Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Portland, OR
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Greta Reitinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
I use a mix of EMDR, Lifespan Integration,
IFS
and Hakomi Psychology.
I provide tele-health psychotherapy to adults (18+) living in Oregon and Washington. Clients who seek me out are creative and thoughtful, sometimes highly sensitive folks struggling with past trauma, anxiety, existential or interpersonal challenges. If you are dogged by anxiety or feel stuck, therapy can help!

Amber Caldera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, attachment,
IFS
, and somatic interventions.
Hi! My name is Amber and I am an LCSW in Portland, Oregon. I have much experience working with teens, families, and adults particularly around trauma and more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. My experience has also brought me to working with those with addiction, chronic pain, comorbid disorders, body image issues, gender questions, and self-harm. I have a particular affinity for people who have endured trauma and who feel like they are outsiders. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive and welcoming to all, and someone who works as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Meagan Shaw
LPC Intern, MS
Verified
Verified
I have a relational style that incorporates Gestalt theory, Internal
Family Systems
, AEDP and
Family Systems
Therapy.
Life and relationships are full of growth opportunities for all of us. I work in collaboration with clients to increase connection and awareness of core values so they can make lasting change. My style is positive, warm and direct. For those working to find increased joy and stability within themselves and their relationships, we can explore together the areas that feel stuck and ways to increase functioning and open up more choice.
Waitlist for new clients

Josie Bilbao Bourke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a seasoned therapist with 20+ years' experience, and I work primarily with adults seeking help for grief/loss, anxiety and depression, and/or the impacts of complex trauma. Drawing from training and experience in approaches that include
IFS
(Level-1), ACT, DBT and MBSR, I would collaborate with you to tailor therapy to your needs and preferences. Together, we would work towards realizing what you most desire for your future. My practice is trauma- and social justice-informed, and people from diverse backgrounds share that they appreciate the warmth, authenticity and skill that I bring to this process.
Not accepting new clients

Portland Wellness Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
Therapy is largely inspired and informed by my training in Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples, Internal
Family Systems
Therapy, Existential-Humanism,
Family Systems
Theories, Mindfulness and Experiential Interventions, Solution-Focused and the Gottman Method.
I specialize in relationships, assisting individuals and couples to deepen connection and heal the past. Therapy can be a transformational process of self-discovery facilitated by deeper levels of awareness and change. I believe we have an inherent ability to heal ourselves. I offer the experience of mindful observation, acceptance and compassion, so you may offer the same unconditional positive regard toward yourself and others. Sitting in close and conscious relationship with a skilled therapist can be a profound vehicle for this process. I use an integrative approach recognizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.

Eliza Albright
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer 60 minute individual therapy sessions informed by Somatic Experiencing, Internal
Family Systems
and Narrative Therapy to release tension and trauma stored in the body, support your growth and help you track the connection between your thoughts, feelings, sensations, beliefs and behaviors.
I believe every behavior is a strategy to meet a need. For this reason, I lead with curiosity and compassion towards parts of us that may be confusing, cause personal or relational harm, hold extreme beliefs or engage in behaviors that compromise our stability. I believe even our harshest inner critic or our most depressed parts hold protective intent. When individuals have a goal to change a belief, behavior or some other pattern I encourage them to get curious about the need that part of them has been strategizing to meet. Once we understand the need, we have an opportunity to explore alternative means of getting it met.

Kimberlee Dennery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize a mindfulness approach and incorporate cbt, dbt, narrative and
family systems
theory.
Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member, pain or illness, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with chronic pain.

Jona Behrer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize techniques from AEDP,
IFS
, CBT, and mindfulness.
- Accepting new clients - Life is both beauty and pain. I believe that regardless of life's challenges every individual has a unique ability to grow and create happiness, including you. I specialize in women's issues and trauma. I help my clients to address difficulties with depression, grief, anxiety, communication, boundaries, and low self esteem. I provide a safe space for clients to process feelings and gain insight for change. Together we will work to increase self awareness, move you from survival to growth, alter internalized scripts which hold you back, and help you to find new meaning.
Not accepting new clients

Heather Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Depending on the goals you have, Heather may utilize a variety of techniques within your sessions that include mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, internal
family systems
therapy (
IFS
) and existential/humanistic questioning.
Heather is a compassionate guide who listens deeply and accepts you where you’re at. She helps you explore your strengths and limitations within a safe context where your thoughts and emotions can be felt, communicated, and understood. Heather is experienced in working with clients struggling with depression, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, and personal growth/exploration. She is specialized in helping women who have experienced infertility or loss due to miscarriage & is an Enneagram expert.
Not accepting new clients

Douglas W Pullin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LLC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal
Family Systems
, Gottman Method Therapy, attachment-based psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based body centered therapy.
Would you like to free yourself from patterns that lead to stress, conflict, and/or withdrawal from life? Are feeling reactive or shut down in dealing with anger, fear, and/or sadness? Are you dissatisfied with life and do not know why? Having the courage to admit that things are not going well is the first step to changing them. My mindfulness-based approach supports you in being less identified with habitual ways of thinking and feeling that can keep you stuck in patterns that no longer work. I have helped many clients learn to be less reactive and more compassionate with themselves and others. Note: There is space in my groups.

