Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Austin, TX
I use EMDR and Internal Family Systems as the primary approach to working with individuals experiencing the impact of complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and shame.
Navigating life's complexities can sometimes feel overwhelming. Are you struggling with persistent anxiety, a heavy cloud of depression, or the challenges of relationship distress? Perhaps you're finding it challenging to cope with daily pressures, experiencing mood swings, or struggling to connect with those you care about. These experiences can be deeply painful, impacting every aspect of your life, from your sleep and work to your sense of self and your connections with others.
I use EMDR and Internal Family Systems as the primary approach to working with individuals experiencing the impact of complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and shame.
Navigating life's complexities can sometimes feel overwhelming. Are you struggling with persistent anxiety, a heavy cloud of depression, or the challenges of relationship distress? Perhaps you're finding it challenging to cope with daily pressures, experiencing mood swings, or struggling to connect with those you care about. These experiences can be deeply painful, impacting every aspect of your life, from your sleep and work to your sense of self and your connections with others.
Feeling anxious, stressed, or burned out? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish), first-gen Latina therapist offering virtual therapy across Texas. I specialize in helping first-gen adults, women of color, and BIPOC/LGBTQ+ individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and the pressure of carrying it all and having to be the strong one. In our work together, we’ll unpack generational and cultural stories, break survival-mode cycles, and build lasting self-trust so you can feel grounded and empowered.
Feeling anxious, stressed, or burned out? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish), first-gen Latina therapist offering virtual therapy across Texas. I specialize in helping first-gen adults, women of color, and BIPOC/LGBTQ+ individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and the pressure of carrying it all and having to be the strong one. In our work together, we’ll unpack generational and cultural stories, break survival-mode cycles, and build lasting self-trust so you can feel grounded and empowered.
My practice is rooted in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Welcome, I am glad you are here. My name is Lisset Betancourt, and I opened Latina Wellness & Therapy to provide wholesome care. As Latina who grew up in a low-income community, I understand firsthand the challenges and systemic barriers many individuals and families face. My own journey of resilience has deeply shaped my commitment to mental health. If you are currently struggling with your own mental health and are unsure about where to begin, I am confident I can at least provide you with helpful insight to steer you in the right direction.
My practice is rooted in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Welcome, I am glad you are here. My name is Lisset Betancourt, and I opened Latina Wellness & Therapy to provide wholesome care. As Latina who grew up in a low-income community, I understand firsthand the challenges and systemic barriers many individuals and families face. My own journey of resilience has deeply shaped my commitment to mental health. If you are currently struggling with your own mental health and are unsure about where to begin, I am confident I can at least provide you with helpful insight to steer you in the right direction.
Solidarity Counseling (Cliff Chong, LCSW)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
The world is becoming more complex as we are expected to do more with less time and energy. What if you were already coping with difficulties from a not so distant past? With my own history of self worth/doubt, health issues and being told "I don't belong here", I can vividly remember the frustration and loneliness of trying to "live your life" while feeling excluded. I draw from this to empathize and build a mutual understanding of "now" and create a path to a more authentic version of "you." We often look to the past to find origins of problems, but its equally important to dig through our history to find gems of resilience.
The world is becoming more complex as we are expected to do more with less time and energy. What if you were already coping with difficulties from a not so distant past? With my own history of self worth/doubt, health issues and being told "I don't belong here", I can vividly remember the frustration and loneliness of trying to "live your life" while feeling excluded. I draw from this to empathize and build a mutual understanding of "now" and create a path to a more authentic version of "you." We often look to the past to find origins of problems, but its equally important to dig through our history to find gems of resilience.
I see individuals and relationships primarily working through issues of identity, sexuality, attachment, complex trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm and caring, but straightforward when necessary.
I work through an attachment lens, as the research shows that our relationships with our early caregivers informs how we attach to those we love as adults. This means we may not only explore your current hurt, but the root of where that pain comes from. Through somatic techniques, I help my clients become more comfortable accessing and learning from their emotions, experiences, and body's signals.
I see individuals and relationships primarily working through issues of identity, sexuality, attachment, complex trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm and caring, but straightforward when necessary.
