We offer Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based form of talk therapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. This therapy model views the mind as a system of interacting “parts,” each with its own perspectives, feelings, and motivations. As part of our IFS therapy, you work with one of our highly trained therapists to identify and understand the specific sub-personalities or families that make up your internal mental system. Once you identify these parts, your therapist will help you acknowledge your feelings about these suppressed emotions, learn how to release these feelings so you are able to address the actual problem, and ultimately find more positive ways to manage conflicts on your own.
To help you identify and understand these different parts of your psyche and how they interact, your therapist may suggest certain tools to help you do this, such as relaxation exercises, visualization, keeping a journal, and creating a chart that illustrates the relationship between Self and the different parts of you.
To learn more, please visit the official IFS Institute website.
