Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Ogden, UT
Using EMDR, IFS, and attachment-focused approaches, we work to uncover the real root of what’s holding you back so healing actually lasts.
You’ve built a life that looks good to everyone else. But inside, things feel off. You’re the one people count on—at work, at home, in a crisis—but you feel numb, exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions. Maybe it’s because of past trauma or years of powering through while not having time to focus on yourself. You know it's time- something has to change. I help women who take care of everything and everyone else reconnect with themselves, so they can stop just surviving and finally feel like they are living life.
Using EMDR, IFS, and attachment-focused approaches, we work to uncover the real root of what’s holding you back so healing actually lasts.
You’ve built a life that looks good to everyone else. But inside, things feel off. You’re the one people count on—at work, at home, in a crisis—but you feel numb, exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions. Maybe it’s because of past trauma or years of powering through while not having time to focus on yourself. You know it's time- something has to change. I help women who take care of everything and everyone else reconnect with themselves, so they can stop just surviving and finally feel like they are living life.
My work is informed by CBT, DBT, ART, IFS, PCIT, and more.
Every person who walks into therapy is already doing something brave. Maybe you're a kid who dreads going to school, a teen who feels like their anxiety is running the show, or a young adult trying to figure out who they are and why everything feels so hard. Maybe you're a parent watching your child struggle and feeling helpless to fix it. Whatever brought you here, something in your life feels too heavy to carry alone, and you're ready for things to feel different. My goal is simple; I hope you leave each session feeling more understood than when you walked in, by yourself and by me.
My work is informed by CBT, DBT, ART, IFS, PCIT, and more.
Every person who walks into therapy is already doing something brave. Maybe you're a kid who dreads going to school, a teen who feels like their anxiety is running the show, or a young adult trying to figure out who they are and why everything feels so hard. Maybe you're a parent watching your child struggle and feeling helpless to fix it. Whatever brought you here, something in your life feels too heavy to carry alone, and you're ready for things to feel different. My goal is simple; I hope you leave each session feeling more understood than when you walked in, by yourself and by me.
Are you exhausted from working so hard to feel better feel stuck? Have you experienced something really impactful that you want to process to create meaning and well-being? Are you struggling with connecting to yourself and others? Are you struggling in your relationship to food and your body? Maybe you're struggling in your relationship with your partner and wanting to find new ways to connect and heal past hurts or becoming a new parent who is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious. Relationships can be a place of our biggest wounds and also a source of our greatest healing. You deserve to have the full life you desire.
Are you exhausted from working so hard to feel better feel stuck? Have you experienced something really impactful that you want to process to create meaning and well-being? Are you struggling with connecting to yourself and others? Are you struggling in your relationship to food and your body? Maybe you're struggling in your relationship with your partner and wanting to find new ways to connect and heal past hurts or becoming a new parent who is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious. Relationships can be a place of our biggest wounds and also a source of our greatest healing. You deserve to have the full life you desire.
Using a personalized, strengths-based approach, I draw from solution-focused therapy, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful and lasting change.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, conflict, trauma, or relationship struggles. They want relief from emotional pain, stronger connections, and a greater sense of purpose and peace. They may feel stuck or unsure how to move forward but are open to growth and healing. Whether individuals or couples, they want to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and rediscover the joy and meaning that life can offer.
Using a personalized, strengths-based approach, I draw from solution-focused therapy, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful and lasting change.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, conflict, trauma, or relationship struggles. They want relief from emotional pain, stronger connections, and a greater sense of purpose and peace. They may feel stuck or unsure how to move forward but are open to growth and healing. Whether individuals or couples, they want to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and rediscover the joy and meaning that life can offer.
Drawing from somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), mindfulness, DBT, and EMDR, I help clients develop greater emotional resilience, self-compassion, and connection.
You may feel stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can't seem to change. Perhaps anxiety is always running in the background, relationships feel more difficult than they should, or you're exhausted from carrying the weight of past experiences. I believe healing begins with cultivating an internal sense of safety. When our nervous systems learn to stay on alert, it can be difficult to access the parts of ourselves capable of connection, clarity, and growth. Therapy can provide a space to slow down, listen more deeply, and develop a different relationship with your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Drawing from somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), mindfulness, DBT, and EMDR, I help clients develop greater emotional resilience, self-compassion, and connection.
