Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
We will use an integrative approach of evidence-based techniques such as Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Somatic (Body) work, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) as tools for engaging your unique story.
Every moment in life is an opportunity for us to know the world and ourselves more deeply. Unfortunately, it is often moments of great pain that can leave us feeling confused, angry, or grieved. Whether you are dealing with struggles in the present, grappling with trials from your past, or just looking for a safe space to process and grow, you are more than the pain you have endured, and Healing. Is. Possible. If this story feels all too familiar for you, I understand, and I am glad you are here.
We will use an integrative approach of evidence-based techniques such as Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Somatic (Body) work, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) as tools for engaging your unique story.
Every moment in life is an opportunity for us to know the world and ourselves more deeply. Unfortunately, it is often moments of great pain that can leave us feeling confused, angry, or grieved. Whether you are dealing with struggles in the present, grappling with trials from your past, or just looking for a safe space to process and grow, you are more than the pain you have endured, and Healing. Is. Possible. If this story feels all too familiar for you, I understand, and I am glad you are here.
Healing Exchange LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108
We have specialized training in treating trauma through EMDR, IFS, Expressive Arts, and Somatic Experiencing, marriage and relationship therapy through Gottman, Prepare/Enrich, and EFT, and sex therapy/sex education.
Are you ready to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Have you been wanting to explore your sexuality but didn't know where to start? Is your non-monogamous relationship experiencing friction? Maybe you are the survivor, strong friend, and problem solver who appears to have it all together. Yet on the inside you feel overwhelmed while also wondering, "Is this worth going to therapy for?" If your boundaries leave you questioning yourself, if you want to explore your sexuality, or if you and your partner(s) want support, it's worth going to therapy for. Our relationship, sexuality, and trauma experts are here for you.
We have specialized training in treating trauma through EMDR, IFS, Expressive Arts, and Somatic Experiencing, marriage and relationship therapy through Gottman, Prepare/Enrich, and EFT, and sex therapy/sex education.
Are you ready to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Have you been wanting to explore your sexuality but didn't know where to start? Is your non-monogamous relationship experiencing friction? Maybe you are the survivor, strong friend, and problem solver who appears to have it all together. Yet on the inside you feel overwhelmed while also wondering, "Is this worth going to therapy for?" If your boundaries leave you questioning yourself, if you want to explore your sexuality, or if you and your partner(s) want support, it's worth going to therapy for. Our relationship, sexuality, and trauma experts are here for you.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and IFS couple's therapist with 20 years and 20,000 hours of experience helping people of diverse backgrounds to navigate through dark times in their lives.
I am especially interested in research on the brain and utilize simple, evidence-based techniques to impact our neural-emotional circuitry, physical health, and relationships. I impart to my clients what I have gleaned -- through both my successes and failures as a wife and mother-- and help them apply it to their unique life situations.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and IFS couple's therapist with 20 years and 20,000 hours of experience helping people of diverse backgrounds to navigate through dark times in their lives.
I am especially interested in research on the brain and utilize simple, evidence-based techniques to impact our neural-emotional circuitry, physical health, and relationships. I impart to my clients what I have gleaned -- through both my successes and failures as a wife and mother-- and help them apply it to their unique life situations.
Dr. Annalise Millet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer a variety of methodologies ( IFS trained), I stay educated about therapeutic trends, engaged during sessions, and remain supportive without judgement.
March 18, 2025 - Welcome, and thank you for being here. Choosing a therapist is an honorable commitment to yourself and I’m so happy you’ve made that choice!
Most of us have experienced a life-changing event during the course of our life; how we recover is directly related to the support we have in our life. Experiencing trauma or abuse often leads to fewer internal resources to combat the impact. This leads to unhealthy ways of dealing with the pain such as addictions, self-harm, destructive relationships, isolation. Through healthy connections and therapy, you can process traumatic experiences and find joy again.
I offer a variety of methodologies ( IFS trained), I stay educated about therapeutic trends, engaged during sessions, and remain supportive without judgement.
