Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Compassionate Approach to Self-Healing
IFS is a unique and compassionate approach that views the mind as made up of multiple “parts.” Sometimes, these parts take on extreme roles, leading to internal conflict and emotional pain. With IFS, you’ll learn to connect with these parts, heal their wounds, and restore balance within yourself.
How IFS Helps
In IFS therapy, we believe every part of you—even the ones that seem destructive or problematic—has good intentions. Through this therapy, you can develop a harmonious relationship with your internal parts and reduce symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Research shows that IFS is effective in:
Depression:
IFS has been shown to significantly reduce depressive symptoms and foster emotional healing in individuals dealing with difficult life transitions (Haddock et al., 2017).
Depression:
IFS has been shown to significantly reduce depressive symptoms and foster emotional healing in individuals dealing with difficult life transitions (Haddock et al., 2017).
PTSD:
IFS has demonstrated promising results in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly for individuals with a history of multiple traumas (Hodgdon et al., 2021).
Anxiety:
IFS’s non-pathologizing approach, which can be particularly helpful for those with anxiety, viewing anxious behaviors as protective parts of the self that can be unburdened (Bee, 2002).
