Internal Family Systems Therapy in Virginia Beach
Based in Virginia Beach and serving clients across VA, MD, & FL.
What is Internal Family Systems Therapy?
Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is based on the idea that it's normal for a person to have different parts. Have you seen the movie Inside Out? It's a little like that. IFS helps you get to know your parts, and to access a side of yourself that is full of compassion, creativity, confidence, and calm.
Lots of people who try IFS have already done years of traditional talk therapy.
If you’ve felt like…
talk therapy helped, but not as much as you’d like
you want therapy that helps you connect to your body
CBT or other types of therapy didn’t work for your problems
you’re open to trying something completely different
…then IFS might be a good fit for you!
IFS can help with:
Relationship Issues
Set boundaries without being overwhelmed by guilt, communicate your needs, and be authentic in your relationships.
Chronic Pain
Reduce anxiety, depression, and frustration related to pain. Reduce pain exacerbated by trauma.
Trauma
Reprocess painful memories at a pace that feels safe for you.
Perfectionism
Be kinder to yourself, stop beating yourself up for every little thing, and let go of negative thoughts about your body.
Emotional Eating
Learn to comfort yourself instead of numbing with food, and give yourself more grace when you do overeat.
Anxiety
Reduce overthinking, worry, irritability, and physical tension in your body.
Certified IFS Therapist
In-Person in Virginia Beach and online across VA, MD, & FL
If you’re looking for IFS therapy with a Certified IFS Therapist for any reason, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll see if I’m a good fit for your specific situation. If it’s not a good fit, I’ll recommend a therapist who I think could help you.