March 18, 2025 - Welcome, and thank you for being here. Choosing a therapist is an honorable commitment to yourself and I’m so happy you’ve made that choice!
Most of us have experienced a life-changing event during the course of our life; how we recover is directly related to the support we have in our life. Experiencing trauma or abuse often leads to fewer internal resources to combat the impact. This leads to unhealthy ways of dealing with the pain such as addictions, self-harm, destructive relationships, isolation. Through healthy connections and therapy, you can process traumatic experiences and find joy again.
Raber Hamad, IFS and Gottman Method Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141
With IFS, we will address and integrate the different parts of your inner world, promoting a long-lasting sense of peace.
You’re tired of the same fights, the distance growing between you, and wondering if things can actually get better. Maybe you're feeling stuck in a cycle of hurt and miscommunication, unsure if your relationship can heal or if something needs to change. You’re here because you don’t want to give up just yet. I help couples work through tough conflicts, rebuild trust, and find clarity—whether that means moving forward together or figuring out what’s next.
With IFS, we will address and integrate the different parts of your inner world, promoting a long-lasting sense of peace.
You’re tired of the same fights, the distance growing between you, and wondering if things can actually get better. Maybe you're feeling stuck in a cycle of hurt and miscommunication, unsure if your relationship can heal or if something needs to change. You’re here because you don’t want to give up just yet. I help couples work through tough conflicts, rebuild trust, and find clarity—whether that means moving forward together or figuring out what’s next.
Jackie Guidici
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63118
I have training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Therapy (I-CBT).
Living with internal chaos is exhausting and lonely. Constantly feeling overwhelmed and afraid takes a toll. Maybe you relate to this. Maybe you know what it’s like to feel like your life isn’t yours, to feel controlled by anxiety. Maybe parts of you feel stuck and alone. You want to feel safe and loved, but something is in the way. Or something is missing. Or maybe you don’t know what’s going on, but you know it hurts. It is possible to feel better. You can create a life you want to live.
I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate anxiety disorders, as well as supporting couples and families seeking healing.
I have training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Therapy (I-CBT).
Living with internal chaos is exhausting and lonely. Constantly feeling overwhelmed and afraid takes a toll. Maybe you relate to this. Maybe you know what it’s like to feel like your life isn’t yours, to feel controlled by anxiety. Maybe parts of you feel stuck and alone. You want to feel safe and loved, but something is in the way. Or something is missing. Or maybe you don’t know what’s going on, but you know it hurts. It is possible to feel better. You can create a life you want to live.
I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate anxiety disorders, as well as supporting couples and families seeking healing.
My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory.
I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French, and I have worked in different countries with multicultural families for the last 25 years. My own experience as an immigrant in various countries has helped me vividly understand the multiple stressful factors that can arise when living abroad. I enjoy working with multicultural and chronic illness clients.
My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory.
I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French, and I have worked in different countries with multicultural families for the last 25 years. My own experience as an immigrant in various countries has helped me vividly understand the multiple stressful factors that can arise when living abroad. I enjoy working with multicultural and chronic illness clients.
I also love weaving DBT & IFS concepts into therapy.
It is so exciting to me that you are looking for a therapist! I work with adults and teens using talk therapy or EMDR (often both) to help them navigate relationships, increase self-trust, work through big (or small) life decisions and transitions, and process the stuff they’ve been working hard to just move on from. We might be an extra good fit if you have childhood or relationship trauma history, want to process experiences in a spiritual or religious setting that felt confusing or upsetting, or are interested in exploring the ways that your upbringing has impacted your relationships, identity, and values.
I also love weaving DBT & IFS concepts into therapy.
It is so exciting to me that you are looking for a therapist! I work with adults and teens using talk therapy or EMDR (often both) to help them navigate relationships, increase self-trust, work through big (or small) life decisions and transitions, and process the stuff they’ve been working hard to just move on from. We might be an extra good fit if you have childhood or relationship trauma history, want to process experiences in a spiritual or religious setting that felt confusing or upsetting, or are interested in exploring the ways that your upbringing has impacted your relationships, identity, and values.