Marni Coletti
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
As an integrative therapist, I utilize the following therapies: • Narrative Therapy • Attachment Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Internal
Family Systems
• Emotionally Focused Therapy.
There are so many reasons why people seek therapy. It could be a life transition, anxiety, depression, divorce, blended families or tough teenagers. Sometimes in life people lose a sense of who they truly are and seek to find what more accurately reflects them. Overall, most people are looking for a space to process and make meaning of life experiences, behaviors and reactivity. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, good for you for having the courage to take the first step. My goal is to make the process of finding a therapist authentic and comfortable because I value the meaningful relationship between therapist and client.
Not accepting new clients

Gillian Boudreau
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use insight-oriented, mindfulness-based, and systemic approaches including family therapy, Internal
Family Systems
therapy, and emotion-focused work.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed school psychologist. I hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Urban and rural, inpatient and outpatient work settings have taught me about the many challenges an individual may face including experiences of oppression and injustice, as well as a deep appreciation for the richness of the human experience. My style is described as warm, analytical and collaborative, balancing deep emotional work with elements of humor and lightness when appropriate. I aim to help clients address the root of complex challenges, in a safe and supported way.
Waitlist for new clients

Sarah Lange
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I use a holistic approach to therapy drawing on
Family Systems
theory, Existential, Attachment theory and Psychodynamic therapy lenses.
Do you want to make a change? Coping skills often developed early on in life and were important to help get you to where you are today. They can arise from a childhood that seems "normal" or one filled with trauma and struggle. Coming to therapy is a step in healing the wounds from the past and working with the struggles of today. I can help you process your lived experience at your pace to help you move forward and make positive changes in your life. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and children. My approach is strength based. I am trauma informed, LGBTQI+ friendly, and anti-oppression focused.

Ronald L Attrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT, CIRT
Verified
Verified
Therapies used include Insight, CBT,
IFS
, Emotion Focused, MindfulnessBody Awareness, Gestalt, Emotional & Sexual Intimacy, Trauma Memory Reconsolidation, Grief Processing Models, & Dialogue Communication Skills.
Let me listen to you & help you face problems, fears or pain so they do not continue to block your life. Depressed or anxious? Want deeper communication, intimacy & sexual connection with your spouse/partner? Find freedom to be your authentic self at home and work. LGBTQI affirming. Coping with trauma, grief or addictions? Safely integrate emotions/behaviors so you can meet your needs differently. Loss is pervasive in life. We encounter it thru unmet expectations, discrimination, transitions, illness, dying, death, growth, abuse & more. Find peace amidst life's changes. Discover meaning & joy. Live an AUTHENTIC LIFE!
Not accepting new clients

Julie Westlin-Naigus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My theoretical orientations include Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal
Family Systems
, Attachment theory, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
I use She/Her/Hers pronouns and specialize in eating disorders, disorder eating, body image-related worries as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation and life-transitions. I emphasize Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, mindfulness practices, and Somatic Therapy. I believe in a collaborative, humanistic approach and try to instill a capacity for inner reflection, self-acceptance and growth. I work to offer safe space for ALL people regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, size, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, and abilities.
Not accepting new clients

Forrest Merrill
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
To help with this I integrate many therapy approaches, including Psychodynamic, Emotion Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), Multicultural approaches, and Attachment and Systems Theories.
***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I work with adults and couples from diverse backgrounds. Using a collaborative, relational approach I help you with your struggles with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, multicultural identity concerns, and life transitions. The foundation of my approach focuses on developing a shared understanding of your current struggles and how personal, relational, familial, and cultural experiences help shape your unique life circumstances. While doing this I help you expand and enrich your ability to cope so that you may be more empowered to generate change in your life.

Terra Rose Midgett
LPC Intern, MS, NCC, LPCI
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the strength and resilience of people. Facing the parts of us that are scared, in pain, angry or that we are ashamed of is hard work and it is rewarding work. We have the opportunity to increase self awareness, understand and accept patterns, and learn new skills and ways of engaging in the world. I prioritize building a genuine, empathetic, safe relationship that will provide a foundation for the work we do. As a therapist, I ground my work in Internal
Family Systems
Theory and Person Centered Theory.

Family Heart Counseling - Leslie Yeargers, M.A,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trauma-informed and draw from
family systems
, narrative, emotion-focused, internal
family systems
, and social justice theories.
I specialize in working with couples from all walks of life, as well as families in which one member is exploring their gender identity or actively transitioning. I understand that gender exploration and transition can create unique challenges within families; it can bring out family dynamics that are painful and difficult to navigate without help. I am here to support you with that. Regarding couples, it's not unusual to experience challenges in your relationship as you face the challenges of daily living. I am here to help you improve communication, increase understanding, and find your way back to each other.

Megan Soland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I help client's heal from trauma and re-establish a relationship with their intuition and learn how to trust themselves again. I help client’s through a deconditioning process to challenge past lessons and messages that no longer serve them so they can realign with their true self. I believe that each person is unique and requires an individual approach to treatment. I use a variety of modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic-based therapies, and parts work such as Internal
Family Systems
and Ego-State interventions.
Not accepting new clients

Kristin Tand
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As an experienced
IFS
therapist, I can help you develop a deeper relationship to all parts of yourself and create greater Self compassion.
You're a woman who works hard for success. But you feel unsatisfied with where your life is at once you leave the office...your partnership, friendships, a lack of time. You're killing it at work but feel like life isn't clicking into place everywhere else. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel accomplished at the end of the day AND satisfied with your home life. You’re ready to have time for YOU. Most of all, you’re ready to have more connection in your life.
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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.