I work through an attachment lens, as the research shows that our relationships with our early caregivers informs how we attach to those we love as adults. This means we may not only explore your current hurt, but the root of where that pain comes from. Through somatic techniques, I help my clients become more comfortable accessing and learning from their emotions, experiences, and body's signals.
My work is informed by principles from Jungian psychology (DreamWork) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
As a psychotherapist in the South Austin area, I counsel adults, with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief and loss. It is my desire to facilitate your transformation, healing, and growth toward wholeness. I will encourage, and often challenge, you to discover and listen to all aspects of yourself, enabling more authentic expression, expanded creativity and intuition, and connection to your life passion. I desire to create a physical and emotional space for you that is warm, accepting, and non-judgmental. I also work with clients as an InterSpiritual Guidess.
My work is informed by principles from Jungian psychology (DreamWork) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
As a psychotherapist in the South Austin area, I counsel adults, with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief and loss. It is my desire to facilitate your transformation, healing, and growth toward wholeness. I will encourage, and often challenge, you to discover and listen to all aspects of yourself, enabling more authentic expression, expanded creativity and intuition, and connection to your life passion. I desire to create a physical and emotional space for you that is warm, accepting, and non-judgmental. I also work with clients as an InterSpiritual Guidess.
Are you having trouble letting go of painful and unhelpful patterns? Feeling a vague sense of 'now what?' or even more debilitating anxious feelings? Perhaps you are a loving and supportive parent who has reached your limit and don't know where to turn to support your struggling, adult child. Our passion is helping adults of every age navigate through life's inevitable transitions. We have over 25 experienced therapists, and we will help you find the right one for YOU! We pride ourselves on our quick response times - you won't have to wait for the help you need.
Are you having trouble letting go of painful and unhelpful patterns? Feeling a vague sense of 'now what?' or even more debilitating anxious feelings? Perhaps you are a loving and supportive parent who has reached your limit and don't know where to turn to support your struggling, adult child. Our passion is helping adults of every age navigate through life's inevitable transitions. We have over 25 experienced therapists, and we will help you find the right one for YOU! We pride ourselves on our quick response times - you won't have to wait for the help you need.
I help people see the bigger picture of how family and relationship patterns shape their lives and choices. My style is down-to-earth, collaborative and at times, direct —somewhere between therapist and coach—so sessions feel both supportive and practical. I work especially well with couples, men who want to grow in how they show up in relationships or the dating scene and women struggling with their partners in the post child launch stage of relationship.
I help people see the bigger picture of how family and relationship patterns shape their lives and choices. My style is down-to-earth, collaborative and at times, direct —somewhere between therapist and coach—so sessions feel both supportive and practical. I work especially well with couples, men who want to grow in how they show up in relationships or the dating scene and women struggling with their partners in the post child launch stage of relationship.
If you often feel like your emotions are running your life—leaving you overwhelmed or disconnected from your true self—then you’re not alone. My clients are typically seeking a space where they can explore their emotions without judgment and at their own pace. They want to gain more control over their lives, set clear boundaries, and break free from unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll work on fostering self-awareness and building healthier coping skills, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and live with more confidence and balance.
If you often feel like your emotions are running your life—leaving you overwhelmed or disconnected from your true self—then you’re not alone. My clients are typically seeking a space where they can explore their emotions without judgment and at their own pace. They want to gain more control over their lives, set clear boundaries, and break free from unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll work on fostering self-awareness and building healthier coping skills, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and live with more confidence and balance.
I am a licensed social worker and contemplative psychotherapist practicing in Texas. I specialize in helping people return to themselves through understanding and attuning to their nervous systems, while rediscovering the wisdom inherent in their own bodies so that they may fully realize their own purpose and have a better sense of belonging. My philosophy centers around the understanding that a client is always the expert of their own life. It emphasizes the importance of witnessing and supporting the client's personal journey, with the overall aim to assist you in improving the quality of your life and your relationships.
