Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in 96746
Blair Smith Keener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
I draw from several therapeutic modalities, including EMDR for resolving traumatic memories and helping you shed unhelpful patterns, DBT to increase mindfulness, emotion regulation, and joy, and IFS to build self-awareness.
If you are dealing with high levels of anxiety or depression, or feeling overwhelmed by parenting, I'm glad you are reaching out for help. I specialize in supporting people through the huge changes and unwished for surprises of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting -- helping you bring more calm, confidence, and connection to your parenting journey. Whether you are surprised by your anxious thoughts postpartum, in the midst of NICU parenting, struggling to not 'lose your cool' with your toddler, or don't know what to do about an unexpected pregnancy -- you don't have to face it alone.
I draw from several therapeutic modalities, including EMDR for resolving traumatic memories and helping you shed unhelpful patterns, DBT to increase mindfulness, emotion regulation, and joy, and IFS to build self-awareness.
If you are dealing with high levels of anxiety or depression, or feeling overwhelmed by parenting, I'm glad you are reaching out for help. I specialize in supporting people through the huge changes and unwished for surprises of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting -- helping you bring more calm, confidence, and connection to your parenting journey. Whether you are surprised by your anxious thoughts postpartum, in the midst of NICU parenting, struggling to not 'lose your cool' with your toddler, or don't know what to do about an unexpected pregnancy -- you don't have to face it alone.
Kimya Sadaghiani
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapaa, HI 96746
Many of us find ourselves feeling like we are broken and unlovable, like there is something innately wrong with us. If you are feeling this way, I would like to support you in coming back to your inner guidance. You are the expert of your life, and I am committed to gently guiding you back to wellness and wholeness.
Many of us find ourselves feeling like we are broken and unlovable, like there is something innately wrong with us. If you are feeling this way, I would like to support you in coming back to your inner guidance. You are the expert of your life, and I am committed to gently guiding you back to wellness and wholeness.
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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.