I utilize different modalities including DBT, CBT, ACT, self-compassion, IFS principles, and mindfulness.
I specialize in partnering with women who struggle with intense emotions, tumultuous relationships, self-criticism, and difficulty in finding effective coping skills. Whether it’s an unhealthy codependent relationship or the feeling of never being quite enough, I seek to provide a space of safety and freedom to explore, grow and heal.
I utilize different modalities including DBT, CBT, ACT, self-compassion, IFS principles, and mindfulness.
I specialize in partnering with women who struggle with intense emotions, tumultuous relationships, self-criticism, and difficulty in finding effective coping skills. Whether it’s an unhealthy codependent relationship or the feeling of never being quite enough, I seek to provide a space of safety and freedom to explore, grow and heal.
I use psychodynamic therapy in my practice and am also informed by Internal Family Systems and Existential therapies.
I typically work with individuals who recognize that they need to make a change in their life, but are unsure how or why. I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, gender & sexuality spectrum, of all races and ethnicities, and religions. In short: I love getting to know humans.
My approach is straightforward and grounded in a belief that we’re often driven by patterns we aren’t fully aware of—patterns that can leave us feeling stuck, confused, or unsure about how we got here. Together, we'll take a closer look at these patterns and work toward clearer understanding and change.
I use psychodynamic therapy in my practice and am also informed by Internal Family Systems and Existential therapies.
I typically work with individuals who recognize that they need to make a change in their life, but are unsure how or why. I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, gender & sexuality spectrum, of all races and ethnicities, and religions. In short: I love getting to know humans.
My approach is straightforward and grounded in a belief that we’re often driven by patterns we aren’t fully aware of—patterns that can leave us feeling stuck, confused, or unsure about how we got here. Together, we'll take a closer look at these patterns and work toward clearer understanding and change.
I use cognitive-behavioral techniques, role-playing, goal setting, exposure/response prevention, assertiveness training, internal family systems, and others.
Specialties: Physical/Sexual Abuse Survivors, Depression/Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Self-Injury, Binge Eating, Family/Couples, LGBTQ+ Issues, Stress, OCD, Multicultural Issues, Codependency/Assertiveness, Relationships, and Work-Related Issues. I am certified to provide telehealth in 39 additional states (verify states at Psypact.org).
I use cognitive-behavioral techniques, role-playing, goal setting, exposure/response prevention, assertiveness training, internal family systems, and others.
Specialties: Physical/Sexual Abuse Survivors, Depression/Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Self-Injury, Binge Eating, Family/Couples, LGBTQ+ Issues, Stress, OCD, Multicultural Issues, Codependency/Assertiveness, Relationships, and Work-Related Issues. I am certified to provide telehealth in 39 additional states (verify states at Psypact.org).
Meet Our Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
I use several therapeutic modalities, but the one I have found to be the most effective is Internal Family Systems.
I help people with complex lives, who are struggling with anxiety or grief, to achieve peace. I am known for being professional, empathetic, and pragmatic.
I help people make changes in what they can control: their perceptions, their patterns, and their responses. I also help people let go of what they cannot control, in order to focus on what will help them the most: managing their own body, mind, heart, and spirit.
I help people create a stronger sense of self, empowered in a deeply meaningful way.
I use several therapeutic modalities, but the one I have found to be the most effective is Internal Family Systems.
I help people with complex lives, who are struggling with anxiety or grief, to achieve peace. I am known for being professional, empathetic, and pragmatic.
I help people make changes in what they can control: their perceptions, their patterns, and their responses. I also help people let go of what they cannot control, in order to focus on what will help them the most: managing their own body, mind, heart, and spirit.
I help people create a stronger sense of self, empowered in a deeply meaningful way.