You may feel stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can't seem to change. Perhaps anxiety is always running in the background, relationships feel more difficult than they should, or you're exhausted from carrying the weight of past experiences. I believe healing begins with cultivating an internal sense of safety. When our nervous systems learn to stay on alert, it can be difficult to access the parts of ourselves capable of connection, clarity, and growth. Therapy can provide a space to slow down, listen more deeply, and develop a different relationship with your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
I utilize a wide variety of different modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, Exposure Response Prevention, and continue to learn more about these modalities and learn more that can also help.
I have seen and worked with clients who have ADHD, OCD, BPD, Trauma, motivational issues, depression, anxiety, communication issues, emotional dysregulation. All clients that I see usually just need someone to talk to, to validate their feelings, challenge them, and know that they are going to get better. I can help by collaborating with you by making goals, talking about what your core values are, and going slowly through your traumatic experiences, no matter how small.
I utilize a wide variety of different modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, Exposure Response Prevention, and continue to learn more about these modalities and learn more that can also help.
I have seen and worked with clients who have ADHD, OCD, BPD, Trauma, motivational issues, depression, anxiety, communication issues, emotional dysregulation. All clients that I see usually just need someone to talk to, to validate their feelings, challenge them, and know that they are going to get better. I can help by collaborating with you by making goals, talking about what your core values are, and going slowly through your traumatic experiences, no matter how small.
My clinical training includes IFS/FSG, EMDR, and ACT, and currently supervised by Natasha Helfer, LMFT, as I complete her sex-therapy hours for individuals and couples.
I support teens/adults facing anxiety, depression and life transitions, using EMDR, DBT, CBT, sex therapy & mindfulness-based approaches. I emphasize boundary setting, clear communication, & self-advocacy to help clients build fulfilling lives. While we can't control everything around us, I believe self-awareness, honest connection can lead to real change.
My clinical training includes IFS/FSG, EMDR, and ACT, and currently supervised by Natasha Helfer, LMFT, as I complete her sex-therapy hours for individuals and couples.
I support teens/adults facing anxiety, depression and life transitions, using EMDR, DBT, CBT, sex therapy & mindfulness-based approaches. I emphasize boundary setting, clear communication, & self-advocacy to help clients build fulfilling lives. While we can't control everything around us, I believe self-awareness, honest connection can lead to real change.
I am IFS (Level 3) and EMDR trained, which we use to help you seek understanding with curiosity and compassion, let go of shame, and build a life of empowerment.
Everything you've done to this point in your life has helped you survive. Your experience is impacted by family, culture, life experiences, historical and community dynamics, and your own personality, emotions, and beliefs. You are the expert of your life story. I have some knowledge and skills. Let's bring those together to explore a path toward healing and growth. I am a member of WPATH and the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah. I do assessments and write letters for gender affirming care.
I am IFS (Level 3) and EMDR trained, which we use to help you seek understanding with curiosity and compassion, let go of shame, and build a life of empowerment.
Everything you've done to this point in your life has helped you survive. Your experience is impacted by family, culture, life experiences, historical and community dynamics, and your own personality, emotions, and beliefs. You are the expert of your life story. I have some knowledge and skills. Let's bring those together to explore a path toward healing and growth. I am a member of WPATH and the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah. I do assessments and write letters for gender affirming care.
I have worked in the helping profession for over 20 years. I have been a therapist for over 18 years. I enjoy helping others and understand the courage it takes to heal. I strive to help my clients learn to apply skills and tools to heal in all aspects of their lives. Life can feel so unfair and hard at times, I believe we continue to grow and adapt to this life by learning to better cope and to create our own happiness.
I have worked in the helping profession for over 20 years. I have been a therapist for over 18 years. I enjoy helping others and understand the courage it takes to heal. I strive to help my clients learn to apply skills and tools to heal in all aspects of their lives. Life can feel so unfair and hard at times, I believe we continue to grow and adapt to this life by learning to better cope and to create our own happiness.
As a thriving mental health therapist, I have a great deal of passion for helping others navigate their lives. The level of empathy and compassion I have for others allows me to build a strong client-therapist alliance. I utilize the empathy gained through my own lived experiences to create a safe space for healing and transformation. I'm currently utilizing EMDR, Gottman couple's interventions (level 3 trained), CBT, DBT, ACT and other forms of therapy to decrease levels of distress, improve the client's overall well-being and sense of self as well as assist others in living a richer quality of life.
As a thriving mental health therapist, I have a great deal of passion for helping others navigate their lives. The level of empathy and compassion I have for others allows me to build a strong client-therapist alliance. I utilize the empathy gained through my own lived experiences to create a safe space for healing and transformation. I'm currently utilizing EMDR, Gottman couple's interventions (level 3 trained), CBT, DBT, ACT and other forms of therapy to decrease levels of distress, improve the client's overall well-being and sense of self as well as assist others in living a richer quality of life.
