begin.
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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.