Internal family systems
Charlie Health offers internal family systems (IFS) therapy to help teens and adults explore their inner experiences and promote healing from within. Fill out the form below or call us to get started.
What is internal family systems therapy?
Internal family systems therapy (IFS) helps people understand their thoughts and feelings by seeing them as different internal parts. Essentially, the therapy suggests that a person’s mind has several “family members” or parts, and understanding each of them can help someone connect with their core self.
IFS helps with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. It’s an effective therapy for developing self-compassion and inner balance.
How internal family systems therapy works
Internal family systems therapy breaks down the mind into three parts beyond the core self: “Exiles” (the most vulnerable part of yourself, often called the inner child), “managers” (the protector that takes care of daily functioning), and “firefighters” (the reactive protector that handles emergency situations).
Connecting with the self
In an IFS session, you’ll explore and connect with different parts of yourself, helping you understand your emotions and thoughts without feeling overwhelmed or ashamed. The goal is to replace fear with curiosity and develop greater self-acceptance in the process.
Our approach to internal family systems therapy
24/7 admissions
Immediate availability
Measurable outcomes
Personalized virtual plan
Peer connection
Benefits of internal family systems therapy
Internal family systems therapy can offer many benefits for a variety of mental health issues. Our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program may incorporate IFS as part of a personalized treatment plan.
Internal peace
IFS leads to improved self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Manageable symptoms
Reduce feelings of anxiety or depression.
Better relationships
Addressing internal relationships leads to better external relationships.
FAQs about internal family systems therapy
See All FAQsWhat is internal family systems therapy?
The goal of trauma therapy is to help people process and heal from traumatic experiences, reduce their emotional distress, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
How is IFS different from other kinds of family therapy?
Traditional family therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps family members resolve issues within the household or deal with difficult situations together. Internal family systems therapy, on the other hand, views one client’s mind as having multiple family members within.
How does internal family systems therapy work?
IFS is a type of talk therapy, so you’ll work with a therapist to identify and integrate sub-personalities to reduce anxiety and other mental health symptoms.
What is internal family systems therapy used for?
IFS therapy can be used for any number of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and more.
How Charlie Health can help
Charlie Health can incorporate internal family systems therapy into a client’s personalized virtual Intensive Outpatient Program treatment plan, which includes individual, group, and family sessions.
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