Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Austin, TX

I have found Internal Family Systems ("parts work") & EMDR to be extremely effective at helping people experience themselves in new, compassionate ways quickly and lastingly.
Accepting Clients! If you’re struggling with self-criticism, trauma, faith questioning, relationships, sexuality, parenting, or anxiety you’re in the right place. My clients are responsible people (maybe too responsible!) who are looking for relief and balance. I work with people who are exhausted by trying to figure out how to continue on with all of life's demands- and somehow also make room to care for themselves and heal. I want to help you live by your values while making changes that help life not feel like such a slog. Let’s help you experience yourself and your situation in a whole new way.
I have found Internal Family Systems ("parts work") & EMDR to be extremely effective at helping people experience themselves in new, compassionate ways quickly and lastingly.
Accepting Clients! If you’re struggling with self-criticism, trauma, faith questioning, relationships, sexuality, parenting, or anxiety you’re in the right place. My clients are responsible people (maybe too responsible!) who are looking for relief and balance. I work with people who are exhausted by trying to figure out how to continue on with all of life's demands- and somehow also make room to care for themselves and heal. I want to help you live by your values while making changes that help life not feel like such a slog. Let’s help you experience yourself and your situation in a whole new way.

Jolene Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I incorporate training in attachment theory, IFS, Polyvagal (PV), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), AEDP, and somatic/mindfulness.
Could stress & overwhelm be affecting you more than you thought? Are you struggling from the lasting effects of past trauma, spiritual or emotional abuse, church hurt & harm, relationship pain, or over-functioning? Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events. Together, we can work through root causes while nurturing a growth process to develop who you are and how you show up in the world. What you're going through now and what you've been through in the past doesn't need to be what defines how you move forward.
I incorporate training in attachment theory, IFS, Polyvagal (PV), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), AEDP, and somatic/mindfulness.
Could stress & overwhelm be affecting you more than you thought? Are you struggling from the lasting effects of past trauma, spiritual or emotional abuse, church hurt & harm, relationship pain, or over-functioning? Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events. Together, we can work through root causes while nurturing a growth process to develop who you are and how you show up in the world. What you're going through now and what you've been through in the past doesn't need to be what defines how you move forward.

As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic approaches and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, I offer a holistic, integrative approach to therapy while guiding clients toward self-discovery, emotional balance, and lasting personal growth.
I am bicultural, raised between Italy and the US. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am experienced and passionate about helping clients heal from trauma to better manage stress and anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and more. I also have experience in and love to help those struggling with religious or spiritual beliefs, OCD/control issues, aging, motherhood, depression, and self esteem. I also support women with sexuality/intimacy challenges.
As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic approaches and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, I offer a holistic, integrative approach to therapy while guiding clients toward self-discovery, emotional balance, and lasting personal growth.
I am bicultural, raised between Italy and the US. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am experienced and passionate about helping clients heal from trauma to better manage stress and anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and more. I also have experience in and love to help those struggling with religious or spiritual beliefs, OCD/control issues, aging, motherhood, depression, and self esteem. I also support women with sexuality/intimacy challenges.

Jack Crownover
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
We can apply techniques like IFS and CBT from this supportive space to address and heal past traumas.
Do you often feel as though you’re just going through the motions of life? Each day blends into the next, a relentless cycle of anxiety and self-doubt that feels impossible to escape. You may find yourself caught in a web of people-pleasing behaviors, always striving for perfection, yet never feeling good enough. If you’re struggling with feelings of isolation, negativity, or the sense that those around you don’t understand what you’re going through, you’re not alone. I am here to help you understand these feelings, find ways to have more energy and feel worthy of being taken care of. You are worthy of the life you want.
We can apply techniques like IFS and CBT from this supportive space to address and heal past traumas.
Do you often feel as though you’re just going through the motions of life? Each day blends into the next, a relentless cycle of anxiety and self-doubt that feels impossible to escape. You may find yourself caught in a web of people-pleasing behaviors, always striving for perfection, yet never feeling good enough. If you’re struggling with feelings of isolation, negativity, or the sense that those around you don’t understand what you’re going through, you’re not alone. I am here to help you understand these feelings, find ways to have more energy and feel worthy of being taken care of. You are worthy of the life you want.

