go beyond traditional talk therapy.
Individual Counseling
When you need individual counseling, or your partner will not come to therapy with you.
You wonder if you really are seeing yourself clearly, and if you truly understand yourself and where you can grow and develop as a person. You've mouthed the words of self-love, but when you look in the mirror, doubts linger. You feel like you are not enough. You struggle to trust your intuition. You struggle to know what you want, and even when you do, it’s hard to actually make it happen. Do you truly feel connected to the essence of who you are?
When you don’t fully know and love yourself, it can be hard to enter into a deep and trusting relationship with another person. It's much harder to be married and date when you don’t have a good connection with yourself.
You’re ready to stop feeling…
Anxious and depressed
Disconnected from yourself
Overwhelmed by decisions and relationships
Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help
IFS is an evidence-based method that helps you become aware and curious about your inner world and build neurological wiring of connection and integration to help you be your best self in the world.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy that helps you explore the different “parts” of yourself—the inner voices, emotions, and patterns that sometimes feel in conflict. Rather than trying to push these parts away, IFS invites you to get to know them, understand their protective roles, and heal the wounds that shaped them. The process helps you reconnect with your core Self, the calm, wise, and compassionate center that can lead your inner system with clarity and balance.
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In IFS therapy, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental space where every part of you is welcome. Together, we’ll gently explore the stories and emotions that arise, giving each part of you the time and respect it needs to be heard. Sessions are paced at your comfort level, and you will always have choice and agency in the process. Our work will gradually help you feel more connected to yourself and create space for healing and lasting change.
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IFS therapy can help you reduce inner conflict, shift patterns of self-criticism, and create more harmony in your relationships with yourself and others. By working with your inner system, we support you in building resilience, clarity, and a sense of wholeness. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply a desire for deeper self-understanding, IFS offers a transformative path forward.
My Approach
Words from Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., Founder of IFS: “All parts are welcome.”
When you engage in IFS, you’re not just talking about your experiences—you’re actually reshaping your brain.
Trauma and stress often lock us into rigid neural pathways, keeping us stuck in old patterns.
In IFS, when parts of you are unburdened from painful beliefs and emotions, the brain creates new neural connections that support safety, resilience, and flexibility.
Over time, this leads to lasting change: less reactivity, more choice, and greater capacity for connection.
In short, IFS doesn’t just help you “cope.” It helps your nervous system and brain rewire toward healing and wholeness.
The insights and healing from IFS extend far beyond the therapy room. You’ll notice yourself reacting less from a place of fear or defense, and more from calm confidence. Decisions become clearer, relationships feel safer and more authentic, and everyday stressors become easier to manage. At the end of the day, the takeaway from IFS therapy is learning how to lead your life from your core Self—grounded, compassionate, and empowered.
Working with an IFS therapist means you’ll have a guide who helps you safely meet these parts, unburden what they carry, and restore balance.
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
You are not broken. Every part of you has a purpose, even if it causes pain. Healing happens when you connect with your Self and give your parts the compassion they have always needed.
Is IFS right for you?
Internal Family Systems is a good fit for you if you…
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You, at times, feel unsure and pulled in opposite directions.
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You want to build a deeper sense of inner peace, clarity, and compassion.
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You struggle with self-criticism, shame, or patterns you can’t seem to break.
The Process
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Prepare
✺ Read this page
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Engage
❇ Schedule a time together to talk to me
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Process
✴ Let’s get started
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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“Parts” are the different inner voices, feelings, and patterns within you. For example, one part might feel anxious, another might try to keep you safe by overworking, and another might carry old pain from childhood. Instead of being problems, these parts are pieces of you that developed for important reasons.
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No. In IFS, the goal isn’t to eliminate parts but to understand and help them. When parts feel safe and supported, they can relax and transform, often shifting into more positive roles.
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The Self is your natural core—calm, compassionate, curious, and confident. No matter what you’ve been through, your Self is always there. In therapy, we help your Self lead your inner system so that healing can occur.
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IFS doesn’t label you as disordered or broken. Instead, it views symptoms as parts of you trying to help in the best way they know how. This compassionate, non-pathologizing approach allows for deep, lasting change.
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Yes. IFS is highly effective for trauma because it helps you safely revisit painful experiences without becoming overwhelmed. By working with the parts that carry trauma, you can release the burdens they’ve held for so long.
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The pace is different for everyone. Some people notice changes quickly, while others take more time to build trust with their parts. IFS is not about rushing, but about creating lasting shifts that honor your system’s needs.
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Not at all. I’ll guide you through the process step by step. Many clients come in with no prior knowledge, and the experience itself helps them learn and grow.
If you would like to learn more about IFS, you can visit the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute.
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Holmes, T. (2007). Parts work: An illustrated guide to your inner life. Winged Heart Press.
Schwartz, R. C. (2021). Introduction to the internal family systems model (2nd ed.). Trailheads Publications.