I also use a working knowledge of IFS and somatic experiencing which are included in most all treatment plans.
I work with individuals who have faced trauma, abuse, and/or neglect throughout their lives. They are people who may feel chronic emptiness, internal conflict, activated emotions, and have trouble letting things go. They are individuals who also deal with low self-esteem and feelings of defectiveness, shame or guilt. They come to therapy seeking support to process and understand themselves, and to create new patterns and behaviors in their lives. They want to find thriving, capacity and deeper empowerment; looking for support, integrated care, and honesty.
I also use a working knowledge of IFS and somatic experiencing which are included in most all treatment plans.
I work with individuals who have faced trauma, abuse, and/or neglect throughout their lives. They are people who may feel chronic emptiness, internal conflict, activated emotions, and have trouble letting things go. They are individuals who also deal with low self-esteem and feelings of defectiveness, shame or guilt. They come to therapy seeking support to process and understand themselves, and to create new patterns and behaviors in their lives. They want to find thriving, capacity and deeper empowerment; looking for support, integrated care, and honesty.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why they’re struggling. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and make sense of what they’re experiencing. Together, we slow things down, reflect on patterns, and explore what your mind and body are responding to.
This work can be challenging at times, and it’s common for strong emotions or uncertainty to arise. I approach therapy with care and respect, helping you understand your reactions and develop new ways of responding. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why they’re struggling. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and make sense of what they’re experiencing. Together, we slow things down, reflect on patterns, and explore what your mind and body are responding to.
This work can be challenging at times, and it’s common for strong emotions or uncertainty to arise. I approach therapy with care and respect, helping you understand your reactions and develop new ways of responding. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Heather Gardner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, MEd, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Ogden, UT 84404
Waitlist for new clients
I’m writing to the part of you that feels stuck and is ready for change. I help motivated couples and individuals create resilient, secure, and connected relationships. Clients describe my approach as both hopeful and challenging—combining insight, accountability, and meaningful behavioral shifts. I offer a structured, evidence-based process with clear guidance and practical tools, continually refining my methods through advanced training and leading-edge interventions. Couples therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy or painful. It can be engaging, enlightening, and transformative. I'm privileged to witness this transformation weekly!
I’m writing to the part of you that feels stuck and is ready for change. I help motivated couples and individuals create resilient, secure, and connected relationships. Clients describe my approach as both hopeful and challenging—combining insight, accountability, and meaningful behavioral shifts. I offer a structured, evidence-based process with clear guidance and practical tools, continually refining my methods through advanced training and leading-edge interventions. Couples therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy or painful. It can be engaging, enlightening, and transformative. I'm privileged to witness this transformation weekly!
We foster an IFS-informed clinical approach, utilizing EMDR and IFS therapies to address trauma, anxiety, depression, exploring identity, and grief.
Ogden Therapy Cooperative is a group of professionally licensed therapists and masters-level clinical interns who are dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive mental health therapy in Ogden, Utah. We provide gender-, cultural-, and neurodivergent-affirming care. Our therapists are trained to write letters for adults seeking gender-affirming medical care and we are members of WPATH/USPATH, as well as the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah. We offer sliding scale based on the Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method, take most major insurance plans, and offer therapy services in English and Spanish.
We foster an IFS-informed clinical approach, utilizing EMDR and IFS therapies to address trauma, anxiety, depression, exploring identity, and grief.
Ogden Therapy Cooperative is a group of professionally licensed therapists and masters-level clinical interns who are dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive mental health therapy in Ogden, Utah. We provide gender-, cultural-, and neurodivergent-affirming care. Our therapists are trained to write letters for adults seeking gender-affirming medical care and we are members of WPATH/USPATH, as well as the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah. We offer sliding scale based on the Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method, take most major insurance plans, and offer therapy services in English and Spanish.
I have no higher goal than helping you find and live as your authentic self. I believe that every good we associate with living—healthy relationships, personal fulfillment, cultivated happiness—is tied directly to our acceptance of who we are and who we can become. I am here to support you along your path to that kind of acceptance. I am a member of the LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah and I am a certified sex therapist, also working on a Ph.D in clinical sexology. I offer both a judgement-free space and the tools to help you work through whatever difficulties life may have brought across your path.