Sarah Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I am somatically informed and also utilize IFS to work with stuck parts in processing.
You may find your emotions to be overwhelming, or even consuming. It's as if they override your decisions. When things are bad, they feel really bad. Afraid of your own feelings, you find yourself going to great lengths to avoid them all together. Maybe, traditional talk therapy just has not worked for you. Perhaps you are looking for an approach to therapy that dives deeper. Tired of trying to force change? Healing is never brought about by force. Instead, through the understanding of neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to change), we will meet the natural conditions that foster organic growth and healing.
I am somatically informed and also utilize IFS to work with stuck parts in processing.
You may find your emotions to be overwhelming, or even consuming. It's as if they override your decisions. When things are bad, they feel really bad. Afraid of your own feelings, you find yourself going to great lengths to avoid them all together. Maybe, traditional talk therapy just has not worked for you. Perhaps you are looking for an approach to therapy that dives deeper. Tired of trying to force change? Healing is never brought about by force. Instead, through the understanding of neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to change), we will meet the natural conditions that foster organic growth and healing.

Lexi Nudelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Depending on your needs, we will identify whether to utilize more skills based therapies (CBT, DBT) or somatic based therapies (EMDR, IFS).
I specialize in working with shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, & perfectionism behaviors. I also specialize in grief/bereavement, trauma recovery and anxiety management. I also offer relationship therapy (family and/or romantic). I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy and have training in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Gottman Method. I have completed Gottman Level 3 Practicum Training & accepting new couples!
Depending on your needs, we will identify whether to utilize more skills based therapies (CBT, DBT) or somatic based therapies (EMDR, IFS).
I specialize in working with shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, & perfectionism behaviors. I also specialize in grief/bereavement, trauma recovery and anxiety management. I also offer relationship therapy (family and/or romantic). I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy and have training in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Gottman Method. I have completed Gottman Level 3 Practicum Training & accepting new couples!

Those include: systems theory, CBT, parts work ( IFS/TIST), attachment, and mindfulness.
Hello, my name is Lisa Parker. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My approach to counseling is warm and friendly. I believe in a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. This means that together, we work through whatever you bring to the session.
Those include: systems theory, CBT, parts work ( IFS/TIST), attachment, and mindfulness.
Hello, my name is Lisa Parker. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My approach to counseling is warm and friendly. I believe in a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. This means that together, we work through whatever you bring to the session.

Tiffany Berry - Love + Neurodivergence
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I often use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) in my practice.
Do you ever wish there were someone you could be fully yourself around? Many of us these days feel disconnected, and it can be hard to figure out what to do about it. I support individuals and couples to unscramble thoughts, understand complex emotions, and find ways to reconnect – both with others and with themselves. If you're looking for support with possible ADHD, anxiety, communication challenges, and/or conversations about sex in therapy - you're in the right place. Choosing the right therapist can be an intimidating process, but it can also be life-changing. Fortunately, the research you're doing now is a huge first step.
I often use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) in my practice.
Do you ever wish there were someone you could be fully yourself around? Many of us these days feel disconnected, and it can be hard to figure out what to do about it. I support individuals and couples to unscramble thoughts, understand complex emotions, and find ways to reconnect – both with others and with themselves. If you're looking for support with possible ADHD, anxiety, communication challenges, and/or conversations about sex in therapy - you're in the right place. Choosing the right therapist can be an intimidating process, but it can also be life-changing. Fortunately, the research you're doing now is a huge first step.

Sonia Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I've had training in Flash Technique for processing trauma (offshoot of EMDR), Level 1 Quantum Touch Energy Work, Integrative Somatic Parts Work, Somatic Embodiment, IFS, and also am a 200 HR Integrative Vinyasa Registered Yoga Teacher! EMDR will be offered in late winter/early spring 2025! .
Are you ready to take charge of your mental health? You might be realizing you experienced trauma and feel anxious + disconnected from the person you want to be. You might take on too many commitments, have negative self talk, and/or your relationships may be suffering. You notice patterns of eating/sleep issues, tension in your body, difficulty speaking up + trusting yourself, self sabotage, and struggle to live in alignment with your values. It feels exhausting and frustrating. Allow me to help you get out of this hole and work to not fall back into it. We’ll work together to find a path forward, towards something better.
I've had training in Flash Technique for processing trauma (offshoot of EMDR), Level 1 Quantum Touch Energy Work, Integrative Somatic Parts Work, Somatic Embodiment, IFS, and also am a 200 HR Integrative Vinyasa Registered Yoga Teacher! EMDR will be offered in late winter/early spring 2025! .
Are you ready to take charge of your mental health? You might be realizing you experienced trauma and feel anxious + disconnected from the person you want to be. You might take on too many commitments, have negative self talk, and/or your relationships may be suffering. You notice patterns of eating/sleep issues, tension in your body, difficulty speaking up + trusting yourself, self sabotage, and struggle to live in alignment with your values. It feels exhausting and frustrating. Allow me to help you get out of this hole and work to not fall back into it. We’ll work together to find a path forward, towards something better.

