Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Orem, UT
I work with adolescents and young adults who are figuring out who they are and who they want to become. You may feel pressure from school, family, relationships, or your own expectations while quietly questioning your identity, values, or direction. Anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship stress may be weighing on you. I also support couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict or disconnection and want to communicate better. At the core, you want clarity, confidence, and relationships that feel secure and authentic.
I work with adolescents and young adults who are figuring out who they are and who they want to become. You may feel pressure from school, family, relationships, or your own expectations while quietly questioning your identity, values, or direction. Anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship stress may be weighing on you. I also support couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict or disconnection and want to communicate better. At the core, you want clarity, confidence, and relationships that feel secure and authentic.
I help couples reconnect, communicate, and rebuild trust using attachment-based therapy, EFT, Gottman strategies, and IFS—creating a safe space to strengthen your bond and grow a more fulfilling relationship.
If you and your partner feel stuck in painful cycles, caught in frequent conflict, or trying to rebuild trust after infidelity, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with couples who want to understand what’s really driving their disconnection and find a healthier way forward—together. This includes couples navigating the unique challenges ADHD can bring into a relationship, such as miscommunication, emotional overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood.
I help couples reconnect, communicate, and rebuild trust using attachment-based therapy, EFT, Gottman strategies, and IFS—creating a safe space to strengthen your bond and grow a more fulfilling relationship.
If you and your partner feel stuck in painful cycles, caught in frequent conflict, or trying to rebuild trust after infidelity, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with couples who want to understand what’s really driving their disconnection and find a healthier way forward—together. This includes couples navigating the unique challenges ADHD can bring into a relationship, such as miscommunication, emotional overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood.
Melissa Barton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Waitlist for new clients
I have also witnessed relief/change for my clients through the powerhouse of Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
I am passionate about connecting with my clients and creating a space for healing and understanding. Working with couples and Individuals has been a beautiful and incredible. I desire to assist you through anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual blocks and explore sexual narratives that have been created over your lifetime. We often get caught up in negative relationship cycles and negative sexual cycles, making you feel stuck and somewhat crazy. It is my honor and privilege to assist in relieving the pain you are experiencing and create HOPE/CHANGE in your life.
I have also witnessed relief/change for my clients through the powerhouse of Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
I am passionate about connecting with my clients and creating a space for healing and understanding. Working with couples and Individuals has been a beautiful and incredible. I desire to assist you through anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual blocks and explore sexual narratives that have been created over your lifetime. We often get caught up in negative relationship cycles and negative sexual cycles, making you feel stuck and somewhat crazy. It is my honor and privilege to assist in relieving the pain you are experiencing and create HOPE/CHANGE in your life.
What was the moment that brought you here? A fight with your partner? Depression making it hard to get out of bed and putting your job at risk? An anxiety attack so intense you thought you were dying? Even if nothing felt that dramatic, you’re suffering, and you want that to change. Our clients want something different for themselves and their families. Veritas Mental Health helps people break cycles of worry, guilt, and disconnection and build a life that actually feels good to live.
What was the moment that brought you here? A fight with your partner? Depression making it hard to get out of bed and putting your job at risk? An anxiety attack so intense you thought you were dying? Even if nothing felt that dramatic, you’re suffering, and you want that to change. Our clients want something different for themselves and their families. Veritas Mental Health helps people break cycles of worry, guilt, and disconnection and build a life that actually feels good to live.
EMDR Trained. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, and Relationship Issues. I am also working toward specializing in the treatment of OCD. Each of these issues creates profound difficulties in our ability to engage meaningfully in the present. My work in each of these areas focuses on the origin of these struggles. Trauma creates deep emotional wounds that affect the way we view ourselves, others, and the world. Learning how to relate differently to yourself in the scope of traumatic memories will help you to improve your ability to connect with others, yourself, and your environment.