Jonathan Rieck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The use of parts work, IFS, mindfulness, somatic, and cognitive means together help build a scaffold to expand on your relationship with yourself is vital in my practice.
Beginning to search for a space to process emotions and experiences can be an intimidating space to navigate; I'm so glad to find you in this space of seeking support! I work with individuals to address many different issues and concern, including trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, attachment concerns, and life transitions. My aim is to partner with you to help build hope, resilience, and help recognize patterns you may experience and work to better understand them. People who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcome in this space.
The use of parts work, IFS, mindfulness, somatic, and cognitive means together help build a scaffold to expand on your relationship with yourself is vital in my practice.
Beginning to search for a space to process emotions and experiences can be an intimidating space to navigate; I'm so glad to find you in this space of seeking support! I work with individuals to address many different issues and concern, including trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, attachment concerns, and life transitions. My aim is to partner with you to help build hope, resilience, and help recognize patterns you may experience and work to better understand them. People who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcome in this space.
St. Louis Integrative Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63127
He also uses EEG Neurofeedback, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Internal Family Systems to negotiate subtle and structural dissociation.
Alison specializes in relational therapy with caregivers and their young child - particularly kids who experienced adoption or adversity. Alison heavily supports primary caregivers as the key to bringing change for their child. She uses a play-based & sensory approach and EEG Neurofeedback to increase felt safety, regulation, and relational capacity.
He also uses EEG Neurofeedback, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Internal Family Systems to negotiate subtle and structural dissociation.
Alison specializes in relational therapy with caregivers and their young child - particularly kids who experienced adoption or adversity. Alison heavily supports primary caregivers as the key to bringing change for their child. She uses a play-based & sensory approach and EEG Neurofeedback to increase felt safety, regulation, and relational capacity.
As a therapist specializing in reproductive mental health and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), I offer a space to gently explore the inner conflicts that arise during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
You might feel like you’re carrying the weight of a thousand voices—some whispering fears about the future, others shouting reminders of what you think you should be doing. Maybe you’re wrestling with questions about parenthood, facing the ache of fertility struggles, or navigating the shifting tides of identity that come with pregnancy or parenting. These moments, full of both hope and uncertainty, can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to hold them alone.
As a therapist specializing in reproductive mental health and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), I offer a space to gently explore the inner conflicts that arise during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
You might feel like you’re carrying the weight of a thousand voices—some whispering fears about the future, others shouting reminders of what you think you should be doing. Maybe you’re wrestling with questions about parenthood, facing the ache of fertility struggles, or navigating the shifting tides of identity that come with pregnancy or parenting. These moments, full of both hope and uncertainty, can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to hold them alone.
Afshan Malik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Coach, MP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our sessions may include the use of EMDR, CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Positive Parenting, Narrative Therapy, and Life Coaching skills as needed.
Life transitions are the new beginning; unfortunately, past experiences, insecurities, trauma, and grief can influence the present behavior & actions. Making life transitions emotionally exhausting while getting the same results exacerbating feelings of stuck-ness in the rut. If you are tired of starting over and want to learn Why, When, & How you self-sabotage your success & relationships, If you want to gain mastery over your emotions, have clarity, focus, and commitment to your life goals. Grow personally/professionally, feel more in control, and less stressed than I am the therapeutic coach you need. Online and self-pay only.
Our sessions may include the use of EMDR, CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Positive Parenting, Narrative Therapy, and Life Coaching skills as needed.
Life transitions are the new beginning; unfortunately, past experiences, insecurities, trauma, and grief can influence the present behavior & actions. Making life transitions emotionally exhausting while getting the same results exacerbating feelings of stuck-ness in the rut. If you are tired of starting over and want to learn Why, When, & How you self-sabotage your success & relationships, If you want to gain mastery over your emotions, have clarity, focus, and commitment to your life goals. Grow personally/professionally, feel more in control, and less stressed than I am the therapeutic coach you need. Online and self-pay only.