Elizabeth White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can help you understand your teen using a family systems approach.
Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? I can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.
I can help you understand your teen using a family systems approach.
Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? I can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.

Stacy Bartosh
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work from a family systems perspective, meaning I take into account the outside factors that contribute to individual and family issues.
Whether life has you down and out or you are looking for someone to help you achieve your goals, I offer a rare combination of career and lived experiences with a down-to-earth style to help you improve and excel. These challenges may have started years ago or they may be more recent struggles either way I provide effective therapy to individuals, couples and families in managing anxiety and overwhelming emotions caused by divorce, work-life balance, school, parenting struggles, navigating difficult relationships, single parenting, or simply managing your own expectations.
I work from a family systems perspective, meaning I take into account the outside factors that contribute to individual and family issues.
Whether life has you down and out or you are looking for someone to help you achieve your goals, I offer a rare combination of career and lived experiences with a down-to-earth style to help you improve and excel. These challenges may have started years ago or they may be more recent struggles either way I provide effective therapy to individuals, couples and families in managing anxiety and overwhelming emotions caused by divorce, work-life balance, school, parenting struggles, navigating difficult relationships, single parenting, or simply managing your own expectations.
Meet Our Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists

I'm licensed in Texas, and hold additional training in EMDR, IFS, PIT, RLT and Gottman Level one.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your
needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better?
Happier? Now more than ever, the LGBTQ+ community is feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
I'm licensed in Texas, and hold additional training in EMDR, IFS, PIT, RLT and Gottman Level one.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your
needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better?
Happier? Now more than ever, the LGBTQ+ community is feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

With individuals, I utilize a combination of EFT, mindfulness, somatic, and IFS parts work.
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 can inform 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.
With individuals, I utilize a combination of EFT, mindfulness, somatic, and IFS parts work.
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 can inform 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.

" IFS, attachment and emotion-focused approaches are important in resolving some of the underlying and less conscious aspects of a client's struggle.
Struggling with anxiety, overcome by stress, can't "think" your way out of that box? I can help you get unstuck, and work with your own unique strengths to overcome problem areas, and find greater joy and peace of mind. I offer a safe, welcoming environment in which to understand yourself and others, and to use the past as a powerful guide for gaining insight and clarity about how to get more of what you really want. I help individuals and couples create healthy communication and connection in their relationships, with greater confidence and self-awareness. I am also an ADHD-certified clinical services provider (ADHD-CCSP).
" IFS, attachment and emotion-focused approaches are important in resolving some of the underlying and less conscious aspects of a client's struggle.
Struggling with anxiety, overcome by stress, can't "think" your way out of that box? I can help you get unstuck, and work with your own unique strengths to overcome problem areas, and find greater joy and peace of mind. I offer a safe, welcoming environment in which to understand yourself and others, and to use the past as a powerful guide for gaining insight and clarity about how to get more of what you really want. I help individuals and couples create healthy communication and connection in their relationships, with greater confidence and self-awareness. I am also an ADHD-certified clinical services provider (ADHD-CCSP).

You get to know and make sense of yourself by getting to know your internal parts ( IFS).
If you are looking for a listener because you need to talk to about: conflict in your marriage, unbearable family relationships, step parenting challenges, frustration with ADHD - yours or someone else's, scary new life transitions, healing from a traumatic event or relationship, or a constant nagging sadness or anxiousness that just won't go away, then we should talk!
You get to know and make sense of yourself by getting to know your internal parts ( IFS).
If you are looking for a listener because you need to talk to about: conflict in your marriage, unbearable family relationships, step parenting challenges, frustration with ADHD - yours or someone else's, scary new life transitions, healing from a traumatic event or relationship, or a constant nagging sadness or anxiousness that just won't go away, then we should talk!