EMDR Trained. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, and Relationship Issues. I am also working toward specializing in the treatment of OCD. Each of these issues creates profound difficulties in our ability to engage meaningfully in the present. My work in each of these areas focuses on the origin of these struggles. Trauma creates deep emotional wounds that affect the way we view ourselves, others, and the world. Learning how to relate differently to yourself in the scope of traumatic memories will help you to improve your ability to connect with others, yourself, and your environment.
Specializations: anxiety, trauma, body image, self-esteem, teens, multicultural/diversity stress, racial/minority stress, racial identity, immigrant/child of immigrant stress, faith transitions, teen and parent issues, family counseling, disordered eating, depression, and parenting support
Models: Internal Family Systems, EMDR
As a marriage and family therapist, I work with diverse families, couples, adults, teens, and children (10+). My goal is to help you connect with your inner strengths like compassion, clarity, and courage. I strive to create a safe emotional and physical space to help you develop security within yourself and your relationships.
Born and raised in Southern California, I have a deep connection to the ocean and sunshine. You can also call me Vinny, as my friends do! I am a daughter of immigrant parents from Indonesia, and feel proud to represent my family in the mental health field.
Specializations: anxiety, trauma, body image, self-esteem, teens, multicultural/diversity stress, racial/minority stress, racial identity, immigrant/child of immigrant stress, faith transitions, teen and parent issues, family counseling, disordered eating, depression, and parenting support
Models: Internal Family Systems, EMDR
As a marriage and family therapist, I work with diverse families, couples, adults, teens, and children (10+). My goal is to help you connect with your inner strengths like compassion, clarity, and courage. I strive to create a safe emotional and physical space to help you develop security within yourself and your relationships.
Born and raised in Southern California, I have a deep connection to the ocean and sunshine. You can also call me Vinny, as my friends do! I am a daughter of immigrant parents from Indonesia, and feel proud to represent my family in the mental health field.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
With individuals, I use Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy.
I hope to introduce myself to you here in a way that seems genuine rather than polished. I enjoy helping people navigate the complexities of relationships as well as the loss of relationships. I’m drawn to sitting with people in these very human, often uncomfortable moments.
As a therapist, my goal is to offer you a non-judgmental space to process, feel seen, and create change. In my process as a therapist, change means both compassion and accountability. I value presenting therapy in an approachable, human-focused way. If you’re looking for a therapist who seems human rather than clinical, I may be a good fit.
With individuals, I use Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy.
I hope to introduce myself to you here in a way that seems genuine rather than polished. I enjoy helping people navigate the complexities of relationships as well as the loss of relationships. I’m drawn to sitting with people in these very human, often uncomfortable moments.
As a therapist, my goal is to offer you a non-judgmental space to process, feel seen, and create change. In my process as a therapist, change means both compassion and accountability. I value presenting therapy in an approachable, human-focused way. If you’re looking for a therapist who seems human rather than clinical, I may be a good fit.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities to assist clients, including ACT, CBT, The Gottman Method, DBT, IFS, various trauma processing modalities, MI, and Emotion-focused Therapy.
I integrate connection, skill-building, and therapeutic insight to support clients in finding meaning, resilience, and purpose. I am especially committed to empowering clients as they navigate life’s challenges. I have experience working with individuals and couples across diverse ages, identities, and backgrounds. My areas of focus include relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, and pornography addiction. I also have experience working with clients who suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder with Psychosis.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities to assist clients, including ACT, CBT, The Gottman Method, DBT, IFS, various trauma processing modalities, MI, and Emotion-focused Therapy.
I integrate connection, skill-building, and therapeutic insight to support clients in finding meaning, resilience, and purpose. I am especially committed to empowering clients as they navigate life’s challenges. I have experience working with individuals and couples across diverse ages, identities, and backgrounds. My areas of focus include relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, and pornography addiction. I also have experience working with clients who suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder with Psychosis.