My trained experience in EMDR, DBT, IFS and TF-CBT therapies provides integrated treatment to clients that need immediate and long-term treatment.
Confronting life’s problems is a painful process which most folks want to avoid. Unfortunately, avoiding the problems just results in more pain. I believe that learning to radically accept life as it happens helps us to manage and embrace the temporary distress that comes from life’s disappointments. When we learn to tolerate distress, we improve the quality of our lives. Improving our lives means that we exact peace and power during times of celebration and disappointment. It is my goal to validate my client's experiences while providing them the skills needed to fully embrace the peaks and tolerate the valleys of life.
My trained experience in EMDR, DBT, IFS and TF-CBT therapies provides integrated treatment to clients that need immediate and long-term treatment.
Confronting life’s problems is a painful process which most folks want to avoid. Unfortunately, avoiding the problems just results in more pain. I believe that learning to radically accept life as it happens helps us to manage and embrace the temporary distress that comes from life’s disappointments. When we learn to tolerate distress, we improve the quality of our lives. Improving our lives means that we exact peace and power during times of celebration and disappointment. It is my goal to validate my client's experiences while providing them the skills needed to fully embrace the peaks and tolerate the valleys of life.
I'm Licensed in MO and hold additional education in EMDR, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Emotional Healing and Tapping.
You may have unwanted or unanticipated thoughts or emotions such as anger, fear, anxiousness, resentment, rumination, insecurities, shame, or self-hatred. You may have unwanted coping behaviors or symptoms in your body. You may be experiencing distress in your relationships or a lack of positive relationships. You possibly long to stop doing certain behaviors but find yourself repeating them again and again. You may find that the reason you are seeking counseling is not listed here, but please blame the word limit and know that it should be.
I'm Licensed in MO and hold additional education in EMDR, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Emotional Healing and Tapping.
You may have unwanted or unanticipated thoughts or emotions such as anger, fear, anxiousness, resentment, rumination, insecurities, shame, or self-hatred. You may have unwanted coping behaviors or symptoms in your body. You may be experiencing distress in your relationships or a lack of positive relationships. You possibly long to stop doing certain behaviors but find yourself repeating them again and again. You may find that the reason you are seeking counseling is not listed here, but please blame the word limit and know that it should be.
Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Supervisor and Consultant.
Gnôthi seautón. "Know thyself" (Aphorism inscribed over the entrance to the temple of Apollo at Delphi). The ancient philosophers already knew the importance of self-knowledge.. I can help you use mindfulness and compassion, to embark into the adventure of exploring the obvious and less obvious parts of you, that affect you personally and in your relationships. Heal pains and unload unnecessary burdens, present and past. Expand your motivation, and go forward toward realizing your full potential and increasing your happiness!
Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Supervisor and Consultant.
Gnôthi seautón. "Know thyself" (Aphorism inscribed over the entrance to the temple of Apollo at Delphi). The ancient philosophers already knew the importance of self-knowledge.. I can help you use mindfulness and compassion, to embark into the adventure of exploring the obvious and less obvious parts of you, that affect you personally and in your relationships. Heal pains and unload unnecessary burdens, present and past. Expand your motivation, and go forward toward realizing your full potential and increasing your happiness!
Haley practices CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) Somatic Therapy, as well as others.
Haley’s specialty is with providing a safe and interactive environment in which to tackle difficult subjects, deep seated trauma, or to just say the things you never thought you would say out loud. Her specialty population is teenagers and adults, and she has experience in working with children from as young as 5 years old. Haley’s experiences and settings in which she formed her clinical mental health expertise have been broad.
Haley practices CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) Somatic Therapy, as well as others.
Haley’s specialty is with providing a safe and interactive environment in which to tackle difficult subjects, deep seated trauma, or to just say the things you never thought you would say out loud. Her specialty population is teenagers and adults, and she has experience in working with children from as young as 5 years old. Haley’s experiences and settings in which she formed her clinical mental health expertise have been broad.
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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.