I use a combination of Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, and somatic therapies along with mindfulness techniques in my practice.
Do you struggle with worry, feeling overwhelmed, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, anger and/or anxiety? Do you struggle within relationships? Are you you're own worst critic? Do you often wish you could just feel happier and more calm? Do you often feel alone with your struggles and feel others don't understand? Do you have goals that you'd like to meet but they often seem out of reach?
I use a combination of Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, and somatic therapies along with mindfulness techniques in my practice.
Do you struggle with worry, feeling overwhelmed, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, anger and/or anxiety? Do you struggle within relationships? Are you you're own worst critic? Do you often wish you could just feel happier and more calm? Do you often feel alone with your struggles and feel others don't understand? Do you have goals that you'd like to meet but they often seem out of reach?

Farah Hussain Asghar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I gravitate towards Gestalt, IFS (parts work), and somatic approaches, however, I adapt my approach accordingly because there is no one-size-fits-all.
Accepting new clients in TX & NY! - Are you struggling with your identity, anxiety, or traumas? Do you need help coping with feelings of stress or overwhelm, especially as a new or expecting mom? It can be really difficult juggling your mental health, your relationships, and your responsibilities. Acknowledging that you need help is the first step, so I'm glad you're here. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out, and I hope you know how brave you are! If you're ready to make a change, or even if you're on the fence, I invite you to see if we're a good fit for one another. You don't have to face your struggles alone.
I gravitate towards Gestalt, IFS (parts work), and somatic approaches, however, I adapt my approach accordingly because there is no one-size-fits-all.
Accepting new clients in TX & NY! - Are you struggling with your identity, anxiety, or traumas? Do you need help coping with feelings of stress or overwhelm, especially as a new or expecting mom? It can be really difficult juggling your mental health, your relationships, and your responsibilities. Acknowledging that you need help is the first step, so I'm glad you're here. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out, and I hope you know how brave you are! If you're ready to make a change, or even if you're on the fence, I invite you to see if we're a good fit for one another. You don't have to face your struggles alone.

Making the decision to begin counseling can be difficult and finding a therapist that is a good match can be equally overwhelming. I work to create a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment to make it easier to start the process. Everyone enters therapy at a different place, and I work to meet clients where they are. My approach is primarily relational because the quality of the client-therapist relationship can serve as the catalyst for change.
Making the decision to begin counseling can be difficult and finding a therapist that is a good match can be equally overwhelming. I work to create a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment to make it easier to start the process. Everyone enters therapy at a different place, and I work to meet clients where they are. My approach is primarily relational because the quality of the client-therapist relationship can serve as the catalyst for change.

Jasmine Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
At the heart of my counseling approach is the belief that with the right guidance true healing is possible. As a therapist, I consider it my mission to embody that “right guidance” and lead you on your journey of transformation. I am committed to challenging you to face the obstacles standing in the way of your peace and empowerment. I love aiding those who are ready to fully commit to the journey of going deep within themselves, to find the strength and tranquility they crave. With alignment to you and the present moment, I will walk beside you on an exploration of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
At the heart of my counseling approach is the belief that with the right guidance true healing is possible. As a therapist, I consider it my mission to embody that “right guidance” and lead you on your journey of transformation. I am committed to challenging you to face the obstacles standing in the way of your peace and empowerment. I love aiding those who are ready to fully commit to the journey of going deep within themselves, to find the strength and tranquility they crave. With alignment to you and the present moment, I will walk beside you on an exploration of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Ian Christopher Hammonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
If you are experiencing difficulty in communicating with those who matter most to you, you’ve come to the right place. I will provide you with a safe space and a non-judgmental environment. Regardless of how new or old these painful experiences are, I am here to help you and assure quality treatment so that your journey through life will be lighter and a more positive experience. I enjoy working with clients experiencing addiction, shame, grief, trauma, and familial abuse, families coping with new or existing illness, and clients in substance abuse recovery.
If you are experiencing difficulty in communicating with those who matter most to you, you’ve come to the right place. I will provide you with a safe space and a non-judgmental environment. Regardless of how new or old these painful experiences are, I am here to help you and assure quality treatment so that your journey through life will be lighter and a more positive experience. I enjoy working with clients experiencing addiction, shame, grief, trauma, and familial abuse, families coping with new or existing illness, and clients in substance abuse recovery.
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