I am a licensed social worker and contemplative psychotherapist practicing in Texas. I specialize in helping people return to themselves through understanding and attuning to their nervous systems, while rediscovering the wisdom inherent in their own bodies so that they may fully realize their own purpose and have a better sense of belonging. My philosophy centers around the understanding that a client is always the expert of their own life. It emphasizes the importance of witnessing and supporting the client's personal journey, with the overall aim to assist you in improving the quality of your life and your relationships.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or simply overwhelmed by your life's circumstances? Is taking more and more out of you to get through the day? And it seems no progress is made, nor things are getting better? You are finding yourself maybe overeating, worrying to the point of making yourself sick, overdrinking, overspending, just to name a few. You are searching for a counselor who gets you and can help. As somebody who has been there several times in her own life, I want to encourage you by saying that you are at the right place. Therapy works!
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or simply overwhelmed by your life's circumstances? Is taking more and more out of you to get through the day? And it seems no progress is made, nor things are getting better? You are finding yourself maybe overeating, worrying to the point of making yourself sick, overdrinking, overspending, just to name a few. You are searching for a counselor who gets you and can help. As somebody who has been there several times in her own life, I want to encourage you by saying that you are at the right place. Therapy works!
I would describe my therapy style as integrative, collaborative, and eclectic. I meet clients where they are and work together to identify goals for their empowerment journey. I integrate various modalities, including expressive arts therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and internal family systems, to address each person’s needs holistically. My goal is to create an affirming, safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring the therapeutic process. Therapy can feel overwhelming, so being able to fully express yourself is vital to healing.
I would describe my therapy style as integrative, collaborative, and eclectic. I meet clients where they are and work together to identify goals for their empowerment journey. I integrate various modalities, including expressive arts therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and internal family systems, to address each person’s needs holistically. My goal is to create an affirming, safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring the therapeutic process. Therapy can feel overwhelming, so being able to fully express yourself is vital to healing.
I am CPT-trained, a Certified Trauma Professional, and IFS-informed, which allows me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and experiences.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and my hope is to make this process feel safe, welcoming, and empowering. I work with adults (ages 18+) navigating trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in connection, curiosity, and authenticity. I believe that healing begins in the safety of a genuine relationship.
I am CPT-trained, a Certified Trauma Professional, and IFS-informed, which allows me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and experiences.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and my hope is to make this process feel safe, welcoming, and empowering. I work with adults (ages 18+) navigating trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in connection, curiosity, and authenticity. I believe that healing begins in the safety of a genuine relationship.
It takes immense courage to show up for yourself and confront parts of you that have been silenced, hurt, or forgotten. My aim is simple: to help you reclaim the relationship you have with yourself. Trauma often rewrites our internal narratives, shaping how we view our worth, our bodies, and our place in the world. But change is possible. Through therapy, we can start to rewrite the script, cultivating deep self-compassion and shifting narratives that keep us from embracing our fullest selves. Rooted in anti-oppressive values, I create a space that acknowledges systemic barriers while supporting self-discovery, healing and growth.
It takes immense courage to show up for yourself and confront parts of you that have been silenced, hurt, or forgotten. My aim is simple: to help you reclaim the relationship you have with yourself. Trauma often rewrites our internal narratives, shaping how we view our worth, our bodies, and our place in the world. But change is possible. Through therapy, we can start to rewrite the script, cultivating deep self-compassion and shifting narratives that keep us from embracing our fullest selves. Rooted in anti-oppressive values, I create a space that acknowledges systemic barriers while supporting self-discovery, healing and growth.
Welcome! Whether you are coming to therapy with a specific goal in mind or simply seeking a space to feel heard and supported, I would be honored to be part of your journey. Our experiences deeply shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Early adversity, trauma, self-criticism and negative messages from others can thwart our natural tendency towards growth. Therapy can provide a safe environment to work through challenges and enhance growth. As a therapist, I try to help people access and process difficult feelings, develop self-compassion and self-care, and deepen their connection with themselves and others.
Welcome! Whether you are coming to therapy with a specific goal in mind or simply seeking a space to feel heard and supported, I would be honored to be part of your journey. Our experiences deeply shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Early adversity, trauma, self-criticism and negative messages from others can thwart our natural tendency towards growth. Therapy can provide a safe environment to work through challenges and enhance growth. As a therapist, I try to help people access and process difficult feelings, develop self-compassion and self-care, and deepen their connection with themselves and others.