I have no higher goal than helping you find and live as your authentic self. I believe that every good we associate with living—healthy relationships, personal fulfillment, cultivated happiness—is tied directly to our acceptance of who we are and who we can become. I am here to support you along your path to that kind of acceptance. I am a member of the LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah and I am a certified sex therapist, also working on a Ph.D in clinical sexology. I offer both a judgement-free space and the tools to help you work through whatever difficulties life may have brought across your path.
I am working towards my license in the state of Utah, with certifications in ERP, ART, ACT, IFS, and DBT.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related
disorders. This includes working with chronic worry, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety,
trauma-related anxiety, and the full spectrum of OCD presentations. My work is
grounded in helping clients develop a different relationship with anxiety and intrusive
thoughts—one that reduces avoidance, compulsive behaviors, and emotional reactivity,
while increasing resilience, self-trust, and engagement in meaningful life activities.
I am working towards my license in the state of Utah, with certifications in ERP, ART, ACT, IFS, and DBT.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related
disorders. This includes working with chronic worry, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety,
trauma-related anxiety, and the full spectrum of OCD presentations. My work is
grounded in helping clients develop a different relationship with anxiety and intrusive
thoughts—one that reduces avoidance, compulsive behaviors, and emotional reactivity,
while increasing resilience, self-trust, and engagement in meaningful life activities.
I use a blend of approaches, including CBT, IFS, ERP, EFT, ART, and couples therapy, tailored to your needs.
If I am doing my job right, you should know within the first session if I am a good fit for you. A great fit means better success for you in your therapy journey. With that said, you should know that I like a good laugh once in a while. Doing hard work doesn’t always have to be heavy. Some days will be harder than others, but I will be in the trenches with you. I am committed to helping you reach your goals and full potential. I am a people person, people fascinate me. I know you are so much more than what others think about you and even more than you may think about yourself.
I use a blend of approaches, including CBT, IFS, ERP, EFT, ART, and couples therapy, tailored to your needs.
If I am doing my job right, you should know within the first session if I am a good fit for you. A great fit means better success for you in your therapy journey. With that said, you should know that I like a good laugh once in a while. Doing hard work doesn’t always have to be heavy. Some days will be harder than others, but I will be in the trenches with you. I am committed to helping you reach your goals and full potential. I am a people person, people fascinate me. I know you are so much more than what others think about you and even more than you may think about yourself.
Hi, I'm Talia!
With a background in child welfare and over three years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping adults and couples navigate burnout, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges,
My approach blends evidence-based methods, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method (Level 1) to support meaningful, lasting change.
Client's describe my style as warm, grounded, and focused on what works. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be real, explore what's holding you back, and build skills to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Hi, I'm Talia!
With a background in child welfare and over three years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping adults and couples navigate burnout, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges,
My approach blends evidence-based methods, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method (Level 1) to support meaningful, lasting change.
Client's describe my style as warm, grounded, and focused on what works. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be real, explore what's holding you back, and build skills to move forward with clarity and confidence.
My ideal client is someone seeking a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to feel heard and understood. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents, while welcoming clients of all ages. I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and supporting anxiety, depression, crisis situations, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Together, we build coping skills, resilience, and insight—at a pace that feels empowering and safe.
My ideal client is someone seeking a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to feel heard and understood. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents, while welcoming clients of all ages. I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and supporting anxiety, depression, crisis situations, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Together, we build coping skills, resilience, and insight—at a pace that feels empowering and safe.
My practice is guided by perspectives such as Internal Family Systems, somatic healing, trauma-Informed care, family constellations, and NLP- offering a holistic, compassionate approach.
Imagine, for a moment, being held in a space woven with compassion and curiosity—a place to explore your emotions and rediscover what it means to be human. A place to pause, breathe, and simply be. Even amid uncertainty, fear, grief, trauma, and life’s challenges, there is always a path through—one that fosters awareness & healing. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran, certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, and Clinical Social Worker (CSW), I am committed to creating a supportive, inclusive space that honors each individual’s unique needs and experiences. I believe in the power of meaningful connections—both with oneself and community.
My practice is guided by perspectives such as Internal Family Systems, somatic healing, trauma-Informed care, family constellations, and NLP- offering a holistic, compassionate approach.
Imagine, for a moment, being held in a space woven with compassion and curiosity—a place to explore your emotions and rediscover what it means to be human. A place to pause, breathe, and simply be. Even amid uncertainty, fear, grief, trauma, and life’s challenges, there is always a path through—one that fosters awareness & healing. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran, certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, and Clinical Social Worker (CSW), I am committed to creating a supportive, inclusive space that honors each individual’s unique needs and experiences. I believe in the power of meaningful connections—both with oneself and community.
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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.