IFS Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a trauma-informed approach that helps you understand the protective, vulnerable, and reactive parts of yourself that influence emotions, relationships, and behavior. IFS therapy helps you relate to these parts with greater curiosity and compassion so you can feel more grounded, connected, and led by your core Self.
We provide IFS therapy in our offices in Santa Monica and Valley Village and through telehealth for clients in California.
You carry the weight of your past
You’ve been carrying the weight of old wounds for years, some from childhood and others from more recent experiences. To cope with these challenging memories and emotions, you might have developed internal defenses—parts of yourself that stepped in to protect you.
These parts work hard to prevent you from feeling the same pain, disappointment, or rejection that hurt you before. Over time, they’ve become skilled at managing overwhelming emotions and steering you away from situations that feel risky or vulnerable.
You have some protective parts
Perhaps some parts have learned to keep you safe by people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or by encouraging perfectionism to gain acceptance.
Others may use coping strategies like withdrawing, shutting down, or even engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors, such as overworking or numbing with substances, to shield you from discomfort.
These protective parts formed as adaptive responses, ensuring you could navigate through life’s challenges. Even though they once served a crucial role, they might now keep you from feeling fully connected to yourself and others.
Get ready for major shifts
Through IFS therapy, you can start understanding, appreciating, and healing these protective parts, allowing you to reconnect with your core Self. Integrated with approaches like EMDR, this therapy creates a path for profound healing and a harmonious relationship with all parts of you, leading to more resilience and emotional well-being.
If you’re looking for IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, or the San Fernando Valley, this work can help.
Read my blog post about IFS, Attachment, and EMDR therapies.
Learn more about parts work
Call (310) 626-4789 to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation and find out how we can work together.