Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is built on the idea that we all have many "parts" that make up who we are — each with its own perspective, emotions, beliefs, and role. Rather than treating inner conflict as something to eliminate, IFS sees these parts as meaningful and protective, deserving of curiosity and connection rather than judgment.

Beneath our many parts, IFS also recognizes a core essence known as Self. When we're connected to Self, we naturally have access to qualities like calm, compassion, curiosity, confidence, clarity, connection, courage, and creativity.

The goal of IFS therapy is to build a stronger connection to that authentic Self and greater harmony among all the parts that make up who you are.

You can learn more about IFS by visiting IFS Institute.

I am IFS Level 1 trained and participate in ongoing IFS consultation to continue growing in this work. In my practice, I've found IFS to be a powerful and often transformative approach — one complimentary to other modalities I offer, like EMDR and somatic therapy. What draws me most to IFS is that it's non-pathologizing: rather than treating symptoms as something wrong with you, it recognizes that you already hold the capacity to heal. My role is simply to help you access it. I offer IFS therapy both in-person at my McKinney, TX office and via telehealth in Texas and Colorado.