Many people I work with carry the weight of past trauma—whether from childhood neglect or abuse, difficult relationships, or experiences that left them feeling unsafe. To cope, you may have learned to put others first, people-please, stay hypervigilant, or shut down your own emotions. These patterns once protected you but can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. My work isn't focused on quick fixes, but rather on helping you slow down, notice what’s happening in both mind and body, and rediscover your own sense of safety and wholeness.
Many people I work with carry the weight of past trauma—whether from childhood neglect or abuse, difficult relationships, or experiences that left them feeling unsafe. To cope, you may have learned to put others first, people-please, stay hypervigilant, or shut down your own emotions. These patterns once protected you but can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. My work isn't focused on quick fixes, but rather on helping you slow down, notice what’s happening in both mind and body, and rediscover your own sense of safety and wholeness.
I believe that we can make many changes in our lives in a myriad of ways. We can make changes within ourselves by breaking negative thinking patterns, learning new ways to manage and react to feelings, or by changing behavioral habits. We can also makes changes in our physical and social world, and I seek to help you make decisions and find solutions by identifying realistic, practical, acheivable goals. Core to my practice is a belief that therapy does not need to be painful to be effective, and that smaller changes lead to more and bigger changes.
I believe that we can make many changes in our lives in a myriad of ways. We can make changes within ourselves by breaking negative thinking patterns, learning new ways to manage and react to feelings, or by changing behavioral habits. We can also makes changes in our physical and social world, and I seek to help you make decisions and find solutions by identifying realistic, practical, acheivable goals. Core to my practice is a belief that therapy does not need to be painful to be effective, and that smaller changes lead to more and bigger changes.
I'm a psychotherapist with a background in family systems, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health.
You feel confused, disconnected, and don't know what to do or where to go. You feel like life is living you instead of you living life. You want to feel that spark and desire again. You want to reconnect with others, and more importantly, yourself. You want to work out the kinks of your past and gain a new perspective that allows for more joy.
I'm a psychotherapist with a background in family systems, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health.
You feel confused, disconnected, and don't know what to do or where to go. You feel like life is living you instead of you living life. You want to feel that spark and desire again. You want to reconnect with others, and more importantly, yourself. You want to work out the kinks of your past and gain a new perspective that allows for more joy.
I'm Ciara, and I’m a graduate-level student counselor under the supervision of Wanda Hudson, M.Ed, LPC.
Growing up as a Chicana, I witnessed both the resilience and challenges of my community. These experiences shaped my passion for supporting others through their own journeys.
In our sessions, I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we can explore how your experiences, relationships, and culture have shaped who you are today; and how you can build coping skills, confidence, and resilience
I'm Ciara, and I’m a graduate-level student counselor under the supervision of Wanda Hudson, M.Ed, LPC.
Growing up as a Chicana, I witnessed both the resilience and challenges of my community. These experiences shaped my passion for supporting others through their own journeys.
In our sessions, I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we can explore how your experiences, relationships, and culture have shaped who you are today; and how you can build coping skills, confidence, and resilience
As a trauma-informed IFS (Internal Family Systems) Trained therapist, I will work with you from a holistic framework that is guided by your specific needs.
We all do the best we can to cope, but sometimes our efforts throw us out of balance. I work with individuals who are feeling the impacts of these imbalances viscerally, either people who are analytically minded who feel emotions are a hinderance or people who are highly sensitive whose feelings can act like an overwhelming tidal wave. Our imbalances can manifest in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, or a dissatisfaction with relationships. In our work together you can expect for us to create treatment goals guided by your core values that move you towards clarity and growth.
As a trauma-informed IFS (Internal Family Systems) Trained therapist, I will work with you from a holistic framework that is guided by your specific needs.
We all do the best we can to cope, but sometimes our efforts throw us out of balance. I work with individuals who are feeling the impacts of these imbalances viscerally, either people who are analytically minded who feel emotions are a hinderance or people who are highly sensitive whose feelings can act like an overwhelming tidal wave. Our imbalances can manifest in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, or a dissatisfaction with relationships. In our work together you can expect for us to create treatment goals guided by your core values that move you towards clarity and growth.
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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.