New in recovery? just need a tuneup, or are looking for long-term recovery support? I can help you with the support you need. Trauma, PTSD, and betrayal trauma are huge contributors to addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. With training in EMDR, TFCBT, and as a CSAT and CPTT I'm here to help you navigate, heal, and recover from your past hurts and current triggers. Having a therapist who understands the pain and complexity of betrayal trauma can validate your struggle and help you to heal. I see a variety of clients of all ages with various needs. Let's do a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
New in recovery? just need a tuneup, or are looking for long-term recovery support? I can help you with the support you need. Trauma, PTSD, and betrayal trauma are huge contributors to addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. With training in EMDR, TFCBT, and as a CSAT and CPTT I'm here to help you navigate, heal, and recover from your past hurts and current triggers. Having a therapist who understands the pain and complexity of betrayal trauma can validate your struggle and help you to heal. I see a variety of clients of all ages with various needs. Let's do a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
I often start with Internal Family Systems ( IFS), then use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to engage with different parts of you.
Accepting New Clients! I love empowering individuals to take control of their lives through therapy. I focus on anxiety, depression, religious/life transitions, sexuality, and challenges related to suicidality/self-harm. I work with adults and teenagers, recognizing the profound impact of family dynamics on individual happiness. To address these dynamics, I work with individuals and families, helping them identify and address system malfunctions. Furthermore, I am deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQ community on their journey toward self-actualization, drawing upon extensive experience and passion for this work.
I often start with Internal Family Systems ( IFS), then use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to engage with different parts of you.
Accepting New Clients! I love empowering individuals to take control of their lives through therapy. I focus on anxiety, depression, religious/life transitions, sexuality, and challenges related to suicidality/self-harm. I work with adults and teenagers, recognizing the profound impact of family dynamics on individual happiness. To address these dynamics, I work with individuals and families, helping them identify and address system malfunctions. Furthermore, I am deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQ community on their journey toward self-actualization, drawing upon extensive experience and passion for this work.
I’m a couple and family therapist who believes that meaningful change happens with the support of those we love. I see therapy as a unique opportunity to explore ourselves and the ways we connect with others, and to make the changes needed to create lives that feel energizing and fulfilling.
I’m a couple and family therapist who believes that meaningful change happens with the support of those we love. I see therapy as a unique opportunity to explore ourselves and the ways we connect with others, and to make the changes needed to create lives that feel energizing and fulfilling.
You might be feeling disconnected from someone you love—or from yourself. Maybe you're stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, anxious, or uncertain about the future. My clients often carry quiet emotional burdens and are longing for clarity, connection, or simply a place to feel seen. They don’t just want tools; they want relief, understanding, and hope that things can feel different. Therapy becomes a space where they can finally exhale and begin to make sense of it all.
You might be feeling disconnected from someone you love—or from yourself. Maybe you're stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, anxious, or uncertain about the future. My clients often carry quiet emotional burdens and are longing for clarity, connection, or simply a place to feel seen. They don’t just want tools; they want relief, understanding, and hope that things can feel different. Therapy becomes a space where they can finally exhale and begin to make sense of it all.
Drawing from evidence-based practices (EMDR, IFS, EFT), I can help you understand yourself, build practical skills, and improve your relationships.
I’ve worked in general outpatient clinics, residential treatment, and Primary Children’s Hospital (Stabilization & Mobile Response unit). These experiences have equipped me to help individuals, couples, and families with anything from daily stressors to life-altering traumas, such as abuse, infidelity, self-harm, and suicidality.
Drawing from evidence-based practices (EMDR, IFS, EFT), I can help you understand yourself, build practical skills, and improve your relationships.
I’ve worked in general outpatient clinics, residential treatment, and Primary Children’s Hospital (Stabilization & Mobile Response unit). These experiences have equipped me to help individuals, couples, and families with anything from daily stressors to life-altering traumas, such as abuse, infidelity, self-harm, and suicidality.
Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re stuck in old patterns, anxious thoughts, or relational pain. I take a direct, results-focused, and compassionate approach to help individuals, couples, and families heal trauma, strengthen attachment, and build healthier communication. Together, we’ll uncover root causes and create practical tools to reconnect with yourself and your relationships.
Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re stuck in old patterns, anxious thoughts, or relational pain. I take a direct, results-focused, and compassionate approach to help individuals, couples, and families heal trauma, strengthen attachment, and build healthier communication. Together, we’ll uncover root causes and create practical tools to reconnect with yourself and your relationships.
I use a variety of therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and IFS.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us, and my role as a therapist is to be a guide to help you tap into yours. I choose to focus on your strengths, to help you see them, and to use a collaborative approach as we work together on a journey of growth and healing. I specialize in maternal mental health, infertility, bereavement, trauma, and relationship struggles. In my prior work as a doula, I found great passion in supporting families and now continue doing so by focusing on mental health during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
I use a variety of therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and IFS.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us, and my role as a therapist is to be a guide to help you tap into yours. I choose to focus on your strengths, to help you see them, and to use a collaborative approach as we work together on a journey of growth and healing. I specialize in maternal mental health, infertility, bereavement, trauma, and relationship struggles. In my prior work as a doula, I found great passion in supporting families and now continue doing so by focusing on mental health during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
Eating disorders thrive in silence, but healing happens in connection. If your relationship with food feels exhausting, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help individuals break free from patterns of shame, anxiety, and self-criticism so they can reclaim confidence, peace, and a nourishing connection with their bodies.
Eating disorders thrive in silence, but healing happens in connection. If your relationship with food feels exhausting, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help individuals break free from patterns of shame, anxiety, and self-criticism so they can reclaim confidence, peace, and a nourishing connection with their bodies.
Despite being smart, capable, and appearing like you have it all together, on the inside you feel broken, discouraged, and anxious. You find yourself in patterns of over-eating, binging, restricting or purging and aren’t sure why. Being in your body feels intolerable. You are desperate to feel better and feel frustrated for not being able to figure out why you are stuck. You have tried so many things that “should” have helped you feel better, but can’t get out of this cycle and feel like a failure. Maybe there are painful things that have happened in your past that are keeping you stuck and you feel like you can't get over.
Despite being smart, capable, and appearing like you have it all together, on the inside you feel broken, discouraged, and anxious. You find yourself in patterns of over-eating, binging, restricting or purging and aren’t sure why. Being in your body feels intolerable. You are desperate to feel better and feel frustrated for not being able to figure out why you are stuck. You have tried so many things that “should” have helped you feel better, but can’t get out of this cycle and feel like a failure. Maybe there are painful things that have happened in your past that are keeping you stuck and you feel like you can't get over.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed in their bodies — especially those navigating chronic illness, burnout, or trauma. Many of my clients feel exhausted in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix, or like their body isn’t responding the way it used to.
If you’ve been trying to push through, keep up, or make sense of what’s happening internally, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and begin responding to your body with more clarity and care.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed in their bodies — especially those navigating chronic illness, burnout, or trauma. Many of my clients feel exhausted in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix, or like their body isn’t responding the way it used to.
If you’ve been trying to push through, keep up, or make sense of what’s happening internally, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and begin responding to your body with more clarity and care.
Sometimes, in life, we get stuck and need another person to help us. We have remarkable intuition and resilience within each of us that can help us to face challenges and to grow. I believe that therapy helps us to tap into our innate, and creative ability to adjust to the world around us. Lasting change and healing is possible. I love meeting new people with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Sometimes, in life, we get stuck and need another person to help us. We have remarkable intuition and resilience within each of us that can help us to face challenges and to grow. I believe that therapy helps us to tap into our innate, and creative ability to adjust to the world around us. Lasting change and healing is possible. I love meeting new people with a wide range of presenting concerns.
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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.